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Better skip the feeding discussion for succeeding meetings. I don't think it's a good first meeting topic. I think enclosure options should be discussed before feeding. But still not for first meeting.

And when you do discuss feeding, be sure to cover all feeding methods - live feeding has pros and cons, f/t feeding has pros and cons. Don't lead the discussion one way or the other - better to be unbiased on the subject and let the members decide which one works best for their snakes. Same thing with enclosures - cover all enclosure types - tanks, tubs, racks, etc - without bias so the member can decide which one works best for his situation.

But, feeding/enclosure discussions is best when tied to a specific species.

First meeting should be introduction - outlining purpose/vision/mission of the club and member introductions - with a show/tell of what each one owns. Might be great to bring one of your own pets for interest. Then give each one an outline of where you intend to take the club for the next 6 months. If you're not ready to show them a meeting schedule for the next 6 months, at least touch on when you will have a meeting schedule out and ask them for "Requests".

Might want to do "special focus" for succeeding meetings:
e.g. Ball pythons, Turtles, lizards, giants, kid pets, etc.
with subject matter experts presenting. This is the best place to put feeding/enclosure discussions so that it is specific to the species you are talking about. Talk about husbandry requirements of each.

Save one meeting to discuss your State/County's reptile laws including bills that are currently on the congress floor. Could couple this with an intro to USARK, PIJAC, etc.

Then every 3-6 months or so, have a sale/trade/auction in your club.