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THIRD—Canvass the command for "experts" who will substitute for reference materials.  To accomplish this, begin by noting the range of subjects the group may wish to talk about.  From there, proceed through every possible personal contact to find men who have special knowledge of these subjects, but do not neglect to search the file of Qualification Cards.  These cards contain a mass of information about men's civilian training and special interests.  Finally, interview selected men to find out whether they have the background knowledge you need for your purpose.

FOURTH—Your final step consists of selecting a subject and an expert for a first meeting, of finding convenient physical arrangements for the meeting, and of publicizing the new activity in such a way as to reach all personnel who may want to attend.

BUT REMEMBER—Your program will stand or fall on the quality of the leadership and the availability of either experts or adequate reference materials.  Constructive discussions must have basic background information.  They must also be conducted in accordance with relatively simple, common sense, and well-recognized principles which have been described in this manual.

VI. Checking the results

There are several methods of estimating whether the discussion program is getting results.  From those that are listed here it is suggested that each leader select such as appear to offer him a practicable combination for checking the results of his own program.

1. Attendance: The regularity with which particular individuals attend the meetings and growth in attendance are indications of success.

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