disneychrista
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Update #2
So we ended up not being able to do a company party.
Today employees decided to put together a potluck party to held this Thursday (or maybe Saturday). Turns out they want the opportunity to hang out have a few beers and party. They don’t care if they have to bring food or not. If they have to pay for it or not.
Company may or may not still “host” a party at a later date but for now we are having a potluck put on by employees.
Update & other questions:
We will be providing a simple meal (lasagna, salad, bread) as well a few appetizers, beer & soft drinks. We will ask for people to sign up to bring an appetizer or dessert (if they want).
Other questions:
What time do we set out the main meal? The party is from 5pm - 9pm. Appetizers will be set out by 4:30p for the early birds (the majority of employees get off at 4:30 and some will come straight from work). I expect most to arrive between 5:15 - 5:30.
Do we offer one main dish (lasagna) or do I get a variety of main dishes (lasagna, ravioli, spaghetti, baked ziti?). The issue would be there would not be enough of everything for everyone. Do we ask what the employees preference is for the main dish?
Do we play Christmas music only, Christmas Music with a mix of happy/upbeat music, or no Christmas music?
Original (unedited post)
After a couple years of having no Holiday Party we are planning to have a Potluck the Friday before Christmas.
We are asking employees to sign up to bring a dish to share. The company (a local Brewery) will be providing beer & soft drinks, as well as paper plates, plasticware, napkins, etc. What if anything else should we provide?
This is the first time I have been in charge of a potluck so I am not sure what is expected or not.
So we ended up not being able to do a company party.
Today employees decided to put together a potluck party to held this Thursday (or maybe Saturday). Turns out they want the opportunity to hang out have a few beers and party. They don’t care if they have to bring food or not. If they have to pay for it or not.
Company may or may not still “host” a party at a later date but for now we are having a potluck put on by employees.
Update & other questions:
We will be providing a simple meal (lasagna, salad, bread) as well a few appetizers, beer & soft drinks. We will ask for people to sign up to bring an appetizer or dessert (if they want).
Other questions:
What time do we set out the main meal? The party is from 5pm - 9pm. Appetizers will be set out by 4:30p for the early birds (the majority of employees get off at 4:30 and some will come straight from work). I expect most to arrive between 5:15 - 5:30.
Do we offer one main dish (lasagna) or do I get a variety of main dishes (lasagna, ravioli, spaghetti, baked ziti?). The issue would be there would not be enough of everything for everyone. Do we ask what the employees preference is for the main dish?
Do we play Christmas music only, Christmas Music with a mix of happy/upbeat music, or no Christmas music?
Original (unedited post)
After a couple years of having no Holiday Party we are planning to have a Potluck the Friday before Christmas.
We are asking employees to sign up to bring a dish to share. The company (a local Brewery) will be providing beer & soft drinks, as well as paper plates, plasticware, napkins, etc. What if anything else should we provide?
This is the first time I have been in charge of a potluck so I am not sure what is expected or not.
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