From: Diva Las Vegas organizers (dlvorg@geekbabe.com)
Date: Sat Apr 03 2010 - 20:10:18 CDT
In this mailing:
Org List
This mailing
Laundry list
Two additional Hotel Hostesses needed
Contact phone numbers, coordinator numbers
Some Like It Hot
Greeting, et. al
Activity status
So-Partners get-together
Working schedule
Administrivia
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This mailing:
First and foremost: Tracy, Gina, Kimberly Kael:
Please look at the Laundry List below and respond as needed.
I hate to be a nag, but we've had these items on the
need-to-do list for several list cycles now. A response,
even "hold on, I'll give you an answer shortly" will be
appreciated. Time is starting to get tight. Most of this
is information we need to get the final schedule and other
documents put to bed. Thanks in advance.
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Numbers:
The number of un-responded-to sign-up notices quickly dropped
to 21 after the last batch of reminders went out. I hate to
say it, but many of these will end up being canceled (I need
to get used to the preferred American spelling of that word) :)
early this coming week. I hate to do that, but if they do not
show any sign of life after being prodded several times over
two weeks, we might as well assume they are not coming and
get them off the rolls. This number (21) is not at all out
of line with what we've seen for non-response cancellations
in past years.
7 more registrations are in various stages. They are still
coming in at a rate of 1-2 per day. 2 additional ones are
about to be cancell^Hed :) for non-response to the validation
e-mail.
If we assume that 85-90% of the activity sign-ups that will
come in are now in, the numbers are zeroing in right on 180
or so based on the show-up and no-show figures from the past
several years. Of course, each year is different, so we
won't know until it happens.
In looking at the numbers in terms of daily capacity and
projection, we get (extrapolated in parentheses):
Total projection for 2010-04-18: 101 (118)
Total projection for 2010-04-19: 116 (136)
Total projection for 2010-04-20: 121 (142)
Total projection for 2010-04-21: 137 (161)
Total projection for 2010-04-22: 134 (157)
Total projection for 2010-04-23: 125 (147)
As you see, we peak on Wednesday and, surprisingly this
year, drop less than 10% from the peak to Friday. I think
the Friday (as opposed to Saturday) end day really helped
to keep this factor (end of week bail-out) under control.
The bottom line is that we will have a very good crowd
and most all of the activities will be getting a very
good turnout. :)
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Laundry list:
Timely responses will be appreciated. Thanks.
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Kimberly Kael?
Is the Pretty-Printed schedule on track this year?
Can we please have a definite "go" or "no go" on this ASAP?
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Gina? Others? Shooting location?
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Tracy? Carpool location for M Resort? Time for the carpool
assembly? Announcing this will sure help your turnout, I
know!
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Two additional Hotel Hostesses needed:
Holly reports that the Hotel Hostess positions for the Sahara
and the Imperial Palace are covered, but we are still in need
of hostesses for Harrah's and Paris.
The primary duty of the Hotel Hostesses will be coordinating
an informal daily get-together on the property. The hostesses
may appoint assistants as needed.
For DLV 2010 the hotel hostesses will not be asked to do DLV
attendee check-in. This will be re-evaluated for 2011.
Hotel Hostess duties will not involve any kind of "duty hours"
or "watchstanding" duties other than the daily gatherings.
Holly sends in this note regarding qualifications:
>Qualifications to be a Host(ess)- Must be confident, outgoing,
>and enjoy being around people and helping them. Staying in the
>hotel where you are hosting is a plus but not required. Ideally,
>the main host(ess) at each hotel will be in town for the entire
>event.
If you are interested in acting as a Hotel Hostess for either
Harrah's or Paris, please reply to this mailing.
Since the daily hotel gatherings will be scheduled DLV
activities, this will qualify you for voting status.
Volunteers?
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Contact phone numbers, coordinator numbers:
Since Nora's schedule is somewhat iffy this year, I think
we can give Nora a vacation from staffing the DLV contact
phone.
Nora, if you **REALLY** want to still do this, let me know. :)
Unless anyone wants to arm-wrestle us for the privilege,
Holly and I will be listed as the main DLV contact phone
people this year. It appears that I will have a local 702
cell phone for the week.
We will have Holly listed as the Hotel Hostess Coordinator.
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Many of the phone calls to the contact people are in regards
to some activity and the contact person often times does
not have the information that is requested.
