From: Diva Las Vegas organizers (dlvorg@geekbabe.com)
Date: Wed Jan 11 2006 - 08:28:57 CST
In this mailing:
Org List
Latest ORG items
Volunteer reminders
Ars Gratia Artis
Registration, MCC, High Tea, Garden Party
Yvonne writes
Schedule errors
Dinners
Name tags
Need more help
Summary schedule of activities
Administrivia
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Latest ORG items:
Wow, lots of activity. Our mailing list just passed the 600 mark again
just before the first of the year.
There are a lot of organizational things happening, see items below.
Keep those cards and letters coming, gang. :)
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Mindy, I'm planning to send out a note in the next mailing regarding
golf and open up the golf list.
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Pins:
Yvonne posed this question to me off line. Do we want another issue
of these? Comments?
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As of this minute and second we have 40 total attendees + SO's
registered. For returnee registration being open only 4 days, this is
not bad at all. This probably represents about 30% of those who will
come in 2006. :)
Yes, there were a few problems with the screens, and I think they have
all been fixed. In particular, the dates on the from-scratch returnee
screen were bad.
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SO activities? This is one item I missed on the Laundry List. There has
been no movement on this one so far this year. Over.
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Volunteer reminders:
As a reminder, here are the volunteer items from last year's survey.
Many of those mentioned below have already raised their hands, but for
those who have not yet, please be expecting to be called upon. :)
+Valerie Hamson: Meal
+Crystal Frost: Meal
+lorraine: Meal (2)
+Jamie Renae: type: Show or Social
+Yvonne Watanabe: Show or Social (2)
+lisa: Show or Social
+mindy russell: Show or Social (2)
+Tootsye Ann Barnes: Show or Social
+Kate: Show or Social (2)
+Tawni St. Croix: Recreational (2)
+dianna: Recreational (2)
+Tony McCracken: Recreational
+Billie Lee: Recreational
+Barb Forrest: Recreational
+Diane (AZ): Recreational (2)
+Sarah Charles: Outdoor/tourist
+{Mardi}: About anything
+Caitlin: About anything
+Cheryl: About anything
+edy vee: About anything
+Ginger Gordon: About anything (2)
+Michelle: About anything (2)
+Debbie Sage: About anything
+Nora Linda: About anything (2)
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Ars Gratia Artis:
(From a conversation, summary for the group)
Sarah writes:
>>>Great minds must think alike. I was about to suggest something very
>>>similar to your idea. I'm going to spend part of Jan 23-26, in L.V.
>>>and I'm going to look around for some options. I had hoped the
>>>Titanic Exhibit was going to still be at the Tropicana in April, but
>>>it looks like it will be moving out at the end of this month. Maybe
>>>something else will fill the space that we can use. I'll see what
>>>will be in the Venetian/Guggenheim, maybe it will be more appealing
>than the Egyptian thing that was there last year.
>>>I'd love to see someone develop a "Showgirl" museum or some other
>>>exhibit that is Totally Vegas. Who can I talk to about that? I'd be
>>>happy to work on it right after I retire, just for a little pin
>>>money, you know.
>>>Activities with accessories tend to be interesting and attract a
>>>crowd. Maybe we can find something that will require the ladies to
>>>get their best or most outrageous sunglasses or outfits with a floral
>>>theme for a trip to the Rio maybe? I'm open to any ideas and I'll
>>>report when I get back from L.V. I tend to get up early and don't
>>>mind the morning activities, but morning is hard for a lot of the
>>>DLVer's. What do you think of an optional afternoon activity?
>>>In the mean time one of us should send a note to Annie so we can get
>>>on the schedule.
JoAnn responds:
>>I requested Annie to see which day -- Wednesday [late am or afternoon]
>>or Thursday late am--- could made available for the "da jour Art Tour"
>>concept. Await her input and the organizing group.
>>The after lunch tour you suggested might really be better.
>>And Sarah if you have a preferred day to head up this event let us
>>know.!!!
