In times of uncertainty, SMERF meetings are more important than ever. The following examples illustrate why SMERF meetings are endlessly essential, and how various groups are growing their success.

SMERF segment meeting planners representing social, military, education, religious and fraternal organizations share their greatest event planning tips and challenges. Organizations include Full Gospel Baptist, the Military Reunion Network, Any Reason to Plan and Duke University.

The SMERF (social, military, education, religious, fraternal) banner covers an array of groups that on the surface would seem to have little in common, pertaining to everything from weddings to military reunions and fraternal conventions. What these groups share, however, is that their gatherings bring together people who are actively choosing to get together.

SMERF groups have a financial interest in keeping attendees on-site.

SMERF events return year after year, often on the same date, and sometimes for years.

There are ways SMERF planners can grant themselves some favors in the here and now.

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