Hosting Supper Clubs at Virginia Tech Spring 2023
PURPOSE
Our vision is to connect international students/scholars/visitors (and possibly their families) with committed hosts from partnering churches in the Blacksburg area.
These events can offer support to international guests and provide a valuable cross cultural experience for both students and hosts. The relationships formed may continue beyond Supper Club. This is a great way for your household (housemates, spouse, children) to be directly involved in blessing the nations!
OVERVIEW
Once we have received all host applications, new hosts will attend an orientation on expectations and goals of Supper Clubs as well as cross-cultural hospitality. After we have received all the guest registrations, hosts will be assigned guests (2-4) for the semester. . These occasions are not limited to meals; other activities can be substituted. However, seeing your home and family life is very important.
Setting meal dates is stressful. Please start with the dates we are suggesting (see below) and work from there.
Try to make commitments at the Kick-off Dinner!
EXPECTATIONS
Hosts regularly attend one of our partnering churches.
Supper Club Hosts agree to:
Hosts regularly attend one of our partnering churches.
Supper Club Hosts agree to:
- Attend Host Orientation (new hosts only)
- Attend Kick-off Potluck Dinner. January 14. Hosts provide the food.
- Schedule 2-3 in home meals or activities during this semester
- Provide transportation if not near a Blacksburg bus route - as needed
- Establish a preferred communication method with the international guest and communicate with guests before meals
- Communicate with International Students, Inc. after meals
IMPORTANT DATES*
HOST ORIENTATION - Required for new hosts - at least one person from the home.
You will be contacted by email to set your orientation date after you register as a host.
KICK-OFF Potluck Dinner Meeting Friday, January 14, 2023, 6:00 PM, 3929 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg
Spring semester Kick-off will be finger foods, appetizers, and desserts. Holiday extras are welcome.
MEALS 2 or 3 dates determined by hosts and guests for each group.. Suggested dates: February 17, March 17, April 14
HOST ORIENTATION - Required for new hosts - at least one person from the home.
You will be contacted by email to set your orientation date after you register as a host.
KICK-OFF Potluck Dinner Meeting Friday, January 14, 2023, 6:00 PM, 3929 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg
Spring semester Kick-off will be finger foods, appetizers, and desserts. Holiday extras are welcome.
MEALS 2 or 3 dates determined by hosts and guests for each group.. Suggested dates: February 17, March 17, April 14
For the link to Duke University ISI Supper Club introductory video click HERE
Northstar location
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