Dress code in an AGM?

[IanM]

The guy in our group who moans the most about the club/course/catering and always says, "they ought to do this, that or the other," never attends AGMs, never fills in the online surveys we're sent or participates in any way.

We remind him of this every time he moans. It doesn't do any good re the moaning or volunteering!

 

[Fromtherough]

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.

 

[Swango1980]

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

 

[D-S]

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.

 

[Hobbit]

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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[IanM]

Show up smart casual... see if they throw you out. They won't.

 

[Morfeen75]

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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Whilst i agree, is it really a big problem to put a shirt, jacket and tie on to attend?

 

[KenL]

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.

 

[YandaB]

Put on a hi-viz jacket and a bag tie. Make it as ludicrous as possible to make the point.

 

[Arthur Wedge]

Have no issues with dress codes on the course etc but for an AGM/EGM - that’s beyond stupid

 

[Mandofred]

Whilst i agree, is it really a big problem to put a shirt, jacket and tie on to attend?

And if you don't own a jacket and tie?....I've been retired for over 13 years...and I didn't have to wear a jacket and tie then either.

 

[Griffsters]

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

 

[doublebogey7]

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

 

[Morfeen75]

And if you don't own a jacket and tie?....I've been retired for over 13 years...and I didn't have to wear a jacket and tie then either.

Buy one.

 

[Morfeen75]

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.

 

[Morfeen75]

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.

 

[Fromtherough]

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.

 

[D-S]

The equality issue in this is interesting, no dress code for women.

Why not?

Not needed?

Too controversial?

Women not considered / overlooked?

 

[CliveW]

Whilst i agree, is it really a big problem to put a shirt, jacket and tie on to attend?

It is if like me you don’t own a jacket and tie.

 

[Morfeen75]

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.

I agree.