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| ====== Recruitment and Advertising ====== | ====== Recruitment and Advertising ====== | ||
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| Recruitment is one of the most time consuming parts of leading a group. Even established groups will have attrition, so it is important to think of this as an ongoing process. | Recruitment is one of the most time consuming parts of leading a group. Even established groups will have attrition, so it is important to think of this as an ongoing process. | ||
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| === Public Events and Tabling === | === Public Events and Tabling === | ||
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| + | Parades, back to school nights, and community events can be great advertising opportunities for OSG groups. Plan ahead and know that you will need to recruit volunteers to be there and answer questions. You can also have handouts: brochures, business cards, flyers, etc. | ||
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| + | === Advertising in Local Newsletters === | ||
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| + | Sending information to local schools or taking out a small ad in a neighborhood newsletter may be another way to get the word out about your group. | ||
| === Open House/Field Day Events === | === Open House/Field Day Events === | ||
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| + | When you are recruiting, having an event that people can attend to check you out is a great way to introduce people to what OSG is all about. If there are multiple groups in your area, consider working together to pool resources and plan a larger event than you could put on individually. | ||
| === Local Media === | === Local Media === | ||