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Communication Builds Community Guide

You are a member of a school club or SGA. How can you reach out?

• Before your meeting, brainstorm with friends about all the possible clubs and organizations you could connect to.
• Reach out to students in other clubs and organizations
  • Let them know you plan to meet and how they can help out.
  • Make sure to show your appreciation for their help! Ask them if there is anything your group can do to support the work they are doing.
  • After you connect with groups at your school, explore county and state-level organizations sharing your cause.
• Are you an SGA member? Want to increase ticket sales and student turn-out?
  • Promote and engage clubs to increase engagement in your school wide events.
  • Students want to go to events where they will feel welcome and see those they already know in addition to new faces.
  • Partner with groups to uplift everyone.
• Reach out to adults
  • Tell them you plan to meet and invite them to join you at events or activities.
  • Ask for their input and ideas.
• Inform BEFORE
  • Promote your planning meetings and ask for input and suggestions to the many groups and organizations you connected with.
  • Give them ample time to provide you with feedback, come up with questions, and prepare materials.
• Reconnect AFTER
  • Communicate what you worked on after you meet!
  • Share photos of your event, presentation sides, and other helpful resources.
  • Invite students and adults and organizations to stay tuned for what’s next.

Key Takeaways- Student Leaders Build Connections

• When we build foundations together around shared interests, purpose, and fun, it lays a foundation for when we find we need to dive into more complicated topics and challenging situations.
• Frequent, engaging communication is the key and a first step you can take in preparation for your next meeting or event.
• Give it a try! The worst someone may say is "no" and then you can try again next time.