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Who We Are

We are a group of men and women who enjoy spending time with our children and making new friends. This group has a plethora of activities for all age groups. Since we are mostly working parents, our activities are primarily offered in the evenings and weekends. We also offer activities to do when the kids are off from school.

Our members are located in Mercer, Monmouth, Middlesex, Ocean, and Somerset County in New Jersey. We have meetups located in all of these counties with an occasional trip to New York City. We are also trying to coordinate activities to Philadelphia and perhaps Washington, DC. Most of our meetups are held in Monmouth and Ocean County. However, we are always taking suggestions and ideas as to where to hold future meetups. Please list ideas of fun things to do in your town and/or county. Without all of our participation, this group would not be possible.

This meetup is set to private in order to protect our children.

Attendance Policy

The purpose of this group is to get out and meet each other, so your participation is crucial to our success!

Attendance Policy

Your first meeting must be within 30 days and must be at a public place. You will not be allowed to attend an event at someone's home or carpool with another member without meeting this criteria.

After your first public meeting we would like to see you at least one function per month. If there is nothing that appeals to you, please contact the organizer or the Leadership Team to make requests for events that work with your schedule and needs. The calendar belongs to all of us. If we are not listing events that suit your needs, please let us know what you would like posted.


RSVP Policy

• Events are open to members only (occasionally this rule may be lifted in the event we do not meet a minimum requirement to hold an event)
• Please only RSVP "YES" for events you are sure you can attend
• If, after RSVPing YES, your schedule changes please update your RSVP immediately
• It is NOT acceptable to change your RSVP less than 2 hours before an event (emergencies excluded). The organizer needs to have an accurate headcount prior to starting an event and has no way of knowing RSVPs have changed at such short notice. Additionally, such last minute changes take space away from members who could actually attend.

When is a member NOT in good standing?
A member is not in good standing when they are a "no show" for an event. A "no show” occurs when a member RSVP'd YES for an outing but did not show up for the event.

You will be subject to removal from the group if you are consistently a "No Show."
 

FAQ

Can I host an event at my home or at a public venue?
Only members who have attended one of our meetups in a public location will be allowed to host and/or attend a home event. Contact the Organizer or Assistant Organizers with the specifics:

• Date
• Time
• Age group, if applicable
• Number of guests (you may limit the number of guests you'd like to invite)
• And any details you think are important. (eg. Is there a dog or cat at your home?)

Do you allow carpooling?
Once you have gone to your first meetup in a public place, you may carpool with other members of the group. This is a requirement for safety reasons.

Do I have to post any personal information?
We would like all members to post a brief bio about themselves so we know who is joining our group. You may do this on the Message Board if you'd like. A picture is a MUST! We want to be able to find you at an event.

How do I become an Assistant Organizer?

• If you offer a lot of great ideas, the Organizer will ask you to become an Assistant Organizer. At the time of your acceptance, please begin adding events to the calendar.
• Another Assistant Organizer nominates you
• Send an e-mail to the Organizer with your request.

What is your Attendance Policy?
We request that all members come to at least 1 event per month. Without everyone's participation this group cannot exist.

What is your policy on "Significant Others"?
As this is a Single Parent group that regularly involves our children in events, we ask that significant others remain separate from the group.

When is a member not in good standing and/or subject to removal from the group?

• Is a "no show" three times. A "no show” occurs when a member RSVP'd YES for an outing but did not show up for the event.
• Consistently changes an RSVP to "No" less than two hours prior to an event

As I receive more questions, I will add them to this list