SHSMD Catalyst Conversations | Planning and Executing Community Events for Small & Rural Members

Date: May 07, 2026 - May 07, 2026

Planning and Executing Community Events

Thursday, May 7, 2026

12pm - 1pm CT | 1pm - 2pm ET | 10am – 11am PT

Join a discussion on how marketing teams in small and rural organizations can successfully manage heavy summer community outreach, covering event execution, giveaways, and volunteer recruitment.

Key Takeaways

• The Challenge: Marketing teams in small and rural areas often handle all community outreach on their own, especially during the busy summer months.
• The Opportunity: A collaborative space to learn from others' experiences.
• Discussion Topics: How to execute events, ideas for event types and giveaways, and strategies to recruit volunteers.  

Privacy Note: The session will be recorded for internal purposes only to encourage candid discussion.

This conversation will be led by Sara Meyer, MBA, Director of Marketing, Business Development & Call Center at Wood County Hospital, and Khrista Boster, MBA, Chief Marketing Officer at Woodlawn Health.