>>Let's wait and hear the feedback.
and Sarah continues:
>Although we had a pretty good pre-DLV sign-up {for the Art Tour}, the
>attendance was slim. Good company and a fun time, but just not very
>many people. That being the case, I'd prefer to just do one of these
>events rather than try to do the AM and PM both like we tried last
>year.
>If we do it in the afternoon, I think Wednesday would be better. There
>is a lot of preparation that goes in to the show and Limo Tour on
>Thursday. Either late morning would be good for me, so lets just fill
>the biggest hole on the schedule.
>Oh, and I've wanted to go on one of the thrift store trips, but it's
>been early in the week for the last two years. I'll be there this year,
>but it's not on the schedule yet. Do you think we can get that hostess
>to volunteer once again?
Yes, if this is to occur, we most definitely need a schedule item so
people can plan for it and others can plan other things around it.
I would say to pick a day, either Wednesday or Thursday (Golf is on
Thursday, I don't see a major Wednesday daytime activity yet) and
hold the place. Something like this can fairly easily be rescheduled
to another day or time if necessary.
I'm going to mark this down tentatively for Wednesday to hold the spot.
If you want to move it to Thursday, just say so. Thanks for the updates.
Comments, gang?
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Registration, MCC, High Tea, Garden Party:
Tootsye writes:
>Jamie and I have been trying to get the condo accomodations worked out.
>I am not exactly sure what dates we will be there, but it should be
>solid by tomorrow!
>I will definitely do the registration, or help with it, and if we are
>there on Sunday morning, I will host the MCC attendance!
Thanks, I'll mark you down as solid for that one.
>I would hope that we can do the High Tea again this year! That is one
>of the nicest events and the least well understood! It is a real
>affirmation of our femininity to go elegantly dressed to a four or five
>star hotel and be treated like a well bred lady!
>I also have always enjoyed so much the Garden Party. I hope that we can
>schedule that again this year?
If the High Tea and the Garden Party are to happen this year, please do
understand that there may be extenuating circumstances, as Mindy may or
may not be able to handle all of the arrangements for these as she has
traditionally done.
I would suggest that if you're a High Tea and/or Garden Party fan,
please step forward as one who volunteers to help making one or both of
these happen.
>I will let you know as soon as I can get confirmation on the dates we
>have the condo!
Thanks, Tootsye. :)
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Yvonne writes:
>Still waiting for approval for vacation to attend DLV. I've also been
>quite busy the last few months so I haven't had the time I had last
>year to do the pins... though its fast once its ordered.
>I'm holding back on getting involved in anything till I am sure I can
>attend DLV. So far I see no problems being able to attend...just gotta
>wait till its official.... How long? good question.... mgmt seems to be
>slow on this all the time.
Well, we hope your approval comes in Real Soon Now. :)
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Schedule errors:
Michelle (NZ) writes:
>Without wishing to be picky I have noticed a few errors!
>>Thursday, April 20:
>> AM-PM Golf (Bowling Alley)
>> ^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Oops, that has been corrected. Does it look better now?
>A part from feeling quite strongly about playing golf on a golf course
>I DO FEEL that those actually wishing to bowl (at Bowling Alley) may
>feel that us hitting golf balls may hazardous! OTOH not being from the
>U&SA it may be that this is a new trend of merging the two sports
>together!!!
Well, I do admit that hitting bowling balls with golf clubs may not
work very well. :)
>>Diva Las Vegas 2006
>>April 23 - 29, 2006
>> ^^^^^^^
>Correct me if I'm wrong but haven't these dates changed?
Yes (oops) and they have been corrected. :)
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Dinners:
Nora writes:
>Both the Suede and the Bahama Breeze dinners are confirmed.
Thanks, Nora.
>I visited suede tonight spoke to the manager and confirmed that he will
>open up the restaurant for us on Monday night (they are normally
>closed on Monday ).
Please pass on the thanks of the group to the management and staff. We
do appreciate it and I'm sure the group will like the place.
>He will make available to us a choice of 5 or 6 dishes which we can
>choose from. Because of the special arrangement and the expected volume
>(normally the restaurant has far less diners eating at any one time) he
>asked if it was OK to limit the selection but assured us that he would
>select a variety of dishes, including vegetarian, so everyone should be
>satisfied.
