Ebized Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Firstly, this post should not be necessary, but sadly some bad manners have crept in. We have all found that despite best intentions there will be occasions, for all sorts of reasons, we have to drop out. A lot of hard (unpaid) work will go into the organization by members to make these things happen for others. So when entrants don't turn up that might mean: 1) The event/drive is delayed; 2) If the entry list was full, others who could have made it have lost out; 3) There is concern by those who have arrived something untoward might happened to the member on the way to the event. So if you find yourself in the situation you are not going to get to the event please let the organizers, or someone else who you know is attending, that you can't make it - we all have mobiles these days and it only takes a call/text/pm/thread post. Yes, there will be occasions when making contact beforehand it is just not possible. But it would be good to hear afterwards that the member is OK and an apology was offered for their absence. As I said at the start, I'm sorry for the need for this post but if a member is seen to do this all too often then don't be surprised when their name gets deleted from the entry lists. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 What event was this then, or is it an amalgamation over the years of being let down? Spill the beans.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted November 26, 2012 Author Share Posted November 26, 2012 For now, it is a reminder to those who haven't appreciated something that for the vast majority is the obvious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 I agree a text, call or even a post only takes seconds to make. It's rude not to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 I agree a text, call or even a post only takes seconds to make. It's rude not to. Or even go to a meet lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Interesting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudgedon Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Perhaps certain members aren't able to contact anyone to let them know of their absence at the time..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 The Lakez suffered big time last year with those who just didn't turn up or at the least notify why? The LakeZ is of course different because Martin funds the entire weekend, and without attendees he's then left out of pocket. It wouldn't surprise me if Martin chose not to run the event next year because of it. A shame because the LakeZ is a good meet, bit like a mini Wales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 The Lakez suffered big time last year with those who just didn't turn up or at the least notify why? The LakeZ is of course different because Martin funds the entire weekend, and without attendees he's then left out of pocket. It wouldn't surprise me if Martin chose not to run the event next year because of it. A shame because the LakeZ is a good meet, bit like a mini Wales. Thanks Ian, as ever, if people want it and there are enough numbers I will have another punt. The weather has to be good sometime. :wacko: As per the general point of the post. I agree and whilst appreciating that real like can get in the way sometimes it does help the organisers to react to changing numbers if people give as much notice of non attendance as they can. There is usually a mod online and we can usually get a message across. If you may not be able to make it drop the organiser a pm and get a contact number if you can. On a more general note there is a lot of time and efforet taken in sorting out these events and the more support they get the better they will become. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Well said Colin, if I have to pull out I always let the other person know 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4RE Leather Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 It might be a good idea to lock this as I know for a fact one member had a seroius personal problem and could not get to the phone. Whilst I agree 100% with what Colin says, there are on a very rare occasion circumstances that prevent the attendee being able to contact anyone. Could I therefor ask that this is not turned into a war as I think the point has been made! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4RE Leather Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Perhaps certain members aren't able to contact anyone to let them know of their absence at the time..... Its sorted Jordan:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 +1 to what granddad said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4RE Leather Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 +1 to what granddad said. I did contact you twice lol. Once to say i feel like "£$%^&* The next to say hold on. Clown will pinch all the food so I got my butt into gear and made it, even if it was just to say hello and stop Keyser eating all the cake! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudgedon Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 I'm sure it's a general post, but I know from personal experience that there was no way I could have informed people about my impending absence until after the event had finished. Just saying 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 http://www.350z-uk.c...ith-350z-ukcom/ Oh, and I have owned it for 6 years now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 I'm sure it's a general post, but I know from personal experience that there was no way I could have informed people about my impending absence until after the event had finished. Just saying Doesnt always have to be before hand, afterwards (ASAP) is always appreciated by the team/organisers to make sure something hasnt happened. As Colin said... Yes, there will be occasions when making contact beforehand it is just not possible. But it would be good to hear afterwards that the member is OK and an apology was offered for their absence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisS Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 if people want it and there are enough numbers I will have another punt Mark,Liam and myself. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Well said Colin, if I have to pull out I always let the other person know Dirty sod!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 if people want it and there are enough numbers I will have another punt Mark,Liam and myself. Thanks. If theres a flat bit for the bus, we'll come Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 As an someone who has been REO for various care clubs since 2004 then I can totally understand what Colin is saying. I had one occasion whilst RX8 REO when a member who had text me on the morning saying he was on his way, but then failed to show up. I delayed the meet set off whilst we waited for him, spent half hour checking traffic websites for accidents, all the time tryin to call him without success. Whilst I agree that circumstances can mean that it's not possible to inform before, or even immediately after, surely it isn't too difficult to post up and apologise. I finally heard from him 3 days later when he came online to tell us all that he made it 10 mins from his house and realised he had promised to take his mother shopping. He just didn't think to let us know that he wasn't coming anymore. Colin's post is just a polite reminder to members to avoid situations such as that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Care clubs? Over 70's by any chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisS Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 if people want it and there are enough numbers I will have another punt Mark,Liam and myself. Thanks. If theres a flat bit for the bus, we'll come Only if them bumpers have been done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Care clubs? Over 70's by any chance? Haha beat me to it.... Lexx must have driven the Minibus I though Colin's post was polite and to the point as he always is I have had to cry off a few times, mainly due to work etc but would never dream of just not turning up, just not cricket is it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Care clubs? Over 70's by any chance? Haha beat me to it.... Lexx must have driven the Minibus Has Chris`i taken up this role now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.