Community 90 Day Guide

This guide is here to give you structure, ideas, and direction. You do not have to guess your way through leadership with a clipboard and mild panic. We have suffered enough as a species.

This guide is not meant to force every community into the exact same timeline. Some areas will move faster. Some areas will need more time. Some may be ready for a meetup early. Others may need several weeks of online connection first.

The point is to build something strong, not something rushed.

• Use this guide as a starting point.
• Move at the pace your area can realistically handle.
• Focus on connection before events.
• Talk with your fellow Community Leads before making decisions.
• Ask for help when you are unsure.
• Keep the tone welcoming, calm, and community focused.
• Remember that small groups can still be strong groups.
• Use the Community Leaders Facebook group for support, ideas, questions, and encouragement.
• Pay attention to who is engaging.
• Notice who may need encouragement.
• Watch for women who may be quietly looking for a place to belong.
• Be patient with slow starts.
• Celebrate small wins.
• Stay consistent, even when the group is quiet.
• Lead by example in your comments, posts, and tone.
• Think before you post.
• Keep Stacy or Mitzi in the loop when needed.
• Protect the heart of the community.

• Do not rush into hosting events just to make the group look active.
• Do not take over the group like it belongs to you personally.
• Do not compete with other leads or other areas.
• Do not measure success only by member count.
• Do not post just to post if it adds no value.
• Do not make big decisions without checking in with Stacy or Mitzi, or the other leads in your area.
• Do not use the group to promote another club, business, personal agenda, or side project.
• Do not spam local Facebook groups pushing our group. That makes enemies real fast.
• Do not panic if your area starts slowly.
• Do not guilt women for not attending events.
• Do not make the group feel cliquey.
• Do not treat quiet members like they do not matter.
• Do not assume low comments mean no one is watching or interested.
• Do not turn every post into an event push.
• Do not overcomplicate simple meetups.
• Do not create drama where communication would solve it.
• Do not act like leadership means being in charge of people.
• Do not forget that the goal is connection, not control.

Pre-launch is where the foundation gets built. This is where Stacy or Mitzi sets up the local group, Community Leads get added, expectations are reviewed, and everyone gets on the same page before the group starts growing.

This part matters because once members are inside the group, the tone starts forming fast. If the setup is clear, the group feels organized. If the setup is messy, the group feels messy. Simple. Annoying. True.

• Create the local Facebook group.
• Set the local group name.
• Add the approved Community Leads.
• Set group rules and membership questions.
• Set admin or moderator permissions.
• Add the group branding.
• Post or prepare the official welcome message.
• Make sure the local group connects back to the main Seven Slot Sisterhood group.
• Confirm that all members must come through the main SSS group first.
• Add Community Leads to the private Community Leaders Facebook group.
• Make sure leads know where to ask questions and get support.

• Join the private Community Leaders Facebook group.
• Introduce yourself to the other Community Leads.
• Read the rules and expectations.
• Review this guide before posting in the local group.
• Confirm who the other leads are in your area.
• Start a Messenger thread or group chat with your local lead team.
• Talk about how you will communicate weekly.
• Make sure everyone understands the purpose of the local group.
• Ask questions before the group opens.
• Be honest about your availability.
• Speak up if you are confused about anything.
• Remember that you may be the only lead in your area at first, and that is okay.
• Use the Community Leaders group for support and ideas.

• Do not invite members before Stacy or Mitzi says the group is ready.
• Do not change group settings without approval.
• Do not make your own version of the rules.
• Do not create a separate side group.
• Do not act like the local group belongs to you.
• Do not start planning events before the group opens.
• Do not assume every area will grow at the same pace.
• Do not compare your area to another area.
• Do not stay silent if you are overwhelmed or unsure.
• Do not treat this like a solo mission.
• Do not spam local Facebook groups pushing our group. That makes enemies real fast.

• The local group has been created.
• The group name is correct.
• Branding is added.
• Rules are in place.
• Community Leads have been added.
• Leads know who they are working with.
• Leads have reviewed expectations.
• Leads know how to contact Stacy or Mitzi.
• Leads know how to communicate with each other.
• The welcome post is ready.
• Everyone understands that connection comes before events.

Week 1 is not about planning big events. Week 1 is not about filling the group with a ton of posts. Week 1 is about helping women feel like they walked into the right place.

The first week sets the tone.

• Comment on Stacy or Mitzi’s welcome post.
• Introduce yourself in a friendly, casual way.
• Share your general area.
• Share a little about your rig or off-road interests.
• Welcome new members as they join.
• Reply to comments when women introduce themselves.
• Ask simple follow-up questions.
• Help quieter women feel noticed.
• Keep the tone positive and easygoing.
• Encourage women to share where they are from.
• Let members know they do not have to already know people to participate.
• Watch for women who seem nervous or unsure.
• Support the other leads in the comments.
• Be present, but do not take over.

