Whatever the purpose, it needs to be clear to everyone. Don't have a meeting just to have it. Since meetings are where you group will make many of its important decisions, they need to be as productive as possible. The following suggestions are designed to increase that productivity. People want and need to be able to meet each other, to get to know each other, to feel that they are part of the group and can influence what it does.
People work better when they feel familiar and at ease with each other.
Occasionally plan to have a guest speaker, a luncheon, press coverage or a new meeting place. You can also plan a social activity to boost morale and keep people interested. Such events may even help you find new support and membership. They have clear, definite goals. They define specific objectives that are meaningful, realistic, and measurable.