Why the complicated system of having a waiting list?
Several members have complained that they are unable to attend any of the dinner events because the RSVP "YES" list seems to fill up quickly. And even if people drop out, somebody new "jumps" in before those who have been waiting get a chance to RSVP. Also the waiting list gives the organizers a chance to more accurately gage the demand for a particular dinner event and make reservation plans accordingly.

How does the waiting list work?
The Organizer will first set up a dinner event on the Calendar (though it may initially appear as "Closed to new RSVPs") and will also set up a Waiting List message on the Message board.
As people add their name to the waiting list, the Organizer will add their name (in the correct order) to the RSVP "YES" list on the Calendar dinner event until all the spots are filled up. When the Organizer RSVPs "YES" for a person, he/she will automatically get an email notifying them of this change.
People can continue to add their names to Waiting list even if the dinner event has filled up - in case somebody drops out, the Organizer will then add the next name on the list to the RSVP "YES" list.
Please DO NOT click on the "Start a new discussion" button on the message board - all you have to do is click on "Add a reply" at the bottom of the waiting list message for the restaurant event you're interested in.


To make sure that your name is on the waiting list (in the correct order) please do the following:

• Click on the appropriate waiting list discussion on the message board (e.g. click on "Waiting List for Mistral on Thursday, August 16th").
  
• Click on "Add a Reply" link that appears at the bottom of the discussion page
  
• Type in a short reply like "Please put me on the waiting list"
  
• Once the Organizer adds your name to the RSVP "YES" list (usually within a day or two) you will receive an email confirmation
  
• Please Check if your name has been added to the RSVP list on the Calendar Event listing
  
• If the dinner event is FULL, the Organizer will add your name to the RSVP list if somebody else drops out
  
• If you later decide to cancel, then make sure to change your RSVP to "NO" and email the Organizer. If you are still on the Waiting List, please email the Organizer to remove your name from the Waiting List and then Delete your reply on the message board