Please let us know if you plan on coming and what you'd like to bring. You can reply to this thread and I'll update this post.You can bring non-writer family or friends to this social occasion. There will be games and nifty goodies that will only be made available to those who RSVP.
Logistics
What: Potluck Kick-off
Where: Naperville Municipal Center
Room: The Lunch Room: this is in the lower level of the center, the last long hallway to your left before you reach the door to the parking garage lower level (or, if you're parking in the lower level (which anyone bringing something can do), it's the first right as you enter)
Date: October 30th, Saturday
Time: 11:45 - 3
If you're aren't sure what to bring, please try to at least pick a category.
What to bring (foods and stuff)
- main course (always need lots of these) - 7
- STILL NEED: Fruity or Vegetable side dishes - 2
- raw vegetables & dip - 1
- fruit salad - 1
- salad - 1
- side dishes - 5
- chips/dip - 4
- desserts - 6
- soft drinks, bottled water, juice - 4
- plates, napkins and plasticware - 1 (service for 50)
- cups - 1
- ice - 1 (a few bags)
What to bring (other)
- Serving utensils for your dishes
- (optional: writing-related) card or board games
- stuffed animals (for the group photo) (it's a long story and a regional tradition)
Current Attendees: as of 10/29 11:17 AM -- 48 (+ 1-3 kids)
- KatherineWriting & FinBarMcG (Katherine & Barry) -chicken & carrot & pasta main dish
- NewMexicoKid & books (Kristiana) and Nan (Tim's wife) - potstickers and a noodle dish (main course) + plates, napkins and plasticware (note: Nan and Kristiana will need to leave a bit early to make it to Kristiana's voice class)
- Jennifer_Ryukage & Daemon_Master - chips & dip
- lollercoasters + friend - home-made desserts & veggies + dip
- xaanterra + friend - main dish (a noodley casserole type thing)
- wordrebel - pop and chips n dip
- AmaranthMuse + 1 - dessert (Rice Krispie treats and/or apple-cranberry cheesecake cupcakes) and Provencal chicken as a main dish (with bell peppers, tomatoes, beans, and an herby blend)
- catatone1 - main dish or healthy (ish) finger food item in addition to a small army of chocolate lego men
- cooldoctor1 - case of bottled water (24 count) plus a cubed cheese tray and serving toothpicks
- DJRM - ???
- thegrinch - fruit salad
- Danger Magnet - soda and some sort of dessert
- Anrea - cookies or lemon bars (NMK loves LEMON BARS!!!!!)
- David K. - main dish
- TipTappity - chocolate dessert
- ThePiratess - chips & dip
- La Peregrina - big salad
- Juliette06 and Pearly Queen - garlic green beans
- Jayme Rani + mom - potatoes and something else
- ilovehimm + sheleishum (mom) + 7-yr-old-brother - a few bags of ice
- Ruth Ann Nelson + Brian - main dish
- PrincessPico48 + husband - chips and dip
- PersiaRose (+ mom maybe) - baked bean dish (with bacon)
- eyewrite - ???
- RobinM + 1-3 kids - veggie side dish
- TRRDEDEAN - main dish
- iamthecreativewriter - ???
- michael_r_cross - carbonated beverages (may arrive late)
- bsnewsandstories + dad + step-mom - desserts (probably arrive around 12:45 pm)
- CameronDaye + Forgetregret - cups
- J.A. Kosse - fruit/vegetable side + plushies from Aywas
Raffle!
There will be a raffle for prizes such as the 2010 NaNo poster (that is otherwise available for those who donate $100 or more). To enter the raffle, bring a book (or several--we'll give you one raffle ticket for each qualifying book) to donate to the Great NaNoWriMo Book Drive (questions? Ask xaanterra, our Naperville Book-Driver-In-Chief)
51,878 / 50,000
Oct 30, 2010 - 10 02
My daughter already sent my RSVP, but I thought I should add my own.
----------51,234 / 50,000
Oct 30, 2010 - 09 46
I will be bringing a fruit tray.
In the future you might want to coordinate this with some e-mails and not just rely on the forum.
0 / 50,000
Oct 30, 2010 - 08 43
Wow, including the young future writers, over 50 people! I'm looking forward to inspiration. And food.
--Steve
PS And I'll have some books for xaanterra. :0-)
----------Sincerely, Cooldoc.
