There will be at least one ERACE facilitator at each meeting to lead introductions, to make announcements, to mediate the conversation, and to help wind it up.

Introductions
At some point early in each meeting, we introduce ourselves, adding perhaps something else about ourselves such as what we do in the world, a comment about why we come to ERACE meetings, a personal experience with racism or Eracism, etc.

Announcements
Sometimes there are announcements and "business" to discuss. This time will be kept to a minimum. If you would like to put an announcement on the agenda or make an announcement, let the facilitator know before the meeting, otherwise we may have to postpone it to the following week. Or you may choose to use your some of your introduction time to mention some event or meeting that is important to you. If you have any written material you'd like to share, let people know that they can get a copy from you after the meeting.

30 Second Wind-up
With about 15 or 20 minutes to go in the meeting, the facilitator will wind up the conversation and give everyone a 30-60 second period to say anything at all—make a final point, elaborate on an earlier comment, suggest a topic for future meetings, anything at all. Once we've gone around the circle, the facilitator will adjourn the meeting.

The facilitator
The facilitator will not participate in the discussion as an opinion-giver or lecturer. His/her role is to keep order, to ensure that meeting procedures are followed, and to ensure that people do not monopolize the conversation by speaking too long or taking too many turns. The facilitator will also try to stimulate conversation by asking questions and by occasionally asking participants to elaborate on their remarks. However, at the smaller, more informal meetings, facilitators are allowed to occasionally participate.

What do we talk about?