Editing Community Organizing (section)

=== The First Meeting ===

# '''Small Turnout''': Despite the efforts, only ten people attended the first meeting. Some were disappointed with the turnout, but Keating used this as an opportunity to build momentum.
#* '''Example''': “Ten people came to the meeting. Some of the group were disappointed with the small turnout.”
# '''Discussing the Issues''': The group discussed various problems, with the meat-packing plant issue standing out due to its visibility and impact on many residents.
#* '''Example''': “The more people talked about the meat-packing plant, the angrier they became.”
# '''Setting Goals''': Keating explained the twin goals of mass-based community organizing: winning results and building the organization. He emphasized the importance of choosing a winnable issue that would affect many people and be visible.
#* '''Example''': “The basics of mass-based community organizing — winning and building — were explained to the meeting.”

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