Sharing Event Highlights
Words of Wisdom
Not every member attends every event, but every member can benefit from hearing about them.
Sharing event highlights helps members see the activity, energy, and community within the Local Group.
What Success Looks Like
- Members know what activities are happening in the Local Group
- Members can see the variety of available events
- Volunteers and hosts feel recognized
- Members who did not attend still feel connected
Best Practices
- Focus on people, experiences, and outcomes
- Include photos when appropriate
- Keep recaps concise and welcoming
- Highlight what future attendees might enjoy
Common Pitfalls
- Producing lengthy play-by-play reports
- Focusing only on attendance numbers
- Excluding newcomers or less-visible participants
- Waiting so long that the event is no longer relevant
Purpose
Provide ideas and examples for sharing information about past events through Local Group communication channels.
Why Share Event Highlights?
Event highlights help members understand what happens at Local Group activities and can encourage future participation.
They can:
- Showcase the variety of Local Group activities
- Help members feel connected even when they cannot attend
- Help members feel encouraged to attend a future event
- Recognize hosts, volunteers, and participants
- Preserve memories and celebrate successes
- Demonstrate the value of membership
What Makes a Good Event Highlight?
Most event highlights answer a few simple questions:
- What happened?
- Who participated?
- What made the event enjoyable or memorable?
- Will there be a similar opportunity in the future?
The goal is to help members understand the experience rather than document every detail.
Ideas for Event Highlights
Event highlights may include:
- A brief event summary
- Participant quotes or reactions
- Photos
- Volunteer recognition
- Interesting moments or accomplishments
- Lessons learned or plans for future events
Future Work: Examples for Event Highlights
- Short Event Highlight Example
- Photo Caption Example
- Volunteer Recognition Example
- Newsletter Event Recap Example