In NorCal, Mondays and Fridays are the most popular days because people who travel are more apt to be in town on those mornings. As ABCs are a member a service, the day chosen for one should reflect what is best for members if there is a conflict between member and non-member convenience. For most consistent attendance, it is best to choose a constant week of the month, day and venue, and to hold to them. When people know that an ABC will occur on a regular basis they can enter in on their calendar for a year. It is important to keep arrangements simple.
Complexity takes time.
The first year is the toughest. Participants will need a reminder of the ABC meeting until they have internalized attending it. Some ABC coordinators send out monthly reminders, at least at first. Others phone, fax or send e-mail reminders. One of the discussion items needs to be how the group wants future ABCs structured.