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Southwest Suburban Single Seniors

Tinley Park, IL

Southwest Suburban Single Seniors
This group may be members of AARP but are still young enough to be interested in meeting new people and being active. Still working, semi retired or retired looking for fun group activities in the southwest suburbs and occasionally outside of them. Requirements for Membership in Southwest Suburban Single Seniors. PLEASE READ. 1. Must be Single and a Senior (55 minimum). Single defined as Divorced, Widowed, Never Married. Those in a committed relationship or Separated are not considered Single and therefore not eligible for Membership. 2. Must have a current photo clearly showing your face making you easily recognizable when you come to an event. Non compliance will result in your removal from the group. 3. Must have your Real name listed on your Profile. Non compliance will result in your removal from the group. 4. Any participation in this group is voluntary and at your own risk. By signing up to an event, you confirm you have read our Waiver of Liability terms found under the 'Pages' section of our meetup. 5. Live within the following geographic boundaries: Far Southside of Chicago (Beverly & Mt Greenwood) South Suburbs of Chicago Southwest Suburbs of Chicago 6. Western Suburbs of Chicago 7. NW Indiana 8. Abide by the Rules/Expectations laid forth below which may be adjusted as necessary to meet the changing needs of the group. All Rules/Expectations will be fair, reasonable and hold all members to the same standards. 9. A donation of $25 per member will be collected Annually to cover the renewal fees ($178.98 for 6 months) & other expenses (printer paper, ink cartridges, postage, etc). A new collection will commence every January. Renewals occur on February 3rd & August 3rd. 10. Going forward (9/2017) if 6 people total aren’t signed up for an event within 5 days of the event the event will be cancelled. The exception would be an event for which tickets were already purchased. 11. Going forward ( 6/1/ 2018) Any member whose comments, demeanor or behavior is not in keeping with our Southwest Suburban Single Seniors standards will be removed. 12. Going forward consider this notice to all members-Guests are NOT allowed at our events. Please note that in the Header of every event it states "MEMBERS ONLY" and as such must be abided by all members. Rule # 1 Going forward all NO Shows will be recorded . A NO SHOW is defined as a member who RSVPs to an event but does not come to the event & does not change their RSVP to Not coming/No. Being that we are now forming Waitlists to several events we need to be courteous and allow those on the Waitlist to move up and come to the event if we cannot. Three NO Shows will get you removed from the group. Rule # 2 Late Cancellations (less than 48 hrs) for events for which there are confirmed reservations will be tracked. More than 2 per quarter will be reviewed. Exceptions will be made for illness and emergencies. Revision of Rule #2 Those that cancel less than 48 hours are responsible for any cost inquired by the group because of their cancelations. Failure to pay those costs will result in the member's IMMEDIATE removal. NO EXCEPTIONS. NO EXCUSES. Rule # 3 Please know that I am only interested in members that want to be active in this Group. If you do not attend an event within 90 days of joining you will be removed on the 90th day of your joining. Also if you do not attend an event in a 90 day period you will be removed unless you have communicated a valid reason to the Organizer. Rule # 4 Email notifications must be turned on so as to receive important communications. To have your email notifications turned off will result in your removal from the group.  WAIVER OF LIABILITY: In consideration for participating in any event hosted by the Southwest Suburban Single Seniors meetup, you represent you are of legal age to consume alcohol and agree to waive any liability to the group, its organizers, coorganizers and event hosts while participating in such event or arising out of transportation to or from the event. You acknowledge that you voluntarily assume all risks and damages for any accident, injury or personal property loss incurred as a result of participation in an event. Events posted by the Southwest Suburban Single Seniors do not constitute any level of expertise, guarantee of safety, or assumption of liability.  Any participation in this group is voluntary and at your own risk. By signing up to an event, you confirm you have read our Waiver of Liability terms found under the What We Are About section of our meetup page. Wikipedia defines Social Clubs as: **Social activities clubs** are a modern combination of several types of clubs and reflect today's more eclectic and varied society. These clubs are centered around the activities available to the club members in the city or area in which the club is located. Some have a traditional clubhouse, bar, or restaurant where members gather; others do not. Events can include a broad range of activities from sporting events and social parties to [ballet](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballet), arts or [book clubs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_discussion_club). Unlike traditional clubs they are not limited to one kind of event or special interest but include a broad range of events in their monthly calendars. The members choose the events in which the club is going to take part, based upon the changing interests of the members. The members themselves determine the events they will attend of those offered. And so it is.....We are a Social Activities Club......In the truest sense and form. With being a Social Activities Club comes Rules. Mission Statement: To continue to be as engaged and relevant in this stage of our lives as we were leading up to it. By doing so we can continue to learn, to grow, to embrace life in ways that enrich our own and all of those we meet along the way. Vision Statement: To make new friends, share old and new interests and live a life full of activities that are diverse, interesting and fulfilling.
69 members · Private

