the importance of a home group

WORLD SERVICE CONFERENCE

2014 THOUGHT FORCE PRESENTATION

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CREATE STRATEGIES ON THE IMPORTANCE OF

A HOME GROUP

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1. Reviewed existing resources

2. Five KBDM questions

3. Working sessions

4. 2013 Thought Force on

Strengthening Personal Connections

5. Finalized recommendations

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1. Belonging

2. Ever hear of a home group?

3. Isolation

4. Meeting needs?

5. Definition of membership

Hearing about the benefits of a home group

Feeling connected

Encouraging participation and service

Understanding the Concepts of membership

Having a sense of belonging

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1. Make home group a meeting topic

2. Beginners’ meetings

3. Workshops for Group Representatives

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4. Encourage participation in District Area, and TEAM/WSO events

5. Submit articles for The Forum

6. Develop language in group opening inviting members to adopt meeting as their home group

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1. Create a presentation/workshop on home groups

2. Sponsor an event on service

3. Communicate and disseminate tools and messages on this topic

4. Encourage member submission of written material

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1. Create a definition of “home group”

2. Integrate the “home group” definition into WSO events and material

3. Initiate a campaign that conveys the benefits of a home group

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4. Create a piece focused on the home group

5. Emphasize the benefits of service in a home group

6. Articles in The Forum about the importance of a home group

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1. How do you communicate with others about the importance of having a home group?

2. Which strategies presented do you believe may not be effective?

3. Any strategies you would add?

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