Sample Meeting Agenda
***Before starting the meeting, have everyone sign in and appoint a timekeeper who will keep each
section running on time.***
0:00-0:10
Host welcome and introduction
Host of the meeting introduces themselves and welcomes attendees.
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Host shares why (s)he was inspired to organize the house meeting and the purpose of the
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meeting.
0:10-0:25
Attendee introductions
Go around the room and ask each person to introduce themselves and share their reason for
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wanting to serve.
0:25-0:45
Choose a project
Host introduces three or four project ideas and opens up the room for discussion.
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Discuss what projects will work best in your community.
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Group votes on project choice.
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0:45-0:55
Set goals and identify leadership
Ask which attendees are interested in being volunteer leaders - they should stay after the
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meeting for 15 minutes and commit to a weekly planning meeting beginning 2-3 months before
the service project.
Ask each attendee to consider personal summer goals and make a realistic but ambitious service
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commitment.
0:55-1:00
Conclusion
At the end of the meeting, the group should have:
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At least one project to commit to.
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A leadership team.
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Pledges from each attendee to participate.
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1:00-1:15
Leadership team meeting
Meet with volunteer leaders to set weekly meeting and divide responsibilities.
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Fill out attached worksheets
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