From: Diva Las Vegas organizers (dlvorg@geekbabe.com)
Date: Thu Mar 10 2011 - 07:27:06 CST
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Org List
Touching base
Big thanks in order
Artisan transportation and parking
IMAX time change
Tuesday timing
Typo and timing
Ride share liability
Sign-up quirk
Artisan parking
Another oops
Working schedule
Administrivia
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Touching base:
This is a quick touch base mailing covering mostly minor items.
We're "flushing the queue" of items which have come into ORG,
both related to our big opener and otherwise.
The initial ORG batch of sign-up mailings went out minutes
after our WC plans were final. If you're a volunteer and you
did not receive this, no, you're not being snubbed. It's most
likely because the e-mail on your registration did not match
the e-mail on the ORG list. You'll get your sign-up mailing
in one of the next batches.
The first of the main batches started last night, and the
process continues through today. All should be out by Friday
morning at the latest.
Some of you (not all) who received the original test batch
will get a second one between now and Friday morning. NBD!
Sign-ups started coming in within minutes!
The majority of the sign-ups which have come in have
included a cell phone number. Of course this is mostly
volunteers so far.
No activities have hit capacity yet. A couple of them are
surprisingly close for this early hour in sign-up!
Only two activities are showing zero sign-ups at this minute
and second, the Macy's Makeover session 1 and the Beginner
Open House session 3. I'm not too concerned about either, as
activity sign-up has been open less than one day and newcomers,
who have higher roster order numbers will be the last to
receive theirs.
Thanks to all who reported the (mostly minor) issues with
activity sign-up. We have a good "kill" on all but one.
Onward and upward, gang!
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Big thanks in order:
Susan writes:
My thanks to Marisa and Cynthia for all of your work in saving
our opening day. I'll buy you both a drink.
I haven't been to the Artisan yet (I'm not a fan of valet
parking) but hope to check it out soon. A group of local girls
have a monthly dinner there. They very much enjoy it and have
always felt very welcome.
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Annie responds:
I echo Susan's appreciation!
I also echo Susan's offer and raise it! I'll buy both of you
(Cynthia and Marisa) a drink at every DLV activity at which you
and I are present!
Thanks Again! :)
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Artisan transportation and parking:
Ok, gang. Let's put our thinking caps on!
Our mission, should we choose to accept it, is to come up with
a strategy for Artisan transportation which will effectively
neutralize the issues which exist, specifically:
1. The difficulty of driving to the property. In particular the
tricky access to the Highland enclave from Sahara or Spring
Mountain.
2. The mandatory valet parking situation. Many attendees over
the years have expressed a reluctance to use valet parking.
3. Transportation for those without a vehicle or a ride.
I do have some ideas, but I would like to hear any and all
fresh thoughts from ... yes, YOU! :) The floor is open and
this will be one of our focus topics for the immediate
future.
Thoughts, gang?
I think it's best if, at least until we have an agreed-upon
strategy, to soft-pedal the transportation and parking issue
as much as we can, particularly on the Discussion Forum. If
somebody else brings it up, then it gets brought up, but for
now, I think it's best that we say as little as possible and
not draw attention to the issue.
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IMAX time change:
Nikki writes:
Could we change the time for the movie from 9:45pm to 8:00pm.
Since the refit at the theater the IMAX shows appear to be
using slightly different showtimes. The current feature which
runs just under two hours has 8pm and 10:40pm start times. If
this stays the same I want the earlier time to avoid a 2 1/2 to
3 hour dead zone between dinner and the movie. The showtimes
could change for the next feature but better to be a little
early than late. The feature starts on March 25 so there will
be a week before Dlv to make any needed time adjustment.
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Thanks, Nikki. Adjustment was made to the schedule.
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Tuesday timing:
Marisa writes:
I thought the Tuesday dining options were going to start with
5pm HH and 6pm dine to accomodate the 8pm EHM event?
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You are correct. I adjusted them on the schedule but neglected
to do so on the sign-up page. It's been fixed.
Now somebody's probably going to chime in and say that they
thought the schedule rolled up into the activity sign-up.
It does, initially. However, if the sign-up verbiage is in there,
the routine which does it assumes it's already done and does not
overwrite it. The machine-generated skeleton is manually edited
and remains static unless manually changed.
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Typo and timing:
Sara writes:
With the opening gathering locked down, I'm sure we'll be
seeing the sign-ups starting soon. I need corrections on
the following:
1. 5:30pm: Crossdress.com Social (PF Changs) - ms
This is actually crossdressers.com Social (PF Changs)
2. 3:30pm: Makeover sessions (session 1) (Macy's FSM) - ms
4:30pm: Makeover sessions (session 2) (Macy's FSM) - ms
I'd like to be able to post three sessions at 45 minute
intervals, 3:00, 3:45 & 4:30 should be fine. This will allow
for scheduling of up to 12 participants before we have to
consider bringing in freelance artists. I would consider 8
sign-ups to be an overwhelming success. Up to 12 would be
terrific. And even if the makeovers run a bit late, there's
plenty of time on the back end to help ensure timely arrival
to Bahama Breeze.
