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- to do, but let everyone engage in the actual planning process so
that they feel a part of the group. Let others speak, get in the
media spotlight, and generally feel useful. A person who sits
silently on the side won't stay with the group for long.
When organizing actions, think of and plan every last detail
needed to accomplish the action. Scout out areas ahead of time,
anticipate possible problems, and make sure you have reliable
people carry out the tasks. Regular events and actions are
necessary to keep any activist group going - too many meetings
and too few actions ensures the group will fizzle away.
Therefore, plan ahead of meetings on what to do.
Eventually, your group may exceed a dozen people regularly
at each meeting, which makes it difficult for everyone in the
group to participate as organizers. At this time you should break
up into different sub-groups which can accomodate more people and
can diversify the issues you're working on or work on different
aspects of the same issue. Each sub-group should have at least
one core member with the dedication and time to keep it going.
The sub-groups should all meet together once every month or few
months to keep the Earth First! chapter unified. Don't
underestimate the importance of social events like hiking trips,
potlucks, or going out for beers for keeping your group together!
Although it may seem at first that no one is interested in
getting involved in your group, keep at it. When people see that
something is getting done, they'll join in.
Defend the Earth!
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