SAMPLE Agenda for a House Party

Guests arrive (10 minutes)

· Have your guests sign-in.

· Ask your guests to sign up for the DFA .

Meet and Greet (15 minutes)

· Have everyone introduce him or herself.

· Go over the agenda so they know what to expect.

Hand out fact sheets pertaining to the topics that you will focus on (5 minutes)

· Hand out materials that you received from the DFA.

· Read a few highlights.

Discussion (30 minutes)

· Have a few possible discussion starters.

Take Action! (15 minutes)

· Write a letter to the editor.

· Write a letter to an elected official.

· Discuss what other activities could people participate in.

· Ask everyone to host his or her own viewing party.

Wrap-up (15 minutes)

· Thank everyone for coming.

Post Party: Contact the DFA to report in

· Send us your pictures and E-mail Alert signups .

· Send a thank you note to attendees.

Materials Needed:

· Fact sheets pertaining to the topics that your party will focus on.

· Sample letters to the editor

· Sample letters to elected officials