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An additional session of the Macy's Makeovers has been added
and the times for the other two have been adjusted. Maximum
of 4 per session.
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Ride share liability:
>What are the liability issues with some kind of rideshare?
{sigh - deep breath ...}
It's an ongoing concern, minor risk, but it keeps raising its
ugly head every so often every few years.
The concern is that those driving or organizing ride share may
be named as respondents or co-respondents in damage suits,
should something unfortunate occur.
I've had two conversations with practicing attorneys over the
years regarding ride share at volunteer-organized events, one
specifically focusing on DLV. Both have said that personal risk
is miniscule, assuming the responsible driver has adequate
insurance.
The latest round of attention paid to this appears to be a
"red herring" raised in regards to another issue, but as
most of you know we've quit coordinating ride-share lists,
partly due to liability concerns, and we've beefed up the
number of and the verbosity of disclaimers we have.
I don't know what the answer is. I'm not a lawyer but I have
spoken to those who are about this. I'm unaware of any on
our volunteer force who are licensed to practice law. We
do have one who has been involved with liability defense
issues, but again, is not a member of bench nor bar.
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Ginger writes:
>I like the way you have done the hold harmless for the air
>tours! I still wish we had a tick box like that for the
>entire event.
We do in two places.
On the newcomer sign-up screen there is the three-part "agreement"
roadblock which includes a waiver of liability. It also appears
on the from-scratch return registration.
As I (think I) mentioned, it required too much "major surgery"
to get such a roadblock installed in the express re-registration
screen in order to get registration rolled out on time. Next year
it will be in there.
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Sign-up quirk:
Danielle writes:
Great job with everything. I've received one PayPal payment so
far for golf, so it seems to be working.
Just two hic-ups with the registration process for me.
First, I signed up for the MAC makeovers on Monday, and the date
listed in the confirmation is wrong.
Second, I did not sign up for the Macy's makeovers, and I have
one listed on my confirmation that I'm attending.
Otherwise, it seems to be working fine.
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Thanks Danielle.
Good catch on the bad date for the MAC session! I missed that
one totally.
As for the un-signed Macy's session, I'm afraid I can't duplicate
the issue. I checked your sign-ups. I see two sign-up responses
from you, neither of which has any Macy's sign-ups on them. They
both appear to have come in prior to the third Macy's session
being added.
About all we can do is keep watching things. I've done a sanity
check on the sign-ups which have come in, and things appear to
be working as intended. I will keep a lookout for anything which
is similar to this.
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Artisan parking:
Cynthia writes:
Marisa,
Thanks a bunch for checking on parking at Artisan, I'd
completely overlooked it and left it hanging. You're so
good for having followed up on this.
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Another oops:
Ginger writes (quoted):
>I just signed up for the activities. Wednesday night's meal
>options include Milanos which I signed up for, but the
>description for it indicates it is for Tuesday night. Better
>check it out.
Thanks for the heads-up.
Ya know, I must have read the sign-up screen over 100 times
since the initial build, and I missed that. Milano's was one
of the first activities installed, since it was a hold-over
from 2010, and yes, it was on Tuesday last year so the
verbiage was in there and I did not notice it.
