4 the Heart KC Speed Dating Steps:
Sign In:
Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before the official start time to sign-in and mingle. Plan to arrive at 7pm and the event will begin promptly at 7:30pm.
The Waiting List:
To ensure an even balance of men and women, if you do not sign in at least 15 minutes before the event starts, your spot will be given to the top name on the waiting list. If you feel you might be late, please call (816) 916-1001 to let us know.
If you are on the waiting list, we ask that you arrive 30-45 minutes before the start time and let us know that you are present. Feel free to mix and mingle with the other participants beforehand, and keep your fingers crossed...a spot may open up for you. (We may also contact you before the event if we receive a cancellation).
The Big Event!
At each event, there will be an equal number of men and women. We facilitate the whole thing so you are guaranteed to meet everyone. To maximize your experience, we hold the events in private or semi-private areas at an upscale venue. We will give each participant a Welcome Pack, including a name tag (with your first name and a number only) and Score Card. A cash bar will be available for soft drinks or something stiffer (please drink responsibly).
We will review the Ground Rules a few minutes before the start time…you do not disclose your last name, where you live or work, phone number, etc. Nor do you ask someone out during the event itself…no pressure!
At the start of the event, everyone puts on a nametag with only your first name and a number. The event is organized so that you will chat, ask questions, and check out the chemistry with everyone in a string of one-on-one conversations lasting 7 minutes each. At the end of the 7 minutes, a bell will ring, and you will have 1 minute to fill out your “Score Card” as to whether you would like to see that person again in the future for a date or for another reason. The men will then move to the next seat going counter clockwise.
The process continues until everyone has met. Half way through there will be a short 3 minute break where you may refill your drinks, stretch, grab a snack, etc. When all the men have met all the women, you hand in your completed “Dating Card” to the host. The event itself will last for about two and a half hours. You are then welcome to stay and mingle for awhile, take the opportunity to meet other fabulous people who are there to meet others just like you, and learn more about 4 The Heart Speed Dating!
It's a Match! (or two, or three, or more...)
After the event, we will compile the information from everyone's Score Cards to determine who matches up. If two people mutually checked “YES,” then that's a match (odds are you'll have one or more matches). You'll receive a private e-mail within 48 hours of the event listing the first names and e-mail addresses or phone numbers of the people you matched with. If you do not receive your match within 48 hours, then please call (816) 916-1001. From there, it's up to you to contact one another to learn more about each other and set up another date.