Dress code in an AGM?

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EGM arranged this week to discuss some pertinent issues. The executive committee have coupled this with a ‘members forum’. And yet… “Gentlemen are required to wear a Jacket and Tie”. Plain ridiculousness again. Also, what about parity? No such instruction for our female members.
 

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EGM arranged this week to discuss some pertinent issues. The executive committee have coupled this with a ‘members forum’. And yet… “Gentlemen are required to wear a Jacket and Tie”. Plain ridiculousness again. Also, what about parity? No such instruction for our female members.
Because females are probably banned ;)
 

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EGM arranged this week to discuss some pertinent issues. The executive committee have coupled this with a ‘members forum’. And yet… “Gentlemen are required to wear a Jacket and Tie”. Plain ridiculousness again. Also, what about parity? No such instruction for our female members.
I’d be tempted to call for another EGM to stop stupid, unwarranted dress code stipulations in future.
 

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EGM arranged this week to discuss some pertinent issues. The executive committee have coupled this with a ‘members forum’. And yet… “Gentlemen are required to wear a Jacket and Tie”. Plain ridiculousness again. Also, what about parity? No such instruction for our female members.

The jacket & tie thing is just plain crazy. “Oh let’s potentially exclude members who might have something beneficial to say by telling them they need a jacket & tie.”

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EGM arranged this week to discuss some pertinent issues. The executive committee have coupled this with a ‘members forum’. And yet… “Gentlemen are required to wear a Jacket and Tie”. Plain ridiculousness again. Also, what about parity? No such instruction for our female members.
A farce. No doubt the dress code is to deter people from attending.
 

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Whilst i agree, is it really a big problem to put a shirt, jacket and tie on to attend?
Yes. Not everyone has a jacket and tie - or one that still fits ;)

There is so little need these days for the 'jacket, shirt & tie' - times have moved on. IMHO clubs that still insist on this at an AGM are just putting barriers in place to avoid opinions that don't match the status quo 🤷‍♂️
 

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Whilst i agree, is it really a big problem to put a shirt, jacket and tie on to attend?
For most people no, but I'll bet there's a few that would need to purchase a Jacket and tie. In any case that is not the point, how will a jacket and tie enhance the decision making at an EGM. Apart from that is, by keeping the "rifraf" out;)
 

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Yes. Not everyone has a jacket and tie - or one that still fits ;)

There is so little need these days for the 'jacket, shirt & tie' - times have moved on. IMHO clubs that still insist on this at an AGM are just putting barriers in place to avoid opinions that don't match the status quo 🤷‍♂️
I know that feeling buddy.

My personal opinion i agree theres no real need for jacket and ties but the members and committes of clubs,mine included, disagree. So i either adhere to it or leave. Its really that simple

Every club has a dress code that memebers prior to signing up, agree to adhere to. There can be no complaints.

If you want to make the dress code changes at your club, buy a shirt,tie, jacket and maybe apply to join the committee and put some effort in to propose changes.
 

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For most people no, but I'll bet there's a few that would need to purchase a Jacket and tie. In any case that is not the point, how will a jacket and tie enhance the decision making at an EGM. Apart from that is, by keeping the "rifraf" out;)
I agree it wont. But thats the rules so adhere to it or dont go.
 

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I know that feeling buddy.

My personal opinion i agree theres no real need for jacket and ties but the members and committes of clubs,mine included, disagree. So i either adhere to it or leave. Its really that simple

Every club has a dress code that memebers prior to signing up, agree to adhere to. There can be no complaints.

If you want to make the dress code changes at your club, buy a shirt,tie, jacket and maybe apply to join the committee and put some effort in to propose changes.
The dress code in the club house does not require a jacket and tie. Ever. So we’re in a situation where there is a requirement just to attend a meeting - held in the same clubhouse. It’s crazy.
 
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