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Working schedule:
Diva Las Vegas 2011 schedule
Tentative and subject to change
All times Pacific Daylight Time
Sunday, April 3:
11:00am: Religious Services (Metropolitan Community Church) - sv
1:00pm: SO and Partners Champagne Brunch (Stratosphere) - ms
6:00pm: Happy Hour options (various)
6:00pm: Caesars Happy Hour (Caesars) - ms
6:00pm: Paris Happy Hour (Paris) - ms
6:00pm: PT's Happy Hour (PT's Pub Sahara) - ms
6:00pm: Margaritaville Happy Hour (Margaritaville Flamingo) - ms
7:00pm: Dining options (various)
7:00pm: Caesars Buffet Dinner (Caesars) - ms
7:00pm: Mon Ami Gabi dinner (Mon Ami Gabi) - ms
7:00pm: PT's Dinner (PT's Pub Sahara) - ms
7:00pm: Margaritaville Dinner (Margaritaville Flamingo) - ms
8:30pm: After-dinner options (various)
8:30pm: Mainstream Common Gathering (PT's) - ms
8:30pm: Alternative Common Gathering (Crewsn) - sv
9:00pm: Classic Rock N Roll with Bob and Susan (Crewsn) - sv
Monday, April 4:
8:00am: Air Tours (Henderson Executive Airport) - ms
11:00am: Studio Lites Open House (Studio Lites) - sv
1:00pm: Lunch With Ginger (Stratosphere Buffet) - ms
2:00pm: MAC Makeovers (MAC Town Square) - ms
3:30pm: Beginner Open House (Private suite) - sv
6:00pm: Happy Hour (Artisan) - mv
7:00pm: Dinner (Artisan) - mv
8:00pm: Welcome Celebration (Artisan) - mv
8:30pm: Group Photo (Artisan) - mv
10:00pm: Beauty Bar Karaoke (Beauty Bar) - ms
Tuesday, April 5:
9:00am: Some Like It Hot at Shiloh (Shiloh Horse Ranch) - ms
11:00am: Glamour Boutique Open House (Glamour Boutique) - sv
1:00pm: Lunch With Ginger (LV Hilton Buffet) - ms
2:00pm: Neon Boneyard Tour (Neon Museum) - ms
3:00pm: Beginner Open House (Private suite) - sv
5:00pm: Happy Hour (Chapala's) - ms
5:00pm: Happy Hour (Firefly Paradise) - ms
6:00pm: Mexican Dining (Chapala's) - ms
6:00pm: Firefly Dinner (Firefly Paradise) - ms
7:00pm: Dinner At Home (Private suite) - sv
7:00pm: Terry Fator Show (Mirage) - ms
8:00pm: Erotic Heritage Museum (Erotic Heritage Museum) - mv
9:00pm: Pajama Party (Private suite) - sv
Wednesday, April 6:
8:00am: DLV Invitational Golf (Desert Rose) - ms
9:30am: Bare Escentuals Makeovers (Bare Escentuals) - mv
11:00am: Harmony Nail Spa Gourmet Wine Day (Harmony Nail Spa) - sv
1:00pm: Lunch With Ginger (Harrahs Buffet) - ms
3:00pm: Beginner Open House (Private suite) - sv
3:00pm: Madame Tussauds Wax Museum (Madame Tussauds, Venetian) - ms
5:30pm: Crossdressers.com Social (PF Changs) - ms
6:00pm: Happy Hour options (various)
6:00pm: Buffalo Happy Hour (The Buffalo) - sv
6:00pm: PF Changs Happy Hour (PF Changs Planet Hollywood) - ms
6:00pm: Palms Happy Hour (Palms Casino Bar) - ms
6:00pm: Spotlight Happy Hour (Spotlight Lounge) - sv
7:00pm: Eating Out Night (various)
7:00pm: Milano's option (Milano's) - mv
7:00pm: PF Changs option (PF Changs Planet Hollywood) - ms
7:00pm: Palms Bistro Buffet option (Palms) - ms
7:00pm: Namaste Indian option (Namaste Indian Cuisine) - ms
8:00pm: Mainstream-Alternative Night (various)
8:00pm: IMAX Movie Night (Brendan Palms IMAX) - ms
8:00pm: Fremont Street Experience (Fremont Street) - ms
8:30pm: Alternative Bar Crawl (Buffalo) - sv
9:00pm: Sassy To Classy Nite - Talent Show (Crewsn) - sv
9:30pm: Frank Marino Divas Show (Imperial Palace) - ms
11:59pm: Late Night Clubbing (Krave) - sv
Thursday, April 7:
9:00am: Mount Charleston Excursion (Mount Charleston) - ms
9:00am: MAC Makeovers (MAC Town Square) - ms
1:00pm: Lunch With Ginger (Paris Buffet) - ms
6:00pm: Pre-Limo Happy Hour (Trevi) - ms
6:00pm: Pre-Fab Happy Hour (McMullan's) - ms
7:00pm: Pre-Limo Dinner (Trevi) - ms
7:00pm: Pre-Fab Dinner (McMullan's) - ms
7:00pm: Dance Lessons (Charlie's) - sv
8:00pm: The Fab (Beatles Tribute) (Brendan's Irish Pub, Orleans Casino) - ms
9:00pm: Limousine Tour (Caesars) - ms
9:00pm: Dancing at Charlie's (Charlie's) - sv
Friday, April 8:
2:00am: Charles Bar (Bellagio) - ms
9:00am: Pistol-Rifle Shooting (Discount Firearms) - ms
1:00pm: Lunch With Ginger (Imperial Palace Buffet) - ms
2:00pm: High Tea (Four Seasons) - ms
3:00pm: Makeover sessions (session 1) (Macy's FSM) - ms
3:45pm: Makeover sessions (session 2) (Macy's FSM) - ms
4:30pm: Makeover sessions (session 3) (Macy's FSM) - ms
6:00pm: Happy Hour (Bahama Breeze) - mv
7:00pm: Dinner (Bahama Breeze) - mv
8:30pm: Farewell Celebration (Bahama Breeze) - mv
9:30pm: Dancing at Paris (Paris) - ms
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