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Step 6Organize the potluck
Arnold says a potluck is great because "it's more or less self-organizing." Well, sort of ...
If you've billed the event as a potluck on the Save-the-Dates, and your potluck organizers are the same as the people taking sign-ups, you've done two very smart things.
When people call to sign up for the block party, ask them what they'd like to bring to the potluck, and then ask them to commit to bringing that specific dish. If they say they don't know what to bring -- or if five people in a row pledge to bring chips and salsa -- start making suggestions. In the end, your suggestions will only make the block party more delicious and nutritious for everyone involved. If people seem truly afraid of the stove, put them on soft drink and ice duty.
That brings up a good point: definitely don't forget the ice. You'll need it for the kegs.
If you've billed the event as a potluck on the Save-the-Dates, and your potluck organizers are the same as the people taking sign-ups, you've done two very smart things.
When people call to sign up for the block party, ask them what they'd like to bring to the potluck, and then ask them to commit to bringing that specific dish. If they say they don't know what to bring -- or if five people in a row pledge to bring chips and salsa -- start making suggestions. In the end, your suggestions will only make the block party more delicious and nutritious for everyone involved. If people seem truly afraid of the stove, put them on soft drink and ice duty.
That brings up a good point: definitely don't forget the ice. You'll need it for the kegs.
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