All hosts that register on this website can access a Host kit which includes a DVD about the landmine issue, sample recipes from mine affected countries and other materials to make your Night of A Thousand Dinners an informed gathering. Here are some dinner hosting suggestions:

Private Dinner #1 - Invite a few friends, relatives, neighbours, business associates, fellow Rotarians, prospective members for a modest dinner party at your home. The host provides the food, rather than the guests providing wine, flowers or dessert they bring a donation. Receipts are issued for the full amount of their donation.

Private Dinner #2 - Invite a few friends, relatives, neighbours or business associates for a pot luck dinner party at your home with the theme around one of the countries plagued by landmines. All donate a pre-set amount and are receipted.

Private Dinner #3 - Have a large group for dinner and have a caterer prepare a buffet. A theme menu will add to the fun and enjoyment. Many caterers will provide discounts. Guests can pay a share of the cost. Receipts are issued for the donation portion only.

Private Dinner #4 - Groups of friends or business associates go out for a lunch or a dinner in the name of Night of A Thousand Dinners and simply enjoy the event and remember how fortunate we are. Invite your customers and suppliers to join in. Receipts are issued for the donation portion only.

Private Dinner #5 - Have a pizza party with delivered pizza or a soup dinner with many varieties of soups from affected countries along with different breads and/or rolls. Receipts are issued for the donation portion only

Public Dinner #1 - Declare your Rotary meeting to be a Night of A Thousand Dinners event. Invite a speaker or play the video in the speakers spot. Invite special donations.

Public Dinner #2 - Rent a hall as a group for a large gathering and have a buffet dinner. Invite an informed speaker on the subject with video's etc. Solicit gifts and prizes to be raffled or any other methods of fund raising for the event.

Public Dinner #3 - Have your Rotary Club speak with a local restaurateur about reserving the entire restaurant. Signs can be made available to be posted at the restaurant so regular customers can also book reservations and participate. Rotarians and others not wanting to cook that night can reserve tables for the number of guests in there party and register their group with www.clmf.org. This is a great opportunity for Rotarians to invite friends, neighbours, relatives and business associates out for a theme dinner. Larger restaurants may look at providing a roving troubadour for ambiance and adding one or two specials that resemble the foods of the affected countries. With this dinner option comes some responsibility of the organizers to make their best effort to fill the restaurant. It is recommended that the meals and beverages be paid separately and donations made by cheque or credit card with a complete list of donors and amounts. Added funds can be raised through raffles etc. This system was used very successfully by clubs such as the Rotary Club of Cobourg.

Public Dinner #4 - Have your Rotary Club speak with a local restaurateur about reserving the entire restaurant and arrange for two seatings. The first at 6:00 p.m. and the second at 8:30 p.m.

For Public dinners, Rotary Clubs can request public service announcements in newspapers and radio spots advising the public of the event and promoting Rotary and the restaurants at the same time.

Matching donations, either thorough your Rotary Club or through your business is a great way to provide incentives, grow the proceeds, and provide cross promotion.

Whatever your choice, don't miss this opportunity for "Good fellowship" and "Good Food" for a GREAT CAUSE.

Bon Appetite.