There has been ongoing discussion regarding what members may and may not post on the Bella Meetup site. After careful consideration, the Executive Committee (ExComm) has established the following guidelines to ensure clarity, fairness, and consistency.

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Approved Uses of Meetup:

Charitable Events

• Members may post charitable events, provided participation and donations are clearly stated as optional.
• These events may not be combined with official Bella activities (for example, using a club holiday party as a donation drop-off).
• All charitable event posts must clearly state that the activity is not an official Bella event.

Member-Organized Social Activities

• Events organized by members for the enjoyment of club participants may be posted on Meetup, even if there are individual costs.
• Examples include group outings, tastings, recreational activities, and similar social events.

Skill-Sharing Activities

• Members who wish to share personal skills (such as jewelry making, card making, or other crafts) may post these opportunities on Meetup.
• Participants may be responsible for external costs (such as supplies).
• The hosting member may not receive compensation for their time.

Discounted Services from Local Businesses

• Meetup may be used to promote existing businesses that offer discounted services to Bella members.

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Prohibited Uses of Meetup:

Personal Business Promotion

• Meetup may not be used to promote a member’s personal business when:
  • The activity or skill is directly related to that business, and
  • Funds are paid directly to that business.

These guidelines are intended to support a positive, transparent, and community-focused environment for all members. Please follow them when creating or sharing posts on the Bella Meetup site.