Southwest Suburbs Girls Night Out Group

Chicago Ridge, IL

Southwest Suburbs Girls Night Out Group
Missing the opportunity for good conversation, laughs that make your belly hurt, and real women who understand you? This Group, generally for women aged 40+ (not a rule; just a guideline -- ages of our Members range from early-40s to late-70s), is for you! Meet some local women, make new friends, and visit with some you've met in the past. We will get together for drinks, dancing, movies, coffee, lunch, dinner, sporting events, wine tastings, spa outings, shopping events, TV show activities, book club and anything else that will be FUN! Both weekend and weekday dates will be chosen... depending on everyone's interests! Our "focus area" is generally from Chicago Ridge to Tinley Park and Blue Island to Plainfield / Shorewood / Joliet -- but, if it's FUN, we are there!!!! THE MOST important thing about this Group is that you KEEP YOUR RSVP "up to date"!!  If you sign up for an event, then have to back out, contact the Event Host for that particular event IMMEDIATELY!!  In many cases, reservations have been made -- or plans determined -- based on the # of yes RSVPs.  \*All "guests" should be women approximately age 35+, unless otherwise noted.\* **\*\**IDEAS AND SUGGESTIONS*\*\* are encouraged and always welcome!! If there is something you would like to do / see / attend, you can bet there is at least one other person who is also interested.** If you join this Group, you must remain "active" in the Group.  What does this mean?  You MUST attend a Girls Night Out event at least 1x every 3 months or you will be removed from the Group. Thanks.
229 members · Public

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Empower Chicago Organic Events

Chicago, IL

Empower Chicago Organic Events
Welcome! We are so happy that you are a part of our community! At Empower, we meet our families and young adults where they are - in their local communities! We started Organic events so that our local Mentors and Volunteers could plan get-togethers outside of our organization’s (Empower) sanctioned events. Think hiking, ice cream, sporting events, museums and more! Our hope is that through these events, we can minimize the feelings of isolation in the members of our community🤍 Want to host an event? Feel free to create an event/invitation (approved Volunteers/Mentors over the age of 25)  and be as specific as possible (i.e. date, time, place, age range, type of parent loss, etc.) and we will help you along the way! We look forward to seeing you in the future! PLEASE NOTE: This is a private group ONLY for members in our organization! If you would like to be a part of empowerHER, please visit our website here: www.weareempower.org to find out more! Below you will find links to our Enrollment, Mentor, and Volunteer pages. If you are interested, please fill out the form most applicable to YOU! Mentor (anyone over the age of 25 who has experienced the loss of a parent): https://weareempower.org/mentorship/ Volunteer (anyone over the age of 25 who feels a connection to our cause and would like to help plan events for our members): https://weareempower.org/support-us/ Enrollment (anyone 24 and under who has experienced the loss of a parent and would like support from our programs): https://weareempower.org/join/youth/ Questions? Email Sam: sam@weareempower.org Thank YOU for building community and strengthening connections at Empower!
7 members · Private

Chicago Photographers & Models Meetup

Chicago, IL

Chicago Photographers & Models Meetup

Welcome to Chicago Photographers & Models Meetup group!

