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Professional Association Meetup Bingo

Get to know fellow association attendees through friendly conversations. Meet someone from another organisation, hear about mentoring opportunities and swap training recommendations.

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Get to know fellow association attendees through friendly conversations. Meet someone from another organisation, hear about mentoring opportunities and swap training recommendations.

How to run this activity

Meet people at the gathering and tick a square when a willing participant matches its description. Different squares can involve different people. Do not ask anyone to share private details or disclose beliefs.

Facilitator guidance

Give a brief example, encourage introductions and keep participation voluntary, with the option to pass without sharing personal details. Check the group size and participants’ interests, and consider a 3×3 board for smaller groups. On a 5×5 board, suggest a line of five rather than a full card. Check that the cues fit the actual meetup and that winning lines are achievable, varied and accessible.

Safety and inclusion

Use inclusive language and never pressure anyone to disclose private information. Offer opt-outs and alternative squares so everyone can choose how to take part.

Full prompt list

  1. A member from another organisation
  2. A first-time association attendee
  3. Someone involved in a working group
  4. A mention of professional standards
  5. A volunteer committee role discussed
  6. An upcoming association event
  7. A useful member resource shared
  8. A policy update explained
  9. A mentoring opportunity mentioned
  10. A new member welcomed
  11. A cross-sector introduction
  12. A training programme recommended
  13. An example of member advocacy
  14. A speaker from the profession
  15. A discussion of industry challenges
  16. A question about professional accreditation
  17. A networking follow-up suggested
  18. A successful partnership described
  19. A member sharing local insight
  20. A committee election mentioned
  21. A community benefit highlighted
  22. A useful job-market observation
  23. A collaboration idea noted
  24. A new professional contact made