Next Steps For A Host – Other Location

• Consider who you will invite, and/or find out who may have signed up to be a guest on our web site.
• After reviewing dietary needs, decide on a location. Be sure to make a reservation as needed. If the location is a little noisy you may want to keep the group smaller. See our restaurant tips below.
• Send out an email invitation to your guests, along with the address, simple directions, time to be there, ending time, and discussion topic. There’s a sample message in this host kit. Do this at least 2 weeks in advance.
• Send the same info out as a reminder 3 days in advance.
• Watch for your guests to arrive and be sure they join your group, get introduced around and get comfortable. Wait until everyone has ordered before introducing the facilitator and discussion topic.
• The facilitator may be you, or may be one of your guests. Use the Conversation Guide format. We are also happy to talk you through it before your event.
• If you have ordered food, the facilitator can help smooth the transition while it is served, continuing the discussion.
• When time is up, politely announce that the discussion must end now and thank everyone for coming. If you plan for this to be a recurring event, tell your guests when next you will meet.

Encourage everyone to respond to the email they will receive from IPSC asking for their feedback. We also ask you to provide feedback as a host. This is so we can continue to improve everyone’s experience.