From: Diva Las Vegas organizers (dlvorg@geekbabe.com)
Date: Mon Feb 08 2010 - 09:07:39 CST
In this mailing:
Org List
Big Thanks
Pity Party
Jam Session
Roller Derby updates
Art tour and such
Bahama Breeze and Big Sisters
Golf updates
Bang-bang, shoot-shoot
Britney has been quiet lately
Working schedule
Administrivia
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Big Thanks:
First of all, we all owe a big round of applause for Kimberly
Kael, JoAnn, Gina, and Other Annie (Annie A.) for stepping in
there and answering the call for assistance on the golf
deposit!
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Thanks to all who have sent in recent updates.
Speaking of which, if you send in anything and don't see at
least some kind of a reference to it over the next few ORG
mailings, please remind me. When lots of small items start
coming in over a short time, it's easy to have them fall
into a crack.
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As we move toward our final stretch, we need to be very aware
of any potential snags, foul-ups, impending facility closures,
or anything else which may threaten or affect any of our
scheduled activities.
If any trouble develops, it's important that you let the group
here know ASAP so we can deal with it.
Also, we need regular touch-base reports on our major planned
activities. Thanks to those who have kept us up to date. I do
plan to be somewhat assertive in checking signals over the
next couple of months.
I'm asking all to keep checking the working schedule and to
please report anything which does not appear to be correct.
Watch for things like date/time in error, location as TBA
where a location has been selected, etc.
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As of Monday morning we have a total validated headcount
of 142. 111 of them are returnees, 31 are newcomers. 24 SO's
are included in the count.
Two validations pending as of Monday.
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In looking over the calendar and taking a trip to the real
world, I would like to move the activity sign-up start to
the week of March 22. If there are any objections to this,
or if anyone does not think this is realistic, please speak
up ASAP. This gives us three (plus) calendar weeks for
sign-up, which is comparable to recent years' schedules.
This will mean that Sunday, March 21 will be the drop-dead
absolute hard-stop final cut-off date for the scheduling
of any activities which require some kind of a sign-up or
headcount.
If anybody thinks that these dates are unrealistic or in
any way unworkable, please speak now.
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Pity Party:
Mindy is requesting some local assistance for the Pity Party.
Pity Party fans?
Mindy writes:
>As you all know the pity party is near and dear to my heart.
>I would love to see it take place in the sprit it was born
>from. If somebody local could check with The Escape Lounge
>I think it would be good there. Seemed to me it was fine a
>couple of years ago. I won't have the time to prebuy food
>this time but we could think of something even if its just
>a pizza collection.
>Tue Wed or Thur would seem to work as an alternative to
>something with a higher cost. If we could get some feedback
>I will run it with some local help.
Thanks, Mindy.
As for scheduling, Tuesday already has six activity options,
so I would strongly recommend another night for the PP unless
one of them falls through, and even if we lose one, Tuesday
is still well-covered.
It could work on Wednesday, but there is more of a need for
a strong local activity on Thursday, so that's when I would
recommend for the Pity Party.
We do need a local volunteer to work with Mindy on this.
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Now, with the discussion of the Jam Session on the Discussion
Forum, and Mindy's suggestion of the Escape Lounge, I think
it would be worth considering combining the Pity Party and
the Jam Session into two sequential activities in one venue.
I think that the two could mutually reinforce each other and
the venue would gain the "entertainment" on a weekday evening.
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Jam Session:
Much of this is from a conversation on the Discussion Forum,
and I'm copying it here since I think there is a potential
good fit as I've noted above.
Susan R writes:
>In the past 2 years there have been questions about having
>a plugged in session. If there is any interest out there,
>let me know. I'll try to find a suitable place. I have an
>acoustic that can be plugged in. But I don't have a sound
>system and have little experience at using one. Anybody out
>there who can help? I'd like to have more of an open mike
>format. Anybody willing to do a few songs?
And Elise responds:
>i can probably borrow a simple, but effective PA set (2
>speakers, amp/mixer, up to 4 mics -- it has been used
>successfully on a number of different gigs & should be ok
>for anywhere i can imagine we might do this).
>depending on how all this might work out, perhaps we could
>"go electric" (i did with the bass last year, anyway) & use
>small "practice" amps (i,e, 10-15 watts), which most
>guitarists may have anyway. (besides, even if the knob goes
>to "11," it doesn't have to; you can t-u-r-n--i-t--d-o-w-n.)
>this proposed "jam session" has potential to be a great
>"activity." (& something else we can do on our roller skates :)
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I would suggest you work with Mindy and do the Pity Party and
the Jam Session sequentially in the same venue. Mindy has
suggested the Escape, and I'm sure they would appreciate the
additional bar business on a Thursday.
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Roller Derby updates:
Rosada writes:
>>I might also suggest that you set a reasonable requested
>>donation amount.
>Okay, Command Decision! Let's go with a $15.00 - $20.00
>suggested donation range.
Thanks, Rosada. I'll update the schedule notes.
