Event Attendee Guidelines

Note: We are under no illusion that potential event attendees will read this page. In actuality, it is provided to Event Coordinators as reference to show event attendees if there is any misconceptions or situations that require clarification, or even to present to newcomers as an 'orientation' page as sorts. If, indeed, you are a potential attendee reading this page, well we thank you for taking the time to familiarize yourself with these guidelines (and we are a bit impressed).

One, if the event listing requires an RSVP, please RSVP by the date given. As can be expected, space for events is usually on a first-come-first-served basis. If you call later than the given RSVP date, or plan to just 'show up' at the Event, the Event Coordinator has every right to simply turn you away. An aside: for a pre-pay event, where you must pay for your space in advance, please make sure the method of payment is acceptable with the Event Coordinator, and also allocate enough time that the payment will arrive within the time period specified.

Two, If you must leave earlier than expected, or a sudden (real) emergency comes up (at home or work, for example), then inform the Event Coordinator as soon as possible - preferably before the event gets underway. Do not suddenly just 'disappear' (leave), or tell some 'random' fellow attendee hoping they will pass the message down. Please note that after the event is underway, being 'bored', unhappy, or simply not liking your fellow attendees, IN NO WAY constitutes a 'sudden emergency' - see Point Three below.

Three, before the event begins, if you find that the event is different than what you thought it was, or if the other attendees present are not a group you wish to associate with (this does happen, which is why we stress the event type, the group's age range and other info so you can make an informed decision beforehand), then please alert the Event Coordinator that you have decided to leave - it's that simple, and not a big deal. On the other hand, after the event has started, you are committed, and so again don't decide to leave suddenly - this is rude and a bad idea. Granted, there are events which have certain points where attendees may reasonably 'drop out' (examples would be a Renaissance Faire which has different shows scheduled over the day, or a walk/hike having different segments) - in this case it is perfectly fine to just alert the Event Coordinator that you are leaving, as mentioned in Point Two above.

Four, payment! For events where you pay after (this mostly covers dinners), please listen if the Event Coordinator describes the payment method (if there are a number of new attendees at the event he/she probably will). If you have any questions as to the payment method, please ask the Coordinator before the event starts - some people feel uncomfortable with the most common type of Event payment method - apportioned bill (meaning you pay only for what you ordered, with an added percentage for tax & tip) - and it's perfectly OK to tell the Event Coordinator that, and then leave before the event begins. Sometimes simpler payment methods exist - mostly individual or 'separate' checks, or Price-Fixe (everyone pays one price, but the menu is a bit limited) depending on the event and venue - the Coordinator can (and should) fill you in on this beforehand, if it was not indicated in the Event Newsletter listing.

Five, remember this is a social atmosphere. You will be in a group of people that you may know, or that you may have met for the first time, or most likely a mix of the two, as there is always a changing flow of people into and out of the group. Since the group is not your mother, it will be assumed that you practice basic hygiene, know your basic manners, and how to act around other fellow attendees (most likely your peers). As you mother may have said, 'Enjoy, and Don't spoil it for others.'

Six, speaking of enjoying events, please try new events from the Event Newsletter (meaning new to you) if you think there's a chance you might like then. We realize that, say, if you have a fear of horses, horseback riding won't be for you, but there are many events (and different ones all the time), so be a little adventurous in what you do and what you seek to try.

As stated above, trying new events, being social, and meeting new people are big parts of why our Group exists in the first place, so do take advantage of it when you can. With that in mind, please enjoy our events.

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