Dinner clubs are created to be a time for people here to meet and get to know one another. Each dinner club will be made up of about 8-10 or so people who get together once a month for about four months to share a meal, chat or perhaps do some kind of fun activity. Most of the folks may not know each other very well at first. It is our hope that we will all get to know each other better and begin to build relationships with others throughout our church body.
Dinner clubs will be formed in September for Fall and in January for Spring semester. You can join if there are openings at anytime.
Once you fill out a dinner club card, we will try to find a dinner club that will fits your schedule. We are planning on having dinner clubs that will meet on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays. Fall dinner clubs will last from late September to January so it is not a long commitment.
Do let me know whether or not you might be interested in helping with either hosting a club one or more times OR if you would like to help with coordinating the group. This can be different people or one who does both. We need folks who can help with this to make dinner clubs great.
Hosting would mean that you are okay with having people over and that you can fit 8-10 people in your home, though it is not necessary that they all sit at one table. The host may cook or it may be a potluck or you could order pizza…whatever each club wants to do. It is up to each dinner club if you will meet all four times in one house or switch around or go somewhere together, so we do want to know if you would be willing to host even one time.
The coordinator is someone who will help organization and communication. This person will decide details of first meeting and contact each member. Future plans can be made by the whole group at the dinner and the coordinator would be responsible for reminding everyone about it.
Please consider taking on one of these responsibilities so that we can have several dinner clubs.
We think dinner clubs is a great way to get to know a variety of people in our community that you might not meet on Sunday morning! We hope you will join us.
FAQ
What is a Dinner Club?
A group of 7-12 people who meet about once-a-month for 4 months to get to know one another. Sharing a meal is a great way to do this and it can be any meal, not just dinner
How do I join a Dinner Club?
Sign-up at the information table on Sunday morning or email DeniseBirdsall@comcast.net
How do I know what Dinner Club group I am part of?
We will assign people to Dinner Clubs based on schedule and number of host homes. Someone will contact you in September. If for some reason the dinner club you are assigned to doesn’t work for you, feel free to contact DeniseBirdsall@comcast.net or call 970420-0058
How many times will Dinner Clubs meet?
This dinner club will meet from September through January. We want to create new dinner clubs in January so that everyone can meet new people but if your club prefers to continue until May, that would be fine.
Where do Dinner Clubs take place?
When you signup, we will ask if you’d like to host a Dinner Club. There will be at least one person who has offered to host for each club. Once you are assigned to a group, you can all decide whether to meet at one house for all 4 meals, to alternate host homes or to go out to eat somewhere .
I’ve been assigned to a Dinner Club, now what?
Each club will be assigned an coordinator. This person may or may not be a host. This coordinator will contact every person. We suggest starting by sending an email to everyone with possible dates, times, and meal options. Follow-up by phone a few days later.
What kind of meal should we have?
It’s up to you. Having one person coordinate each meal is a good idea. A potluck is a common option. We suggest assigning a dish to bring, such as the main course, salad, bread, dessert, drinks, etc. Another option is to have one person prepare the majority of the meal, and if desired, the rest of the group can contribute money towards the meal. Make sure to ask people if they have any dietary restrictions. Eating out might be an option for some clubs but be sensitive to cost issues.
What if I can’t make it to a Dinner Club?
If you have been assigned to a Dinner Club, and decide you’re not interested in the club, or can’t eat at a particular meal, let the coordinator know. If you have already said you will be there, please let them know ASAP that you won’t be there. Not only is this a courtesy, but it helps the group know how to plan for the meal. It is very disappointing to make a big meal and then have people not show up.
Any other questions?
If you need any help with your Dinner Club, please contact Denise.
Phone :970-420-0058
DeniseBirdsall@comcast.net