>Tonight I had a phone conversation with Lali, the woman who
>runs the Roller Derby Boot Camp and I learned a little more
>about the camp and track.
>First, the track is the professional bank track used by the
>Las Vegas High Rollers Professional Roller Derby team. It
>gets moved around from it's permanent site to wherever a
>game will be held locally.
>The permanent site of the track is on private property,
>hence the waiver we have to sign. The donation goes towards
>the electricity required to light the grounds up where
>the track sits and general maintenance.
>I got the impression it is behind Lali's residence in North
>Las Vegas. I'm staying in contact with her so that I can
>keep track of the where the track gets moved to should there
>be a game scheduled around the time of DLV. In that case, she
>will let me know where we can get to the track to skate before
>the game.
>More information to come as I get it.
Thanks for the updates, Rosada.
Please keep us informed of any changes in location as soon as
you can, since that info goes on the final schedule and map
and we do want that to be accurate.
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Art tour and such:
Marisa writes:
>Disappointing!! The SNMFA at Fremont is now, closed on
>Sundays, so I need to make a change.
Thanks for the update, Marisa. I'll scratch this pending a
replacement.
>If we need something yet,I have several ideas on the strip in
>the same time frame.
Please bring your ideas forward. We do have a need for more
options on Sunday, both general activities and dining.
>I'd like to put the Firefly on Tuesday
Here's the story on Tuesday evening. ...
We can use another dining option, and I'll move the Firefly
over to Tuesday for Eating Out Night, which rounds that out
nicely. I think there's still room for one more EON dining
option (buffet? upscale?) but that's not a glaring need.
For after-dinner activity options, I think we need to say
that Tuesday evening is full. Even if we lose one of the
planned activities I think we're well-covered for Tuesday.
>and if Vivian Wells is thinking of a Fremont Street event
>yet, maybe that would work along with Firefly on Tuesday
>evening.
We haven't heard from Vivian Wells for some time. Her
proposed FSE thing was removed from the planning list for
non-response to several "pings" and no other volunteer
stepping up to take it on.
If we do a FSE thing, it really needs to be Sunday and not
Tuesday, since FSE is very "portable" compared to most of
the things planned for Tuesday.
As I have said, I think an informal FSE gathering on Sunday
would work well as a mainstream option if we would have a
"safer" alternative, such as a bar gathering (Escape, PT's)
to capture those who just aren't ready for the "Experience"
on Fremont Street.
FSE could be a very low-maintenance thing. All we really
need to do is designate a specific touch-base location.
>I also hope to find out tonight about Level 107 schedule,
>they've been changing and starting new events. As of
>now they don't have live smooth jazz or anything special
>on Monday or Tuesday. Everyone seems to be making changes
>since the 1st of the year.
I'll keep Level 107 on the schedule for Tuesday for now.
If it needs to be moved, I still think Tuesday would be
more than adequately covered. The greatest need is for
Sunday, as I've said, and if Level 107 is open that
evening, it could work.
Please let me know how to adjust things.
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Bahama Breeze and Big Sisters:
Nora writes:
>The contact person who I have been dealing with at the
>Bahama Breeze is Sarah Lipps, group sales manager.
>(702) 731 3252.
>I checked with the Bahama Breeze recently and she was still
>working there.
Thanks, Nora.
Alanna, there is your contact person. Nora has recently
touched base, so you just need to run the rest of the way.
All: Alanna is still in need of a "Second Chair" on this. This
will be a reasonably easy one, since Alanna will be doing the
"grunt work" of calling and negotiation. The major duty for
this will be to show up, be there, greet newbees, and make
sure things happen as planned. This qualifies for voting status.
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>I have not received any more Big Sister Volunteers. I am
>leaving for Europe on Wednesday and will be away for two
>weeks. I was hoping to have all the requests paired up
>before I leave.
Gang, do we have any more Big Sister volunteers? We are
particularly in need of Big Sisters who will be present
during the first part of the week. Yes, you can set limits
on what you are and are not willing to do in your role of
Big Sister.
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Golf updates:
Mindy writes:
>Golf deposit it taken care of. Thanks to all of you who
>offered to help out. Within less then a day there were
>several offers. Other Annie *lol* took care of it for us.
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Kimberly Kael writes:
>I'd be happy to contribute to the golf deposit cause, though
>I almost certainly won't be there in time to participate
>this year. Let me know how I can get the remaining $100 to
>the right people.
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Gina writes:
>I'm good for the other C-note if nobody else comes up with
>it, just send Mindy's address. Hate Golf, love Mindy,
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Everybody involved gets a big "Atta-Girl" on this one! I am
very impressed at the degree of response to the call! :)
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Bang-bang, shoot-shoot:
Gina writes:
>I'll get the shooting figured out soon.
Thanks, Gina. Please keep us in the loop.
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Britney has been quiet lately:
Britney writes:
>DLV looks like it's gonna be great again this year. I hope
>I can attend.
