Rally behaviour etiquette

Just a thought which could possibly boost rally attendance figures.
We and I expect others, do quite like meeting other motorhomers, but we also like our own space.  
We are quite sociable, but are not into large gatherings, more one to one or two or three
Maybe as we seem to have hearing problems when in large groups  
We and I suspect a few more would like to attend meets, but,don't want to join in everything  
For instance, we may like to eat in our own van, or might not want to join in games    
But this does not in any way say that we don't want to meet folks and enjoy each others company  
How do other feel   does this sound stand offish  
I hope not as that is or was not the intention, I just wondered how this comes across to other members, as it is difficult to type and get the feeling across  
Just food for thought and as I am maybe a little out spoken, it might clear the way for others who may not like to ask

No one gets upset if people want to do their own stuff Graham, we do a bit of both but especially like Mike and Pam's assortment of amusement  
Everyone is free to do as they please without prejudice 
Welcome aboard.

One thing to consider though is the area where people gather, it's not really fair to all congregate around one members van as this makes it hard for them to call it a day or just do their own thing too. 
We don't always have the group tent but in the absence of it we really ought to set up tables away from any individuals van.

Another good point Andy, and thanks for the welcome
Maybe I am just a miserable old git   not really a party animal   but I do like to be sociable.
I just wondered what people thought, obviously this could effect the number of meets we attend, and I expect it could influence others, who may be too polite to ask these sort of questions.

I can assure you we (Jacs & I) don't always gather. I like my van and a quiet evening too. The more we meet the better you get to know others and some attract a gathering purely because they're fun to be with. 
I don't think anyone feels obliged. The venue of a meet can create very different activities but often a walk is involved at a nice leisurely talking pace. I've not encountered a meet I regretted yet.

Sounds good Andy, and confirms our thought after meeting a few members at Ambleside

I'm looking forwards to Camper UK new years meet :-)

My personal opinion :
 If you dont ask questions you dont get answers  and with out answers you stand a chance of upsetting some people, it as always seemed at our meets that people are free to participate if and when they want ,and no one gets upset .
It is always welcome if those attending rallies do try to help with fund raising by taking some part in the raffles and other fund raising activities,

grandadbaza wrote:

My personal opinion :
 If you dont ask questions you dont get answers  and with out answers you stand a chance of upsetting some people, it as always seemed at our meets that people are free to participate if and when they want ,and no one gets upset .
It is always welcome if those attending rallies do try to help with fund raising by taking some part in the raffles and other fund raising activities,

 Hi grandadbaza, funny thing is that Kath (Mrs grath) mentioned about the raffle fund raising, to me
Not, a problem at all, maybe some sort of get out of jail fee   not the correct term, but you know what I mean, some other way of contributing to the funds

We are so unsociable we even spend time in the motorhome on the drive at home to get away from the the family  

 Hi grandadbaza, funny thing is that Kath (Mrs grath) mentioned about the raffle fund raising, to me wrote:

Not, a problem at all, maybe some sort of get out of jail fee   not the correct term, but you know what I mean, some other way of contributing to the funds

 Please Graham , not so formal  Baza is fine    

Our club is always free and easy and each member has the right to spend their time as they wish, complete engagement or as little as you wish, the object is to be comfortable with each other. 

As for fund raising we DO require your help keeping our heads above water as we do have bills to pay (forum cost, insurance ect.) and we could use another event shelter which we will have to purchase, so any contributions are always very welcome at meets and there is also a donation button if you wish to be anonymous.

The Burchies wrote:

We are so unsociable we even spend time in the motorhome on the drive at home to get away from the the family  

 I wish! a drive would be heaven LOL

whistlinggypsy wrote:

Our club is always free and easy and each member has the right to spend their time as they wish, complete engagement or as little as you wish, the object is to be comfortable with each other. 

As for fund raising we DO require your help keeping our heads above water as we do have bills to pay (forum cost, insurance ect.) and we could use another event shelter which we will have to purchase, so any contributions are always very welcome at meets and there is also a donation button if you wish to be anonymous.

 How much is a tent Bob?

whistlinggypsy wrote:

Our club is always free and easy and each member has the right to spend their time as they wish, complete engagement or as little as you wish, the object is to be comfortable with each other. 

As for fund raising we DO require your help keeping our heads above water as we do have bills to pay (forum cost, insurance ect.) and we could use another event shelter which we will have to purchase, so any contributions are always very welcome at meets and there is also a donation button if you wish to be anonymous.

