Bell Tower 101
Many people have wondered what happens at Meet Me @ the Bell Tower’s anti-violence rallies. We will share with you the short and simple steps of running your very own Community Building event!!
1. Identify the Issue together
2. Pick a Meeting Place
3. Ask for help
4. Tell the World
Tips:
- Make sure that people can hear each other - (like a megaphone, microphone, or indoor space) - People like food - - Stay positive - - Encourage honesty, but respect - - Create group ground rules together about speaking times and conflict management - - Encourage networking - - Provide entertainment if possible - - LISTEN TO EACH OTHER - |
The Rally
Once you gather at the meeting place you must conduct a rally. This is a chance to introduce the topic, allow community members to be heard, share ideas. This is where people build relationships with one another, feel validated and share their own words. 1. Set-Up
2. Welcome & introduction
3. Speaker’s Corner
4. RING THE BELL!
5. Make a Plan
6. Next Meeting?
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