Thank you for your interest in hosting your own Big Table conversation!
What does it mean to be a Big Table host? As a host, you are committing to bringing community members together to activelylisten to and learn from one another.Your conversation can happen any time on Wednesday, September 25, and in any place where guests feel comfortable. Check out the Host Guidebook for everything you need to know about hosting your conversation!
As a host, you will:
Identify and secure a location and time for your conversation to take place on Wednesday, September 25.
Select a community topic (housing, education, etc.) for your Big Table conversation. You can also choose to have a more open-ended discussion utilizing the suggested conversation prompts and/or allowing participants to shape the direction of the conversation.
Recruit 6 to 10 people and coordinate RSVPs for your Big Table conversation.
Serve as your group’s conversation facilitator and ensure all voices are heard.
Complete a brief survey after your conversation and encourage your guests to do the same.
After you register, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the Host Toolkit with more Big Table resources. You'll also receive periodic updates, including instructions for picking up your conversation supplies.
Please note that if you sign up to host a table, it will not be included in the list of publicly available tables offered through The Columbus Foundation website. Registered hosts will invite guests and coordinate RSVPs independently.