Social Events

Gathering at Capital Brewery in Middleton, August 2022. Photo credit ©agrabowmd

Are you ready to host a "pop-up" social event for your fellow LWV Dane County members?

What a great chance to catch up with old friends and meet new ones! Email Barb Feeney at president@lwvdanecounty.org to get started, including help finding a co-host.

The event will be promoted on our website calendar, in our weekly Enews, and/or in the monthly Bulletin when possible. We invite you to stop by the LWVDC office to pick up an "event bag" with buttons, name tags, and a table sign.

Meeting and Event Venues—This database features some suggested venues for holding in-person events, either social, business, or both. Spaces can include public places (bars and restaurants), libraries and community rooms, and apartment or condo complexes at which a resident is willing to host. Some members may be willing to host meetings/events at home but these will not be listed in this spreadsheet.

Tips for Hosts

Co-hosting (with one or more fellow members) is recommended but not required. Include the name of the host(s) in the event announcement; someone might know y'all and be more likely to attend!
Hosts are responsible for making reservations; bringing beverages and food (if applicable); and contacting staff at office@lwvdanecounty.org to ask that the event be promoted.
LWVDC does not have funds to cover expenses, so the best options are free venues and activities, such as businesses where people order their own food and drink.
In some venues, you might want to set up a device to stream background music.
If outdoors, be sure you have a back-up plan for inclement weather (for example, encouraging members to check the website for updates)
Co-hosts and all League leaders (not just Board members) should make an effort to meet new members at these events. (You may discover a fun personal connection—such as a shared hobby or Wisconsin history—or help them figure out their place in our organization.)