1. Group Activity Planning Best Buddies Canada 2005 National Leadership Conference Be the change you want to see in the world. Gandhi.

2. Why should chapters plan group activities? Encourages one-to-one interactions Encourages one-to-one interactions Builds unity amongst the chapter members Builds unity amongst the chapter members Publicizes the impact of Best Buddies Canada to the community Publicizes the impact of Best Buddies Canada to the community

3. Meet & Greet Meet & Greet End-of-Year Party End-of-Year Party Fundraiser Fundraiser Rap Sessions Rap Sessions What are the types of events each chapter should organize and do each year?

4. What? Choose what activity to plan Choose what activity to plan Determine what items you will need for the activity Determine what items you will need for the activityWhen? Set a date Set a date Tip: inform and advertise EARLY! Tip: inform and advertise EARLY!Where? Choose an accessible place to hold the activity Choose an accessible place to hold the activity How to Plan a Group Activity: 3Ws

5. How? Determine how much the activity will cost Determine how much the activity will cost Delegate responsibilities and follow up Delegate responsibilities and follow up Confirm all reservations and transportation Confirm all reservations and transportation Communicate! Make sure everyone (including your Program Coordinator) knows the specifics of the activity Communicate! Make sure everyone (including your Program Coordinator) knows the specifics of the activity Get chapter members to fill out permission slips and forms Get chapter members to fill out permission slips and forms …and an H:

6. Incident reports must be filled out when a chapter member is injured or has a medical problem during a chapter event Incident reports must be filled out when a chapter member is injured or has a medical problem during a chapter event The Host Site Coordinator, Staff Advisor and Program Coordinator must be given the incident report within 48 hours The Host Site Coordinator, Staff Advisor and Program Coordinator must be given the incident report within 48 hours Remember: