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International Game Developers Association

Step 4: Select a Meeting Date

Plan to hold four to six meetings per year. Select meeting dates in advance as early as possible, and create a tentative calender of meetings as a guide to keep organizers on track. Avoid dates that conflict with industry events such as the GDC or E3.

Almost all chapters meet on weekday evenings from approximately 7pm-10pm. This allows time for people to travel to the meeting after work without running to late. Avoid Friday nights and weekends, as they are generally considered family and personal time.

Note that you must plan at least four meetings per year (at least one meeting per quarter) to retain your chapter's active status, but it is recommended that you do not plan more than six to eight meetings-this is to avoid organizer and attendee burnout. Local developers aer more likely to skip a meeting if they know another meeting is right around the corner.