You Should Know Be innovative. Contact your state association about National Community Action Month Kick Off Day. Contact Mayor or Governor's office about issuing a Proclamation designating May as Community Action Month. Designate a project coordinator. Select the best dates for your events.
Scout locations for events.
Draft a potential guest list including potential speakers. Draft criteria for local awards. Prior Make arrangements for the location, and catering, etc. of the event. Accept award nominees and appoint judges. Designate a person to handle media contacts.