67,456 / 50,000
Oct 29, 2010 - 22 43
Also I wasn't sure if I should RSVP our newest guest, my seven year old brother, or not, so I am anyway. He will be attending as well.
Thanks for letting us know; and thanks for getting the ice--that will be very helpful!
See you in 12 hours ;-)
--Tim
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Oct 29, 2010 - 22 02
We will bring a few bags of ice.
----------Also I wasn't sure if I should RSVP our newest guest, my seven year old brother, or not, so I am anyway. He will be attending as well.
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67,456 / 50,000
Oct 29, 2010 - 05 03
Plushes~ http://www.aywas.com/images/OMGPLUSHES.png
Cute!

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Oct 29, 2010 - 04 00
I'm coming. I'll bring a fruit/vegetable side and some plushes from my online game, Aywas.
Plushes~ http://www.aywas.com/images/OMGPLUSHES.png
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67,456 / 50,000
Oct 28, 2010 - 19 27
We ask people to RSVP so that we can be properly prepared with enough goodies for the attendees. I'm planning to prepare a few extras, so there is a little risk if you come by without letting us know ahead of time (there are sometimes a few people who show up and they've never registered here or seen this RSVP thread).
We also ask people to RSVP so we can try to ensure that there's enough food for everyone for the lunch.
That being said, we've never had a potluck lunch where we ran out of food, so I would encourage you to come out if you can.
Thanks!
--Tim
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Oct 28, 2010 - 19 01
I am trying to shuffle things arround in my schedule to come. Is there a deadline for the RSVP?
----------Bonnie G
50,846 / 50,000
Oct 28, 2010 - 08 28
I'll bring some sort of veggie side dish...
Robin
101,608 / 50,000
Oct 28, 2010 - 07 57
Just for an update: I will be bringing a main dish. My post above reflects it, but it's going to be Provencal chicken done up with bell peppers, tomatoes, beans, and an herby blend. :)
----------NaNoWriMo region: Ferndale, MI | Naperville, IL
Genres: Urban contemporary; fantasy, sci-fi; speculative; historical
101,608 / 50,000
Oct 28, 2010 - 07 57
I will be coming! Hopefully bringing another person.
Edit: I will be bringing a dessert (Rice Krispie treats and/or apple-cranberry cheesecake cupcakes) and Provencal chicken as a main. The main dish contains bell peppers, beans, and tomatoes -- if anyone is allergic to basil, oregano, or thyme please let me know!
----------NaNoWriMo region: Ferndale, MI | Naperville, IL
Genres: Urban contemporary; fantasy, sci-fi; speculative; historical
67,456 / 50,000
Oct 28, 2010 - 05 45
For the five who have RSVP'd but are undecided on what to bring, looks like we need:
And everyone bringing dishes should make sure they bring a serving utensil.
Other optional things to consider bringing:
Looking forward to seeing everyone there!
--Tim
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Oct 27, 2010 - 21 06
Ok. In that case, you don't have to bring the cups--we'll need them before that. ;-)
See you 12:45ish... :-)
--Tim
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Oct 27, 2010 - 21 05
I'm RSVPing for me and Forgetregret. We'll bring cups.
----------The opposite of war isn't peace, it's creation!
12,153 / 50,000
Oct 27, 2010 - 20 40
I will be a little late, like around 12:45, sorry I forgot to mention that.
----------Ben Saylor XD
12,153 / 50,000
Oct 27, 2010 - 19 09
I can come, it will be me and maybe my dad and step-mom. I can bring a dessert, don't know what, but I know I will have a dessert. I can also bring Cups.
----------Ben Saylor XD
67,456 / 50,000
Oct 27, 2010 - 18 14
Glad to see so many folks signing up to come out for the potluck lunch kick-off.
For the five who have RSVP'd but are undecided on what to bring, looks like we need:
And everyone bringing dishes should make sure they bring a serving utensil.
Other optional things to consider bringing:
Looking forward to seeing everyone there!
------------Tim
41,403 / 50,000
Oct 27, 2010 - 14 00
Hello...
I'm new, and I will be making an appearance. Not sure what time I will arrive however due to events linked to my son's Karate class. (They are taking them trick or treating.... not sure how long that will last)
Anyway, I will get there as soon as I can. As for what I will bring... (I honestly don't know, but I believe I will migrate towards beverages of the carbonated variety)
I look forward to meeting all of you.
