DYC Meeting10/20/2019 Minutes
Present: Baumeister, Driscoll, Houpt, Klimczyk, Knueppel, Kolosci, Long, Lundquist, Mercier, Ramirez, Sieracki, Tovar, Valente, Velazquez, Hathaway, Perez
Opening Prayer
Introductions/Parish Updates
Team Builder: Pairs
Hospitality Presentation
Group Work
Common themes/ideas from small groups:
Preparation:
-Make sure things are ready before people arrive
-think about how you advertise
-Assign jobs or roles to people so they know what they are supposed to do.
-have clear directions for where to go and put up signs to help people find their way around
-think about questions someone knew might ask
Welcome:
-be approachable
-be polite and personable
-have something for them to do once they arrive
-have a game going that people can be easily added to
Connect and Include:
-engage in conversation
-ice breakers
-split into groups to increase socialization
-check in with people during the event
-have conversation starters at tables
Follow Up:
-ask for feedback
-thank people for coming
-obtain contact info for future events and to thank for coming
-share what’s coming up
Debrief
Announcements
Closing Prayer
Next Meeting: November 10, 1-4:00, St. Teresa of Avila, Valparaiso
Opening Prayer: Charlie Baumeister and Brett Driscoll
Closing Prayer: Aubrey Lundquist and Emily Farkas