Events and activities for members
Members are important for all associations. Here you will find tips on how to get new members, take care of the ones you have, and how you can organize good events for your association.
Recruting new members
Taking care of your members is important for the association, but recruitment is also absolutely essential. Keep in mind that the best recruiters are happy associtaion members!It is wise to start planning early and find out how many new members associations can take in, and which board positions need to be filled.
You should think about this when you plan recruitment
- Who can join the association?
- How many members have we room for?
- What does it entail to be a member? Very few are interested in joining an association "where they don't have to do much". Agree on what you expect from your members and what they will get in return.
- Who is responsible for taking care of and recruting new members?
We have a course in how to recruit for the board of your assocation (only in Norwegian). Stay updated in the course calendar!
Bring the association on a trip to a cabin!
Did you know that there are many student cabins in Oslo? You can rent cabins for a low price and have the best time with your association. Maybe you even can make it into a regular event? A perfect outing for the association!
Check all the student cabins
Events
Booking of premises
Some students have offices or other places to meet, but not all. For you, there are many good premises and meeting rooms that can be used free of charge or rented at a good price. Remember that you can apply for extra support to cover expenses you have for premises. Both SiO and the educational institutions have several premises that can be used.
Plan for different scenarios
By planning for a given number of scenarios when holding an event, it is easier to lower your shoulders. You simply think through how the different scenarios will affect the activity and the economy, and make plans based on this. Scenario planning consists of three steps:
- Describe scenario
- Make an activity plan. How are the activities affected in the various scenarios?
- Raise awareness using critical questions
Does your association need team building?
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Does everyone express their opinion in meetings and discussions?
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Does everyone participate in meetings and discussions?
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Is it clear to everyone what they are expected to contribute with?
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Does the association achieve its goals?
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Are plannes events and tasks carried out?
If you answered "no" to any of the questions, then team building may be right for you.As long as the association consists of more than one person (which all student associations must do), then those who are in the association must cooperate. Team building helps everyone to work together better, and makes the association's tasks easier.
Join the competition #minforening!
Did you know that the association can win NOK 3,000 for social activities for its members? All you have to do is post a photo with the right hashtag on Instagram, and you're in the competition!
Join the competition
Updated 13.02.23