What is it worth?

[bob]

What is the cost of a trail day or other effort to preserve access to our favorite crags?

Step one: Some poor schmuck will have to volunteer to organize the event. This individual will occupy the dubious position of target and dump site for each and every entitled potential participant to unload upon. “Do this, don’t do that, should do this and would never do that’ … the list is endless and generally generated by those who would never step forward to commit to participation in any sort of event. The only gratifying (and frustrating) part is that the loudest critiques originate from those who will never attend. The down side is that the non-attendees will reserve the right to complain endlessly regarding the end result of your efforts.

Step two: Obtain a list of potential attendees and organize food and drink for one and all, as well as the occasional bit of schwagg; spend your own hard earned cash and hope that the folks that have committed to attending will do so … perhaps if unable to make it, they will let you know in advance … this is unlikely, but hoped for in the world of the cultured and well raised. Perhaps many do not realize that food and drink often cost money and that being forced to discard the same due to non-attendance of committed participants translates to lost revenue to the organization.

Step three: Your efforts are widely panned but a few appreciate the time and will condescend to use the trails, etc. to show solidarity … it does not help that their use is offered while the trails are being constructed and that their support is voiced as they pass you on their way to climb.

Step four: Console yourself, next year will be better and the “communityâ€

[bob]

The efforts of those who attended are much appreciated as well.

Bob

[anticlmber]

thanks driskell, bob, and all who helped.

[DriskellHR]

there were a few that did cancel or contact us to tell us they were not coming. they know who they are and thanks for the heads up.

[Meadows]

I apologize - I did cancel in a thread, but should have made it more official. You can see the effort that was put in just by simply driving by. Thanks to everyone who did show!!!

[Artsay]

That stinks.

A lot of folks don't realize how rude it is to RSVP and not show up for an event. Life happens and plans change but it is selfish to not think about how your actions affect others, especially when the "planning" involves money.

Wedding etiquette for when one RSVPs and last minute cannot attend is to send payment for their dinner. Just a suggestion for anyone out there who RSVPd for this, couldn't make it, and would like to now make amends.

[DriskellHR]

just make checks payable to the RRGCC

[Josephine]

www.rrgcc.org accepts electronic donations.

we were able to sell some of the excess food and recover some of the costs - but the ideal situation would be to prevent the excess in the beginning. besides, that $$$ could have been spent on gravel and other things that would have been helpful for the work that was done.

if you didn't get a chance to help out here - remember Johnny & Alex Trail Day is coming up fast. August 1 We sure could use your help for that one!

[mpittdawg]

Lot's of no shows but we still got a lot done. Thanks for organizing it Mike (and the rest of the RRGCC)!

[Barnacle Ben]

THERE WAS FREE STUFF THERE PEOPLE. I HAD TOO MUCH SUGAR FREE RED BULL.