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Frequently Asked Questions
How did this Jocularity thing start? It started by a few friends reconnecting via the ease and power of the internet. Just in case you're wondering, it was the group from the classes of 72 and 73 that hung out in the hall outside Mrs. Zira Richardson's room. Anyway, they soon realized there was only one way to see everybody they hung around or went to school with. And, that was to form this highly prestigious organization and break with the class reunion paradigm. So, they put together the first meeting in April of 2007. Why did you name it the Jockless Club? Because we met upstairs at the Jockey Club. Couldn't use the name Jockey Club. That would have been plagiarism. Why did you rename it the Jocularity Group? Over the years it became apparent that our name was so juvenile that many members couldn't bring themselves to even say it. So, we tried the JC. But, for obvious reasons, that doesn't sound right either. After our last meeting on April 11, 2009, one of our esteemed Emeritus members, George Rodrigues, casually used the word "jocularity" to describe what occurred at these action packed meetings. Webster defines jocular as given to, characterized by, intended for, or suited to joking or jesting; waggish, facetious speech or behavior. Obviously, "jocularity" is then defined as the state or quality of being jocular. Perfect!! Do I really have to join to attend a meeting? No. Membership is just our way of making sure we have your permission to share your contact information. There are some who come to the meetings but have not joined. But, membership has its privileges which cannot be revealed or understood until you insert yourself into the inner circle. Why do you call it a meeting instead of a party? Don't know. Party just sounds a little too strong since there is no live music and dancing on tables. And, everybody starts yawning about 9:45. Tell the SAP what you'd like to call it, or call him at 706-561-2841. Or, you can call it whatever you like. Nobody cares. Just be there. Why do you have it at places like the Jockey Club and the Fitzpatrick Hotel? Why not somewhere else? For reasons of simplicity. These places can prepare everything and all we have to do is show up. And, they don't charge us just to be there. It doesn't require committees, mass mailings, and planning meetings. It only takes a few emails and phone calls. The SAP and sometimes the AVP will make an on site inspection on the day of the event to make sure everything is in order. But, that's about the extent of it. There are some cool places we could do this but you've got to pay them just to use their facility, hire your own bartender, stock the bar, and whatever else. These two establishments have made it very easy for us. Having said all that, we are still open to change. We just don't want to create something that takes so much work nobody wants to do it. Why do we have it every year? Why not every other year or something like that? Because there are new people showing up every year. And, if we had it every other year and you missed one, that would be four years! If you can't make it one year, just come to the next one. But, we're now slowing it down a little with maybe 18 to 24 months between meetings. How much does it cost to join? Nothing. It is a gift. But, we do have the expense of the food at the meetings. So, please contribute your fair share when asked. Who maintains the web site? http://www.wilkespublishing.com/jocularity.htm That's a well guarded secret. But, the News Reporter allows us to use their web site at no charge. So, if you don't get the New Reporter, you should. Click here to subscribe. The web version is really good! What does SAP stand for and who is it? SAP stands for self appointed president. Please go and read the Membership page to find out who it is. How come he is the SAP? Because he appointed himself. What if I want to be the SAP? Well, you can't. It's too late to be the SAP because only the first SAP had the power to appoint himself. You could, however, be the AP if you asked him. But, his self esteem is all wrapped up in this organization. So, please be really, really, nice. How many shadow members are there and who are they? Oh, 8 or 10 or so. Their identities are a closely guarded secret and will remain so until they grant us permission to reveal them. How do I get a story published under Stories and Lies? Send it to the SAP. If you want some help with it, just write down the gist of it. The SAP will be glad to embellish it, make it more robust, or just add some lies to make it more interesting. Why aren't there more pictures on the Family Pictures page? Because that's all the webmaster has. Send yours to the SAP and he'll make sure the webmaster puts them up there. Why are some members' pictures missing from the Membership page? Because they are too young to show up in the webmaster's year books. Please help by sending pictures to the SAP and he'll get them to the webmaster. Who are all these people in the pictures? I just don't recognize them. We've all changed. But, as soon as someone speaks, you'll know exactly who it is. If you're really curious, just come.
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