Mike
24,394 / 50,000
Oct 26, 2010 - 22 17
Please reserve for me, thank you
----------Patricia
Patricia
I´ve made up my mind to be who I am
101,747 / 50,000
Oct 26, 2010 - 11 25
I will be there, in my bright new TShirt, and bringing a main dish.
Dave, AKA TRRDEDEAN
50,846 / 50,000
Oct 26, 2010 - 09 38
RSVPing for me and maybe a kid (or two or three -- they haven't decided yet)
I have no idea what to bring -- if you think there's a certain category that needs more food, let me know and I'll come up with something.
RobinM
50,099 / 50,000
Oct 26, 2010 - 09 20
I am planning on being at the kickoff.
----------Patricia A. Steiner
50,600 / 50,000
Oct 25, 2010 - 12 57
Okay yep I'll be coming on Saturday :) Not sure if my mom will join me or not. But I will!
I think I'll be bringing a baked bean dish. Does it need to be vegetarian? Otherwise it'll have bacon in it.
67,456 / 50,000
Oct 25, 2010 - 11 34
We will be in the Lunch Room this year. This is a large room in the basement. If you're coming down the main staircase from the first floor, turn to your right as you come down the stairs.
The entrance to the Lunch Room is to your left just before you walk out into the parking garage lower level (in fact, it will be difficult for you to make it into the Lunch Room corridore (which is very long) without triggering the automatic sliding door to the garage ;-) ).
We'll try to have a sign taped up somewhere to help guide folks. For those who remember the TGIO last year--we're in that same room.
Don't forget to bring some fun board/card games. Extra points if they are story related.

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Oct 25, 2010 - 08 57
I'm trying to finagle a way into coming. So it's just a maybe for me. And I may or may not be able to drag my mom along with me :) Also not sure if I can bring anything.
such an undecided RSVP lol
3,349 / 50,000
Oct 24, 2010 - 10 20
I'm RSVP-ing for myself and my non-writer husband. We'll bring chips and dip. I've been apart of this community since 2007 but have never been able to make it to anything. I'm going to try really hard to do stuff with you guys this November. I think maybe it'll help with my word count. :)
----------"Writing is a socially acceptable form of schizophrenia." --E.L. Doctorow
67,456 / 50,000
Oct 23, 2010 - 13 37
Nan and Kristiana (books) will be attending (yay) but they'll need to leave early to make it to Kristiana's voice class.
We'll provide (in addition to potstickers and beef fried noodles) plates, plastic ware and napkins.
--Tim
----------50,164 / 50,000
Oct 23, 2010 - 08 49
RSVPing for myself + mom.
EDIT- So, we both are coming, and will be bringing potatoes + something else
----------NaNo '10 - WON!
10,660 / 50,000
Oct 21, 2010 - 20 33
I will come with Brian and bring a main dish.
37,948 / 50,000
Oct 21, 2010 - 20 30
My mom (sheleishum) and I will be attending. Food is undecided, but when we figure it out, I will edit this post.
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50,729 / 50,000
Oct 20, 2010 - 08 06
Sorry, but I have to un-RSVP. I thought this event was on the 31st. I'm already doubled booked for the 30th, so I can't squeeze in another event...as much as I'd like to do so.
----------Cherrie T. Gee
51,134 / 50,000
Oct 19, 2010 - 20 27
RSVPing for myself and for Pearly Queen since she's my mom~ XD
We'll be bringing garlic green beans (but if anyone wants pasta like Iiiii do, NaNo mail me so I have more than me whining to convince her)~
----------Well, no backing out now. First NaNo, here I come!
12,774 / 50,000
Oct 19, 2010 - 16 19
Unfortunately I have to withdraw my name from the RSVPs. I won't be able to make it after all. Sorry. =/
51,417 / 50,000
Oct 19, 2010 - 15 54
I'm looking forward to this event and embarking on a new month-long adventure! I'll bring a great big salad.
76,543 / 50,000
Oct 19, 2010 - 10 43
I will be there. Money's tight, so I'll probably be bringing chips and dip. I'll edit my post if I deicide to bring something else.
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52,633 / 50,000
Oct 19, 2010 - 08 00
So excited (and nervous) to participate in my first NaNoWriMo. I'll bring a chocolate dessert of some sort.