• Do not immediately start planning a big meetup.
• Do not flood the group with posts.
• Do not make the group feel like it already has an inner circle.
• Do not only respond to women you already know.
• Do not ignore quiet or new members.
• Do not make jokes that could make someone feel stupid for asking a beginner question.
• Do not use the group to promote your own stuff.
• Do not spam local Facebook groups pushing our group. That makes enemies real fast.
• Do not pressure anyone to attend anything yet.
• Do not assume low comments mean people are not interested.
• Do not post just because you think the group looks too quiet.

• Members know what the local group is for.
• Community Leads have introduced themselves.
• Women are starting to share their area.
• A few members comment or react.
• The group feels welcoming.
• New members feel noticed.
• No one is rushing into complicated events.
• Leads are communicating with each other.

Week 2 is about creating simple, easy conversations that make members feel comfortable joining in.

This is not the week to overthink content. You are not launching a television network. You are helping women talk to each other.

• Continue welcoming new members.
• Comment on Stacy or Mitzi’s weekly welcome post.
• Start one simple conversation post.
• Reply to every comment when possible.
• Ask follow-up questions.
• Notice who is engaging.
• Notice who may need encouragement.
• Keep conversations friendly and easy.
• Support other leads when they post.
• Let conversations breathe before adding more posts.
• Use beginner-friendly language.
• Make it clear that all experience levels are welcome.

• Do not post too many questions at once.
• Do not make every post about meetups.
• Do not ignore comments after posting.
• Do not only interact with your friends.
• Do not use inside jokes that make new women feel left out.
• Do not make beginners feel behind.
• Do not turn every topic into advice unless someone asks for it.
• Do not force engagement with guilt posts.
• Do not spam local Facebook groups pushing our group. That makes enemies real fast.

• What area are you in, and where do you usually like to ride or hang out?
• What is one thing you wish more women knew before getting into off-roading?
• Show us your favorite photo of your rig.
• Are you newer to off-roading, experienced, or somewhere in the middle?
• What is one thing you want to learn this year?

• Members are starting to comment.
• Leads are replying and keeping conversations alive.
• The group feels beginner-friendly.
• Members are starting to recognize names and areas.
• The tone stays welcoming.

Week 3 is where the group starts feeling more local. The point is to help members realize there are women near them, not just random names floating around in Facebook space.

• Start a location based thread.
• Encourage women to share their general area.
• Remind members not to share exact addresses.
• Reply to members who comment.
• Help women notice others nearby.
• Encourage replies between members.
• Keep the thread casual and safe.
• Watch for members who seem excited to connect.
• Keep the focus on connection, not immediate event planning.

• Do not ask women to share private personal information.
• Do not push anyone to meet before they are ready.
• Do not turn the thread into an event signup.
• Do not make women feel bad if they are far from others.
• Do not ignore areas that only have one or two women.
• Do not make the group feel like only the “popular” areas matter.
• Do not spam local Facebook groups pushing our group. That makes enemies real fast.

• Members are sharing general areas.
• Women are discovering who is nearby.
• Members are starting to reply to each other.
• Leads are helping conversations connect.
• No one feels pressured into meeting yet.

This week is about listening. Do not assume what women want. Ask them. Revolutionary concept, apparently.

• Ask what kind of simple meetup women would attend.
• Offer easy options.
• Keep the post low pressure.
• Watch which options get responses.
• Pay attention to comments, not just reactions.
• Encourage honest answers.
• Let women say they are not ready yet.
• Share feedback with the other leads.
• Decide together if the area is ready for a meetup.

• Do not announce an event before checking interest.
• Do not make women feel bad for not being ready.
• Do not pick a complicated event.
• Do not assume silence means no forever.
• Do not pressure members into voting.
• Do not treat this like a popularity contest.
• Do not move forward alone without talking to the other leads.
• Do not spam local Facebook groups pushing our group. That makes enemies real fast.

• Members give feedback.
• Leads have a better idea of what the area wants.
• No one feels pressured.
• The group continues building connection.
• Leads can decide whether the area is ready for a simple meetup.

This is not the time to create a mega event. Nobody needs a 12 step itinerary, matching shirts, or a parking diagram. Start small.

• Choose one simple meetup idea.
• Choose a public, easy to find location.
• Pick a realistic date and time.
• Talk with the other leads before posting.
• Keep the plan simple.
• Make sure at least one lead can arrive early.
• Make sure the location is beginner-friendly.
• Make sure the location does not require deposits or upfront money.
• Keep Stacy or Mitzi in the loop if needed.
• Have clear details ready before announcing.

