Membership Handbook

Welcome to My Social Calendar

You have just become a Member of a unique Social Club that specializes in fun and friendship for single people just like you! You will meet lots of friendly people, who like you, also want to take an interest in meeting other new single friends, while living life to the fullest.

My Social Calendar (MSC) offers it’s Members an exciting variety of monthly events expertly planned and executed by our staff. You will get together with other Members with similar event interests in a group setting that’s exciting, adventurous and sociable!

YOUR SOCIAL EVENTS CLUB

We make it easy for you to explore new places, participate in new activities, and enjoy some once-in-a-lifetime-experiences!

Our events take place under the sun, the stars, and in the spotlight! From events such as concerts, wine and craft brew tastings, broomball, cosmic bowling, professional sports, cooking classes, scavenger hunts and dancing the night away you will have a chance to participate in events YOU enjoy. We will also explore the great outdoors when the weather is right for events such as kayaking, hiking, biking, zip lining, deep-sea fishing, spelunking, hot air ballooning, tennis, golf, beach days and much more. Of course we always encourage the Members to let us know of events that they have been to before, and think it would be a great experience for an upcoming Calendar!

YOUR SOCIAL PLANNER

My Social Calendar will become your personal social planner. Your Club has it’s own personal Event Coordinator (EC) who will do all the detailed work in finding the best places to go and secure the best deals on everything. Your EC will keep you well informed about upcoming events, so all you have to do is sign-up, show-up, and have fun with your new friends!

Participating in Events

1. Some events require a minimum amount of participants or have a limited attendance capacity.
2. Registering for events in advance will secure your spot at the event.
3. Each event listed on the MSC Calendar includes information of the date, place, time, cost, proper attire and directions.

If you have any questions then please do not hesitate to reach to the Event Coordinator for your local Club:

Long Island & New York City & Philadelphia & Washington DC

How to Sign Up for Events

After logging onto the website (http://account.mysocialcalendar.com) with your user name and password, you will automatically be directed to your Profile. There you will find a link to each calendar for which you have access. To access the calendar for additional cities, contact us. On the calendar page, click an event. If the signup is still available, a button will appear saying "Sign Up". Just click this button, handle payment (if applicable), and you are signed up! Events for which you are registered will appear in the My Events section of your Profile.

Registering and Paying for Events

• You must register for every event you want to attend, even if the event is free.
• Many of the monthly events are either free or have a minimal cost. Larger, more complex events may have a higher cost. For the events that do have a cost, payment must be received prior to the event and upon signing up.
• To register for an event, go to the Calendar, click on the event name.
• Click on the “Sign Up” button at the top of the Event page.
• **Please Note the refund policy for each event before signing up for the event.**
• You are not confirmed for an event until we receive your payment for that event. This is very important for limited seating events.
• To make the roster for an event, you need to have your registration confirmed by 12:00 p.m. the day of the event for weekday events, and by 12:00 p.m. on Friday for weekend events.
• For any ticketed event, you must register by the RSVP date, which is listed before the event date. If you decide you would like to go and it is the day before the event or the day of the event, you MUST EMAIL your request to your Event Coordinator so he or she can confirm that there are enough spaces at the event to accommodate you.
• Registration is NOT confirmed until your payment is processed and the Event Coordinator has notified you.

$5 No Show Fee

For those Members who sign up for an event and do not attend, the event will be charged a $5.00 no show fee.

It is very important to understand that when the Club commits to a vendor for a certain number of attendees and we don’t live up to our obligation; it puts the Event Coordinator and the Club in a very bad light with our relationship with the vendor.

Please make sure that if you sign up for an event and can not attend the event, that you cancel your reservation on the website as per the event’s cancellation policy.

Event Hosts

Event Hosts are either My Social Calendar Employees, or My Social Calendar Members (just like you) who have been with the group for a long period of time, go through a training process, and volunteer their time, experience and effort at events. They help introduce everyone, make sure events go smoothly and everyone has an enjoyable experience.

• At the beginning of each week, your Event Coordinator will send an Email to the Members, outlining the events for the coming week.
• Each event will have an Event Host.
• We will give you the Event Host’s name, cell phone number and information on where to find the Event Host at the event. You will always know at least one person at the event because you will have the Event Host’s name.
• If you get lost, or cannot attend the event at the last minute, please call the Event Host so that everyone does not have to wait for you.
• When you arrive at the event, the Event Host will be standing at the designated meeting spot. The Event Host may or may not be wearing a My Social Calendar nametag.
• Approach the Event Host and he or she will welcome you, check you into the event, give you any last minute information on the event details and introduce you to the other Members.
• If you have any questions about the event you will be attending, then please email your Event Coordinator for more information.
• Event Hosts for specific events will be reachable on their cell phones ONE hour prior to any event. We will provide you with the names and cell phone numbers for Event Hosts on a weekly basis.
• During weekdays, if it is Not One hour prior to the event, please call your Event Coordinator. On Saturdays and Sundays, please call your Event Host during reasonable hours.

Never Ending Entertainment:

We plan the events! You have a great time!

At a large event when the crowd starts gathering, you will feel the energy of the Members…it’s magical and energizing!

After a scheduled event, it is common for the group to stay later than official end-time or move on to another venue for an “After-Event Event.”

