Start a Circle 3/Checklist: Preparing for Your 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

☐ Read Sections 1–3 of the guidebook: familiarise yourself with Logos, Circles, and winnable issues.
☐ Book a venue and arrange snacks and drinks for attendees.
☐ Create a Luma page following the provided guidelines.
☐ Make a social post announcing your Circle.
☐ Share the Luma link with local contacts and relevant community groups.
☐ Print the Logos Zine and Circles brochure with the QR code to register their contact.
☐ Set the agenda and prepare talking points on local issues for the winnable issue discussion.
☐ Submit your invoice by the 15th of the month for reimbursement by the end of the month.