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 ===Keeping track of attendees===
-You probably want to request people to ''sign up'' for the event if they plan to attend. This helps you to have an idea of how many people to expect (even though it's not exact, because some people attend who don't sign up, and vice versa). That way, you know how much refreshments to buy, and whether you might exceed the space capacity.
+You probably want to request people to ''sign up'' for the event if they plan to attend. This helps you to have an idea of how many people to expect (even though it's not exact, because some people attend who don't sign up, and vice versa). That way, you know how much refreshments to buy, and whether you might exceed the space capacity. If you have a problem of too many no-shows, try charging a small fee for registration, to encourage commitment. The proceeds can go towards refreshments, or even be returned to registrants who actually show up.
 In addition, it's very important to also collect ''sign-in'' information from those who actually attend the event. You can use this information to promote future related events.