0 / 50,000
Oct 19, 2010 - 00 52
I'll be joining you all and bring soda and some sort of dessert.
51,706 / 50,000
Oct 18, 2010 - 12 09
I plan on being there. Since someone beat me to the rice krispies, I might go for cookies or lemon bars (if you have strong feelings one way or the other, NaNo mail me your vote :p )
----------14,603 / 50,000
Oct 17, 2010 - 23 19
Will be there. Will bring a fruit salad.
----------The Grinch
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51,234 / 50,000
Oct 17, 2010 - 17 54
I will be there.
0 / 50,000
Oct 17, 2010 - 08 08
Like the Jackson 5, I'll be there.
I'll bring a case of bottled water (24 count) plus a cubed cheese tray and serving toothpicks (which double as a fancy way to get the cheese out of our teeth).
Looking forward to it, everyone. Steve (cooldoc)
----------Sincerely, Cooldoc.
50,044 / 50,000
Oct 15, 2010 - 22 56
Of course! :)
----------NaNo 2007: A New Kind of Power (around 30000)
NaNo 2008: Hell's the Pits (25000)
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NaNo 2010:
50,027 / 50,000
Oct 15, 2010 - 21 23
Chocolate Lego Men. Those may be my favorite three words now! (Until December 1, when my favorite words will be NaNo Winning Novelist!).
...maybe even find a way to work them into my novel if I can have your permission. ;u)
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27,466 / 50,000
Oct 15, 2010 - 15 26
Unfortunately I can't join you this year. I'll be in DC.
I'm hoping to make at least one of the write ins and some of the evening online jabber chats.
Meredith
----------50,044 / 50,000
Oct 15, 2010 - 10 07
I will be coming, and I will bring a form of main dish or healthy (ish) finger food item in addition to a small army of chocolate lego men. :)
----------NaNo 2007: A New Kind of Power (around 30000)
NaNo 2008: Hell's the Pits (25000)
NaNo 2009: Cadence (WON!)
NaNo 2010:
67,456 / 50,000
Oct 12, 2010 - 21 28
Even though you may have met us through the NaNoWriMo forum, you can note to your parents that the event is taking place at the Naperville Municipal Center, a public venue; Katherine, Dave and I--the Municipal Liaison's--we're all parents. Katherine and I work at Alcatel-Lucent; Dave is a Reverend at an area church. Our regional organization has existed since 2005, with partnerships with the Naperville Public Library, Plano Public Library and Aurora Public Library. We've had stories written about us in the Daily Herald, Naperville Sun Times and Chicago Examiner.
If it will help, I would be happy to speak with your parents by phone to answer any questions they may have; or you could bring them to the 95th Street Library this Saturday for the prep session on character development (1-3 pm) and I could talk with them then.
--Tim
----------50,077 / 50,000
Oct 12, 2010 - 20 40
I don't know if I can come. I'll have to talk to my parents about getting a car, and they might freak out about the fact I'm meeting people from the internet. Sorry.
----------Peace is but a shadow of death,
Desperate to forget it's painful past...
Though we hope for promising years
After shedding a thousand tears,
Yesterday's sorrow constantly nears
And while the moon still shines blue,
By dawn, it will turn to scarlet h
12,774 / 50,000
Oct 10, 2010 - 15 02
I'll likely be there. Due to financial constraints, I don't know what I'll be able to bring. At the very least I'll bring a bag of chips or a case of sodas.
50,027 / 50,000
Oct 10, 2010 - 11 44
I'll be there! I can bring pop and chips n dip (I will keep tabs on this thread and see what is needed as the date nears!)
See you all soon!!
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Oct 9, 2010 - 17 38
I'll be there, and I'll drag the boyfriend along as well. I can bring a main dish (a noodley casserole type thing), unless you need us to bring something else.
Looking forward to it!
1,352 / 50,000
Oct 9, 2010 - 16 21
RVSPing for me and my (non-writer) boyfriend. We will bring home-made desserts & veggies + dip :)
50,001 / 50,000
Oct 9, 2010 - 09 20
Hello! Throwing down an RSVP for myself and Daemon_Master. We will most likely bring chips and dip (money is tight), but I'll make sure to edit or re-post if we're able to bring something better.
67,456 / 50,000
Oct 9, 2010 - 08 49
I will definitely be attending :-)
I'll likely bring potstickers and a noodle dish (main course)
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