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SherriA -> RE: Meet and greet question (7/12/2004 4:47:05 PM)
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ORIGINAL: wizcitrix
How does one go about getting a large enough name in the community eye to start a local meet and greet? Anyone have any experience in this? Help suggestions comments?
I don't think you have to be a "name" in your community to organize a munch. I don't consider myself a "name", and I host one. I do it because it's more convenient for me than going further from home.
Since I already participated in a number of local email lists (yahoo groups, etc), I posted to all of them asking if there was any interest and if anyone knew of other likely places to post. I got lots of responses, so I went ahead and planned things.
Personally, I've found the best success with choosing a location and going to the same place on the same day every month...like the last Tuesday or the 3rd Thursday, or whatever. It makes it easier for people to plan and they don't have to worry about missing an announcement. I know other munches that rotate locations and days of the week, but personally I don't find that very helpful.
Some months we have fewer than 10 people and other months we have 30+. I consider it a success if someone new finds likeminded people to talk to, regardless of how many people attend. Don't get discouraged in the early months if attendance is less than you hope for. And don't count on RSVP's to be accurate. I've found (and other munch organizers I've spoken to agree) that many people who say they'll be there don't show up, and others who don't let you know to expect them come anyway. Find a location that's open to flexible numbers.
Bottom line, for me, was making it convenient for me. That means on a day that works for me, at a location that's easy for me to get to. If I have to commit to going every month, and putting out the announcements, etc, then it's going to be whatever's easiest for me. You'll never please everyone, so don't even try.
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