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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don’t mind potlucks or group contributions for dinner, but I hate large swim team potlucks. So many choose the cheapest, easiest solution; very few bring something I’d want at a home party. Then I feel taken advantage of if I put effort or money into my dish when others bring chips and a jar of queso or a 10 pack of Taco Bell tacos. Then the food sits out for an hour in the heat before it’s served. Then the hungry army of kids take all the better food. I’m glad my swim team days are over. [/quote]

See, I'm the exact opposite. I love potlucks for kids sports teams/ parent events. We just hosted one for the softball team and here's what I learned:

- Have people sign up not only for what they are bringing, but for how many. Make sure people understand that the more people in their party, the more food they are obligated to bring. There is nothing worse than a family of 4-5 people walking in holding a small bowl of salad.

- Some people love to cook and are going to show-off with a great homemade dish or dessert. Others will stop at Whole Foods and bring a cheap box of cookies. It's fine either way, as long as they bring enough (see above.)

- You are responsible for preparing your dish. If you want to wait to toss your salad until dinner is served, that's fine, but don't hand the hostess your salad bowl and side dressing. Bring serving utensils and put your dish together yourself.

- Finally, if something needs to be heated at location, be sure to clear that first with the host. The worst thing is having multiple people show up with something that needs to go in the oven "for a few minutes."[/quote]

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