We also expect questions to be raised at the daily hotel
gatherings which the Hotel Hostesses cannot answer.
We would like to prepare a list of activity coordinators
and phone numbers, to be given ONLY to the DLV contact
persons who will be answering the main contact phones and
the Hotel Hostesses.
If you're an activity coordinator and don't mind letting the
DLV contact people and Hotel Hostesses have your phone number
(it will not be given to attendees unless you specifically
give permission), please reply to this message and I will
add your number to the list.
It will be regarded as confidential among the senior
volunteers, Hotel Hostesses, and DLV contact people.
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Some Like It Hot:
Nora writes:
>HI Annie:
Hewwo. :)
>The links to the location were on the email I sent to you.
>Sorry they were missed. See below.
Thanks, Nora. :)
>For those of us who have not seen the movie it stars Jack
>Lemmon and Tony Curtis. Here is the link to the synopsis.
>It is a movie that no CD should miss.
>http://www.moviefone.com/movie/some-like-it-hot/6991/synopsis
>Over the years there has been mention that Tony Curtis is a
>Crossdresser.
>As far as I know these are unsubstantiated rumors.
Yeah, uh, we don't wanna "out" our sisters, do we? :) :)
If we do get this going as a scheduled activity and have
a good showing, I'm sure Mr. Curtis (Toni Curtis?) will
notice, and since book signers often times will mingle
with the crowd, there may be a chance of an audience with
him.
>I regret not being able to host the event. We have been to
>this library in the past as part of our art tours. We were
>very well received.
We understand your situation, Nora.
If there's anyone else who wants to host(ess) this, we can
get it on the schedule. Low maintenance. All you have to do
is agree to be there and to welcome the others. Since this
would be on our opening day, I do think it's absolutely
necessary to have a host(ess) there and visible if we are
to announce and/or schedule it.
As I said, host(ess)ing this would most definitely count
toward voting status.
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+Event Details
+American Prince: An Afternoon with Tony Curtis
+Author: Tony Curtis
+Legendary Hollywood icon, author and painter, Tony Curtis
+returns to the stage of the Clark County Library for this
+very special Reading Las Vegas event. The heartthrob, who
+developed into one of the most versatile leading men in
+movies of the 1950s and 1960s, will discuss his life, art
+and The Making of Some Like it Hot. Come early to view an
+art exhibition of Curtis' work in the library gallery.
+A book signing will follow the talk, limit of one item per
+person plus whatever is purchased on site.
+Wristbands will be given out starting at 1 p.m. limit one
+per person.
+Address:
+Clark County Library
+1401 E. Flamingo Road
+Las Vegas, NV 89119
+Hours:
+M-Th, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. F - Sun, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m
+Event Details:
+Type: Author/Storyteller Visit
+Age Group: Adults & Seniors
+Special Program: Reading Las Vegas 4/18/2010, Sunday, 2 p.m.
+Clark County Library http://lvccld.org/events/event.cfm?nID=3D31685#
+Room: Main Theater
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Thanks, Nora. If they are issuing armbands, it's obvious
that they are anticipating a capacity crowd.
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Greeting, et. al:
Marisa writes:
>I'll be greeting at all the events that I am hosting and plan
>on being at WC early enough to have a drink and a bite to eat
>before 6pm if anyone would like to join me (the Firefly Plaza
>opens at 5pm on weekdays).
Thanks, Marisa. I will plan to be at the Firefly early.
>Having pre-DLV at La Palmas is a good idea and maybe as a
>dining option sometime during the week also would help get
>some feed back for using it next year (the more options,
>all the better).
Yes, it would work if you or somebody wanted to host(ess)
it. The only thing is, this late in the process, it will
need to be no sign-up, just show up.
>The activity sign-up status for the events I'm hosting looks
>great.
Yes, everything you are host(ess)ing has heavy sign-ups. My
only concern is that you might be overwhelmed. I've made
changes to the sign-up reports to eliminate the "waiting
list" bar for your activities. Please keep an eye on the
numbers and let us know quickly if/when you want any limits
to be (re)imposed.
You'll find that the show-up counts tend to diminish somewhat
as the week goes on. This is one factor that's not taken into
account in the formulae.
>Is there somewhere that more detailed directions can be
>posted other than on the discussion forum?
Here are my suggestions regarding directions.
We used to give detailed turn-by-turn directions to each
one of our venues until we finally realized that nobody
was using them.
