What we’re about
A group for people to get together for social gatherings such as game nights, bowling nights, group events, or pretty much anything else that would be fun in groups.
I look forward to meeting you all!
Is there anything I need to sign? I know some clubs have liability forms and such.
Please re-read meetup.com’s terms of service, especially section 6. You agreed to it in order to use this site. You may not have read it, but you had to check the box that said you did. In general, section 6 says if an organizer or any member places a event on the calendar and you get injured or something at it, it’s your own fault. If you can’t live with that, this group isn't for you.
Who runs this group?
This meetup group is not an organization. It is a group of people who like to get together and socialize. There is no one in charge. If someone starts telling you what to do and you don’t agree with it, don’t do it. Use your own common sense and leave the event if you think it is too risky or you feel uncomfortable.
So who is this Chris, who is the organizer? Isn't he in charge?
Chris runs the web site. He can post calendar entries and moderate the message board, as can any other organizers. (Moderate means if someone puts something up that is inappropriate, he can delete it.)
What are the rules?
If you want a group that has rules, you don’t want this group. Ok, well just a few basic ones. 1. Be safe, and 2. Be courteous towards others. 3. Use a recent photo of yourself so people can recognize you when you attend any events. Event activities are done at your own risk. That means if someone does something you think is unsafe, don’t do it with them. If that doesn't work for you, tell them about your concerns directly or whoever organized the event that you are uncomfortable, or email the organizers. Nothing may get done about it, so be prepared for that. No one forced you to go to an event, and no one will force you to stay on one. You can leave at any time.
In addition:
Start times for events are set for a reason. Please DO NOT publicly ask if other members want to show up early and begin the event before the start time. This includes, but is not limited to comments on the meetup or openly asking to others to start earlier during any other events. You may privately ask people if you wish. Having multiple "start" times will cause confusion, make it difficult for members to meet each other, and make it harder for others enjoy the event if people have already began the event before they arrive.
DO NOT message other members in attempt to get a ride to any of the events. The events we plan are for people to enjoy themselves, not to feel obligated to bring you to them. Please plan accordingly.
Please remember, this is NOT a dating site. Please DO NOT message anyone before actually meeting them at an event. Some people join meetups to meet new people, while others join for the sole reason of attending events. Please respect others and don't assume they are here to find someone to date. If you're interested in getting to know someone, please attend the event and start a dialogue with them in person first.
DO NOT join this group for the purpose of advertising other events/meetups. If you personally are attending another event, seeing if anyone else wants to join you is fine, but blatant advertisements for events not related/organized to this meetup group is strictly prohibited without prior consent.
Overall, just have fun
I assume that everyone who joined this group wants to have fun. If that is what you're looking for, this group is for you! I am aware that not all groups are for everyone, so please don't take any offense to the above statements. They are not intended to discourage anyone from joining. We are all adults, so let's enjoy ourselves!
