Taking over the GL Role of an existing group

In most cases, the retiring Group Leader will be available to support their successor, but if they are or will become unavailable, make sure you find out the logistics of the group:

• The list of members and how the group communicates
• Where the group meets, gaining access to the meeting room 
• Equipment used
• What have meetings covered in the last year (or other appropriate period)
• Who maintains the group webpage and how it is used.

As a new Group Leader you will have your own ideas about what the group should do and how it should work, but do take the opportunity to consult with the Group over directions.  See Refreshing a Group for an approach.