I think forming "bees" is a good idea too for new members. Each bee should invite a person - ask the person what they are interested in and show them to the bee. Bees usually stay together because they get to know each other better and some bees meet every week instead of once a month. I think an "open house" meeting should have tables and each table have the particular thing they are doing - say doing pillow cases for the local hospital for children. This way the person can be escorted to the table with a member that stays with them and after visiting all the tables, they can sit down with them, have tea and discuss what she wants to learn or what she can teach us.