From: Diva Las Vegas organizers (dlvorg@geekbabe.com)
Date: Thu Jan 31 2008 - 08:05:23 CST
In this mailing:
Org List
Hospitality
Adding To The Schedule
Glamour Boutique
Summary schedule of activities
Administrivia
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Hospitality:
Annie writes:
>>The post DLV 2007 survey indicated that some
>>attendees, especially first-timers, felt out of
>>place and ignored.
>Hospitality, in general, is where we had reports of
>issues last year. We got dinged on the survey for it.
>Ever since the late 1990s, we've had the reputation
>of being an open and easy-to-break-into group. I
>want to see us re-establish this reputation.
>>As Organizers, we need to make sure everyone,
>>especially first-timers, are made to feel welcome.
>Hospitality should be everyone's job! We sell our
>program as being newcomer-friendly. We need to be
>sure that what we sell is what we deliver.
>2007 was the only year we ever got dinged on the
>survey for being cliquish, and I know the comments
>were legitimate, since I observed it myself!
>The lack of greeters was specifically mentioned.
>>Perhaps, the best way to accomplish this might be to
>>have a Hospitality Group made up of organizers that
>>makes sure each person is greeted and introduced to
>>others.
>As I said off line, I am willing to take the lead on
>this one, but I can't do it alone.
>>Tootsye would be able to identify the newbies as
>>they check-in.
>Actually, I think the welcoming process needs to
>start before the check-in. The greeter needs to make
>contact with the newbee as soon as possible, as this
>is the point in time at which the individual is most
>uneasy. This initial contact is where the newbee first
>establishes a sense of belonging to the group. The
>greeter should establish contact right at the moment
>the newbee enters, maybe even before, like when
>she is approaching the door of the facility.
>As I think back to the early to mid years of DLV, the
>welcoming process was more or less continuous throughout
>the newcomer's first activity. I think a good process would
>be for the greeter to establish initial contact from entry
>through check-in and then do a warm hand-off in the way of
>introductions to some of the others.
>Speaking very freely, it's everybody's job, including mine,
>to welcome the newcomers and to include them!
>The greeter can establish the initial icebreaking, but it's
>up to the group as a whole to keep the relationship warm.
>I see the job of greeter as a good entry-level position for
>several of the new volunteers who are a bit shy about doing
>any of the real-work activities.
>As a "carrot" for incentive for volunteers, we can say that
>if assistance is needed with check-in (a job where we've
>historically had far more volunteers than we can use), those
>will be selected from the pool of volunteer greeters.
>Comments?
Anyone wanting to volunteer to be a greeter only needs
to reply to this mailing and state "I volunteer".
At this time, we are still in need of volunteers for
other activities, also. If you don't wish to be the
primary coordinator of an activity, you can simply
state that you'd like to help in an activity as an
assistant.
Coordinating an activity is not as difficult as it
appears, and is very rewarding.
Although you are recognized to the group as an
activity coordinator, the real reward is knowing the
activity you coordinated brought enjoyment to the
masses, and helped to keep Diva Las Vegas as one of
the best T* events on the planet.
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Adding To The Schedule:
Joan writes:
>Dear Annie. I thought I would put forth my ideas
>concerning my proposed DLV activities. Here is a day
>by day plan.
>>Evening Activities
>>Tuesday, April 22 :
>> 5:00pm Night Of The Soiled Doves (CR - MV)
>> 6:00pm Local Happy Hour/Business Hour (TBD)
>> 7:00pm Local dinner (TBD)
>>NSD is a good anchor activity.
>>Also, we need a HH/Dinner - something simple, buffet
>>dinner, minor show, gaming, drinking...
>I propose a dinner at the Bellagio Buffet.
You're now on the schedule as the coordinator of
HH/Dinner.
Are you planning other activities after the Bellagio
Buffet dinner?
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>>Wednesday, April 23:
>> 6:00pm Happy Hour/Business Hour (Freezone - SV)
>> 7:00pm Eating Out Night (Various)
>> 7:00pm Milano's option (Milanos - MV)
>> Ev Mainstream-Alternative Night (Various)
>> Ev Alternative Bar Crawl (Several - SV)
>>We need a minimum of 3 EON venues, and at least two
>>other minor evening things.
>I'm looking at the Prime Rib Loft. No sign up come
>on your own subject to availability of table. I'll
>probably reserve a table for myself and three to
>five others. Unisex bathroom is available. I'm not
>wishing to do headcount and sign up this year.
That went over very well last year, and should do the
same this year. Thanks for volunteering to be the
coordinator for PRL.
I visited the Prime Rib Loft during my last trip to
Vegas. The staff was very friendly and the food was
very good.
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>>Thursday, April 24:
>> 6:00pm Happy Hour/Business Hour (TBD)
>> Ev Big Show Pity Party (TBD)
>> Ev Production Show (TBD)
>> Ev Limo Tour (TBD)
>>We need a volunteer to coordinate a show that is timed
>>to segue' into the Limo Tour.