 So a free forum needs member financial support, (nothing wrong with that)  and what I am saying is that some members, me included might be put off from attending meets, if we feel obliged to join in most events or we may feel  guilty if we don't
Not all members will attend meets, so the support will only come from meet attenders.
In conclusion, maybe as I said above, some other, or additional way of collecting funds from meet attenders, who don't participate in the games etc.
Just a newbies thoughts  

I if I remember I bring something for the raffle and we buy about £5 or more of tickets, trouble is you can get your own Poo back LOL

Techno100 wrote:

I if I remember I bring something for the raffle and we buy about £5 or more of tickets, trouble is you can get your own Poo back LOL

 Well, bring good wine

Always do your own thing, never feel like you have to join in with anything if you don't want too, we all like our own space at times. If you see a group sat out or in the tent feel free to join them. 
The forum is free to join but it does cost the club, its not a lot though, biggest cost is insurance which we do need to hold the rallies.
Hope this helps

Graham, it is free to join our club but we like all forums have costs and these need to be acquired one way or tuther, rally fees are one method but they alone do not generate enough to cover all the costs hence the need for raffles ect.

This should not deter anyone from attending a meet as everything is done voluntary and no one is obliged to contribute and no one has to do anything they do not wish too.

The DONATION button is where????????????????????

Thanks all for the replies   I think the subject about attending the tent activities has changed to financial issues, and I do understand that funds need to be raised as nothing is for nothing
I and I expect everybody, has no objection to fund raising, me least of all as a new member and as having made donations to other sites

Send all cash to me...but keep the cheques  

HIa

My post as vanished again.

I think your testing me out to see if I can remover what I put

Well

Anyway

Whatever

We will not take a fence or even a gate at what you decide to do

Graham and Kath you can do as little or as much as you like as long as you don't forget to say hello
 Xxxxxxxxx

Like it :-)

Polly wrote:

HIa


We will not take a fence or even a gate at what you decide to do

Graham and Kath you can do as little or as much as you like as long as you don't forget to say hello
 Xxxxxxxxx

 Well said Polly

Techno100 wrote:

The DONATION button is where????????????????????

 There isnt  one, we decided not to have one when we set up the site

Hia

No tony it this blooming I pad does its own thing

HIa

Or it could be lessons off you but the problem there is like AJ can't understand you

I dunno y ya cor undastond me our pol xxxxxx

I would just like to say a big thank you to everyone at motor-homers. You have made me and Alan feel so welcome into the club. 

We are new members and we do feel that we don't have  to be involved with everything that is going on but if we do both of us are made to feel very welcome and included!!

It makes us feel so very  comfortable knowing that if we need help you are all there for us and each other!! 
You should all be very proud of the type of club you have and  involved with.
 
Good luck with all future events. Jackie and  Alan........jayr

I just love it, bring it on  xx

thanks for your kind word jackie alan I will never change the way I personal marshall a rally  if people don't like our ways don't come

People can still attend rallies Mick but they can choose whether to take part in any planned activities or not.

Leapy wrote:

People can still attend rallies Mick but they can choose whether to take part in any planned activities or not.

 yes agree peter

mike 100 wrote:

thanks for your kind word jackie alan I will never change the way I personal marshall a rally  if people don't like our ways don't come

 Mike, I don't think that anybody including me, has said they don't like the clubs ways, they are very good, if not excellent!
I just think that meet attendant figures could increase if (as it has been) pointed out that members are welcome to do their own thing!
Just another perspective!

edit
maybe read the thread opening post again might help!

look its simples come to a meet ull be made welcome any time muck in or don't ull still be made welcome.its not like facts or fun I feel its more friendly and that's coming from me as i can be a grumpy (muppet) sometimes.

Meet numbers are only dictated by individual circumstance.
Some are retired and can go anywhere as and when they like
Others have to work and their limited time off might not necessarily be spent at a meet in preference to time in France etc
No one must feel obliged to attend just to make up the numbers it has to be what suits you and your life.

BTW please tell BOB there is no donation button ROFPML

mike 100 wrote:

thanks for your kind word jackie alan I will never change the way I personal marshall a rally  if people don't like our ways don't come

 We like 
you're the best :-P

YOU organise stuff I can win LOL

This forum and group are doing very good in such a short time

Techno100 wrote:

mike 100 wrote:

thanks for your kind word jackie alan I will never change the way I personal marshall a rally  if people don't like our ways don't come

 We like 
you're the best :-P

YOU organise stuff I can win LOL

This forum and group are doing very good in such a short time

 cherrs andy