Make yourself known by showing up often and actively participating in the events! After a short time, Members will get to know who you are and you will feel welcome and part of the group.

Remember, every Member attended his or her "First" event!

Each event attracts many different types of Members; experience shows us that you must attend a minimum of 10 events before you’ve experienced the range of activities and variety of Members. You will see new faces at each event you attend.

You will soon meet many other Members with interests similar to your own and ultimately a new set of close, lifelong friends.

Our Membership is a diverse group: politically, geographically, professionally and socially.

Large, open events may include a lot of Members, while other events are limited by size, logistics and are smaller.

There is something for everyone!

Event Cancellation Tips

You must cancel out of every event that you sign up for that you will not be able to attend, even the free events.

• If you are running late or get lost, please call the Event Host and make arrangements.
• For free events, if you do not cancel by emailing advance of the event, there will be a $5.00 No Show Fee. It is only common courtesy that we know if we will have enough members for an event, as we still have to pay our hosts.
  • Please note that if you are courteous and call, you will not be charged the $5.00
• For ticketed events, we will try to leave your ticket at the Will Call Window, and you will need your ID to pick it up.

Understanding the Cancellation / Refund Policy

• Events will usually have one of three cancellation policies:
  1. No refund once registered;
  2. Refund if canceled more than 7 days in advance; or
  3. Refund if canceled more than 2 days in advance
• The cancellation/refund policy for each event will appear at the bottom of the Event Profile screen on the website when you register for the event.
• To receive a refund for an event for which you have registered, you MUST cancel your reservation within the applicable refund period.
• For 2-day refund period events, cancellations must be received by 3:00 p.m. for weekday events and by 12:00 noon for weekend events. We emphasize this rule so that members on the waiting list have the opportunity to fill your spot.
• You are not penalized for canceling out of an event unless your cancellation was received after the applicable refund period.
• If you do not show up for a ticketed event, you will be charged the cost of the ticket.

8 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Membership

1. Get Yourself Out There – Woody Allen famously once quipped, “80% of life is showing up.” This couldn’t be truer for our Members. Sure, showing up to your first event could be a little uncomfortable, but so was your first day of school, your first day at a new job, or your first date with a new person, so get up and get out there. You’ll be having fun sooner than you think!
2. Be Proactive - Introduce yourself to people at events. Remember, all Members joined MSC to meet other single people as well. They want to meet you! If they are new Members, they may be feeling shy and uncomfortable, as you might be. Even if they have been in the club for some time, they were in your shoes at some point. All the Members would appreciate you introducing yourself.
3. Tell the Event Hosts that you are a new Member or if you haven’t been to an event in a while – Event Hosts want to help you feel more comfortable at events. They will be happy to introduce you to other Members and get you involved in the event - just let them know.
4. Stay in touch with Members you meet - Because we have so many events, Members often hit it off with someone they have just met, only to find that a long time passes before they see that person at another event. Be proactive - trade e-mail addresses, exchange business cards or set up a time to do something with them again. However the BEST way to suggest meeting again, without being pushy, is to arrange to see them at another upcoming event that you both will enjoy.
5. Don’t be Afraid of Perceived Cliques - Sometimes you will see a group of people together and assume that they’ve all known each other since birth and that they wouldn’t want you to join them. Wrong! People tend to gravitate to people they know, however, they would not have joined MSC if they weren’t interested in meeting new people. Introduce yourself, you will likely find you are welcomed into the “group” with open arms.
6. Want to Meet Someone of the Opposite Sex? - Make friends first. One of the things that Members like about My Social Calendar is that they get to know people in a relaxed, casual environment before they begin to date them. Your Membership is at least six months so take your time and have fun! Get to know some people, make friends and then date them. You’ll find relationships last longer this way and you’ll make great friends along the way.
7. Be A Mentor - Once you have been a Member for a while, you will have lots of friends and will be having a lot of fun. Keep in mind, however, what your first event was like. How about helping a new Member reach that same comfort level? If you see someone at an event that has the wide-eyed look of a New Member, introduce yourself. Then, introduce them to some of your friends. Make them feel comfortable. They will appreciate it and will likely do it for someone else in the future.
8. Finally - push yourself - try something new – attend events outside your comfort zone - Everyone feels a little uncomfortable at his or her first few events. By your fourth event, you will start recognizing faces and making friends. Give it time. The payoff is well worth it!

Member Care

Member Care is a virtual sounding board, and a place where you can tell us how to make your Membership even better by sharing your comments, opinions, and suggestions with your Event Coordinator.

• We invite you to connect with us by going to http://account.mysocialcalendar.com
• Log in and click on the 'Member Care' icon on the top of the page.
• Enter your feedback in the 'Submit Comment' section.
• Please do not hesitate to send us any and all feedback that you may have.
• We do recommend that if you need immediate assistance, especially if it pertains to that day’s event or an upcoming event within the next day or so, you email your Event Coordinator. This would pertain to any questions about the event, signing up, and payments. This way we can ensure that your immediate needs are taken care of. If the office is closed and you need assistance with that day’s event, please contact your Event Host before the event.

Join us in helping make you’re My Social Calendar experiences the best they can be!

We look forward to seeing at the events!