Opening Your Meeting

Opening Your Meeting

Welcome (5 minutes)

• Hand out name tags.
• Thank everyone for coming.
• Let members know where the bathrooms are and remind them, they can step away if needed. Let them know they can join in as much or as little as they want.
  

Acknowledgements (3 minutes)

• Recognize any funders, donors, and sponsors.
• If appropriate, include a sincere land acknowledgment.
• Allow everyone to introduce themselves.