how to effectively organize a meeting
Meetings might also have some time given over to education. Before the meeting. Make sure everyone knows the time and place. A new group or one engaged in a lot of activity should meet at least once a week, at the same time and day. It helps to establish a consistent meeting day, time and location, as soon as possible so people can make it a habit.
Try and arrange the room so that everyone sits in a circle and make sure you are seated where you can see everyone. During the meeting. Start as you mean to continue. Make sure you start on time.