Sample Informational Meeting Agenda

60 Minutes

Pre meeting:

Mingle with those who have come; introduce yourself and use this opportunity to listen and learn as much as possible about them. Have drinks and snacks available if possible.

Have materials available for people to pick up and take home (eg. Brochures, Amnesty Now, Urgent Actions)

Meeting:

1. Introduction (10 Minutes)
a. Introductions, starting with yourself and how you came to be involved with Amnesty
b. Review agenda, including times

2. AI history & video (20 Minutes)
a. Briefly present: How AI began, AI mission, and share some recent success stories
b. Show the AUISA Membership Video.

3. AI work methods (10 minutes)
a. Describe how AI works, using current examples when possible (as an advocacy organization we use a variety of methods-letter writing, contacting members of congress, campaigning, etc. to achieve our goals)
b. Give an overview of the type of work student and local groups do

4. AI events and actions (5 minutes)
a. Introduce upcoming events and possible actions for people to get involved in
b. Get people to sign up for events or actions

5. Questions & answers (10 minutes)

6. Wrap up (5 minutes)
a. Identify who is interested in signing up for events and actions
b. For new groups decide on time and place of next meeting
c. For existing groups announce time and place of next meeting
d. Distribute handouts

7. Refreshments and socializing