1-7 Keeping People Involved Keeping People People join community groups to meet people, to have fun, to learn new skills, to pursue an interest, and to link their lives to some higher purpose. They leave if they don't find what they are looking for. Here are a some ideas on where to begin. Stay in touch with one another.
Regular contact is vital.
Face to face is best. If you have to meet, getting together in someone's house is better than meeting in a hall. Introduce them to members of your group. Consider appointing greeters for large meetings and events. Call new contacts to invite them to events, or to pass on information.