What we’re about
I'm no longer new to Gaston County, but I am still excited about exploring Gastonia and the surrounding areas with you. Everyone is welcome to join the "Gaston Go-Getters" no matter their age or orientation. However, there are a couple of very simple requirements...and yes, they ARE requirements.
1. You must post a recognizable photo of yourself on your profile before you attend your first event with us. Not your children, not your pets, not a photo of your tattoos! I need to recognize you when you walk in the door.
2. I'm looking for an active group of folks who want to attend outings and support local businesses. Going forward, you will need to attend at least ONE event every six months.
3. If you RSVP, show up! If you have to cancel, please change your RSVP no later than 24 hours before the event. Three no-shows (or last minute changes) and you will be removed from the group. Emergencies happen and will be taken into consideration.
The plan is to schedule events each week. Last year, I scheduled things that I thought the group would like. My hope is that you will like them too...and will sign up and join the fun. Going forward in 2025, our meetups will focus on local breweries, wine bars, local restaurants (no chains!), interesting shopping, movie nights, brunches / lunches, a craft club, and our book group that is called "Reading Between the Wines." My goal remains to schedule events on different days of the week and at different times of day, making the group activities available to more members.
You are not required, but you are encouraged, to purchase food or drink from establishments that we visit. Thank you for wanting to support "local!"
If you have an idea for a meetup, something fun that you want to explore with this group, I want to hear about it. Here's to a great year of the "Gaston Go-Getters" in 2025!
Your leadership team:
Melanie Smith
Morgan Inez Smith
