From: Diva Las Vegas organizers (dlvorg@geekbabe.com)
Date: Wed May 03 2006 - 20:27:47 CDT
In this mailing:
Org List
Systems items
Survey
Observations, etc.
Bahama Breeze, etc.
Transition Team
Barbie dolls and such
Lunch, etc.
Harmony Nail Salon
Hamburger Mary's
Administrivia
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Org List:
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Systems items:
Wow, it seems to be once a year about this time. :(
We had a major system failure last night. www.geekbabe.com is running on
backup hardware. It's fully operational, but a bit slow. It should be
back to normal within a week or so.
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The survey is now ready to test.
Please do a proof-read and shakedown on the DLV 2006 attendee survey,
which is on line now:
http://www.geekbabe.com/dlv/dlv2006/2006survey.html
Please look for typos and errors, but if you think of something we
should ask and do not have on the survey, please send it in now.
Please don't take this "for real" yet, as if something needs to be
added, the results have to be started from scratch.
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Survey:
Kate writes:
>I think it might interesting to know the figures on.
>How many committed this year to showing up to various events compared
>to How many actually showed up. Disregarding the total actual DLV No
>Shows. We will see which were success's and indicate some of the
>lesser lights too.
We do this in a way. We have the "planned to attend" checkbox, which is
to be used for those who signed up but for some reason did not show up.
>Also which of our events have declined or expanded over the past 3
>years. I am particularly interested in the golf as it seems the
>enrolment might have declined over the same period.
One thing a survey such as this is not very good at is getting any
headcount totals. A more accurate measure would be just to ask Mindy
what the totals have been doing over the past few years.
I wouldn't be too concerned about any one year's decrease in attendance
for any particular activity. Golf has had a consistent following over
the years. In 2005 it was cold, rainy, and yucky, and I think that may
have had something to do with the decreased turnout this year. I don't
see this as indicating a trend.
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Observations, etc.:
Kate writes:
>Hi Annie.
>I attended DLV 2002 as a "first time out dressed anywhere of
>consequence" Person and have been to all DLV's since then.
>I was quite obviously suffering from --shiny brand new guy in a dress
>syndrome as I had only been to 2 local support meetings up until then,
>Well fortunately for me I was placed in a Limo with some very tactfull,
>kind hearted and experienced Ladies, one of which asked me if I would
>mind very much if she gave me some advice on my apperance.
>I accepted and a very simple solution for me was, "mess your hair up a
>little, real girls dont look so perfectly groomed". I often think of
>that now when I look back on how really Tranny I must have looked,
>Obviously other things had to improve but from that moment on I got the
>Idea and the big red I'm a guy in a dress sign easily feel off my
>forehead.
>My face unfortunately I can't change but I grew a little from that day
>on and have expanded on her observations. Thank's again Aiko.
>The message to all this boring but very appreciative rambling is.---I
>didn't need a public Flogging or Keel Hauling, only some kind,
>considerate, constructive advice which I took.
>I thing some of our DLV friends such as the Red dress and high blond
>hair lady from last years Limo Tour only need a gentle prod as I did.
Thanks, Kate. I do think that most people will respond favorably to
some gentle peer guidance.
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Bahama Breeze, etc.:
Nora writes:
>>They did assure us that there would be adequate staff this year.
>>Nora, are you aware that this happened?
>Yes, I am aware of what happened.
>I was assured of adequate staffing for the night and they did have
>additional personnel available. What apparently happened was the
>planning was thrown off when we arrived for happy hour. There were two
>bars open that night. The main bar and the one in the rear of the room
>that we were in.
>It was assumed that the Happy hour participants would be in the
>vicinity of the bar where they could provide drinks and handle
>payments individually. It did start out this way. However we gravitated
>to our dining area before the designated dinner time and continued to
>order drinks.
>The wait staff then approached me informing me that they had attempted
>to obtain payment for the drinks on an individual basis. Instead of
>paying, many of us informed the wait staff that they preferred to pay
>for the entire tab at the end of the meal. At this point the
>confusion started. The merging of the happy hour with dinner is what
>caused the confusion and any resulting problem with the food service.
>This was not a problem with inadequate staffing but with handling of a
>large group. Had there been one bill provided for the entire group I
>doubt that the problem would have occurred.
>If anyone has any suggestion as how to deal with this problem next year
>I will discuss it with them.
I don't have any specific suggestions, other than to remind them that
there have been issues two years in a row.
Speaking very freely, blaming "we are too busy to serve you" on a few
confused bar tabs over an hour after that fact is bovine doodoo!
The staff of a restaurant like that should *NEVER* speak that way to a
customer. If waiters are too busy, management needs to be informed and
the staff shifted a bit to fill in the holes.
We also can help them out, like encouraging our people to do Happy Hour
by the drink, paid at the bar, if that will take some load off their
staff.
