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The Veg Society of DC is launching a new program based on member feedback. **To participate, note the next steps below.**
We are organizing **a group of women to meet monthly for a potluck dinner at group members’ homes**. Each month, the pod will enjoy a meal together and discuss the challenges and joys of a vegan lifestyle. We will share resources and develop meaningful relationships and a support system to navigate the challenges of veganism and life. The pod will provide connections, new friendships, and mutual support. The pod is intended to be a place to share and learn from each other.
**This is for you if you:**
* Want to develop meaningful friendships with other vegan and vegan-aspiring women.
* Will commit to a monthly meeting on a weekday evening for one year. Of course, we know you might miss one or two meetings over the year for travel or work commitments.
* Will prepare (or purchase) a vegan dish for each meeting and share the recipe.
* Will consider hosting a meeting at your residence. **We recognize this may not be possible for all group participants.**
* Live within seven miles of downtown Bethesda. We are limiting it geographically to reflect the realities of rush-hour travel.
* Are or are willing to become a VSDC member—just $25 a year or less for seniors, students, and low-income individuals – by October 1. The pods are a member benefit.
**Next steps**
1. **[Complete the Pod Participant Form](https://forms.gle/fNx3fqL8mUMiv7Pu8)**.
2. Attend the initial planning meeting on September 10 at Rooted3. We will get to know one another at this meeting, discuss our hopes for the group, and set a meeting schedule.
3. Join VSDC at http://www.vedc.org before October 1!
**Are you interested in joining a Pod, but is this Pod not a match?**
VSDC will launch pods in other locations and for other constituencies if we have a leader for the group. If you want to be a pod leader, please write to wendy@vsdc.org and let us know what you have in mind.
**VSDC: More than a Meetup**
We are glad you are part of The Veg Society of DC Vegan Meetup group and enjoy seeing you at our events. Did you know that [VSDC](https://vsdc.org/) is a nonprofit organization with membership benefits?
With VSDC membership, you will save money at area restaurants and businesses, attend VSDC member-only events, and, most importantly, support us as a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through community building and education centered on the benefits of a vegan diet and lifestyle.
The membership fee is minimal, but the impact is significant! [Become a member of VSDC](https://vsdc.org/membership/).
**Liability Waiver and Code of Conduct**
When you sign up to attend, you automatically acknowledge [VSDC’s Liability Waiver](https://vsdc.org/activity-waiver/) and commit to follow the code of conduct found at [Policies – VSDC – Veg Society of DC](https://vsdc.org/policies/).