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You know why Happy Hours work - because people feel comfortable strolling in and out as they please. As opposed to a set "meeting" where you are expected at a certain time.
We do bowling events - we did Bowlmor once but found the alley at the Port Autority is cheaper. ALso, this week we are doing "Martinis and Manicures". For $10 at Beauty Bar (231 E. 14th Btwn 2nd&3rd) you get a manicure and a martini. We have 25 people signed up to attend!!!
Also, Book Club is a good, free event. We have a point person who sends out an email saying "Then next book is ____ and we'll meet towards the end of October. If you'd like to attend or host the event, please email me at ______" Then if no one can host, the point person picks the date and a location - like DTUT.
Another thing is to poll your members on not only what they are interested in, but what they might like to contribute. We have a spot on our membership form for occupation. When we started talking about a finance semincar we remembered one of our members is an investment advisor. We emailed her - she rarely comes to any other events - and she happily said she would do it no charge. We're using the Yorkvillle library - the libraries that have meeting rooms usually rent them for cheap - I think we are paying $45 which came from the budget so no cost to the members.
Hope this gives you some ideas!!
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