Refreshing an existing group

It is quite normal for a group to become stale and stuck in a rut at some point.  Every year, consider if it is time to review how the group is working.  Consider having a debate with group members on one or more of:

• Purpose: Has the group strayed away from its intended purpose?  Are members happy with the purpose or would they like to modify it?
• Content:  is there a different area (topic, skill, activity) that the group can explore?
• Delivery: can the format of meetings be varied? Lectures, teaching vs. Discussion;  Theoretical vs. Hands-on practical; meeting room vs. Field trip.
• Membership: would the group benefit from having new members? Is it time for a more active recruitment campaign?
• Leadership: Can another group member lead one or more meetings to bring a different style.
• An event: having a special speaker, a special outing, a short course.
• Everything: it might be productive to have a more general discussion with the group.  Hold a creativity session with members on what they would like to do more of, less of and what to continue as is.