Potlucks

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The purpose of potluck is to create a space for people to connect with one another and to heal and be fed physically, mentally, and spiritually. We are a random group of people who seek to come together to break bread in the name of love.

Time

6:00pm – Mingle

6:30pm – Bless the food and eat

7:00pm – Put anonymous life questions in a hat and begin the conversation

8:30pm – More mingling…

9:00pm – Collective clean-up

The next morning, an email goes out to all participants recapping the night with a contact list and action items attached

Locations

  1. Palo Alto, CA monthly | Email Kalonji for more info
  2. New York, NY monthly | Email Jullien for more info
  3. Cornell University | Just started!!!
  4. Your home!…Download the Potluck starter kit here

What to bring:

  • your authentic self
  • a dish to contribute (for 4 people)
  • love
  • a smile, and
  • another person if you would like

Roles to volunteer for:

  • The Host: prepare the space, send out invites
  • The Greeter: usually the first person, greet people at the door
  • The Cleaners: stay after to help the host clean up

Potluck Invitation Email

Subject: Potluck at my home in Harlem this Sunday @ 6pm

Dear friends,

I’m hosting a potluck at my home this Sunday, April 19th, 2009 from 6-9pm.

Purpose:

The purpose of potluck is to create a space for positive people to connect with one another and to be fed physically, mentally, and spiritually. Thus far potluck has been hosted 21 times, reaching over 200 people in 10 people’s homes in 3 cities. The ultimate goal is for potlucks to take place all over the world in different spaces.

Special Guests:

You..and your friends!

My Apartment
:

1000 West 14th Street Apartment #1
on the corner of Broadway & 14th
(Click here for a map)

Directions
:

Take the 1 to 137th or 145th or take the A, B, C, D to 145th

Please RSVP with a yes/no, guests’ names, and your dish.

Bring:
1. your authentic self
2. a dish to contribute for 4 people
3. love and a smile
4. another person
5. a thought-provoking question about life for the think tank

Order:
6:00-7:00pm Good Food: an enjoyable dinner prepared by everyone with love
7:00-8:30pm  Good Ideas: a free-flowing discussions based on questions you submit
8:30-9:00pm  Good People: a chance to meet new people

I hope you can make it!

Sincerely,

Your Name

Potluck Recap Email

Subject: Potluck Pictures, Recap, Upcoming Events, & More

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Thank you for blessing my home.

Yesterday was one of the most magical evenings ever. I think it was all of that positive energy condensed into to such a small space. I could feel the vibe from downstairs. It was electric!

 Thanks to Josh for offering to host the next potluck on Sunday, June 12th.

To learn how to host your own potluck, visit www.julliengordon.com and download the Potluck Packet.

Still chewing on the food for thought and left overs!

Sincerely,

Your Name

Why Potluck: The Spirit of Potluck Speech
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