From: Diva Las Vegas organizers (dlvorg@geekbabe.com)
Date: Wed Mar 19 2008 - 09:11:26 CDT
In this mailing:
Org List
Information Needed - *Important*
Wednesday EON Options
Lunch With Lori
NSD Assembly Area
DLV 2008 Event Pins
English High Tea
Capacity Limits
Latest Projected Turnout Numbers
Summary schedule of activities
Administrivia
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Information Needed - *Important*:
Annie writes:
> Thanks to those who sent in the information last week. As
> you see, this list is now much shorter. :)
> We still need some information to get the activity sign-up
> finalized.
> 1. Monday dinner, Blue Ox. We still need details on menu and
> prices, please.
> 2. Art Tour. We need to know the assembly point and any other
> details that they need to make a decision to attend or not
> to attend.
> 3. GOING TWICE on any additional Wednesday activity that needs
> a headcount, sign-up, or hoop jump. Activity sign-up will start
> around April 1. March 31 is the drop-dead date for this.
> 4. Lori, you're the doctor for Thursday lunch. Pick a time,
> any time. :) It does not have to be decided immedidately.
> I would suggest 1:00pm to be consistent with most other
> days.
> 4. GOING TWICE for any Friday evening things that need a
> sign-up, headcount or hoop-jump. Friday is still very sparce
> and if plans are not made by March 31, anything in this time
> will have to be on a "no sign-up, just show up" basis.
> We've had no response on the following items. They will be
> marked "abandoned" unless action is taken by next Wedneday,
> March 26. If these are to happen, we need to know now.
> Yes, it is indeed possible to plan these at the next to the
> last minute, but after next week, they will have to be on a
> "no sign-up, just show up" basis!
> We would appreciate an explicit "YES" or "NO" on these,
> otherwise we have to scrub them due to lack of interest!
> 6.. SO Get-together. Is this happening? Gavel raised, ready
> to strike!
> 7. Dance instruction. Is this happening? Diane? JB? Gavel is
> raised, ready to strike!
> 8. Comportment workshop, ditto. Speak now or forever ...
Annie has the responsibility of organizing and posting the
schedule. For those of you who have information that you
want posted, please submit it ASAP.
Thanks.
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Wednesday EON Options:
Mary Beth writes:
Re: Border Grill Option
>This isn't a reservation as in restaurant table reservation, but
>rather just a commitment to attend (so I don't end up there all by
>myself!). I'd like at least 7 others to sign up so we can have a
>table for 8 (or hopefully more!).
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Diane (AZ) writes:
>For the Friday night's Upscale sit down dining option, my two
>suggestions are (both are at the Stratosphere):
>I'd like a headcount by Wednesday (4/23).
>The Top of the World's menu includes an impressive selection
>of fresh seafood and sizzling steaks, as well as signature dishes
>such as Colorado Rack of Lamb and Chateaubriand three-course
>dinner for two. Top of the World features an extensive wine
>list, which has earned recognition from publications such as
>Wine Spectator and Sant. For the perfect end to the perfect
>evening, Top of the World offers an assortment of decadent
>desserts, such as Tiramisu and the Chocolate Stratosphere
>filled with Belgium chocolate mousse.
>My second choice is: Fellinis Ristorante
>For intimate ambiance and authentic Italian cuisine, there's
>no place like Fellinis Italian Ristorante. A two-time Zagat
>rated eatery, and voted "Most Romantic Restaurant" in the
>2005 Best of Las Vegas Review-Journal Poll, Fellini's raises
>the bar for excellence. Executive Chef Joseph Siano brings
>over 30 years of experience to classic and contemporary
>recipes, as well as his innovative, signature creations from
>all regions of Italy.
>What I'd like to know is where would be a good meeting locale
>(also are there other ideas) ?
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Lunch With Lori:
Lori writes:
> Hey it's me !
> Anytime is OK with me ?
> 11:30 or 1:00 Just let me know - I'm flexible,
Thanks, Lori. We will schedule your Lunch w/ Lori on Thursday at 1:00.
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NSD Assembly Area:
Annie writes:
> Of the three, I think the Las Vegas Outlet Center parking lot
> would be the best. It's the one that will be easiest to get
> in to and is spacious enough so we would not be cramped.
> IIRC there's a convenience store in the northwest corner of
> the lot, right at the corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Warm
> Springs Road. That's instantly recognizable. We could meet just
> east of the convenience store. It's close to Blue Diamond
> Road, which is the route to Pahrump.
>
> We're still gonna hit traffic up until the Blue Diamond
> junction or so, there's really no way around it.
Behind the C-store would be a very good assembly point.
It will be interesting to see how the C-store and mall patrons
react to our "doves". :)
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DLV 2008 Event Pins:
Kumiko writes:
>fyi - I received delivery of this years 2008 pin this
>past thursday.
>This year its a die struck pin rather than a colored cloisonne
>pin. Its silver with a antique finish.
>Die-struck is like how coins are made. In this case the DLV
>design is raised on the flat surface, giving it depth. The
>antique finish gives it a matte effect of aging.
>The purchaser can leave it as it, or make it more shiny silver
>finish, they can actually polish it with some mild silver polish
>from the local walgreens type store. Just using q-tips for
>application and wiping to get in between the design, then do
>a wipe with a rag or paper towel to clean off any remaining
>polish. Polishing will remove the matte antique finish.
>I used "Wrights" brand.
>Another sign that DLV is quickly approaching.
The pins for this year sound great. If they are anything like the
quality of previous years, I'm sure that everyone will enjoy them.
Thanks for doing this, Kumiko.
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English High Tea:
Jamie R writes:
>I think I have covered everything. Please let me know if I have
>missed something.
