Town Meeting Checklist ? Arrange facility ? Estimate number of attendees ? Locate facility ? Reserve date & time ? Ask what equipment & supplies are available ? Discuss seating arrangement ? Publicize meeting ? Radio & television ? Newspapers ? Newsletters ? Public postings (houses of worship, schools, community and shopping centers, etc.) ? Community’s language ? Identify facilitator ? Identify speakers ? Establish protocol ? Develop agenda and presentation notes; photocopy ? Prepare briefing materials; photocopy handouts ? Gather equipment & supplies ? Overhead projector & screen ? Easels, pads, & markers ? Chalkboard & chalk ? VCR & monitor ? Other ? Prepare to record minutes ? Estimate number of recorders ? Designate recorders to take notes ? Designate recorder to compile minutes ? Invite local congressional representatives ? Invite state officials This page intentionally left blank. Tool I-4, Town Meeting Checklist Page 1 of 1