Everybody can read a map, and we'll have one, on line and
in hardcopy, plus now we have a good percentage of our
drivers using a Garmin or equivalent.
The detailed schedule gives instructions on what to tell
a taxi driver and the Monorail stop, if practical.
The problems and issues that are reported are very seldom
along the line of having trouble finding or driving to
the venue, but a few very specific issues of the "so
close but yet so far" nature.
1. Parking, but only if it's not obvious. Everyone can
easily follow "Self Park" and "Valet Park" signs. All
casinos and many other businesses have these signs.
2. Finding out where, in the venue, to meet the group. This
has been the REAL issue. Many of our people are incredibly
shy about stopping someone, even a host(ess) or security
guard, to ask for help finding a particular location.
3. Tricky streets and similar situations. The only one I
can think of which we are using again this year is Highland.
"Watch signs closely as you approach I-15 from either
direction on Sahara Avenue." is a good example.
4. Multiple venues of the same name, and confusing and
similar names. PT's Pub is probably the best example. You
can't drive for a mile in any direction without running
in to one. This year I'm expecting some confusion between
Bare Escentuals, which we have on the schedule, and Bare
Essentials, which we have on our Big List, but not on
our schedule for anything.
Anyway ... Here's what I would suggest. At each venue,
pick a very easy to find location at which to meet, and
we'll put this in the "Meet" field on the final detailed
schedule.
If parking is non-obvious, write a short, concise blurb
(example: "Park in surface lot, NE corner of Roger and
Maris.") and we'll put it in the "Comments" field of the
detailed schedule.
If routes are tricky, or there's a "can't get there from
here" non-obvious route, write up the instructions, briefly,
for the tricky part and we'll get them in the "Comments"
field on the final schedule.
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Activity status:
As of Saturday, the following are full:
Sunday Flamingo Buffet dinner.
Sunday Irish Pub dinner.
Monday Makeover Tips, session 1.
Tuesday Makeover Tips, session 2.
Tuesday Milano's dinner.
Wednesday Murder Mystery.
Wednesday Limo Tour.
Friday Bahama Breeze dinner.
We're watching the following closely:
(Numbers are sign-up/predicted show-up.)
Monday Beginner Open House, session 1. (27/17.9)
Tuesday Beginner Open House, session 2. (20/13.6)
Tuesday EON Joe's Crab and Steak. (21/15.3)
Tuesday EON PT's Pub. (31/22.7)
Wednesday SO-Partners gathering. (23/17.5)
Wednesday Quiet Evening At Home. (25/18.1)
Wednesday Trevi dinner. (41/31.3)
Wednesday Pajama Party. (21/15.3)
We're not closely tracking any of Marisa's activites any
more at her request.
Except for this noted number: :)
Monday Welcome Dinner. (125/93.7) (We should break 100!)
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So-Partners get-together:
Bob writes:
>I would like to cut this off at 28. Even with the equation
>that only 20 might actually show, it is already at least
>double from last year and I must admit that I am a bit
>overwhelmed by the response. I don't think I'll have to
>do any recruiting at the opening dinner.
Got the limit set at 28. That will be a hard stop at your
request.
I think there are several factors contributing to the much
higher degree of interest this year.
First of all, partners are welcome. This alone will double
the turnout. :) :)
I think the big difference is the overall perceived climate
of the activity. One recurring comment is that some of the
traditional SOs have been skipping our DLV SO gatherings
because of the experience that SO gatherings can sometimes
be "downers", and that's not what they want for their
vacation. (No flames, please, I'm just reflecting what the
comments have said.)
Anyway, I think you will have a very successful activity!
