MPN Community News

Our MPN Volunteer Committee....you know, those wonderful people who plan and organize events for MPN. Kudos to all of them for giving so freely of their time for the benefit of our group. If you have any suggestions or questions, you may speak to anyone on the committee:
Noella LeBrun, Wendy Hebert, Marilyn DeMerchant, Bill Cockburn, Bev Steeves,  Heather Vienneau, Hubert Pickard, Penny Pacey, Pam MacPherson, Jerry Arsenault and Mary-Lou Jamieson


MPN - Mature Professionals Network Policies


MEMBERSHIP POLICY                                                   


MPN members are defined as any single person over the age of 40 or any married person who was a previous MPN member and their spouse who has expressed a desire to join the group and provides contact information.

You can join MPN at any time and bring a guest to any event which does not have a limited number of tickets available.




The following MPN events will be subsidized for no more than $500, unless the committee votes upon a request for more money:

New Year’s Eve Dance

Christmas Party

Spring Fling

Golf (BBQ only)

Anniversary Party





NO SCENTS/SMOKING POLICY


There are people who have allergies or sensitivities to some scents. To make MPN as accommodating as possible to as many people as possible a new scents policy has been adopted.  All persons attending an MPN activity or event are advised not to wear perfume, scented deodorant, scented aftershave or scented hairspray.  Any person at an MPN activity or event can be asked to wash off any scent or if that is not practical, the person can be asked to leave the MPN activity or event. 


No scented product will be tolerated at an MPN activity or event such as scented candles.  Items can be removed from the location at any indoor MPN activity or event.  There will be no smoking at any indoor MPN activity or event and only at designated areas for outdoor MPN activities or events.




NO PET POLICY


There are people who have allergies to hair, fur or feathers.  To make MPN as accommodating as possible to as many people as possible, a no pet policy has been adopted.  All people attending an MPN activity or event are advised not to bring any pets or animals.  Any person who brings an animal to an MPN activity or event will be asked to leave and only return when the animal has been removed from the activity or event.  Certain events will involve animals i.e. sleigh rides, and members will be made aware that certain animals will be at the event and they can decide whether or not to attend the event or activity.


LIABILITY WAIVER POLICY


There is a general liability wavier or warning available for all people attending an MPN activity or event. The MPN general liability waiver states: All MPN activities are for the enjoyment of members, but we are not responsible for risks, injuries, and loss of property or damage to property.


People taking part in an MPN activity or event that have a greater risk such as canoeing must sign a specific liability waiver.  Other activities such as rafting have its own waiver to be signed and are organized by another body other than MPN.

 







MPN Travel Club

We have decided to form an MPN travel club. Reay Wallace from Freedom Travel came and spoke to us about the idea of a travel club. It is basically a way of saving money for travel. We will set up an account and you can contribute as you like. If perchance you decide you can't go on the trip, well the money is yours to do with as you please.  Murielle and Jane will look after the account. Jane will be there and you can sign up on Friday night. It's a good way to get started on saving for a trip south with the group.
 On another note, on Friday nights maybe you could introduce yourself to Molly PeaNut. She is a little MPNer that we can take on our travels to all corners of the world. So if you are going on a trip, see one of us and sign Molly out to take along with you. It'll be fun to see all the places she'll end up and what kind of fun she's going to have.
Go see where Molly has been: Click Here


For more information contact: mlordon@rogers.com


*Message from Greeter Coordinator - Penny Pacey*

I think we are all in agreement about the importance of a friendly greeting for newcomers to our group. The two greeters appointed for the Friday night socials are responsible for: providing name tags to all who arrive, getting everyone to sign the guest book, introducing new members to the group, (its purpose, rules and activities), informing them of the newsletters, asking if they care to provide contact information to be on the list of members, providing them with our business card and helping to insure their comfort level. The greeters are also responsible for the 50/50 draw. In the past all members were asked to commit to a month of Friday night greeting but recently this has been changed to a commitment of *only one night*. The greeters need to arrive between 6 and 6:30 and to stay until the fifty/ fifty draw is complete. They will get a bag containing necessary items from the bartender and set up at the table closest to the entryway. All monies remaining from the draw (after the winner has received their share) are to be given to the Treasurer, Marilyn De Merchant, Noella, Wendy, or any of the membership of the Volunteer Committee.The bag is returned to the bartender after the draw is completed.




**Could anyone who is interested in being a greeter for the Friday night socials please contact any member of the Volunteer Committee suggesting what night or nights they are available?*  You can greet with a friend if they are available. If you are already signed up ( the sheet is the last page in the sign in book) please let me know in advance if you are not able to fulfill your commitment. The names of the two greeters scheduled each week will be included from now on in our weekly newsletter as a reminder.


*Greeting provides not only an invaluable service to our group but is also a great way to get to know everyone. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who have given their time and energy to this task in the past( with a special thank you to those who have pitched in at the last minute) and to sincerely hope we can count on your friendly services in the future.
Gratefully,

Penny