FOCAS FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about FOCAS
Q. Is FOCAS a dating service?
A. NO! Although some attenders of FOCAS may date or eventually get married, it is not the reason for attending FOCAS events. It is a ministry to Christian singles.
Q. Is the monthly meeting a business meeting?
N. NO! It is a time to have dinner together, and when it is held indoors (October - May) it is followed by a program for the edification and entertainment of those that attend.
Q. If I want to come to a scheduled FOCAS event, do I have to call the contact person?
A. No. Just show up at the time and place (if the newsletter writeup requests you bring some things, bring them). The contact person is for answering questions about the event and to bring the attenders together. It is fine to call the contact person to let him/her know you are coming, especially if you don't know anyone, so you know who to look for.
Q. The newsletter does not say when the event is over. When do events end?
A. The exact time an event ends is not known. Typically, a monthly Fellowship Dinner or Picnic is done by 9:00 PM. Hikes and day trips are returned in the evening, but the time is not known until it is done. Other events vary as to when they are over.
Q. How can I find out who will be at the event?
A. Show up! That's the only way to find out. No one, including the contact person, knows who will come to a FOCAS event.
Q. I don't find the sort of event I would like to attend. How do I get FOCAS to do my requested event?
A. Contact a steering committee member. In order to have a FOCAS event, we need to have someone interested in an event who will organize (plan date, time, and place) and be the contact person for the event. If we can do those things, then we can schedule it as a FOCAS event. Be advised: Many events FOCAS used to do have been discontinued because of lack of interest. Few things are as disappointing for a leader to get requests for an event, to go to the trouble of organizing it, and then few, if any people show up, including those requesting the event.
Q. Who are the steering committee members?
A. Active members are: Tim Hupp (chairman and newsletter editor), David Frye, Peggy Alexander (treasurer), Kaylene Seigle (secretary), Susan Mast (assistant secretary), and Brenda Wilkinson. Other instrumental members are Stephen Wine (mailing list controller) and Leonard Frank (welcoming). There are also several inactive steering committee members and former members.
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