I am new too, but I have only been able to attend one event. I do not RSVP because I am not able to come.
Good luck with hosting this event. I am sorry I am not available to come.
Greta
 
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> Subject: Re: [socialnetwork-364] I need your Help?? What should we do about Attendance at our events?
> Date: Wed, 11 Feb[masked]:40:27 -0500
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> I am new to this meetup, but I thought the whole idea of these groups was to have fun. Planning these meetups, therefore, should not become stressful or a financial burden for you. My suggetion is that you choose a place where we can all meet up for free-without reervations. Why not, for example, announce a meetup at Oliver Twist, and say "See you at the bar at 7:00 PM." This works for me. This way, those who show up do and those that don't, it won't cost you a thing. You need to de-stress this whole process.
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> --- On Mon, 2/9/09, Priscilla <[address removed]> wrote:
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> > From: Priscilla <[address removed]>
> > Subject: [socialnetwork-364] I need your Help?? What should we do about Attendance at our events?
> > To: [address removed]
> > Date: Monday, February 9, 2009, 12:02 PM
> > The Urban Triangle Organizers use our time and money (we are
> > not paid and we pay for our own event fees) to make sure
> > Urban Triangle members have a variety of events to attend.
> > Unfortunately, many of you RSVP for events but never show
> > up. This is often a problem. To prepare for you, we often
> > have to reserve tables, provide seating and make
> > arrangements for you at other members home but you don't
> > show up. WHY? I have an event scheduled at the end of the
> > month at The Oliver Twist Lounge in Raleigh that I believe
> > will be a great place. I have reserved a section for us so
> > that we can all sit together. However, they have asked that
> > we meet their minimum spending limit of $500. If the 90
> > ppl that have RSVP'd come and spend the required $10 (as
> > posted) this will not be a problem at all. As organizers
> > we have ALL come to realize that if 90ppl RSVP we plan for
> > 20 maybe 30. We see it over and over again. I am considering
> > canceling the reserved space (not the event) because if we
> > don't meet the spending limit the remaining amount will
> > go on my credit card.What should the TUT Organizers do? We
> > are consistently frustrated about this issue. We have to
> > show up, can't you show us the same courtesy? I look
> > forward to your responses. I would like to send a special
> > SHOUT OUT to the members that consistently show up to our
> > events. We appreciate YOU more than you know.
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