1. Greetings/introductions
Sample ice breaker: say your name, how you know each other, and your #1 priority for defending and strengthening our democracy.
2. Overview
Describe what a Democracy Club is. Explain why it’s important to you, and what you hope to accomplish together. It’s okay if you’re not sure! Simply committing to learn together is a wonderful first step. Listen to each others’ hopes and ideas for what you might do as a group.
3. Brainstorming
What might your Democracy Club do together? Refer to the Idea and Resource List. Does one activity jump out as something you’re excited to try? If not, choose something simple, like identifying your state- and federal representatives or discussing a recent article.
4. Logistics
How will you keep in touch between meetings: group text, email or a social media group? Exchange phone numbers and email addresses. Schedule the next meeting.
5. Go over action Items for next time
Agree on who will do what before the next meeting. If there are meeting notes, decide how you’d like to distribute them, or if each person will keep their own notes. Finally, give people friendly permission to opt out if they decide Democracy Club is not for them.