Looking for tips to make our first meet up group successful

[Kayla Stalley]

Good evening Bigger Pockets.  I have started a local real estate investor group in my area and our first meet up will be in January.  I am looking for tips on ways to make this a successful event.    How do you get the word out about your event? Do you suggest give away's?  Ice breaker games? (which always seem so awkward!) I plan on speaking to all investors that I know and also all realtors, asking them to let their clients know.  What else would you suggest?

Thank you!