• Include representatives of the key groups and settings that impact youth.

• Select individuals who want the initiative to succeed.

• Select a combination of "doers" and "influencers."

• Re-evaluate membership regularly.

• Periodically add members to generate new ideas and enthusiasm.

• Be aware of politics and don't allow personal agendas to take over.

• Make sure your team is large enough to get the work done, but small enough to reach consensus.

• Create subcommittees when necessary.

For more information, review Identifying Individuals in the School and Community to Help Plan and Deliver Activities in Chapter 5 of your training manual.