Have a focus, even if it is short term, like organising one stall at one event. Doing one action may show a group where it wants to put its energy for future actions. For instance in the case of one stall, maybe having stalls at another location, or having regular stalls. The action may trigger off an action which is completely different for instance,a stall - to a rally or fundraiser. Whatever circumstances, actions promote a sense of achievement for groups whether they are new or establised.
Phone trees are a good way of reminding women about meetings especially if they don t happen weekly.
Ensure that new members are put on the phone tree. Ask people what they would like to get out of the group, what they would like to do. Ensure that everyone has acutally agreed to decisions. Keep a minute book. They are invaluable because individuals can refer back to them to see what they agreed to do in the meeting.