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Hosting student chapter meetings can be an incredibly rewarding experience for students.  It's an opportunity to bring like-minded individuals together to exchange ideas, collaborate on projects, and network with professionals in the field.  While it may seem daunting to take on the responsibility of planning and executing a successful meeting, the benefits are well worth the effort.

From gaining leadership skills to enhancing your resume and improving your networking abilities, hosting a student chapter meeting can provide a variety of benefits that can last long after your academic career.

Whether you're a student looking to enhance your college experience or a faculty advisor seeking to make a positive impact on your students, this thread will provide you with the inspiration and ideation you need to start hosting student chapter meetings.  So, if you're ready to take the next step and make a positive impact on your academic community, keep reading to find a list of meeting ideas to get you started.

      1. Guest Speaker: Invite a professional in your field to come and speak to your chapter about their experience, provide tips, or share insights.

2. Industry Insights: Have a round-table discussion about industry trends, innovations, and challenges. Share articles and insights with each other.

3. Group Brainstorming: Come together and brainstorm ideas for a project or initiative. Assign roles and goals and track progress.

4. Team Building: Host team-building activities like escape rooms, ice breakers, or board games.

5. Skill Development: Organize workshops, skill-building activities, or training sessions to improve your chapter members' skill sets.

6. Networking: Host networking events with professionals in your field. Encourage your members to connect with each other, exchange ideas and create new opportunities.

7. Community Service: Participate in community service activities like cleaning up local parks or volunteering at a food bank.

8. Social Events: Host social events like movie nights, game nights, or potlucks to build camaraderie and foster a sense of community.

9. Field Trips: Many companies will be more than happy to give tours of their facilities to interested students. 

10. Local Chapter Collaboration: Host a joint meeting with your local AMPP Chapter and meet industry contacts.

These are just a few ideas to get you started. Feel free to adapt these ideas to suit the needs and interests of your specific chapter.

The headline reads "10+ ideas", so where is the plus?  Reply to this thread and share your ideas with others in this student community.

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