Evergreen Rotary

Getting to know your fellow Rotarians: Dine-Around Guidelines

Just a quick update on our dine-around program. We’re going to continue this program through the summer months.
Given the absolute ENJOYMENT that seems to derive from these dinner parties those who are participating would like to invite EVERYONE ELSE!!

Red Badgers and newer members are especially encouraged to join us. To participate, send me an email! — Gene Wycoff

WHAT IS DINE-AROUND?

Dine-Around is a special opportunity for Rotarians to get to know each other at a more personal level. For most of those who have participated, it is cherished as a unique–and often the only–chance to enjoy the fellowship of other Rotarians in an intimate setting for a few hours. These parties are truly memorable.

Once a month groups of approximately 8 people (including hosts) gather at the home of a Rotarian host for cocktails, appetizers, dinner, dessert and fellowship. Dates are flexible each month, determined by mutual agreement between hosts and guests. The people in the groups are rotated so that you dine with different people every month as much as possible. Parties of 8 are ideal; smaller and larger parties sometimes occur due to special circumstances with rarely more than 10 or fewer than 6. Dress nicely and informally.

HOSTING RESPONSIBILITIES

Hosts and hostesses are rotated and there is an implied responsibility for all regulars to host. Hosts are responsible for setting a mutually agreeable date and time with their guests, finding substitutes for guests who cannot fit any schedule, and for organizing all aspects of their dinner party. This includes meal planning (host prepares the entrée); assigning dishes to guests; providing directions; following up with all guests well in advance of each event and again just prior; table setting; and clean-up.

Rotarians with inadequate hosting facilities are encouraged to team up with others to host at a mutually agreeable location OR to sign up as alternates (see below.)

GUEST RESPONSIBILITIES

Guests are responsible for prompt communication with leadership and hosts, being on time and contributing to the meal as assigned by the host. Busy schedules require that all participants be accountable for follow-through after agreeing to a date. Solid communication between hosts and guests is imperative. It is unacceptable to bail out at the last minute unless you have a true emergency. “No-shows” are unacceptable!

CAN’T COMMIT AS A REGULAR? BE AN ALTERNATE!

We know that many Rotarians are intrigued with dine-around but feel unable to commit to being a regular participant. These people should sign up as alternates. They are always on “Stand-By,” available, but not obliged, to fill in for those with scheduling conflicts that cannot be resolved any other way. Alternates are not obliged to host, but should make an effort to do so if possible sometime during the season. Once they commit to a date they must follow all of the guidelines for that dinner party, just like the regulars.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES – QUESTIONS - PROBLEMS

Leadership is responsible for organization, group assignments and problem solving. First point of contact is Gene Wycoff; second point of contact is Bill Anstine.