📝🔑READ ONLY Guide: Waitlists, Event Alerts, Trial Periods & Annual Dues 💡📅

📝🔑READ ONLY Guide: Waitlists, Event Alerts, Trial Periods & Annual Dues 💡📅

🚨 READ-ONLY INFO POST – DO NOT RSVP HERE 🚨

This is not an event. Please read THE WHOLE MESSAGE carefully — especially if you’re new or have been away for a while — so you understand our current group policies on:
✅ Dining Etiquette
✅ Waitlists
✅ Event Notifications
✅ Trial Periods
✅ Annual Dues
✅No-Show Policy

📲 Event Notifications
Make sure you’re getting notifications!
Check your Meetup app settings or enable email notices.
If you still aren’t receiving anything, contact Meetup Help:
👉 https://help.meetup.com/hc/en-us

⭐ Pro tip: Check the ALL events page weekly for new posts (we’re very active!):
👉 https://www.meetup.com/1001-Things-to-See-in-Chicago-Before-You-Die/events/
🚨 ALWAYS CLICK THE LINK ABOVE to see all upcoming events — especially if you are not receiving notifications!

📝 Waitlists
Don’t let long waitlists scare you! I actively manage them.
I often secure extra reservations or work with venues to add more spots.
Many people get moved off the waitlist — so sign up for everything that interests you! ✨

If you’re on the waitlist but plans change, please update your RSVP so the next person can move up.

🍴 Dining Out Etiquette
We’ve had some issues with short bills — please read carefully!
💵 CASH ONLY for Group Checks
✅ No separate checks
✅ Bring cash to cover your meal & drinks
✅ Add 32% to your total (12% tax + 20% tip)
❌ Credit cards make it too complicated with large groups — cash keeps it fair & easy for all!

💡 Group Dining Guidelines

• We always tip 20%.
• If there’s an issue with service, please let me know — I’ll speak with the manager.
• Everyone pays for the food & drinks they ordered (including tax + tip).
• Some places include a surcharge — I try to get it removed where possible, but if unavoidable, add another 3.5% to your portion.
• Make sure to add your portion correctly & in full! People often forget the little extras that are sometimes charged by restaurants.

🤝 Be Kind + Be Welcoming (No Cliques!)
When dining and attending events, please be respectful of others’ feelings. Have good manners.
🚫 No rude comments
🚫 No bad attitude
🚫 No “playing favorites” (moving seats to sit only with certain people)
🚫 No mean behavior
We have had occasional issues with hurt feelings, and that is not what this group is about.

✨ We are NOT a clique here — ALL are welcome!
This is Meetup — the whole point is to meet NEW people, be friendly, and make everyone feel included and I mean EVERYONE!

💵 Membership Dues
Dues = $12 annually
New members: 90-day trial period → dues required after to stay active
To check your status: Go to your member profile on Meetup (will show trial status & time left)

🔑 Payment Options
Pay directly on Meetup (auto-renewal available)
OR pay Giovina outside Meetup via:
• PayPal / Venmo → **giovinaro@hotmail.com**
• Zelle → (312) 835-4259
• Cash (in person)
⚠️ If your membership lapses, you lose visibility to the group. To rejoin, you’ll need to pay dues and find the group again via:
👉 https://www.meetup.com/1001-Things-to-See-in-Chicago-Before-You-Die/

🚫 No-Show Policy (3 Strikes Rule)
We have a 3-strike rule for no-shows.
RSVP “yes”? We expect you there. If you don’t show, that’s 1 strike.
After 3 strikes = permanent removal.
⚠️ We have had LOTS of no-shows lately, and that is not fair to the host or those waiting to get into an event. I WILL be enforcing this policy. If you are over 3 strikes, you will be removed from the group!!!

🎉 About Our Group
Very active: 4–5 events per week! 🌟
Outings are unusual, educational, fun, and welcoming.
Meetup charges fees & events take planning, so please respect RSVPs.
Want to host an event? Message me — we’re always open to new ideas & hosts! 🙌

📢 Stay Connected
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576822533554
Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/1001thingstoseeinchicago/
Eventbrite Page:
👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/o/1001-things-to-see-in-chicago-before-you-die-67124474083

🙏 Thanks for being part of the group! We look forward to seeing you at one of our many adventures around Chicago!