2. Additionally, tabling can be used in its own right to build up your Israel group.  It gives you the opportunity to speak with students who may be interested in Israel and Israel activism, but have not yet heard of your group or its activities.

3. Tabling prior to your events is particularly important because it increases awareness of and interest in your event, thereby increasing attendance, media coverage, and support.

4. Lastly, tabling is not only useful for bringing students in, it is also useful for engaging students who are already involved.  Many students want to contribute to the group, but don't have the experience or confidence to plan their own events.  Tabling is an easy way to make these students feel valuable to the group.

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What is the most effective way to table?

Four necessary elements:

1. Tablers should never just sit behind the table.  Tabling is pro-active, and requires students to stand, move around, smile, and speak with students.  If one student has to sit behind the table to watch your materials, all other tablers should stand to the sides of, or further from the table and speak with students.

2. It is not a tabler's job to simply wait for students to come to you.  You must take initiative and bring students to the table yourselves.  Those tablers who are not sitting down should not only speak with students passing by, but encourage them to come over to the table to learn more about Israel, your group, and its events.

3. If you only have room for one document on your table, you should put all your info pamphlets and event fliers away.  The single most important paper at your table is the sign-up sheet and it should be with you every time without fail.  It is the job of the person sitting at the table to encourage sign-ups in addition to informing students about upcoming events.