Re: registration cut-off dates
Cheryl Singhal (csinghal@CAPACCESS.ORG)
Wed, 28 Jan 1998 11:15:33 -0500
On Wed, 28 Jan 1998, Leslie Herman wrote:
> We are using registration cut-off dates and getting flack from our SE when
> we try to adhere to them. He feels that "poor little Johnny" gets left out
> by not registering on time. While that is true, is it our fault that the
> adults in his life messed up? We use the cut-off to plan for the event
No, but OTOH, it's not HIS fault either?
> using the numbers that we know will attend. The date varies with the type
> of activity, 4 weeks before our Dad & Lad, Day Camp, and Webelos Weekend,
> 2 weeks for Camporees and most other activities and only a couple days
> before for training. To me it allows the event chairman to be organized.
I envy anyone who can say two weeks in advance whether they will
definitely be free that weekend! As for four weeks? !!
I can certainly understand wanting numbers for catering purposes, having
been there myself. But even professional caterers REQUIRE only 48 hours
in advance for firm numbers, and then they add 10% for safety.
Can you do Preregistration (to get a basic count and some money to work
with) and Late Registration (for late-comers)?
Four weeks is just too far in advance to allow most folks to make a firm
committment (unless one wishes to adopt the position that a Scout outing
takes precedence over keeping one's job or doing one's school work).
IMO
Cheryl -- In Maryland
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