"Greetings, Meetup.com has added some new functionality which allows people to post ideas and share them with the rest of the group. ... MoreWhen an "idea" is posted, it automatically sends an email to every member, and then, when another members think it's a good idea, it generates yet another email. Unfortunately, this opens the door to advertisers / spammers to email our group without anyone's approval. They simply just have to post their advertisement as an "idea" and every member will get their spam. Also, it generates lots of emails even if the "idea" is legitimate. Tonight, as soon as I heard that this new "Idea Feature" became a problem I disabled it for the Chicago Off Leash Dog Recreation Group. Individuals can change their default e-mail settings to block these emails by going to http://www.meetup.com... then click on "Edit email settings" for each of their groups. We had a similar problem less than two years ago, when the distribution list "feature" created an email storm within our group. Members were justifiably FURIOUS, as their cell phones / PDA's and Blackberry's were going off at all hours. We disabled the distribution list "feature". Only the Organizers can use the distribution list capability to email members. Members MUST POST their ideas to the Message Board. All legitimate ideas are welcome. As always, if you have any questions, ideas or complaints, please email me directly. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Best Wishes, Miss Coquette, Brodie and their human parents (H & Chad) "

"What: Small Dog Indoor Play Date Where: STAY DOG HOTEL 4130 N Rockwell St Chicago, IL 60618 DATE: Sunday, March 14th TIME: 3:30 to 5:30pm LOCATION: Stay Dog Hotel 4138 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60618 It's time for the ... Moresmall dogs to have their very own SMALL DOG PLAY DATE!! All well behaved dogs under 30 or 35lbs are invited. Aside from Miss Coquette, our lovely elderly hostess, NO Other Exceptions will be made. Your four legged friends will stay nice and dry inside playing with us at Stay. You are required to monitor your dog at all times which includes cleaning up after them and making sure they play nicely with everyone. Dogs who hump or demonstrate any aggressive behavior should NOT attend. Stay Dog Hotel was voted best Boarding and Daycare Facility by Chicagoland Tails Readers’ Choice award winner 2007. Check them out at www.staydoghotel.com Your Prepaid Reservation is Required. The $5.50 fee is per family unit - regardless of how many dogs or humans in your clan. We need a minimum of 20 families in order to cover the cost of renting the facility. The $0.50 is to cover the transaction fee for using Amazon/Paypal. If we don't have 20 families, then I will regrettably need to cancel the event. Refunds will only be given if the event is canceled. Any money collected over the $100 reservation fee will be donated to PAWS. Learn more here: http://www.chicagooff... "

"Hi I enjoy taking pictures of the doggies having fun and posting the photos on this site. However, currently I do not have a camera. If you have a working camera, can you bring it this Sunday to the Small Dog Play Date? ... MoreI've tried using the camera on my cell phone but it doesn't work that well. Thanks H "