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
- A member from another organisation
- A first-time association attendee
- Someone involved in a working group
- A mention of professional standards
- A volunteer committee role discussed
- An upcoming association event
- A useful member resource shared
- A policy update explained
- A mentoring opportunity mentioned
- A new member welcomed
- A cross-sector introduction
- A training programme recommended
- An example of member advocacy
- A speaker from the profession
- A discussion of industry challenges
- A question about professional accreditation
- A networking follow-up suggested
- A successful partnership described
- A member sharing local insight
- A committee election mentioned
- A community benefit highlighted
- A useful job-market observation
- A collaboration idea noted
- A new professional contact made