Fussy eaters, vegetarians, vegans, Atkins, lactose intolerant, Galiano
intolerant, etc.: Please speak up. Suede impressed me as a place that
can adjust, so I'm sure suggestions of what might be on the menu would
be entertained.
>Prices will vary per selection and an 18% gratuity will be added to the
>bill. He also requested that billing be made per table which will seat
>about 4- 6 persons. Individual checks will be a problem. I can verify
>that as we did have a problem last Wednesday when 6 of asked for
>individual checks.
I think that billing per table is a reasonable compromise. Comments?
Somebody at each table can play beancounter. :)
>The restaurant opens at 6 and we can have a happy hour prior to
>dining. He did ask for us to provide an approximation of attendees a
>few days prior to the event.
We should have a very close count when general registration closes,
which will be the week before.
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>We are also confirmed for the Bahama Breeze on Friday, April 21. We
>have the same location and arrangements as last year and they will
>provide adequate space for us given our larger expected attendance.
>There will be individual checks and they assured me that there will be
>adequate staff on hand to serve.
The only real complaint I heard about BB was that some orders and quite
a few checks were slow, due to staffing. If they agree to increase the
staffing level, I don't envision any issues.
>We also have to provide an estimated attendance a few days before the
>event.
Yes, we will be able to provide a close count about a week before.
Now, I show this on the schedule as being tied to the wedding. How are
plans coming on that, and what time(s) do we want to designate for the
"reception" at the BB?
Also, have any plans been made for the ceremony?
Bachelorette party? :)
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Name tags:
Labwomba writes:
>>Are you *SURE* you want *YOUR* name tag to say that?) :)
>Like I need another excuse not to wear it?
Uh ...
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Need more help:
Lorraine writes:
>hi
Hewwo. :)
>if you need help with any activites i would be happy to do something
>last year i helped with som and eating out i will be with you all week
>see you soon
Yes, we most definitely can use your help, thanks. We can definitely use
you for an Eating Out Night hostess. I'll mark you down for that. Also
I recall Ginger volunteering for that as well, so that makes 3, you, me,
and Ginger. Any others?
What our immediate need right now is, is for thinking and brainstorming
regarding filling out the holes in our schedule. Our big gaping hole is
for Saturday evening. It's totally blank as of now.
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Summary schedule of activities:
Preliminary and subject to change.
Monday, April 17:
10:00am Death Valley Tour (Rendezvous point TBD)
1:00pm Lunch With Ginger (TBA)
2:00pm Walk Off Your Lunch (TBA)
6:00pm Happy Hour (Suede)
7:30pm Dinner (Suede (?))
8:30pm Welcome Celebration (Suede)
Tuesday, April 18:
AM Sunbathing (Lake Mead)
AM-PM Lake Mead Boat Cruise (Lake Mead)
1:00pm Lunch With Ginger (TBA)
2:00pm Walk Off Your Lunch (TBA)
Ev Happy Hour (TBD)
Ev NSD III (TBD)
Wednesday, April 19:
AM Art Tour (TBD)
1:00pm Lunch With Ginger (TBA)
2:00pm Walk Off Your Lunch (TBA)
Ev Happy Hour (TBD)
7:00pm Eating Out Night (Various)
Thursday, April 20:
AM-PM Golf (Sahara Buffet)
1:00pm Lunch With Ginger (TBA)
2:00pm Walk Off Your Lunch (TBA)
Ev Limo Tour (Strip)
Friday, April 21:
1:00pm Lunch With Ginger (TBA)
2:00pm Walk Off Your Lunch (TBA)
PM-Ev Wedding Ceremony (TBD)
6:00pm Happy Hour (Bahama Breeze)
7:00pm Dinner (Bahama Breeze)
Ev Wedding Reception (Bahama Breeze)
Saturday, April 22:
Ev Happy Hour (TBD)
Ev Annual Mixer (TBD)
Sunday, April 23:
10:30am Religious services (Metro Comm Church)
Ev Happy Hour (TBD)
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