From: Diva Las Vegas organizers (dlvorg@geekbabe.com)
Date: Fri Feb 08 2008 - 13:24:48 CST
In this mailing:
Org List
Mailings
Monday Welcome Celebration
High Tea
Edy Vee writes
Jaye writes
Studio Lites Open House
Amy writes
Hospitality
Registrar
Summary schedule of activities
Administrivia
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Org List:
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Mailings:
Sorry about the tardiness of the Org mailings recently. I've had
issues with a server, but everything is now resolved.
Things should be much more consistent as we move forward to DLV 2008.
Due to the above mentioned computer problems, some of the items
posted today are dated, but should bring everyone up to speed.
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Monday Welcome Celebration:
Mindy writes:
>I just had a meeting with the management of the blue ox. They
>would like to hold our Monday welcome dinner for us. They know
>to expect between 75 to 100 gals and would provide the dinner
>with no upfront or facility charges.
>Because of the size of the group it would be a limited menu that
>we will work out over the comming months but would be 4 to 5
>choices to include steak, chicken, vegi, and one or more bulk
>cooked dinners like meatloaf or lasagna.
>The facility would be available to us as a group starting around
>6 pm until we ran out of steam. There is a chance they might
>provide a DJ or we might be able to provide one ourselves.
>We would need to do it on an rsvp system so they could have
>the proper amount of items available but also realize they
>would need to have a fudge factor for people who show up without
>a reservation.
>No prices discussed yet but dinners should run less the $12.00
>per person. The bar prices will not be inflated during our party.
Thanks for putting this together for us, Mindy.
We all appreciate the work you, Nora, and all of the other
local DLV organizers put forth toward the success of DLV.
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High Tea:
Jamie Renae writes:
>I have made reservations for English Tea at the Four Seasons Hotel.
>I was able to reserve a private room that holds 20 people. Their
>times are M-Th 3:00-5:00pm. This is the earliest it can be done,
>so I made the reservation for 3:00 pm on Thursday the 24th.
>I feel that this time should work OK, since it still gives us
>time to change for the evening Show.
>The cost is $30 per person, paid to me in advance. Once the
>sign-ups are ready I will add the needed information.
>Additional info. With tax and gratuity the total is $39.50.
>I am going to charge an even $40 and add the balance to the
>gratuity.
The High Tea has become one of the icons of DLV. It is an
acitvity that allows attendees to dress up in an upscale
venue and atmosphere.
Thanks to Jamie Renae for volunteering to coordinate the High Tea.
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Edy Vee writes:
>I am still not 100 % if I can attend, so I can be a spot
>volunteer at this time to help a coordinator
>with their activity.
>I certainly hope you can make it to DLV. We certainly
>appreciate you volunteering to help as an assistant
>coordinator.
>Re newbies, why not identify them with a "green" colored
>nametag??
>I am a friend of Denae Doyle who lives in Santa
>Cruz,CA. Denae gives fabulous workshops on how to act fem,
>and her presentations at the various TG conferances are
>always packed. Fly her in one early one morning and let
>her go back in the evening. Its only a one hour flight.
>Of course she would need a large room to give her
>presentation. Is this a good idea??? She has a website.
>google it.
Comments?
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Jaye writes:
>>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)
>>Also, we need a HH/Dinner - something simple, buffet
>>dinner, minor show, gaming, drinking...
>I propose a dinner at the Bellagio Buffet.
>>Wednesday, April 23:
>> 6:00pm Happy Hour/Business Hour (Freezone - 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.
>>Thursday, April 24:
>> 6:00pm Happy Hour/Business Hour (TBD)
>> Ev Big Show Pity Party (TBD)
>> Ev Production Show (TBD)
>> Ev Limo Tour (TBD)
>> MAJOR EMPTY HOLE!!
>>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.
>>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.
Thanks to Jaye for volunteering to coordinate some dining venues.
Comments on LeReve at Wynn for the production show?
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Studio Lites Open House:
Mardi writes:
>Studio Lites can do Monday April 21 11:00 am
Studio Lites Open House is scheduled for Monday.
Thanks Mardi.
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Amy writes:
>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
>atthe A Harmony Nail Spa for that services.
Comments?
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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?
Thanks for volunteering to be the coordinator of our "greeting
committee".
I agree that a warm and friendly greeting can make a huge difference in
an attendees attitude toward DLV.
Having senior organizers present will also help in getting our first time
volunteer assistant greeters comfortable about being involved with an
activity.
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Registrar:
Tootsye writes:
>I have helped or been the registrar for Diva for four
>out of the last five years. I like the job because it
>allows me to meet almost everyone that comes and that
>is what I like to do. A problem arises in the first
>day or two when most people arrive. Often there is a
>line waiting to register and even though Nora and
>others have helped, it does get pretty busy. I know
>the girls are eager to get their badge and begin
>participating in the activities, so it doesn't leave
>me much or any time to really welcome them to Diva.
>What I think would work well is that we have THREE or
>FOUR greeters. I could check the name off the list and
>give them the badge and then hand them off to an
>official greeter who would take them in tow and
>introduce them to some of the other girls. This would
>only be necessary for the first timers!
>I can well remember the first time I came to Diva. I
>knew absolutely no one there. I clung to the first two
>or three girls that showed me any kindness. I still
>consider them special people! Their kindness and
>support gave me a good feeling about Diva that remains
>with me to this day! I think the first impressions
>that we get are SO important!
>I am getting excited about seeing old friends at Diva
>and meeting a lot of new ones!
Last year, the job of registrar was done by "committee". So now, there are
several of us who know how hard that position is.
Annie has volunteered to organize a group of senior and first time
volunteers to act as greeters. This should make your job as Registrar of
DLV easier.
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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)
AM-PM Glamour Boutique Open House (Glamour Boutique)
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)
7:00pm Trevi option (Trevi, Caesars Palace - 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 - MS)
6:00pm Happy Hour (TBD)
Ev Big Show Pity Party (TBD)
7:00pm LeReve Show (Wynn - MS)
8:45pm Limo Tour (Wynn - MS)
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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