Greetings, BSS members!

Hosting events is an integral part of BSS membership. This is a group where we all pull together, everyone does a bit of the work.

We hope all members will agree to Host the requisite one event every six months, give us plenty of social outlets and variety. The alternative, which we’d really rather avoid, is paying a one-time $20 initiation fee. Members who Host instead of paying contribute much more to the group, are more likely to meet people and make new friends.

**What does it mean to be a BSS Host?** “Hosting” with us is just like hosting any other social get-together: pick an event you’d enjoy having, let others know about it, show up and have good time. Restaurant meal? Movie? Craft Fair? Bingo? If you’ve ever invited a friend or friends to meet you for coffee, a meal, a movie or whatever – you have what it takes to be a BSS Host!

Members are asked to Host one “qualifying events” every six months. A qualifying event is something all members should be able to attend: within 30 miles of Bend, available costs options of $20 or less, total time one to three hours.
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**So… how do you Host BSS events? There are three simple steps:**

1\. Decide what kind of event you’d like to Host;
2\. Write up details of what you’d like to Host; email your write\-up for website posting;
3\. Show up at your event – be the Host and have fun\!

**1. Decide what kind of event you’d like to Host**. Your planned event, whatever you do, should focus on, at least allow, for social interactions. Silent meditation? Probably not social. We encourage events where members can meet, talk, get to know each other. Sometimes there is continuous interaction, such as at our various meals. Other times, as at movies or concerts, the social part can be before or after. If you have an interest – now’s your chance to share :-)

**2\. Write up the details of what you’d like to do\.** All BSS Events are listed on our Events calendar, part of the BSS webpage. This is where members come to see what’s going on, what they’d like to attend.

Write a brief explanation of your event; email it to Lead Organizer Jim so it gets posted on our homepage. Notes should include the 3Ws – who, what and where. A typical listing might be (things you’ll want to change are in CAPS):

“You’re invited you to attend a CHINESE LUNCH at CHAN’s CHINESE RESTAURANT on MAY 20, 2028. Lunch starts at 1:00PM; address is XXXXXXXX. You can find us by asking the restaurant host/ess for “Meetup”, or look for your host wearing AN ELECTRIC YELLOW VEST. Total of EIGHT attendees allowed.”

That’s all you need. You may use your own format, language, whatever.

Type it out – email it to Jim at [jim5car@yahoo.com](mailto:jim5car@yahoo.com).
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**3\. Show up at your event – be the Host\!** Once your event is posted you can check the listing every couple days, see how many people sign up.

You may want to call the restaurant, event site, whatever the day before your event – tell them how many people to expect.

For your event: show up 10-15 minutes early, find the table(s) or locations. You don’t have to, but I like to bring folded 4”x6” blank note cards, like little pup tents, with attendees’ names written or typed on them. These help attendees remember others’ names, makes folks feel welcome.

I usually wear a distinctive article of clothing (yellow vest, blue Hawaiian shirt, tiara) so attendees can find me in a crowded room.

Greet whoever shows up, have a great time!

You may email Lead Organizer Jim after the event; let him know how the event went, if anyone failed to show up, suggestions for future events.
**Feel free to contact me with questions, comments, suggestions, whatever.**

We all want your event to be a success – good luck and have fun!

Jim Harvey, [jim5car@yahoo.com](mailto:jim5car@yahoo.com) 805 402 7116 (text better than phone)

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