# Running the Event

## Table of Contents

[**Possible Event Schedules**](#possible-event-schedules)

[**Ideas for Work Event Tasks**](#ideas-for-work-event-tasks)

## **Possible Event Schedules**

This section includes some examples of schedules that can be used for different flavors of social events based on the maturity of campaign as well as immediate goals.

### **Social-Focused Schedule**

This schedule prioritizes creating connections and helping canvassers feel less isolated. Announcements and a breakout session are done early on to break the ice.

* 6:00-6:30 **Event starts**, people arrive & socialize
* 6:30-7:00 [**Icebreaker activity**](https://handbook.proanimal.org/for-organizers/campaign-guides/social-and-community-events-guide/event-role-checklists/trainer-presenter)
* 7:00-7:30 **Serve Food**
* 7:30-8:00 **Announcements**
* 8:00-9:00 **Open social and workstation**

### **Work Party-Focused Schedule**

For a social event centered around getting work done, the work itself can be a great icebreaker.

* 5:30-6:45 **Kick off work tasks.** As people arrive, they are sent directly to a workstation if they're interested in helping. Structure the station and tasks so that socializing is easy
* 6:45-7:00 **Serve Food**
* 7:00-7:15 **Announcements**
* 7:15-8:30 **Casual socializing & continue work.** Many people will be eager to continue working and that should be encouraged

### **Training-Focused Schedule**

As the campaign and community matures, you are encouraged to introduce a training element into the social events. To protect the core goal of building community, trainings and teach-ins should not last more than 20-30 minutes. 

* 6:00-6:20 **Event starts,** people arrive & socialize.
* 6:20-6:45 [**Icebreaker activity**](https://handbook.proanimal.org/for-organizers/campaign-guides/social-and-community-events-guide/event-role-checklists/trainer-presenter) in pairs or groups.
* 6:45-7:00 **Serve Food**
* 7:00-7:15 **Announcements**
* 7:15-8:00 **Training/teach-in**
* 8:00-9:00 **Casual socializing**

## **Ideas for Work Event Tasks**

* [ ] Creating petitioner kits
  * Stapling petition packets
  * Numbering petitions
  * Laminating petitioning sheets (for backs of clipboards)
  * Putting new petitioner clipboards together
* [ ] Deep canvassing & promotional tasks
  * Text banking
  * Making buttons & stickers
  * Folding leaflets
  * Cutting out spray paint stencils


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