• Do not plan something complicated.
• Do not collect money.
• Do not require deposits.
• Do not make the first meetup a large trail ride.
• Do not choose a confusing location.
• Do not announce details before leads agree.
• Do not create a meetup that only works for your personal schedule.
• Do not make members feel like they have to attend.
• Do not spam local Facebook groups pushing our group. That makes enemies real fast.

• Coffee.
• Ice cream.
• Lunch.
• Casual dinner.
• Park meetup.
• Photo meetup in a public spot.
• Meet at an existing local event as a casual group.

• Fundraisers.
• Large trail rides.
• Complicated events.
• Anything requiring deposits.
• Anything involving collecting money.
• Multi stop event plans.
• Vendor style setups.

• Leads agree on a simple plan.
• The location is easy and public.
• The meetup does not require money collection.
• The plan feels welcoming, not intimidating.
• The announcement is ready for Week 6.

The announcement should answer the obvious questions before people have to ask them. Humans are already bad at reading. Help them anyway.

• What it is.
• Date.
• Time.
• Location.
• What to expect.
• Whether kids or family are okay, if applicable.
• Any parking details if needed.
• Whether food or drinks are available.
• A reminder that it is casual.
• No pressure wording.

• Post clear details.
• Keep the tone friendly and relaxed.
• Comment on the post to help boost visibility.
• Answer questions quickly.
• Encourage nervous women.
• Remind everyone it is casual.
• Let members know they do not need to already know anyone.
• Keep the post active without being pushy.

• Do not make the post sound like a mandatory meeting.
• Do not shame anyone who cannot attend.
• Do not overhype it like the entire future depends on it.
• Do not keep changing the details after posting.
• Do not make the instructions confusing.
• Do not pressure women to RSVP publicly if they are not comfortable.
• Do not spam local Facebook groups pushing our group. That makes enemies real fast.

• Members understand the meetup details.
• A few women show interest.
• Questions are answered clearly.
• The event feels casual and welcoming.
• No one feels pressured or left out.

A lot of women will be nervous walking into a meetup where they may not know anyone. Week 7 is about making that first hello less awkward. Because apparently meeting people in real life remains one of humanity’s most terrifying hobbies.

• Post a reminder about the meetup.
• Ask who is thinking about coming.
• Explain what to expect.
• Let women know they do not need to know anyone first.
• Offer a friendly face before they walk in.
• Make the event feel relaxed.
• Decide which lead will arrive early.
• Decide who will greet women.
• Watch for members who seem nervous.
• Encourage carpool questions only if women are comfortable and safe.

• Do not pressure people to commit.
• Do not make it feel awkward if someone is unsure.
• Do not act annoyed by questions.
• Do not assume everyone is socially comfortable.
• Do not let only one lead handle everything.
• Do not create a private clique before the meetup even happens.
• Do not spam local Facebook groups pushing our group. That makes enemies real fast.

• Members know what to expect.
• Nervous women feel reassured.
• Leads know who is arriving early.
• Leads have a simple plan for greeting people.
• The meetup feels low pressure.

This is where leadership matters most. Not because the meetup needs to be perfect. Because women will remember how they felt when they walked in.

• Arrive early.
• Greet women as they arrive.
• Introduce women to each other.
• Watch for anyone sitting or standing alone.
• Keep conversations open.
• Include newer members.
• Be mindful of women who seem shy.
• Take photos only if people are comfortable.
• Thank people for coming.
• Keep the mood relaxed.
• Notice what worked and what did not.

• Do not sit only with people you already know.
• Do not let anyone feel invisible.
• Do not make the meetup feel like a private friend group.
• Do not force photos.
• Do not make women feel bad if they arrive late or leave early.
• Do not complain about who did not show up.
• Do not discuss private group issues at the meetup.
• Do not turn the meetup into a planning meeting unless that was the purpose.
• Do not spam local Facebook groups pushing our group. That makes enemies real fast.

• Women felt welcomed.
• No one was left standing alone.
• The meetup felt relaxed.
• Leads worked together.
• Photos were respectful and optional.
• The recap stayed positive.
• No one guilted members who could not attend.

The follow up matters. This is where you turn one meetup into continued community. Otherwise, it becomes “that one thing that happened once,” which is how many good ideas go to the little graveyard of abandoned Facebook plans.

• Thank attendees if appropriate.
• Post a positive recap.
• Invite those who missed it to join next time.
• Ask what women would like to do next.
• Keep the tone encouraging.
• Continue online engagement.
• Talk with the other leads about what worked.
• Notice who seemed engaged.
• Notice who may be a good future helper.
• Keep the next step simple.

