Community Resource Guide

Good news. This is not as hard as some make it appear. Most of us welcome the chance to talk about what we know. Being asked to share our expertise is flattering.

The prime tip here is to identify who the main “voices” are on an issue in your community. Try and include more than one. And if there are upset constituencies on an issue, play the politics of inclusion. Invite them to the table and seek their counsel. You will ensure a smoother program.

Miscellaneous Helpful Tips : Registration

Keep a database of all who register and confirm each attendee (if possible, get email addresses or fax numbers to make communication easier)
Communicate with registrants regularly with any changes in agenda, times, location, etc.
Incorporate a registration form in the flyer that is sent out
Include online registration on the website
Encourage attendees to pay any necessary fees prior to event to expedite event-day registration
Use volunteers for registration at the event
Ask walk-in registrants to provide a business card to expedite on-site registration
Arrange nametags and materials neatly an in alphabetical order
Make sure there is always one person at registration to answer miscellaneous questions