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Provide an overview of how Local Groups design, organize, and support events as part of member engagement. | Provide an overview of how Local Groups design, organize, and support events as part of member engagement. | ||
== The Role of Events == | == The Role of Events == | ||
Events help Local Groups: | Events are one of the primary ways members connect, participate, and build community. Events help Local Groups: | ||
* Welcome new members | * Welcome new members | ||
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Virtual and in-person activities should be viewed as complementary, not competing. | Virtual and in-person activities should be viewed as complementary, not competing. | ||
See: | See: [[Get Involved Virtually]] | ||
== Types of Activities == | == Types of Activities == | ||
Local Groups benefit from offering a range of activities. | Local Groups benefit from offering a range of activities. | ||
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* Includes different engagement levels | * Includes different engagement levels | ||
* Provides clear and consistent information | * Provides clear and consistent information | ||
To design a balanced and sustainable mix of activities, see | To design a balanced and sustainable mix of activities, see [[Designing Your Event Mix]] | ||
== Communication and Promotion == | == Communication and Promotion == | ||
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* Keep information consistent across platforms | * Keep information consistent across platforms | ||
See | See [[Event Channels and Platforms]] | ||
== Creating Welcoming Experiences == | == Creating Welcoming Experiences == | ||
Events are most effective when they are welcoming and accessible. | Events are most effective when they are welcoming and accessible. | ||
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* Reduce barriers to participation | * Reduce barriers to participation | ||
* Support first-time attendees | * Support first-time attendees | ||
== Roles and Collaboration == | == Roles and Collaboration == | ||
Revision as of 04:06, 1 June 2026
Purpose
Provide an overview of how Local Groups design, organize, and support events as part of member engagement.
The Role of Events
Events are one of the primary ways members connect, participate, and build community. Events help Local Groups:
- Welcome new members
- Build relationships and community
- Provide intellectual and social engagement
- Support ongoing participation
Events are one of many ways members engage — not the only way.
Virtual Engagement
Not all engagement happens in person.
Virtual activities are an important part of a strong event ecosystem. They:
- Provide access for remote or homebound members
- Offer lower-barrier ways to participate
- Create flexible options for different schedules and comfort levels
Virtual and in-person activities should be viewed as complementary, not competing.
See: Supporting Virtual Engagement
Types of Activities
Local Groups benefit from offering a range of activities.
See:
Engagement Levels
Not all activities require the same level of involvement.
See:
Planning and Calendar
A strong event calendar:
- Offers a mix of activity types
- Includes different engagement levels
- Provides clear and consistent information
To design a balanced and sustainable mix of activities, see Designing Your Event Mix
Communication and Promotion
Events should be easy to find and understand.
- Use multiple communication channels
- Keep information consistent across platforms
See Local Group Event Channels and Platforms
Creating Welcoming Experiences
Events are most effective when they are welcoming and accessible.
- Provide clear expectations
- Reduce barriers to participation
- Support first-time attendees
Roles and Collaboration
Events are a shared responsibility across multiple roles.
Common contributors include:
- ExComm and individual hosts (planning and logistics)
- Membership Officer (member experience and outreach)
- Communications / Editor (promotion)
- Area Coordinators (local events)
Local Groups may divide responsibilities differently.