• Do not overpost meetup photos.
• Do not tag people without considering privacy.
• Do not make anyone feel bad for missing it.
• Do not immediately plan something bigger just because one meetup went well.
• Do not ignore feedback.
• Do not let momentum disappear completely.
• Do not make the group only about in-person meetups.
• Do not spam local Facebook groups pushing our group. That makes enemies real fast.

• The meetup follow up feels positive.
• Members who missed it still feel welcome.
• Leads have discussed what worked.
• Members are giving ideas for what comes next.
• The group keeps engaging online.

Events are good. But a local community should also be a place where women can ask questions, share wins, learn, laugh, and connect between meetups.

This is where the group gets depth. Finally. Some emotional infrastructure. Humanity surprises us.

• Encourage beginner questions.
• Share helpful conversation starters.
• Ask women what they are learning.
• Celebrate small wins.
• Encourage members to share photos.
• Make space for both experienced and newer women.
• Keep the tone supportive.
• Let women know they do not have to be experts.
• Watch for cliques forming.
• Keep conversations open to everyone.

• Do not let the group become event-only.
• Do not allow women to feel embarrassed for asking basic questions.
• Do not let experienced members talk down to newer members.
• Do not ignore posts from quiet members.
• Do not let drama or sarcasm take over serious questions.
• Do not make everything about who attends meetups.
• Do not forget that online connection still matters.
• Do not spam local Facebook groups pushing our group. That makes enemies real fast.

• Members feel safe asking questions.
• Women are sharing experiences.
• The group has more than event posts.
• Newer women feel included.
• Leads are protecting the tone of the group.

This week is about being honest. Do not force the next thing just because the guide says Week 11. Look at what the group is actually showing you.

• Is the group active?
• Are women commenting?
• Are people asking for another meetup?
• Are the same two people doing everything?
• Are there red flags?
• Does the area need another lead?
• Is the group ready for another simple event?
• Does the group need more online connection first?
• Are members starting to connect with each other?

• Talk honestly with the other leads.
• Review what has worked.
• Review what has not worked.
• Decide whether the next step should be online or in person.
• Keep the next step realistic.
• Ask for help if the area feels stuck.
• Keep Stacy or Mitzi updated if there are concerns.
• Consider whether another lead may be needed.

• Do not force another event if interest is low.
• Do not ignore signs of burnout.
• Do not keep doing something that is not working.
• Do not take silence personally.
• Do not blame members for not engaging.
• Do not make decisions alone if there are multiple leads.
• Do not compare your area to another area.
• Do not spam local Facebook groups pushing our group. That makes enemies real fast.

• Another casual meetup.
• A photo meetup.
• Attend another local event together.
• Keep online engagement going.
• Start a monthly casual hangout.
• Invite more women from the main group into the local group.
• Ask the group what they want next.
• Slow down and rebuild engagement if needed.

• Leads have honestly reviewed the first few months.
• The next step matches the group’s actual energy.
• No one is forcing growth.
• Concerns are communicated.
• The group has a realistic path forward.

Week 12 is not about judging the group harshly. It is about learning from what happened and making smart adjustments. Because apparently growth requires reflection, not just vibes and Canva graphics.

• What is working?
• What is not working?
• How many women are engaging?
• Have there been any concerns?
• Do the leads work well together?
• Is anyone overwhelmed?
• Does the area need more support?
• Does the area need more leads?
• Are members connecting with each other?
• Should the pace change?
• What should happen next?

• Be honest about what worked.
• Be honest about what did not work.
• Share concerns early.
• Talk about burnout before it gets worse.
• Celebrate progress, even if it was small.
• Review the tone of the group.
• Notice whether members feel included.
• Ask for support if needed.
• Stay open to adjusting the plan.

• Do not pretend everything is fine if it is not.
• Do not treat slow growth like failure.
• Do not hide problems from Stacy or Mitzi.
• Do not blame one person without looking at the full picture.
• Do not keep doing something just because it was the original plan.
• Do not ignore lead burnout.
• Do not make changes without communication.
• Do not spam local Facebook groups pushing our group. That makes enemies real fast.

• Keep going as is.
• Add more Community Leads.
• Slow down events and focus online.
• Increase local meetups.
• Adjust posting rhythm.
• Address leadership issues.
• Pause and rebuild if needed.
• Shift focus based on what the area actually needs.

• Leads are honest about the first 90-ish days.
• Stacy or Mitzi knows what support is needed.
• The group has a clear next step.
• The pace feels realistic.
• Wins are recognized.
• Problems are addressed before they become drama.
• The community feels stronger than it did at launch.