Building Friendships and Growing Our Membership

AMHS Social Meet-Ups:

By Maria D’Andrea-Yothers

The AMHS will soon introduce some new social events and activities that members and friends can join outside of the bi-monthly general membership meetings. A small group of members came together recently and strategized on activities that would help build friendship and interest in AMHS, e.g., happy hours, walks/hikes, book clubs, museum visits, cooking classes, volunteer events, and possible day or weekend trips.

We would be looking for a volunteer to propose an event or activity and take “ownership” in organizing that event. We would look to promote these events/activities in the Washington, D.C. area so that we can appeal to a larger audience. We would publicize the events/activities on the society’s Facebook page, on our calendar of events, and via email message.

We hope to create meet-up events in the many neighborhoods our members live in. While the small group came up with some initial ideas, we want to hear from you — soon you will receive, via email, a survey that is intended to gauge your interest — so please participate. We look to your support to strengthen our community while offering new ways to get together to celebrate all things Italian. Remember to like AMHS on Facebook! ❚