Level 2, Activity 2-2

Sample Agenda

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For a community panel lasting one hour

Note: This agenda relies on all speakers taking only 5 minutes each for an opening statement. Make sure your speakers know their time limits!

1. Introduction by Youth Organizer/Moderator)
   

   (5 minutes)





2. Panel Member #1 General Statement

   
   

   (5 minutes)





3. Panel Member #2 General Statement

   
   

   (5 minutes)





4. Panel Member #3 General Statement

   
   

   (5 minutes)





5. Invite the Audience to Submit Questions

   
   

   (5 minutes)





6. Questions Read by the Moderator and
   Responded to by the Panel

   
   

   (30 minutes)





7. Wrap-Up/Closing

   
   

   (5 minutes)

Links –

Community Forums & Organizing a Panel

• Community Forum:
  An Effective Program Planning Tool –
  University of Florida (.pdf - 62 kb)





• Community Needs Assessment





• Conversations in Youth Development 4-H Centennial





• Results.org –
  Toolkit to Organize a Community Forum

>> Confirmation Letter to Panel Members (.doc - 20 kb)