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>I hope to continue running the Big Sister program next year. I find it
>to be one of the most rewarding programs of all. I hope that it has
>been successful the past three years that I have coordinated it and I
>know that close friendships have resulted from the program.
>I also hope to continue planning and hosting various events during the
>DLV 2007.
Thanks, Nora. :)
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Transition Team:
Diane writes:
>Morning Annie,
Uh, afternoon. :)
>Sign me up to be part of the TEAM
Ok, you're on it. :)
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Amber Michelle writes:
>I would like to be on the transition team. I would also like to
>nominate myself for corrosponding secretary. I feel this is the best
>capacity for me to contribute to dlvs continued success. I recognize
>the weaknesses i have and i feel that meeting and getting to know
>people is one of my strengths. .
Thanks, Michelle.
As of this time we have the following on the Transition Team. If anybody
is missing, please let me know. If anybody wants to be on the team, send
in a note.
Annie
Ginger
Mindy
Aiko
Diane
Amber Michelle
As of this time we have the following nominations for those to take
on expanded roles:
Aiko: Project Manager, Moderator
Ginger: Corresponding Secretary
Amber Michelle: Corresponding Secretary
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Barbie dolls and such:
Aiko writes:
>>Are you better than larger people simply because of your physical
>>dimensions? I don't think I really have much of a choice. Please
>>correct me if I'm wrong on this matter.
>There were several attendees that had a large frame, some that were
>larger than yours. For example, a first year attendee from Canada is
>similar to your frame. Her make-up and dress was very good, which
>allowed her to blend as well as anyone. In addition, she had a very
>positive attitude toward blending that made the image even better.
>Yes, there were those that had smaller frames in attendance, but as
>T-girls, we all basically share the same problems of beard shadow,
>broader shoulders/no hips, and male mannerisms.
>It's the ones who are obviously "a man in a dress" in appearance
>and/or comportment that I'm referring to. Those of us who make a
>determined effort to blend should not take any issue with constructive
>critisism. We can all improve.
>For those that have an attitude of "I know I don't pass, so I'll do
>whatever I want to", may have a difficult time among the other
>attendees.
>>You're being svelte and petite makes you more of what?
>From everyone I talked to during DLV week, not one person thought that
>addressing those who were obviously male in appearance was a bad idea.
>Actually, the few that stuck out in the crowd were the subject of many
>discussions. There's much compassion and understanding within the DLV
>people, for everyone. It's up to the individual to accept or reject the
>suggestions, but when it affects the entire group, some things need to
>be addressed.
>Speaking freely, DLV is a gathering of friends and soon-to-be friends
>for a vacation. Each person spends quite a sum of money to attend, and
>it's a shame to have a vacation spoiled by a few that either don't care
>about the others, or are clueless. That's were I believe that the DLV
>organizers need to address those that are embarrassing to the group.
>From what I observed this year, the group as a whole did a very good job
blending. My guess is that the few who didn't blend were mostly those
new to mainstream public, and in most cases were oblivious to the fact
that they were attracting attention.
>Again, I truly feel there is much compassion and understanding within
>the DLV family, and it's up to each individual to be the best she can
>be for the overall success of DLV.
Thanks, Aiko.
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Lunch, etc.:
JB writes:
>I'd like to help out with DLV next year, and would like to continue on
>the ORG list. I don't think I should jump into the transition team at
>this point.
It's up to you as to whether you join the TT. It's a volunteer group
for those who want to get a bit more involved. Your call. :)
>I'd like to schedule a lunch event on calendar. We did an impromptu
>foursome at a Thai Restaurant of my choice after services on Easter
>Sunday (pre-DLV Sunday). Everyone liked the restaurant, and the
>service was excellent. Komol Thai has a regular and full vegetarian
>kitchen (and menus), and is located in the center island of buildings
>inside commercial center (between spotlight and ramrod), on the west
>side of the island, near "the pride factory". In attendance were Anya
>(en homme), Tootsye, Holly, and Julie Brenda (me, en femme).
>Do you concur with the lunch idea as well as the continue on Org list
>but not move up to transition team?
I'm assuming this will be a one-shot lunch and not a recurring thing
like Lunch With Ginger. It might be good to plan this for the Sunday
after MCC, as this seemed to work well for this year. Please keep
this in mind as the schedule starts to form again this coming year.
It's entirely your call as to if you want to be part of the TT.
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Harmony Nail Salon:
Mary Beth writes:
>I'll second the kudos for A Harmony Nail Salon. Erich did a wonderful
>job doing a roller set on my hair, and was nice enough to come in on
>his day off to do it.
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Hamburger Mary's:
Caitlin writes:
>I'd second Hamburger Mary's for next year in a heartbeat! I stop by
>there frequently (ok, twice a week) and have always had excellent food
>and good service.
Last year we had quite a few complaints WRT food and service at HM's. I
admit that this year I ate before I came to the SBS Social due to this,
and I'm sure others were skeptical as well.
Hopefully the good reports this year are an omen of things to come.
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