There are two areas that need attention from each member. We are required to guarantee a specific number of guests at the Courtyard by Marriott to have a served meal. At the July meeting we had FIVE members who committed to being there and did not show. We had to PAY for those meals. That's eight meals we had to pay out of operating expenses.
Cancellations have to be received by noon of meeting day.
If an emergency occurs, that is certainly understandable.