[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

My point is that if the club is "open" the club does not pay for the room, but if it is "Closed" then the are supposed to pay for the room.

I don't believe that is the case.

My understand is that any club may be opened or closed. A club may charge membership dues or have qualifications. for example, I think that you must have some kind of connection to Long Island in order to join the Long Island Club.

The only clubs that are charged for a room are clubs that are open to non Villagers. As long as a club is only open to residents only, the room is free.

[Barefoot]

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[JoelJohnson]

Bonny (et el)

The rules are that if the club is "open" and there is room (there was) anyone with the proper skill level (she did) must be allowed to play. It is up to the club coordinator to make accommodations. There is NO COST to an open club.

If the club is a "closed" club, then they are to PAY for the room.

To avoid paying for the room by calling it an open club but not allowing someone to join is deceptive.

[perrjojo]

I have to disagree with those who think it's ok to not allow new people. How in the world would we meet new people if everyone felt that way. You may be missing out on a great new friendship.

[Wandatime]

Sounds like it is an open club but a closed table (or tables). Some people love to welcome newcomers, and would immediately get up and offer to start another table with them. These weren't those people. These people like playing with the same friends every week. Some people are friendly. Some people are not. Such is life.

[Walt.]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

I don't believe that is the case.

My understand is that any club may be opened or closed. A club may charge membership dues or have qualifications. for example, I think that you must have some kind of connection to Long Island in order to join the Long Island Club.

The only clubs that are charged for a room are clubs that are open to non Villagers. As long as a club is only open to residents only, the room is free.

If all "closed" clubs had to pay rent for room use how many clubs would survive? If to not pay rent you had to allow everybody to attend (member or not) why would anyone bother joining and paying dues?
I believe WOBJr is correct.

[Marathon Man]

Originally Posted by Wandatime

Sounds like it is an open club but a closed table (or tables). Some people love to welcome newcomers, and would immediately get up and offer to start another table with them. These weren't those people. These people like playing with the same friends every week. Some people are friendly. Some people are not. Such is life.

Best response on this thread.

[Bonny]

Another thing that has to be taken into account is what kind of club it is. If it's an established game group or card group, it can be very difficult to let a new person in. They may need to be at a certain level, you would have to take time away from playing to teach the game, the rules of the game, etc. Some people aren't good at teaching, some aren't good at understanding how to play.
There are some who may be good at certain games and some who aren't. Not everyone is compatible to play certain games together.
I played Mahjong for several years with my friends, but I am not that good of a player. I can't imagine walking into a group of Mahjong players who are established and maybe advanced and expect them to want me to play. Maybe they don't want to make new friends, they just want to play their game and socialize with those they know.
Now should I walk into one of the card rooms with a group of my own, I'm sure we would be more than welcome.

[Boomer]

Dear OP,

Please do not dwell on this club thing. Please do not take it personally. Just look at it like this...........

TV is the world's biggest high school.

It's crowded.

We are allllllllllll here...........

Not only the Queen Bees and Queen Bee Wannabees, but also every other version of high schooler there ever has been or ever will be.

Proceed accordingly.

You will find your way.

Sincerely,
Boomer

[justjim]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

We used to pay Mahjongg weekly, and players would take turns hosting.
The home owner provided snacks and drinks.
Then it turned into the home owner provided lunch.
Eventually, there was a mutual decision that it was a PITA to clean the house and organize lunch.
Now the games are held poolside at a Rec Centre.
So much simpler.

Yep, sounds like there should be BYOB rule and host just provide snacks. Oh, and the host should provide reasonably comfortable chairs----I can't handle those folding chairs with no back on them. Surely, it's not that big of PITA to clean the room once every several weeks. Just a thought........

[justjim]

Fact is----count me out no matter the location if I'm going to sit in a folding chair without lower back support. That will mess up my golf the following morning or evening. PITB---- just a thought.......

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Boomer

TV is the world's biggest high school. Not only the Queen Bees and Queen Bee Wannabees, but also every other version of high schooler there ever has been or ever will be. Proceed accordingly.

[Marathon Man]

Originally Posted by Boomer

Dear OP,

Please do not dwell on this club thing. Please do not take it personally. Just look at it like this...........

TV is the world's biggest high school.

It's crowded.

We are allllllllllll here...........

Not only the Queen Bees and Queen Bee Wannabees, but also every other version of high schooler there ever has been or ever will be.

Proceed accordingly.

You will find your way.

Sincerely,
Boomer

Great advice

[HimandMe]

If you are part of an established club and have many friends and you see a newcomer at the door, perhaps more shy than you or looking a little bewildered, do the kind thing. Get up introduce yourself, talk about the club for a minute so they understand and help them out. It takes so little from us and means a lot to the newcomer. Common sense and courtesy for all.

[TandHSTAR@AOL.com]

There are some people who need to know what the word "share" means. When I ran an activity my thoughts were let someone you don't know sit with you, that's how you meet new people and perhaps make new friends. When I ran a luncheon you were assigned a seat as you entered so that you can mingle. learn something new about a person. Those that only want to play with their "own" group forgot what it was like before they met each other. They still need to grow up. It sounds like kids this is my ball nd we are playing my way or no way. What a shame