Your First Meeting
You have decided that there is a need for a tenants or residents association in your area, formed a steering group, identified a "plan of action" and worked out what should be in your constitution.The next step is to call an open meeting for all potential members.
FITRA may be able to help you to find a meeting place.
Make sure to publicise the meeting well in advance by leaflets, word of mouth and posters where possible.
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Do you want to offer refreshments at the meeting? If you do, mention this on your leaflets, together with the time, date and venue for the meeting.
Other questions to consider include:
1. Is the meeting place accessible for the disabled?
2. Is a crèche needed / available at the meeting?
3. What about a hearing loop?
4. Does anyone need transport to and from the meeting?
All these things need to be considered when planning your first meeting, as after all, you do want to appear organised.
O.K, you're all set.
This first meeting is important as it is the first time your potential members can appreciate your organisation's skills, aims and abilities.
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