>I'm looking at LeReve at Wynn. I talked to someone
>who does show reservations at Wynn. Spamalot was my
>first choice but they are dark on Thursdays. LeReve
>is pricey but if people were willing to pay about
>$110 per ticket for Love then they should be willing
>to spend about $135 for LeReve. Meet for buffet
>dinner two hours before the show. Dinner and show
>packages are also available in several of the fine
>dining restaurants. Unisex bathroom available.
Dinner and show sounds great. Does the show seque'
into the timeframe of the Limo Tour?
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>>Friday, April 25:
>> 7:00pm Dining options (Various)
>> 7:00pm Upscale option (TBD)
>> 7:00pm Alternative option (Suede - SV)
>> 7:00pm Affordable option (TBD)
>> Ev Activity options (Various)
>> Ev Dancing option (TBD)
>> Ev Socializing option (TBD)
>> Ev Gaming option (TBD)
>>We need three volunteers for the after-dinner options.
>Maybe dinner at South Point. Choice of Michael's,
>Silverado Steakhouse, or Don Vito's. Very upscale.
>Very T-friendly. Unisex bathroom available. Dueling
>Pianos in the Del Mar Lounge after 10 pm.
We'll let you make the decision about which
restaurant. Are they all upscale, or do they vary?
Thanks for volunteering. We all appreciate your
involvement in DLV, and keeping us up on the local
happenings.
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Glamour Boutique:
Amy writes:
>Hello~
>This is Amy at the Glamour Boutique.....I just
>wanted to confirm for your schedule the open house
>date.....
>We can have the open house any day that would
>make it easier for you....just let me know the
>schedule....
I will be open Monday-Saturday 11am to 7pm that week
>for the DIVA LAS VEGAS LADIES.....we will have a drawing
>again this year for a corset...to be given away Saturday
>afternoon....NEW STYLE RIBBON CORSET.
>We will have snacks and refreshments and Katie and I will
>be here to help all of you with your transformation and
>dressing needs. We are also giving all of DIVA LAS VEGAS
>LADIES a 10% off discount ...not including services.
>We are also going to have up and ready in February our
>Relaxation Sessions.....foot and hand massage with
>aromatherapy oils.....and much more.
>So if you are interested please call for more details....
>We will not be doing acrylic nails, so we are still supporting
>Paula at the A Harmony Nail Spa for that services.
>Thank you all and have a wonderful day
>Hope to talk to you soon
>Amy~
>Glamour Boutique 2 Las Vegas
>JUST YOU....The Person You Always Wanted To Be
>New Owner and Transformation Specialist
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Summary schedule of activities:
Preliminary and subject to change.
Monday, April 21:
11:00am Studio Lites Open House (Studio Lites - SV)
1:00pm Lunch With Ginger (Sahara Buffet - MS)
2:00pm Walk Off Your Lunch (Sahara - MS)
6:00pm Happy Hour/Business Hour (Blue Ox - MV)
7:00pm Dinner (Blue Ox - MV)
8:30pm Welcome Celebration (Blue Ox - MV)
10:00pm Rock Star Karaoke (HOB - Mandalay - MS)
Tuesday, April 22 :
1:00pm Lunch With Ginger (Sahara Buffet - MS)
2:00pm Walk Off Your Lunch (Sahara - MS)
5:00pm Night Of The Soiled Doves (CR - MV)
6:00pm Local Happy Hour/Business Hour (TBD)
7:00pm Local dinner (Bellagio Buffet - MS)
Wednesday, April 23:
9:00am Diva Las Vegas Invitational Golf (Desert Rose - MS)
1:00pm Lunch With Ginger (Sahara Buffet - MS)
2:00pm Walk Off Your Lunch (Sahara - MS)
6:00pm Happy Hour/Business Hour (Freezone - SV)
7:00pm Eating Out Night (Various)
7:00pm Milano's option (Milanos - MV)
7:00pm Prime Rib Loft option (Prime Rib Loft, Orleans - MS)
Ev Mainstream-Alternative Night (Various)
Ev Alternative Bar Crawl (Several - SV)
Thursday, April 24:
AM-PM Art Tour (TBD)
1:00pm Lunch With Lori (Harrahs Buffet - MS)
2:00pm Walk Off Your Lunch (Sahara - MS)
3:00pm English High Tea (Four Seasons)
6:00pm Happy Hour/Business Hour (TBD)
Ev Big Show Pity Party (TBD)
Ev Production Show (TBD)
Ev Limo Tour (TBD)
Friday, April 25:
2:00am Charles Bar (Bellagio - Allegro Bar - MS)
1:00pm Lunch With Ginger (Sahara Buffet - MS)
2:00pm Walk Off Your Lunch (Sahara - MS)
6:00pm Happy Hour/Business Hour (TBD)
7:00pm Dining options (Various)
7:00pm Upscale option (TBD)
7:00pm Alternative option (Suede - SV)
7:00pm Affordable option (TBD)
Ev Activity options (Various)
Ev Dancing option (TBD)
Ev Socializing option (TBD)
Ev Gaming option (TBD)
Saturday, April 26:
6:00pm Happy Hour (Bahama Breeze - MS)
7:00pm Dinner (Bahama Breeze - MS)
8:30pm Farewell Bash (Bahama Breeze - MS)
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