Pick folks that don’t all know each other to encourage conversation.
A bit more complex.
Launch a Doodleto find some dates with general availability.
Use the Make a Choice option (not Schedule an Event).
Fill in the Day and Date of Saturdays and Sundays and Holiday days off for the next 8 weeks.
Email a bunch of folks.
Wait a week.
Find the most popular dates and send out a call for Benign Dictators.
The Benign Dictator’s (BD’s) job?
Set a time and date.
Set a location.
Everyone else’s job?
Hear and obey
Things to remember:
It’s always nice to have a place in mind for post hike snacks and beverages.
Set late conditions, eg. 15 or 20 minutes after the planned departure time we’ll leave a note on Car X, License Plate XXXX with any needed info on the exact route and then depart on the hike.
Invite a mix folks that don’t all know each other well. It gives folks more to talk about.