Is
Mosaic a "singles group"?
No, Mosaic is not specifically a singles
group, however, the singles that attend the
events have great opportunities to meet other
singles that also enjoy getting out and
enjoying nature. The number of married
couples that attend the events has been
rising recently due to the fact that the
single members keep marrying each other.
To answer your next question, no, you don't
have to bring your spouse if you are married.
The members tend to be very social and get to
know the other attendees, but the focus is on
the event, and not specifically on mingling.
Can I
just show up to an event if I don't have a
membership, I don't know anyone, have never
tried that activity before and I'm not sure
if I even want to join? Yes, contact
Traci and we will arrange to have a friendly
face greet you at the activity.
How
many men and women show up at your activities?
There is no established male/female
ratio requirement at Mosaic events. Activity
attendance may be skewed one way or the other;
some events draw equal numbers. Attend an
activity with the attitude that you are
looking forward to a day in the outdoors, to
share with existing friends of both sexes;
you will not be disappointed.
Questions About
Membership
How
many members turn out for a typical event?
The attendance at any single event
is a function of many factors including
activity, location of the event , the weather,
expertise level, cost, day of the weekend and
the whims of the membership. It is
recommended that you attend all events that
interest you.
How many members does the club have?
The Houston Chapter of Mosaic has
approximately 80 members.
How long has the MOSAIC OUTDOOR CLUB of Houston,
Texas been in existence?
Since Feb. 1997
What are the benefits of joining, in
lieu of paying the $5 non-member fee for each
event I attend?
The knowledge that you are
supporting the continued existence of a
Jewish outdoors club and the convenience of
receiving a list of club activities via e-mail
or in to your mailbox monthly. While our
activities are listed on the web, the
information is available in the newsletter.
The club strives to offer at least one event
each weekend; if you attend more than five
club events in your membership year (many do),
there is of course a financial advantage. You
can also attend events and your non-member
fees will be applied towards membership if
you join within 30 days of attending your
first Mosaic event. See the next item for
more info.
How do I join?
You may download a membership
application at
http://www.mosaicoutdoor.org/houston/forms/member3.rtf
or
http://www.mosaicoutdoor.org/houston/forms/member3.pdf
The membership application must be completed,
signed and returned with your check
payable to Mosaic Outdoor Club of Houston.
The club Membership chair and treasurer will
process your application.
Is membership expensive? What does membership include?
No. Our annual membership of $25 for singles and $40 for a couple, a real
value when viewed as the unique opportunity
that we provide for Jewish singles and non-singles
to interact while appreciating the Outdoors.
Most Mosaic events are free to members except
joint events with other organizations. Other
organizations that cater for outdoor activities or to singles often
have much higher membership and event fees. We
send club information electronically (by e-mail)
on a monthly and weekly basis. Future Postal
mailings (Monthly) are sent to Members without
an email address unless you notify us in
writing. Dues provide you with a monthly
newsletter / calendar including information
on Local, Regional and National events and
Entrance to the Mosaic Sponsored Events.
Additionally many of our activities may
include equipment or Other fees and there
will usually be a discount for members. Most
importantly they help with the administrative
costs, such as mailings, legal, web presence,
telephone expenses and membership in the
National Mosaic Club Organization.
I'm a member, when does my membership
expire?
Your membership expires as indicated
by the month and year shown at:
http://www.mosaicoutdoor.org/houston/forms/status1.txt
Questions About
Activities
I
want to go on this hike, I don't know if the
hike will be too easy or too hard. How can I
find out?
Call the leader who will describe
the skill level necessary for the event.
Can non-members come on hikes or
activities?
Yes. Non-members are welcome as we
are always interested in expanding our Club.
Non-members may choose between a day fee,
which is normally either $5 or $10, or
joining the club at the activity. As
mentioned earlier, non-members who join
within 30 days of their first Mosaic event
can credit their non-member fees paid towards
membership.
When calling a Trip Leader about a hike,…
Please be considerate of our leaders
who, like you are people with personal and
business commitments outside of the Mosaic
Club. Call early in the week if leaving a
message and call only during the hours
designated by the leader. Speak slowly and
clearly, especially when leaving your phone
number and don't forget the area code! (Also
if your phone does not accept caller ID
blocked phone calls, you may not receive
return calls from leaders who use that
feature.)
I live in the city and don't have a
car. Do you arrange carpooling?
We do not provide transportation.
However, trip leaders will try to match you
up with someone who has a car and is willing
to take riders, or else will try to arrange
for some other pickup.
I want to lead an
activity for the Mosaic Club. Who should I
contact?
Please contact, the Club President
for further information.
Miscellaneous
Our cancellation policy is the same as
our vendors if we have chosen a vendor to help us arrange a
trip.
If we have not chosen a vendor to help us arrange a trip.,
Our normal policy from the date you notify us to the beginning of the
event or trip is;
* 60 days out from the trip
there is a $30 cancellation fee + incurred expenses
* 45 days out there is a 25
percent cancellation fee
* 30 days out from the trip
there is no refund
We can only refund under the above rules and only to the
extent of funds available from your registration for the
event. Signing up for an activity that
you are not qualified to participate in or schedule
conflicts that can not be resolved by you are not reasons for a refund.
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Mosaic Outdoor Club of Houston
Texas - P.O. Box 131193 - Houston, TX 77219
