Big gatherings
Meetings to engage many members, neighbours and co-workers
This page discusses good practice for larger meetings such as for assemblies or conferences. For smaller meetings see this page.
Anyone can organise a public gathering under the banner of Your Party — after all, it's your party. You might organise one for...
- People in the same neighbourhood or community.
- Parents and teachers in your local schools.
- People in the same industry or profession.
For example, are you mostly hearing from guest speakers with questions? An online only meeting may suffice. Is there going to be a vote? You might need extra volunteers as tellers if your meeting is in person only.
If you need guidance, refer to the Proto Branch Toolkit that sets out:
suggested meeting aims, debates and topics to include in your meetings branch committee structures to help you establish decision making processes