> 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 * [ ] **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 dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` 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 optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. 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.