VSDC Women’s Monthly Weekday Evening Potluck Kickoff Meeting in Bethesda

The Veg Society of DC is launching a new program based on member feedback. To participate, note the next steps below.

We are organizing a group of women to meet monthly for a potluck dinner at group members' homes. Each month, the pod will enjoy a meal together and discuss the challenges and joys of a vegan lifestyle. We will share resources and develop meaningful relationships and a support system to navigate the challenges of veganism and life. The pod will provide connections, new friendships, and mutual support. The pod is intended to be a place to share and learn from each other.

This is for you if you:

• Want to develop meaningful friendships with other vegan and vegan-aspiring women.
• Will commit to a monthly meeting on a weekday evening for one year. Of course, we know you might miss one or two meetings over the year for travel or work commitments.
• Will prepare (or purchase) a vegan dish for each meeting and share the recipe.
• Will consider hosting a meeting at your residence. We recognize this may not be possible for all group participants.
• Live within seven miles of downtown Bethesda. We are limiting it geographically to reflect the realities of rush-hour travel.
• Are or are willing to become a VSDC member—just $25 a year or less for seniors, students, and low-income individuals - by October 1. The pods are a member benefit.

Next steps

1. Complete the Pod Participant Form.
2. Attend the initial planning meeting on September 10 at Rooted3. We will get to know one another at this meeting, discuss our hopes for the group, and set a meeting schedule.
3. Join VSDC at www.vedc.org before October 1!

Are you interested in joining a Pod, but is this Pod not a match?
VSDC will launch pods in other locations and for other constituencies if we have a leader for the group. If you want to be a pod leader, please write to wendy@vsdc.org and let us know what you have in mind.

VSDC: More than a Meetup
We are glad you are part of The Veg Society of DC Vegan Meetup group and enjoy seeing you at our events. Did you know that VSDC is a nonprofit organization with membership benefits?

With VSDC membership, you will save money at area restaurants and businesses, attend VSDC member-only events, and, most importantly, support us as a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through community building and education centered on the benefits of a vegan diet and lifestyle.

The membership fee is minimal, but the impact is significant! Become a member of VSDC.

Liability Waiver and Code of Conduct
When you sign up to attend, you automatically acknowledge VSDC's Liability Waiver and commit to follow the code of conduct found at Policies - VSDC - Veg Society of DC.