Running an Effective Table Tabling is one of the most common methods of representing an organization. If done in a strategic location, following a few basic tips and tricks, it can be a fulfilling and exciting way to educate your community about population stabilization. Utilizing a petition can take your table from education to action! Crucial Tips: All of these materials can be obtained by contacting [email protected] or visiting • Be EXCITED! us at www.popconnect.org/engage • Take breaks when necessary, but stand as much as possible • Get out in front of your table Tabling Opportunities: • Engage people with body language as they • Farmers’ Markets approach you • Community Events • Smile and make eye contact • Environmental Festivals • Engage your contact by asking them a • Rallies and Marches leading question: Have YOU made the Population Connection? Sample Tabling Rap • Review the Fact Sheet Hi, do you have a minute to make the Population Connection? Great—check this out (place petition in their hands). Items for your Table: My name is ________ and I’m a volunteer with • Petitions (don’t forget PENS!) Population Connection. As you can see in our statement, global population growth is a major • Handouts, usually a half sheet or leaflet contributor to environmental degradation. Yet 225 • Fact Sheets million women in the developing world would like to avoid pregnancy but aren’t using modern • Table tent inviting people to join our Email contraception. Action Network. You can mobilize their support long into the future! That’s why we are calling on the U.S. government to increase funding for international family planning • Population Connection, our quarterly magazine and reproductive health services. Can you sign the • Fun giveaways like pens, buttons, and more petition? If you give us your email or sign up for text messages we can send you more information. Thanks!.