>It is Very Important to make people understand that I need a
>confirmed list by Monday the 21st by 1:00pm.
>Also, I found this (link below) and thought it might be nice to
>be able tosee what they will be getting for their money.
The weekly Activity Highlight this week will feature the High
Tea. The menu is on line at:
http://www.geekbabe.com/dlv/dlv2008/tea.pdf
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Capacity Limits:
Annie writes:
> Let's do a sanity check on the various activities to set the
> point at which the "FULL - Waiting list" notice is raised.
> Yes, I know that many things never really fill to absolute
> capacity, I just need to know the point at which we need to
> warn that space is limited.
> Please let us know if any of these are incorrect.
> Here's what I have:
> Monday:
> Dinner, Blue Ox: 70
> Tuesday:
> Night Of The Soiled Doves: 36 (hard cut-off)
> Wednesday:
> Diva Las Vegas Invitational Golf: No limit
> Art Tour (TBD): No limit
> Eating Out Night (Various)
> Milano's option: 20
> Prime Rib Loft option: 20
> Trevi option: 20
> Border Grill option: 20
> Blue Ox option: 30
> Nora's choice: (holding)
> Thursday, April 24:
> English High Tea: 26 (hard cut-off, first paid, first served)
> Big Show Pity Party: 70
> Limo Tour: 42
> Friday, April 25:
> Upscale buffet option: 25
> Alternative option: 25
> Affordable option (holding)
> Upscale sit-down option (holding)
> Saturday, April 26:
> SBS Social: 50
> Dinner, Bahama Breeze: 100
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Latest Projected Turnout Numbers:
Annie writes:
> Here are the projections, day by day, turnout, based
> on the sign-ups and the historical show-up and no-show rates
> for the various demographics.
> These are about as accurate as we can get before activity
> sign-up starts.
> Note that these are day-by-day and not event total. The
> absolute total turnout is converging around 150 or so.
> Also note that Monday appears to be our least-attended day
> with a peak toward the middle-end of the week.
> Total return projection for 2008-04-21: 75
> Total warm newcomer projection for 2008-04-21: 17
> Total cold newcomer projection for 2008-04-21: 1
> Total projetion for 2008-04-21: 93
> Total return projection for 2008-04-22: 85
> Total warm newcomer projection for 2008-04-22: 17
> Total cold newcomer projection for 2008-04-22: 1
> Total projetion for 2008-04-22: 103
> Total return projection for 2008-04-23: 92
> Total warm newcomer projection for 2008-04-23: 23
> Total cold newcomer projection for 2008-04-23: 1
> Total projetion for 2008-04-23: 116
> Total return projection for 2008-04-24: 91
> Total warm newcomer projection for 2008-04-24: 26
> Total cold newcomer projection for 2008-04-24: 2
> Total projetion for 2008-04-24: 119
> Total return projection for 2008-04-25: 92
> Total warm newcomer projection for 2008-04-25: 24
> Total cold newcomer projection for 2008-04-25: 2
> Total projetion for 2008-04-25: 118
> Total return projection for 2008-04-26: 82
> Total warm newcomer projection for 2008-04-26: 23
> Total cold newcomer projection for 2008-04-26: 2
> Total projetion for 2008-04-26: 107
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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 :
10:00am Boat Tour Breakfast (Two Gals From Cal Restaurant - MS)
12:00n Lake Mead Boat Tour (Lake Mead - MS)
12:30pm Lunch With Mary Beth (Paris Buffet - MS)
1:30pm Walk Off Your Lunch (Paris - MS)
5:00pm Night Of The Soiled Doves (CR - MV)
6:00pm Local Happy Hour (Bellagio Fontana Bar - MS)
7:00pm Local dinner (Bellagio Buffet - MS)
Wednesday, April 23:
8:30am Diva Las Vegas Invitational Golf (Desert Rose - MS)
AM-PM Art Tour (TBD)
11:00am Glamour Boutique Open House (Glamour Boutique)
1:00pm Lunch With Ginger (Bellagio Buffet - MS)
2:00pm Walk Off Your Lunch (Bellagio - MS)
6:00pm Happy Hour/Business Hour (Blyss)
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)
7:00pm Border Grill option (Mandalay Bay - MS)
7:00pm Blue Ox option (Blue Ox - MV)
7:00pm Nora's choice (TBA)
Ev Mainstream-Alternative Night (Various)
8:30pm Alternative Bar Crawl (Several - SV)
Thursday, April 24:
1:00am Lunch With Lori (Harrahs Buffet - MS)
2:00pm Walk Off Your Lunch (Harrahs - MS)
3:00pm English High Tea (Four Seasons - MS)
8:00pm Big Show Pity Party (Escape Lounge - SV)
7:00pm LeReve Show (Wynn - MS)
8:45pm Limo Tour (Wynn - MS)
Friday, April 25:
2:00am Charles Bar (Bellagio - Allegro Bar - MS)
12:00n Town Square shopping (Town Square - 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 buffet option (Planet Hollywood Buffet - MS)
7:00pm Alternative option (Blyss)
7:00pm Affordable option (TBD)
7:00pm Upscale sit-down option (TBA)
7:00pm Do Your Own Thing option (On your own)
Ev Activity options (Various)
Ev Dancing option (TBD)
Ev Socializing option (TBD)
Ev Gaming option (TBD)
Ev Do Your Own Thing option (On your own)
Later Late-night options (Various)
10:00pm Dueling Pianos option (SouthPoint - MS)
11:59pm Jam Session option (Zodies - MS)
Saturday, April 26:
12:00n SBS Social (Blue Ox - MS)
6:00pm Happy Hour (Bahama Breeze - MS)
7:00pm Dinner (Bahama Breeze - MS)
8:30pm Farewell Bash (Bahama Breeze - MS)
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