Should I close my group down?

Hi all,

Before I make a permanent decision, I would like your feedback. I have my Harford County Group that meets once a month. Unfortunately there has been very low turnout. People who do come, do not come back and two months out of four no one showed up at all. I had hoped to have a successful monthly group but it does not seem to be in demand. If I am doing something wrong which leads people not to come, please let me know privately.

Thanks!

Sorry to hear that folks are not coming to the meetings.  I am not in Harford Co. but I know I ebb and flow with some of my personal activities.  I find that quarterly meetings work best for some.  Have you thought about meeting every other month, quarterly, by request or utilizing rsvp's.  I am sure you do a great job.  Maybe it is the time of year...people get scarce when it turns warm.  Hopefully activity will pick up.

Raina

yea i was modeling my group off of a traditional support group, which is working for other people in maryland. and people have been scarce every month of the year so can't blame it on that. maybe i can try quarterly. thanks raina :)

Hi Nicole - have you contacted those that did attend or said they would to see if you could get feedback from the members that showed up?  Have you thought about arranging it around a dinner date, or a cookout?  Something fun?  I seem to recall one of the groups had a dancing event during their meeting, and another had a picnic where everyone brought something.  Also, when you do get in touch with those who attended, said they may be interested, you can find out what they are looking for, and use that as a base to build your events on.

Candy,

thanks for replying :) I have sent messages to the group asking for suggestions on how to boost attendance but have not gotten much feedback. I may just have to accept there is not enough demand up here to have a group. as for doing different things, I wanted to have regular groups and once i had a consistant turnout, do stuff like that. but that is not happening unfortunately. I'm gonna sit on this for a bit more time before making a decision. thanks again for trying to help :) and congrats on getting ur degree. that is very awesome.

HIJACK!!!

Where have you been?

Also, awesome photo, you look HOT!

(being hijacked here)  LOL

I've been off the OH boards for quite some time - couldn't spend a lot of time with it while dealing with my classes and am still working the two jobs....now that I'm finished with school, I may be able to stop by more often!  Can't promise anything!  Everyone who knows me knows they can find me on FB or via email or at Marley Station.  LOL!

I miss being here from time to time, so I'll make a concerted effort to stop by once a week.  Make ya happy?

Nicole,

I wish I was closer because I would attend your group....  I think if there is not a monthly demand maybe try quarterly?