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Frequently Asked Questions
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When was your chapter founded?
The CJ/SI chapter of No Kidding! was started in January 2000 by Shura
Arnold and John Haigh of NJ, and Barbara Breuer of Staten Island.
Our parent organization - No Kidding! - was founded in 1984 in Vancouver,
British Columbia, Canada. There are now many chapters throughout the U.S., Canada and around the world.
How large is the chapter?
As of January '09, our mailing list includes about 70 members. The
attendance at our dinners and events varies widely, and can range from less than 20 to more than 30.
What are typical ages of your members?
Currently, our members range in age from around 35 - 55.
Are your members mostly singles or couples?
Our chapter is comprised of mostly couples right now, but we welcome you
regardless of your relationship status.
Are there dues?
We have been operating dues-free thus far. Instead, we expect each
couple or single in our group to take a turn hosting a dinner or event as a way of contributing
to the chapter.
Members pay for each dinner or event when they
attend; no money is collected in advance.
What are your events like?
We get together monthly for dinner at restaurants in the area
(North/Central Jersey and Staten Island). Our chapter dinners are held on the 2nd Saturday of each month.
Members take turns arranging the dinners and the choice of venue is
up to the host. The average dinner now costs $30 - $40 per person and we always try to have individual bar
tabs.
We also have a Women's Group/Book Club that meets on the 1st Sunday of each month.
What is meant by "hosting" a dinner?
The host sees to all aspects of the dinner. This includes making
arrangements with the restaurant, receiving the RSVPs, and collecting the money at the restaurant.
The chapter's coordinators will gladly help with any part of the planning
if necessary.
Are there events besides dinners?
Sometimes activities are scheduled in addition to the monthly dinners, usually in warm weather months. These
are generally initiated by members who want to share a special interest or place with the group. Our past events
have included: trips to Monmouth Raceway, a bike ride, a hot air balloon festival, a dinner cruise, a brunch/shopping
day in New Hope, PA.
What is the best way find out about upcoming member events?
Check our 2009 Calendar page frequently, as upcoming events will be posted as they are planned. Also, visit our Contact Us page and join our mailing list.
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Site Address: no-kidding.tripod.com
Last Update: November 8, 2009
Site Problems? Contact the Webmaster: Rob
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