> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://handbook.proanimal.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://handbook.proanimal.org/other/archived-pages/archive-social-and-community-events-guide/archive-getting-started-with-planning-a-social-event.md). # \[ARCHIVE] Getting Started with Planning a Social Event This section provides a guide on how to get started with the organizing and planning of social and community events. * [ ] **Look over the** [**Organizer checklist**](/other/archived-pages/archive-social-and-community-events-guide/archive-event-role-checklists/archive-organizer.md) to get an idea of what you’ll need to do. * [ ] **Establish goals for the event** in advance to help with preparation and planning. * Is the goal of this event simply to connect socially, or to accomplish work tasks? * [ ] **Start outreach to fill the necessary** [**event roles**](/other/archived-pages/archive-social-and-community-events-guide/archive-event-role-checklists.md), prioritizing the host and cook roles. * **Add the roles to the** [**Volunteer Sign-Up sheet**](https://volunteersignup.org/LBJQB) and send a message in Slack to let people know they can sign up if interested. This would be a great way to contribute for those who aren’t comfortable with canvassing. * [ ] **Confirm the event location** so it can be used on the event promotional materials. * Make sure the location is somewhat centrally located to metro Denver. * [ ] **Get the word out about the social** using the [event marketing checklist](/other/archived-pages/archive-social-and-community-events-guide/archive-event-role-checklists/archive-organizer.md) as a reference. It’s good to start doing this at least a week in advance so people can plan ahead. * [ ] **Establish a rough headcount** by creating an RSVP link via the [Volunteer Sign-Up sheet](https://volunteersignup.org/LBJQB) * [ ] **Start sharing the** [**event role checklists**](/other/archived-pages/archive-social-and-community-events-guide/archive-event-role-checklists.md) once you’ve found people to fill those roles! --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://handbook.proanimal.org/other/archived-pages/archive-social-and-community-events-guide/archive-getting-started-with-planning-a-social-event.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.