Fun events, a good working environment, some periodic, low-key bonding
activities, and food help keep people interested in the group. 

  We have handed out flyers at GOALIE, at housing check-in, and at alcohol
distribution points at parties.  Sign-up sheets are crucial at GOALIE and
valuable at parties when alcohol distribution is less hectic.

Here is text of a flyer circulated in September 1999.
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<H1>Would you like to see more parties and social events for grad students
at Stanford?</H1>

<H2><I>Then join the Graduate Student Programming Board!</I></H2>

The GSPB develops and implements social events for the graduate community.
We have sponsored or cosponsored the Ballroom Dance party in August, the
Luau in May, Grad Nights at the Coffee House and Sunday Flicks, lottery 
dinners, and many other events.

We have ambitious plans for the coming year.  In addition to our 
traditional large events, we hope to expand the lottery dinner program
and add frequent, smaller events to provide continuity in the graduate
social scene.

Working with the GSPB is a rewarding experience.  You get to meet a lot of
interesting people and will be fed well.  You decide how much to commit 
to the GSPB - you can organize an event or just help out; stay all
year or just chip in for one event; or just lurk on our mailing list.

Please let us know if you're interested in being a part of the GSPB!  We
can tell you more about the opportunities available.

Dave Robinson (dbr)
Pai-Ling Yin (pyin@leland.stanford.edu)
GSPB Co-chairs