Thursday, November 6, 2008

Dear Winner

Bob Schmob has just been elected to the seat of County Poo Pah in a close and bitter election. You did not vote for him. Rather, you voted for Slim Slickman. However, you are a good sport, good citizen, and believer in our system and want to work with the new Poo Pah, so you have extended your hand across the room. What do you wish to say to Bob?

1. What are 3-5 things you want Bob to remember about your community?

2. What are 3-5 ways you are willing to help and support Bob?

3. What are 3-5 areas where you would like for Bob to give special attention?

Cold Weather

1. Finish this sentence: It is cold outside, but warm _______________________. Why did you say that?

2. What are some things you enjoy doing in cold weather than you can't do in warm weather?

3. What are your favorite rainy day activities?

4. How do you feel about the one week change in Standard time? How does it effect you and others?

5. Do you have any special plans to play in the snow this year? Do you have any special snow memories or aspirations?

Post Election Table Topics

1. Now that the elections are over, what will you miss most? What are you happiest to give up?

2. What process did you utilize to understand obscure initiatives and make your decisions?

3. How do you decide between candidates for lesser known elected offices?

4. Do you ever communicate with people who have lost or won elections to congratulate or console? How you phrase one of these letters of encouragment?

Friday, October 31, 2008

Halloween Topics

1. What is the silliest, scariest, or most unique costume you ever wore for Halloween?

2. What is the best treat you ever received while on a "trick or treat" mission? What was the worst? What did you always hope you would get?

3. If you could dress up like any great American this Halloween, who would it be and why?

4. Tina Fey comes to your door asking for candy tonight. You say, "I know that's you, Sarah." What does she say? Alternative: Who would you least expect to come to your door tonight and why? How would you respond.

5. If a presidential candidate came to your door tonight, what questions would you want them to ask you and what would you like to ask them?

6. What great character from history would you like to see at your door tonight with a "trick or treat" bag. What would you like to ask them?

Friday, January 4, 2008

Helpful Hints

The purpose of this blog is to offer helpful hints to Table Topic Masters for their next meetings - especially when they are in a panic for tomorrow's meeting.