During this stage, we discuss each idea to determine whether the activity can be accommodated within the parameters of the Coffee House program. Criteria considered are cost of the activity, seasonal appropriateness and length of time the activity needs. If an activity is determined not to be feasible, it is erased from the board. The remaining ideas are the ones the participants choose from to set the agenda for the program session. Creating the actual program from the selection of choices is done by voting.
People can vote for as many ideas as they like.
Each item is named and the participants raise their hands if they want to do it. Once all items have been voted on, those receiving the highest number of votes become the actual agenda items. In the event of a tie, the participants are then asked to choose between the tied items. Depending on the time demands an activity has, this program can accommodate 10-15 activities. Examples of past Coffee House activities include bowling, billiards, cooking and a variety of sports.