Agree on a Meeting Format

While many groups will (and should) spend time socializing, talking about class, etc., it's helpful to set up expectations for how much of this type of talk should/can occur during a meeting. Also, because of how much typically gets said during meetings, you need a way to keep track of what occurred and plan for the next meeting. For instance, you should:

• Appoint a secretary for each meeting
• Plan for the next meeting (set an agenda) at the end of each meeting
• Plan a short amount of time at the beginning of each meeting for chatting and appoint someone to get the group "started" after that time has passed