Successful meetings depend on pre-planning. Use this Pre-Meeting Checklist to avoid snags:

1. Clearly advertise time and place
2. Select and notify participants
3. Determine meeting outcome(s)
4. Select and orient speakers
5. Set up room to enable greatest level of participation.

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Let's hear some applause for Audrey Pitchford!

Audrey used the Puzzlemaker link provided in the last edition of this Resource to create a wonderful training activity. With the scintillating title, "Medicare Advantage Plans," the puzzle spices up her training sessions while reinforcing content.

Audrey's words? "Participants jump into it with both feet!" We've provided the link again so that you can try it out.

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