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What is the "point" system?
The basic idea behind our "point" system is to influence members to
volunteer for club activities by earning points that will enable them to
attend the annual "Workers" party. This event is a day-long affair
with plenty of hot food and cold beverages normally leading up to a main
course which, in past years, has ranged from boiled live lobsters to
grilled-to-order steaks. Remember, you must earn 15 points in order to attend
the "workers" party.
How can these points be earned?
Points are earned by volunteering your time to various club sponsored
activities at a rate of one point per hour worked. Sign-up sheets are posted
in the clubhouse well in advance of an upcoming event and are normally marked
off in four-hour work shifts beginning with pre-event set-up through post-event
clean up. Generally, 4-5 people are needed per shift; this gives everyone a
chance to earn points and allows people to sign up with a friend or spouse in
order to work the same shift. Signing up for one of our fishing derbies is
not the only way a member can earn points. The Club schedules Spring and Fall
clean-ups for our clubhouse and grounds as well as an annual Nashawannuck
Pond Kids’ Trout Derby. Helping with the newsletter or serving on a club
committee earns points, and volunteering to Chair or co-Chair an event earns
you extra points.
Who keeps track of the points?
All points earned during an event are recorded by the Chair of that event but
the ultimate responsibility for being sure that the points you earn are
properly credited is yours. Always double-check with the event's Chairperson
that your name and point total is duly recorded.
What if someone earns more than the 15 points required?,
Members must earn 15 points in order to attend the workers party. If 30
points are earned, a member can transfer 15 to a spouse or significant other
enabling him or her to also attend at no cost.
If a member has earned 20 points, which is 5 more than
needed, that member goes to the party for free and is allowed to transfer the
extra 5 points to a spouse or significant other. The recipient of these 5
points can add them to his/her total and purchase any remaining points needed
to bring his/her total to 15. These extra points can be purchased for $2 per
point.
Exception for new members.
New members who have not had a chance to earn worker
points during the previous year may attend the party by purchasing the
required 15 points at a cost of $2 per point/
Points earned in excess of 15 may be transferred only to a spouse
or significant others.
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