The primary aim of this club is to engage in casual and reflective conversations. While the
discourse is informal, the topics are intriguing, provocative, and frequently laced with humor. A
wide range of themes, spanning the serious to the whimsical, are discussed at monthly online
meetings. Some topics thus far include Inclusion And Equity, Empathy and Compassion, Personal
Decision-Making Styles, Inspirational Persons; Food, Clothes, Personal Uniqueness, and Cancel
Culture.
Objectives
Foster an environment that encourages open and free-flowing conversations among members.
Build a community where members feel connected through shared experiences and engaging
conversations.
Embrace a wide range of themes to explore the diversity of thought and perspectives within
the group.
Leadership
Dr Pauline
Retired Professor, Louisiana Tech University
Lisa Jungkamp
Catholic University of Applied Sciences, Cologne
How it works?
While each LUD Club has a distinct focus, the overall structure of the Conversation Club includes
virtual meetings every Wednesday, the third week of the month. This includes 12-15 active members
who wish to engage in discourse grounded in shared interests. Generally, a group member assumes a
manager role to ensure that meeting dates, times, and topics are collaboratively identified and
scheduled. Clubs are self-organised, self-managed, and self-generated, and leadership is shared
among group members. Mutual accountability is inherent in club discussions inasmuch as there is a
periodic sharing of goals and progress. A one-hour timebox for each meeting is maintained.