This simply involves having an organization meet at your school. It can be any time of the day, but breakfast doesn't cut into the middle of the business day. The disadvantage is that you must get students and staff there early if they are part of the program.

Call as early as is feasible (preferably September) to invite groups to schedule a meeting at your school. Offer to be part of their program – featuring school issues. Your program can include student-lead tours; student shadows; sitting in on classes; a talk by the principal, superintendent, or a school board member – there are endless possibilities. Use the opportunity to inform visitors about school improvements, successes and challenges. These are topics you might address. Most program chairmen are delighted to have a program suggested to them.

Possible organizations:

• Adult community centers

• American Association of Retired People

• Association of American University Women

• Business associations

• Chambers of Commerce

• Church auxiliaries

• Garden clubs

• Granges

• Kiwanis

• League of Women Voters

• Lion Club

• Local elected officials

• Neighborhood associations

• Retirement homes

• Rotary Clubs