[In-Person] India, January 19, New Year, New Connections

Objective
To create a space for individuals to connect, share experiences, and plan meaningful community initiatives for the year ahead.

Meetup Details
Meetup Name: New Year, New Connections
Date: 12th Jan 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 15:30 PM
Location: Akshardham Metro Station

Agenda
1. Welcome and Icebreaker Session (30 Minutes)
Help participants relax and introduce themselves.
Activity:
Use a “Two Truths and a Lie” game or a quick “Introduce Your Favorite Local Spot” round.

2. Introduction to the Meetup (15 Minutes)
Welcome speech, Brief overview of the Google Local Guide program.
Highlight the importance of community building in the new year.

3. Brainstorming Session (45 Minutes)
We will divide participants into small groups.
Provide sticky notes and markers for ideas on the following:
Community improvement initiatives. New spots to highlight and review in the city.
Social causes to support through monthly meetups.

4. Networking Brunch (1 Hour)
We will move to near by food court and will have refreshments, snacks, and beverages.

5. Planning for the Year Ahead (30 Minutes)
Present top ideas from the brainstorming session.
Vote on themes or projects for the upcoming monthly meetups.
Assign volunteer roles for upcoming events

6. Closing Remarks and Group Photo (15 Minutes)
will take group photo to commemorate the event.

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Congratulations @AmbrishVarshney, All the best! please provide meeting link.

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All the best for your great meet-up @AmbrishVarshney

If there is virtual session I would like to join.

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All the best for the meet-up @AmbrishVarshney

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Hello, very dear @AmbrishVarshney,
Wish all the success for your Meet-up. Request you to give a 10 minutes slot for virtual meet up also.
Tanks with regards
:pray:

नमस्कार
@AmbrishVarshney

आपकी मिट अप के लिए शुभकामनाएं :bouquet:
अगर कोई वर्चुअल सेशन हो तो मैं उसमें हमे भी शामिल होना है ।

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All the best for the meet-up @AmbrishVarshney unfortunately won’t be able to join as there’s another in person meetup in Deer Park on the same day

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That is a wonderful way to structure the plan and agenda of the meetup. Will be first meetup hosted by you in Delhi that I’ll miss in a long time. All the best!

All the best of the meet up. I am hosting my first meet up too so won’t be able to join your meet up same day.

Regards,

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@AmbrishVarshney, Best wishes for your maiden meetup of 2025. May your new year be stuffed with meetups & dream connections. :handshake:

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What a great way to start this year with great ppl and sharing knowledge with each other impact the learning, thankyou so much for organizing it, would love to join in. :blush::sparkles:

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Hey dear @AmbrishVarshney your title date show is 19 january and description date showing in 12 January little bit confusion.

বাংলাদেশ লোকাল গাইডের পক্ষ থেকে অগ্রিম শুভেচ্ছা রইল। মিট আপটি সফল ও সার্থক হোক
:heart::heart::heart::bangladesh::bangladesh::bangladesh::heart::heart::heart:
#BDLG

I am looking forward to meeting in person and engaging in activities.
I will be there, @AmbrishVarshney
I hope to clarify my questions.

@AmbrishVarshney

Please confirm it’s on It’s 19th Jan or 12th Jan.

Because Header shows 19 jan 25

But description shows 12th Jan

Please correct it.

If it today I am joining.

Yes that is on 19th Jan 25.

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बधाई हो :bouquet::bouquet::bouquet::bouquet: @AmbrishVarshney