Problems with games and prizes

[Cathie in PA]

Hello:

I am wondering if anyone else has a problem with their games and prizes. I buy alot of prizes, most of them go on Bingo,
which the ladies just love. I always play one bigger game with a bigger prize and always a 1st to RSVP prize which happens to be won almost every year by the same gal. Now, I do have some gals who come from out of state, so I make sure their invites go out earlier than the rest so everyone recieves their invite at the same time.
There is always a complanint about the girl winning the RSVP prize, and I think if we play 6 games of bingo and you win once it is nice to give someone else a chance.
Always a complaint. Does anyone else have this problem.
I always try to have fun games, and it is all for fun.
Everyone goes away with a parting gift, this year 2 parting gifts,
so I don't know what all this "unhealthy competetion is " all about, this is a PARTY. I would appreciate anyone's imput.

[Robin]

Hi Cathy,
If there is any consolation, in talking in person with ladies at the book signings about the CE... there's sometimes 1-2 people who are negative nellies, complainers, whiners or general pain the.... about the rules, games, invites, etc... however the vast majority of your guests DO appreciate your efforts and those are the ones you should focus on.

I know it's hard when you get a complaint. In my total list of 47, there's 2-3 PIA's. We spend SOOOOO much time/energy on our parties, we (I) think... how can you possibly complain and give me a hard time? Don't you see how HARD I've worked to make a nice party for you to attend? Think about your complainer... is she known for giving parties? I'm guessing, not.

Keep doing it for the ones that love it.
Robin