Trivia Night Event Guide

 Step 1:

Set up the details and advertise.

• Set a date for your event. This can take the place of a group meeting or be its own event. 

• Take the necessary steps to reserve a room at your school. You'll need to reserve the room for at least two hours in order to set up, host the event, and clean up. 

• If you're using this event to recruit more members, be sure to advertise. Always include the date, time, and location and advertise at least one week in advance. 

• Use the recruitment flyer linked on the sidebar to spread awareness about your event. Be sure to post the flyers in high-traffic places throughout your campus, such as the student union, cafeteria, etc. 

• Post on social media, as well, to advertise the Trivia Night.  

• Interested in increasing attendance? Some other ideas include... 
  • Providing and advertising food. Everyone’s hungry!  
  • Personally inviting your friends and classmates to attend and having your group members do the same. A personalized message goes a long way.  
  • Using hashtags popular at your school when advertising online and tagging likeminded student organizations. 
  • Inviting your Regional Coordinator to give a training before the trivia event to encourage your members to study and get excited.

Step 2:

Prepare for your event. 

• Choose which trivia game(s) you will use. Here are some suggestions:  

• Kahoot! on Planned Parenthood 

• Kahoot! on General Pro-Life Knowledge 

• You can also create your own trivia game using Kahoot!, PowerPoint, etc., to showcase your questions and answers. Design a point system to make the trivia event a competition. Below are some helpful sources you can use to create your questions.  

• History of Abortion - Students For Life of America 

• Fetal Development - Students For Life of America 

• Discuss with group officers and your advisor what kinds of prizes your group can realistically present to the winner(s) of the trivia event. Assign a group leader to obtain the prizes at least a week before the event. 

Step 3:

Gather your materials. 

• These will typically include... 
  • A projector and necessary wires (computers often require an HDMI cord) 
  • Chairs and tables 
  • Food (if you plan on providing it) 
  • A sign-up sheet so new attendees can join your group 
  • Music (to keep the mood fun and light)  
  • A notebook/paper to keep score 
  • Prizes 
  • Phone or camera to take pictures and video 

Step 4:

It's game time! 

• Arrive early to do the following: 
  • Test the technology 
  • Arrange seating to face the screen 
  • Set up food and music 
  • Set up your group sign-up sheet and information about your group so attendees can sign as they enter the event 

• Introduce yourself and your officers prior to playing.  

• Have everyone introduce themselves and play a quick icebreaker. 

• Divide everyone into teams of threes or fours. Have each group pick a team name. 

• Explain the rules, prizes, and point system for winning the game. 

• Award first and second place teams. 

Step 5:

Finish the fun well.

• Make sure to clean up your reserved space.  

• Share fun photos and videos of your event on your group's social media.