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# Add Events

Indicate whether the coalition held events during the reporting period and log meeting details.

Record whether the coalition held any events or meetings during the reporting period. If events occurred, log each one with its details.

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**NOTE:** This step appears only when your organization has the **Use Meetings & Events Section in Coalitions** setting enabled. See [Organization Settings](/administration/administration/organization-settings.md).
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#### Indicate if the coalition had events

Select **Yes** or **No** to answer **Do you wish to report meetings and events related to this coalition?**

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**NOTE:** If you select **Yes**, you must add at least one meeting or event before you can save. If you select **No**, you must first remove any meetings or events already attached to the coalition.
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#### Add an event

If you selected **Yes**, click the **Add Meeting / Event** button to open the event form.
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#### Enter the meeting or event name

Type the **Meeting or Event Name** that identifies this meeting or event. This field is required.
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#### Enter the date and time

Select the **Start Date** and **Start Time** of the event.
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#### Enter the number attended

Enter the **Number in Attendance** to record how many participants were present at the event.
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#### Select the event purposes

Select one or more options under **Purpose of Meeting** that describe the objectives of the event.

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**TIP:** If you select **Other**, describe it in the **Other Purpose** field.
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#### Save the event

Click **Save** to add the event to the coalition record. Repeat these steps to add additional events as needed.
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