Short term diversity seems to be the tougher question. Gender issues - most possible recruits seem to be men and this is worrisome. Is this due to our outreach methods or external factors. New people should have a positive effect on our group. Gender is a place where we can go out of our way without a problem.
Recruitment affects groyup dynamics.
Indiviual efforts are not in a vacuum. We need to be willing to adapt ourselves and our culture to others and their culture too. Conscious of toomuch outreach too fast. Willing to put in lots of energy. First time people arrive is key.