Start a Circle 3/Checklist: The First Circle

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About Logos Circles
What is Logos? How to join a Logos Circle Logos onboarding resources Why we need Logos Circles Winnable Issues from Circles Roadmap for Logos Circles Circles Charter Resources for Activists

Section 1: Organising Circles around local action
What is a winnable issue? Winnable issues: Pipeline Workflow Circles Civil Society Issue Buckets (Pilot)

Section 2: Preparing for the first Circle
Principles for leading effective circles How to make the hard ask Finding the right venue How to create a Luma event Brand and design assets Finding Your People Stipend Process Checklist: Preparing for Your First Circle

Section 3: Running the First Circle
The first circle - agenda Staying connected: Recommended Tools Checklist: The First Circle

Section 4: Post-Circle
Post-event reporting Feedback form Checklist: Post Event

Section 5. Stewarding a Circle
Growing local Circles Running future circles The role of Circle stewards Volunteer roles Parallel Society Playbook Running a Logos node

☐ Greet attendees upon arrival.
☐ Share the brochure and zine.
☐ Offer attendees a drink, and offer to get it for them if you have the time
☐ Invite everyone to sit in a circle to start.
☐ Facilitate introductions (name, reason for attending, motivations).
☐ Introduce Logos and explain the purpose of Circles.
☐ Facilitate a discussion on local issues of interest.
☐ Identify a preferred communication platform to stay in touch (eg Signal, Telegram). Create the group and invite all participants to join.
☐ Encourage attendees to fill out the contact form (QR code on brochure).
☐ Check if participants authorise to have their photos shared online, faces can be blurred if preferred.
☐ Invite technically inclined participants to scan the QR code for the node operator program.
☐ Note highly motivated or skilled individuals for potential core steward roles. Approach promising individuals if the timing feels right, or follow up after.