How to Structure the Group Pam: How is the group structured?
Loni: I decided to structure the meetings like a book club. We would use the book, From Emotions to Advocacy, as the basis of the meetings. I decided to use Power Point, handouts about community and state resources, and online resources to present each evening’s topic from the FETA book. I posted an email on listservs and asked for suggestions and input from others. I knew the group would include many types of learners with varying needs. I knew if I stood up and lectured, I would lose the interest of some members. If I expected members to take notes, they may not be able to pay full attention. Email List of Members I started a bulk email list of all group members in my email program. I use this list to send reminders to members about upcoming meetings. I also send Alerts to members about local events alerts that might be of interest to them. I encourage anyone who facilitates an educational advocacy group to use a bulk email list. In addition to providing information, it keeps people