The purpose of our group is to build portfolios through meetups, network, grow through workshops, share & learn photography techniques, lighting, posing, and most importantly to grow into better Models, Photographers & Makeup Artists.

We have weekly photo sessions at various locations as well as a larger workshop/training & portfolio building sessions which are held once a month.

Whether a beginner or seasoned pro, you'll find something in our group to interest you. Our Meetup group features:

• Weekly & Monthly Photo outings & events 

• Members-only Photo galleries 

• A highly informative discussion forum

• Exclusive Locations (this includes locations where permits are required - the permits in those locations will be included in the RSVP)

• Contracted, Premium Featured Models at each shoot.

• Onsite Contracted Hair & Makeup Artist will be included with every shoot for our models. (Included in your RSVP)

• Access to Online Webinars

• Onsite Coaching for Photographers & Models

• No additional cost for weekly meetups

• Large Workshops will now only cost $50

• Non-Members Cost to Join a Weekly Shoot: $25 per shoot


Join our sessions TODAY and take your photography, modeling and makeup artistry to new and exciting heights!


Terms & Conditions of Membership

Membership is subject to Terms & Conditions below. Please read Terms & Conditions before joining. When you join this group or any related event you are stipulating, signifying and acknowledging that you have read, fully understand, accept and agree to these Terms & Conditions without reservation or qualification.


Monthly Membership Fee: $15

3 Strikes Rule - If you RSVP for an event and cancel within 24 hours of the event the following actions will be taken: 1st Offense - Warning, 2nd Offense- Probationary Warning, 3rd Offense - Termination of Membership

Weekly Meetup Fee (Photographers) $0

Photographers will have access to models from all over the Chicagoland area to shoot with and practice their craft. Photographers will give models and MUAs’ access to the captured images and both photographers MUAs’, and models will be able to use the images for their portfolios

Weekly Meetup Fee (Models) $0

Models will have access to photographers from all over the Chicagoland area to shoot with and practice their craft. Models will receive images from the shoot to use in their portfolio.

Weekly Meetup Fee (HMUA) $0

We do not charge Make Up artist in exchange for their services which would include makeup for our models. MUAs’ will receive images from the shoot to use in their portfolio.

Large Workshop Fee: $50

Photographers & Models will receive exclusive training from trained, professional photographers & models, get expert advice from vendors, as well as opportunities to shoot and practice their craft at exclusive locations.

Why do we have a monthly subscription/dues?

Our fees offset the cost of exclusive locations for Workshops & Meetups (i.e. Hotels, Studios, Wedding Venues, etc) as well as for accommodations including food and beverages.


MODELS/HMUA

1. Models, Please RSVP for the shoot ONLY if you are ready to sign the Model Release form for the photographers to share the edited & unedited images in social media & websites.

2. BE PROFESSIONAL - If you signup for a shoot, please be present without fail. If you cannot make it please update the group ASAP. Continuous NO SHOW leads to termination from the group.


PHOTOGRAPHERS

1. UPLOAD PICTURES - Photographers should upload the pictures to meetup with in couple of weeks and shared with the models who you worked with. Please do not watermark your images.

2. CLOSE-UPS for Makeup artists - Please try to do some close up shots for Makeup artists to use it on their portfolio.

3. BE CONSIDERATE - We all depend on each other to produce the best work we can. Your decisions will affect colleagues, and you should take those consequences into account when making decisions.

2. BE RESPECTFUL -We won't all agree all the time, but disagreement is no excuse for disrespectful behavior. We will all experience frustration from time to time, but we cannot allow that frustration become personal attacks. An environment where people feel uncomfortable or threatened is not a productive or creative one.


