Boston Cards and Conversation
Group Membership Policy
Last updated:May 17, 2011

Rules are no fun, but all members who join Boston Cards and Conversation are expected to follow a few simple guidelines. They are meant to keep the membership fresh and allow us to continue giving you amazing events!

OUR PARTICIPATION POLICY

The "C&C experience" is a equal mixture of gaming and social networking. This formula has made us one of the most highly-rated groups on Meetup. So... you'll get the most fun out of this group when you come to events! We hope that all of our members participate in our events on a semi-regular basis. If that's not possible for you, please consider joining in the future when your schedule allows for more regular participation.

To guarantee that all of our members are active, please note that all members are required to:

• RSVP for at least one meetup within three months of joining
  
• Attend at least one event within six months of joining
  
• Log into the Boston Cards and Conversation website at least once every six months
  
• Attend a Boston Cards and Conversation meetup at least once every 12 months
  

We will try to give you a month notice before your membership is removed, although this may not always be possible.




THE WAITING LIST

If you are interested in coming to an event, but it is full, then you will have the option of joining the waiting list. Our waiting lists are usually "manual", which means that you will need to check the event page on a regular basis to check if a spot opens up. Please do not attend an event if you are on the waiting list -- you may not be guaranteed a spot!


RSVPs and "NO-SHOWS"

Meetup made a change to our website that removed the option to RSVP MAYBE. There are now only two "RSVPs": YES and NO. When you RSVP as "COUNT ME IN", we assume that you are coming to an event. Please do not RSVP "YES" if you are not sure you can make it. If you are unsure of your plans, please do not sign up for an event. If you are a MAYBE and sign up for an event, we may need to remove your RSVP to give to someone who has committed to going and wants to attend.

Some venues have limit seating. Please come to an event only if you have signed up for it. We cannot guarantee you'll get a spot otherwise.

A "no-show" cancellation is when you RSVP "YES" for an event but fail to attend it. Many of our vents are at restaurants and other venues which require a headcount from the venue owner. A no-show hurts the group as it takes a spot away from a member who is willing to come, and prevents organizers from getting a fair headcount for their events. Not cool!

If you RSVP "YES" for an event, and cannot make it, we ask that change your RSVP to "NO" a reasonable amount of time before the event so that another member can take your spot.

Members who "no-show" for three events in succession, or abuse the attendance feature (such as having an abnormally high number of no-shows, or chronically cancel at the last minute) may be given lower priority on certain events (such as events at an organizer's home, or our "special events"), or may be removed from the group completely, without prior notice. So please use your RSVP's responsibly.



KEEPING IT FUN AND SAFE

The C&C Crew are a fun-loving social bunch If you are friendly and like meeting new people, then you will love our group! Although we are inclusive and welcome members from all walks of life, we actively try to make sure that all members fit in and contribute to the group in some positive way. We take the physical and online privacy and security of our members very seriously.

This is a public group, and we understand your need for privacy, but a profile picture is strongly suggested so that C&C Organizers can recognize you when you come to events. Profiles that indicate you are not a real, "in the flesh" human being will be declined.

Although we have many singles in our group, we are not a means for you to find a date. Please do not join if this is your primary intention for coming to events.

Members reported to have abused, disrespected, harassed and/or spammed any other member will be removed from our group. Please contact Tony if you have a issue to report.