Sunny Coast Foodies

Welcome to Sunny Coast Foodies.
This group was created with the view to trying out new and varied cuisines around the Sunshine Coast region for lunch, and dinner.

If you are a new arrival to the Coast and want to get to know the area or meet a new circle of friends – what better way than by trying out the region’s eateries and meeting fellow foodies. Whether you are male, female, single or a couple, our group may be for you**. Please note this is not a "Hookup" platform.**

There is an expectation that all members will;
1. Be respectful of each other, whether online or in person.
2. Honour their commitment to attend all events according to their RSVP.
3. Pay their $20 annual membership fee as soon as practical.

EVENTS
The goal is to accommodate all members who wish to attend a function; however, we need to work within the constraints of each venue by:
1.      The initial event booking will have a number limit agreed with the venue.
2.      Once this limit is reached, further RSVPs / bookings will be placed on the Waitlist and moved to Going on a first booked basis when either the venue agrees to increase the limit, or a Going booking is cancelled.
3.      If the annual joining fee remains unpaid on a Going booking, it may be moved to Not Going. However, on payment, it may be reinstated if a vacancy is available.
4.      Where the venue permits, an effort will be made to book in tables of 6 to 8 to maximise social interaction.
5.      If possible, arrangements for individual bills to simplify meal payments will be organised.
Organisers have complete discretion to resolve any issues that may arise, and their decision is final.
Receipt AND ALLOCATION of PAYMENTS
It is the responsibility of every member to ensure any payments they make into the account (as detailed below) are noted with the payee’s name and the reason why it was made to allow the Organisers to allocate the payment to the correct payee.
The Annual Joining Fee
This is an annual (Calander year) membership payment of $20 (and to be paid again the following year etc).
This must be made before or immediately on booking your first event and will be retained by the group. This in in lieu of the $2 per event payment that was previously in place to cover the Meetup App Subscription fee.

Unable to attend a function?
If you cancel your booking less than 48 hours before an event or you do not attend an event your membership may be terminated.  In this case your annual fee is forfeited!
That also applies in respect of any guest you may book for an event – they are your responsibility. 
The exception to the above will be at the sole discretion of the Group Organisers.

Bank account details for all bank transfer payments to the group.
Sunny Coast Foodies
BSB: 124-042
A/C No: 23447554
Please insert your name and the reference Annual fee, in all bank transfer transactions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
We require members’ full name and a contact telephone number.
Your full name allows us to identify your payments and provide you with a receipt.
Your phone number allows you to be contacted if you are on a Waitlist and a spot becomes available after close of the RSVP.  
Your details are STRICTLY confidential and are only accessed by the group organisers.  An organiser will take your details when you attend your first event.
DO NOT provide the info any other way.
SCAMMERS
Members are urged to be aware and report any unsolicited contact to the group Organisers. We will investigate, take the appropriate action as soon as possible.
Leadership team

1. Group Organiser and Lunch Coordinator        Leigh Jamieson            0414 499 912
2. Dinner Coordinator                                         Donna Cummins         0450 027 040     

 
Please note that this group is a “not for profit nor gain”, and the Leadership Team voluntarily provide their time and energy to arrange the events.
Messages sent to us via Meetup will usually be replied to within 48 hours.
Regards,
Leigh and Donna.