Many events are more successful and allow for socialization when food is served. You may desire a pizza party, which is inexpensive and fun. Meeting at a local restaurant is also a good idea. This allows you to informally meet prospective members and explain Alpha Tau Delta to them. Ensuing meetings can be held more formally in smaller, quiet places to discuss business.
Many individuals value their time.
Be courteous and show them you value their time as well by starting and ending promptly. Hold a business meeting or board meeting afterward. All chapters are required to turn in annual reports. These are mandatory to keep National advised of your functions and document your existence as part of our national organization. Reports are to be done by officers annually.