While reviewing this unit, I had so many ideas about how to increase the connection that members feel to the board. Simple things like sending a welcome letter to new members and sharing the past minutes with them. Sending thank you notes to all who attended is also a great idea that I think will really resonate with the members and help them to understand how much we appreciate their presence at the meetings.
I have considered hosting these meetings online many times, as was mentioned in this unit. I have decided each time that holding the meetings in person would be better for getting folks connected to each other, networking, and discussions. Our last meeting was very small, but all of the members present shared ideas and experiences and we made a lot of really great connections. I think there is a trade off with hosting in person, that we may have fewer in attendance, but those who do attend can spend some quality time collaborating.
