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Goal: Create ownership, contribution, and deeper connection.
Goal: Create ownership, contribution, and deeper connection.


== Types of High-Engagement Activities ==
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! Category !! Examples
=== Leadership & Organization ===
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| Leadership & Organization
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* Event planning teams
* Event planning teams
* Committee participation
* Committee participation
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* Hosting a recurring event
* Hosting a recurring event
* Area Coordinator roles
* Area Coordinator roles
 
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=== Recurring Programs ===
| Recurring Programs
 
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* Regularly scheduled meetups
* Regularly scheduled meetups
* Discussion series
* Discussion series
* Courses or workshops
* Courses or workshops
* Ongoing special-interest groups
* Ongoing special-interest groups
 
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=== Larger Initiatives ===
| Larger Initiatives
 
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* Regional Gatherings
* Regional Gatherings
* Annual Gathering volunteer roles
* Annual Gathering volunteer roles
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* Community outreach projects
* Community outreach projects
* Partnerships with other organizations
* Partnerships with other organizations
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== Why These Activities Matter ==
== Why These Activities Matter ==

Latest revision as of 04:53, 1 June 2026

Words of Wisdom

Ownership drives connection.

These activities create stronger engagement by giving members opportunities to contribute, lead, and make an impact.

High-engagement activities help transform participation into ownership.

They are essential for long-term sustainability, but should remain supported, flexible, and rewarding.

What Success Looks Like

  • Members take ownership of activities and programs.
  • Volunteers remain engaged over time.
  • Leadership responsibilities are shared across multiple people.
  • New volunteers develop skills and confidence.

Best Practices

  • Provide clear expectations and support
  • Avoid overloading individual volunteers
  • Recognize and appreciate contributions
  • Ensure roles are manageable and sustainable
  • Encourage mentorship and knowledge-sharing

Common Pitfalls

  • Relying on the same volunteers for everything.
  • Creating roles that are too large or unclear.
  • Failing to recognize contributions.
  • Treating leadership as an exclusive group.

Purpose

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Provide activity ideas that involve deeper participation, leadership, or ongoing responsibility.

What These Activities Offer

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High-engagement activities are ideal for:

  • Members who want to be more involved
  • Those interested in leadership or organizing
  • Members seeking deeper connection and contribution

Goal: Create ownership, contribution, and deeper connection.

Category Examples
Leadership & Organization
  • Event planning teams
  • Committee participation
  • Local leadership roles
  • Hosting a single event
  • Hosting a recurring event
  • Area Coordinator roles
Recurring Programs
  • Regularly scheduled meetups
  • Discussion series
  • Courses or workshops
  • Ongoing special-interest groups
Larger Initiatives
  • Regional Gatherings
  • Annual Gathering volunteer roles
  • Mind Games staffing
  • Community outreach projects
  • Partnerships with other organizations

Why These Activities Matter

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  • Build strong relationships and community ownership
  • Develop future leaders and volunteers
  • Sustain long-term group activity and growth
  • Create meaningful contributions beyond attendance
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