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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
4:00pm: Art Tour, session 1 (Imperial Palace Auto Collection) - ms
6:00pm: Happy Hour options (various)
6:00pm: Irish Pub Happy Hour (McMullan's) - ms
6:00pm: Mortons Happy Hour (Morton's) - ms
6:00pm: Sin City Happy Hour (Sin City Brewing - Flamingo) - ms
6:00pm: Hard Rock Happy Hour (Hard Rock Cafe STRIP) - ms
7:00pm: Dinner options (Various)
7:00pm: Irish Pub Dinner (McMullan's) - ms
7:00pm: Flamingo Buffet dinner (Flamingo) - ms
7:00pm: Mortons Dinner (Morton's) - ms
7:00pm: Hard Rock Dinner (Hard Rock Cafe STRIP) - ms
8:30pm: After-dinner options (n/a)
8:30pm: Alternative common gathering (Escape Lounge) - sv
8:30pm: Mainstream common gathering (Hard Rock Cafe STRIP) - ms
8:30pm: Irish Pub common gathering (McMullans) - ms
Monday, April 19:
9:30am: Makeover Tips with Stacey, session 1 (Bare Escentuals) - mv
1:00pm: Lunch With Ginger (Stratosphere Buffet) - ms
3:00pm: Beginner Open House session 1 (See notes) - sv
6:00pm: Happy Hour (Firefly Plaza) - mv
7:00pm: Dinner (Firefly Plaza) - mv
8:00pm: Welcome Meet and Greet (Firefly Plaza) - mv
8:30pm: Official group photo (Firefly Plaza) - mv
10:00pm: Beauty Bar Karaoke (Beauty Bar) - ms
Tuesday, April 20:
8:00am: Diva Las Vegas Invitational Golf (Desert Rose) - ms
9:00am: Harmony Nail Spa Open House (Harmony Nail Spa) - mv
9:30am: Makeover Tips with Stacey, session 2 (Bare Escentuals) - mv
1:00pm: Lunch With Mary Beth (Hilton Buffet) - ms
3:00pm: Beginner Open House session 2 (See notes) - sv
6:00pm: Happy Hour options (various) - ms
6:00pm: PTs Happy Hour (PTs 6th and Sahara) - ms
6:00pm: HRC Harmon Happy Hour (Hard Rock Cafe HARMON) - ms
6:00pm: Joe's Happy Hour (Joe's Crab and Steak) - ms
6:00pm: HRC Strip Happy Hour (Hard Rock Cafe STRIP) - ms
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: PTs option (PTs Pub 6th and Sahara) - ms
7:00pm: Hard Rock Cafe STRIP option (Hard Rock Cafe STRIP) - ms
8:00pm: Jam Session (Goodtimes) - sv
8:30pm: Mainstream-Alternative Night (Various)
8:30pm: Alternative Bar Crawl (Goodtimes) - sv
8:30pm: Roller Derby Boot Camp, session 1 (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:
10:00am: Thrift Shop Tour (Imperial Palace) - ms
1:00pm: Lunch With Ginger (Paris Buffet) - ms
2:00pm: SO and Partners Get-together (Claim Jumper) - ms
2:00pm: Boutique at Power Exchange Open House (Boutique at Power Exchange) - sv
3:00pm: Beginner Open House session 3 (See notes) - sv
4:00pm: Art Tour, Session 2 (City Center) - ms
6:00pm: Quiet Evening At Home HH and Dinner (See notes) - sv
6:00pm: Happy Hour (Trevi) - ms
7:00pm: Dinner (Trevi) - ms
7:00pm: Murder Mystery Interactive Dinner-Theater (Glamour Boutique) - sv
7:30pm: M Resort Get-together (M Resort) - ms
8:00pm: Pajama Party (See notes) - sv
9:30pm: Limousine Tour (Caesars) - ms
Thursday, April 22:
2:00am: Charles Bar (Bellagio) - ms
11:00am: Glamour Boutique Open House (Glamour Boutique) - sv
1:00pm: Lunch With Ginger (Harrahs Buffet) - ms
3:30pm: Art Tour, Session 3 (Arts Factory) - ms
6:00pm: Local Happy Hour (Firefly Plaza) - ms
7:00pm: Local Dinner (Firefly Plaza) - ms
8:00pm: Level 107 Lounge (Stratosphere) - ms
8:30pm: Roller Derby Boot Camp, session 2 (Roller Derby Training Center) - ms
8:30pm: Pity Party (Escape Lounge) - sv
11:00pm: Late Evening Dancing (Paris) - ms
Friday, April 23:
9:00am: Pistol/rifle shooting (TBA) - ms
12:30pm: Fashion Show Lunch (Fashion Show Mall) - ms
1:00pm: Lunch With Kimberly (Sushi Roku) - ms
2:00pm: Walk off your lunch (Forum Shops) - ms
2:00pm: Fashion Show (Fashion Show Mall) - ms
2:00pm: High Tea (Four Seasons) - ms
6:00pm: Happy Hour (Bahama Breeze) - ms
7:00pm: Farewell dinner and social (Bahama Breeze) - ms
11:00pm: Late Evening Dancing (Paris) - ms
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