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Information for new subscribers
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"DAAN" is basically at heart a "General Social Club" for all of Melbourne. It was first established in June 2001. It arranges a
variety of small group social events - like dinners, games of golf, tennis or cinema visits etc. It takes advantage of the web and e-mail to simplify
this. Think of this site and the network as a kind of "self-serve" social organiser. The mood is casual, relaxed and friendly - it is an ideal way to meet new people and widen your social circles beyond just those people you meet at work and the local neighbourhood. More specifically, the network does the following: - presents a wide variety of events in different age groups which take advantage of the great restaurants and lifestyle of Melbourne- emails everyone twice a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) to let them know what is coming up - confirms the event by email with those who have booked in. (by Friday 1 pm for weekend events, and by 6 pm the night before for weekday events) You receive this initial email explaining the club, plus a "one off" copy of the Events calendar for the past 12 months so you can see the sorts of things we do. After that you are given a FREE membership for ONE MONTH to enable you to go to a few events to get a FEEL for the club. It's well worth it - many have found it to be the best decision they have made for some time. There are over 600 members from many different backgrounds and walks of life. It is open to both singles and couples: it is very much a SOCIAL club - not an introduction agency, speed dating or matchmaking service. The Network encourages members to submit and host their own events at their favorite venues (for which they receive two months extension on their membership, or longer for more involved events - e.g. 8 months for throwing a "house party") Events are held at a wide variety of places, and we encourage you to book by clicking on the link in the email you receive. Pricing is straight forward. The cost is simply $148 all up. (the price for "couples" is $222 for both) This encourages you to 'plunge in' and just enjoy socialising. Full Membership entitles you to go to as many events as you like. Once you are at the restaurant/venue you will know our table by an enquiry for a booking made in the name of "Shepherd" (The Dining and Activity Network Manager). It is assumed that a lot of people participating in the club will - at some stage - contribute events to the calendar. This is not a big deal really. It just involves filling in the "Submit Event" form with the details of say one of your favorite restaurants, picking a time and date that suits you, ringing the restaurant (or whatever necessary) to make a booking and then turning up on the night. For each event contributed you get an extra two months membership. Please send us feedback about anything - likes or dislikes - on this site (and club). To: feedback@diningandactivitynetwork.com Greg Shepherd - Manager
P.S. The website behind this home page - once you access it with your password - is one of the most secure, interactive and functional around. There are approx. 7,000 lines of programming to make the club work as seamlessly as possible in streamlining the organisation of events. It is hosted on a totally secure server with automated rock solid back up procedures (to an offsite location twice daily), firewalls and anti-virus protection. The e-commerce component - processing membership fees - is hosted offsite by the Commonwealth Bank on their own secure server. |
