1. Café Conversations Altrusa International District Five

2. What is Café Conversation? Creates a collaborative dialogue New ways to make a difference Foster inquiry rather than debate

3. What a Café Isnt Not a place to press your ideas Not a place to network Not a place to hook up No ideologies are promoted

4. Lets Get Started

5. Café Agreement and Etiquette Open Mindedness Acceptance Curiosity Discovery Sincerity Brevity

6. What happens at a Café Conversation? Agreement Pick someone at your table to be the HOST Go to a NEW table Make sure everyone gets a chance to talk

7. RULES Contribute your thinking Speak your mind and heart Listen to understand Link and connect ideas Listen together for insights and deeper ?? Play, Doodle, Draw- writing on the tablecloths is encouraged! Have Fun

8. Question What is important and key if Altrusa is to be the very best at leading to a better community? Inclusive – Non-inclusive Clear- Unclear Flexible- Inflexible

9. RESOURCES The World Café www.TheWorldCafe.com The Conversation Café www.ConversationCafe.org