>I have been unusually quiet this season because I remain in
>career transition and have not yet secured a new income. As
>you can imagine I am laying very low on expenditures since
>I am running off savings to pay for two households, mine
>here in AZ and the other with my ex-wife in MI.
>I am registered for late in DLV week and still hoping I can
>sneak into town but I cannot volunteer to do anything given
>the tenuous nature of my plans.
>I hope you understand. Thanks so much for all that you and
>the other volunteers do each year, all year. I look forward
>to gaining an income again so I can be a more active
>participant, particularly in giving back to a wonderful group
>of human beings,
Thanks for the update, Britney.
We certainly hope that you will be able to join us this year
for as little or as much as you can. :)
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Working schedule:
Diva Las Vegas 2010 schedule
Tentative and subject to change
All times Pacific Daylight Time
Sunday, April 18:
0:01am: Rocky Horror Picture Show (Onyx Theater) - sv
11:00am: Religious services (Metropolitan Community Church) - sv
2:00pm: Studio Lites Open House (Studio Lites) - mv
6:00pm: Happy Hour options (various)
6:00pm: Irish Pub Happy Hour (McMullan's) - ms
6:00pm: Caesars Happy Hour (Caesars Palace) - ms
7:00pm: Dinner options (Various)
7:00pm: Irish Pub Dinner (McMullan's) - ms
7:00pm: Caesars Buffet Dinner (Caesars Palace) - ms
9:00pm: After-dinner common gathering (TBA) - mv
Monday, April 19:
10:30am: Makeover Tips with Stacey (Bare Escentuals) - mv
1:00pm: Lunch With Ginger (TBA) - ms
3:00pm: Beginner Open House (See notes) - sv
4:00pm: Art Tour, Session 2 (City Center) - ms
6:00pm: Happy Hour (Hard Rock Cafe Strip) - mv
7:00pm: Dinner (Hard Rock Cafe Strip) - mv
8:00pm: Welcome Meet and Greet (Hard Rock Cafe Strip) - mv
9:00pm: Official group photo (Hard Rock Cafe Strip) - mv
Tuesday, April 20:
8:00am: Diva Las Vegas Invitational Golf (Desert Rose) - ms
9:00am: Harmony Nail Spa Open House (Harmony Nail Spa) - mv
10:30am: Makeover Tips with Stacey (Bare Escentuals) - mv
1:00pm: Lunch With Mary Beth (Hilton Buffet) - ms
3:00pm: Beginner Open House (See notes) - sv
4:00pm: Art Tour, Session 3 (Arts Factory) - ms
6:00pm: Happy Hour options (various) - ms
6:00pm: Firefly Happy Hour (Firefly - Plaza) - ms
6:00pm: HRC Harmon Happy Hour (Hard Rock Cafe HARMON) - ms
6:00pm: Joe's Happy Hour (Joe's Crab and Steak) - ms
7:00pm: Murder Mystery Interactive Dinner-Theater (tba) - sv
7:00pm: Eating Out Night (Various)
7:00pm: Milano's option (Milano's) - mv
7:00pm: Joe's option (Joe's Crab and Steak) - ms
7:00pm: Firefly Dinner (Firefly - Plaza) - ms
8:30pm: Mainstream-Alternative Night (Various)
8:30pm: Pub Crawl (TBA) - sv
8:30pm: Level 107 Lounge (Stratosphere) - ms
8:30pm: Roller Derby Boot Camp (Roller Derby Training Center) - ms
9:00pm: Viva Elvis show (Aria - City Center) - ms
9:30pm: Divas - Frank Marino Show (Imperial Palace) - ms
Wednesday, April 21:
1:00pm: Lunch With Ginger (TBA) - ms
2:00pm: SO and Partners Get-together (TBA) - ms
3:00pm: Beginner Open House (See notes) - sv
6:00pm: Quiet Evening At Home HH and Dinner (See notes) - sv
6:00pm: Happy Hour (Trevi) - ms
7:00pm: Dinner (Trevi) - ms
7:30pm: M Resort Get-together (M Resort) - ms
8:00pm: Pajama Party (See notes) - sv
9:30pm: Limousine Tour (TBA) - ms
Thursday, April 22:
2:00am: Charles Bar (Bellagio) - ms
11:00am: Glamour Boutique Open House (Glamour Boutique) - sv
1:00pm: Lunch With Ginger (TBA) - ms
5:00pm: Night Of The Soiled Doves (CR) - mv
6:00pm: Local Happy Hour (TBA) - ms
7:00pm: Local Dinner (TBA) - ms
8:30pm: Roller Derby Boot Camp (Roller Derby Training Center) - ms
11:00pm: Late Evening Dancing (Paris) - ms
Friday, April 23:
9:00am: Pistol/rifle shooting (TBA) - ms
1:00pm: Lunch With Kimberly (TBA) - ms
2:00pm: Walk off your lunch (TBA) - ms
2:00pm: High Tea (Four Seasons) - ms
11:00pm: Late Evening Dancing (Paris) - ms
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