Disclaimer & Liability Waiver

You understand, accept, agree and acknowledge that all activities undertaken by the group, including, but not limited to, photo meetups, walks, workshops, social events and travel (hereinafter collectively "event" or "events") are undertaken with the understanding that you are solely responsible for yourself, your property, and your guests. You are expected to conduct yourself in a respectful and polite manner with regard to fellow members and others around you and to follow instructions and stay with the group and to respect public and private property, meaning taking no action to trespass or damage property, knowingly or unknowingly. When you join any event, you affirm that you are of legal age to do so on your own behalf (and on behalf of those in your care) and that you (and they) are physically fit to participate in the event, and you accept and acknowledge and understand that there is always a chance of personal injury or illness, or theft or loss of or damage to personal property, and you release, discharge and save harmless organizers, event hosts, event leaders, event guides and those acting on their behalf and property owners/managers and the Meetup organization (hereinafter collectively "Organizer/Host" or "Host/Organizer" or Companies, Agencies or Organizations) from any and all liability and claims, past, present and future, involving any incident, damage, loss, theft, illness, injury or accident, even leading to fatal consequences, even if caused by negligence or an act of omission on the part of the Organizer/Host or others that may occur at any venue or event or en route to or leaving/away from any venue or event. You further acknowledge and accept responsibility and liability for any damage you may cause to any venue or property, whether caused by you personally or by your guests.


RSVPs, Change of Venue/Date/Time, Timely Departures, Cancelled Events

You are expected to be on time and to notify the Organizer/Host in a timely fashion if you are running late or have changed your plans and will not be attending. You understand, accept, agree and acknowledge that the Organizer/Host is not responsible for delays or cancellations that may prove an inconvenience to you or for starting an event in your absence, should you be late. You further understand, accept, agree and acknowledge that venues/dates/times may be changed or cancelled at the Organizer/Host's discretion without your prior approval or consent. Should this occur, an email will be sent out to members, giving notice of such changes, but you are responsible to subscribe to organizer emails so that you receive this information in a timely manner. The host/organizer is not responsible for any failure to communicate such changes to you or for your failure to receive such notification.


Posts, Photos/Video and Privacy

You understand, accept, agree and acknowledge that photographs or video may be taken of you or your guests and that these photos/videos may be posted on our Meetup site or the group's Facebook page or other social media, but you do have the right to request removal of such posts if you feel they invade your privacy or for whatever reason and it is your obligation to notify the Organizer in writing to such effect. You are solely responsible and liable for any and all material that you post or share. You release, discharge and save harmless the Organizer/Host and Meetup from any and all claims and liability, past, present and future, involving you and your guests in any posts shared by the Organizer/Host, members, their guests, or third parties or which you may post.


Photo Shares

Absolutely no shared photos, shared illustrations or other shared artwork may be posted on our site without the expressed permission of the photographer/illustrator/artist who created them and without a proper credit line acknowledging the source and creator/originator of the material. Such sharing constitutes a violation of a person's right of property and copyright infringement, whether on legal, ethical or moral grounds. A shared photo, shared illustration and shared artwork is defined as any material sourced from or created by sources/creators other than yourself. Such photos will be removed without further explanation. Repeated offenses subject the member to removal from the group, at the Organizer's discretion.


Cause for Removal from Group

The Organizer reserves the right to remove from the group "no-shows" (those who fail to show up for a planned event or to notify the Organizer/Host in a timely fashion of their planned or unplanned absence or who fail to offer a reasonable explanation for such absence) or those who act contrary to the aims or moral character or social norms of the group or who otherwise conduct themselves in a manner which the Organizer/Host, in his/her discretion, deems rude or offensive or otherwise objectionable or who post material deemed objectionable or in poor taste or contrary to societal mores or Meetup as a whole or which action constitutes infringement or potential infringement on the right of property and copyright or a violation or potential violation of the right of privacy, whether on legal, ethical or moral grounds, on our Meetup site or the group's Facebook page, without further explanation and, where applicable, without refund of dues or other monetary contributions.

The Organizer further reserves the right to remove any member at any time or to refuse membership without explanation or obligation. Where applicable, failure to pay membership dues after the trial period may subject the member to removal, at the Organizer's discretion.

The Organizer reserves the right to update, change or add to these Terms & Conditions without prior notice or consent. Where applicable, Meetup terms and conditions otherwise apply.


Thanks for joining the group & Expecting your support to make it Successful!

Welcome again & Lets Start Shooting!

Please feel free to come up with ideas/theme/locations for future shoots…

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14 members · Private