[dlvorg] Cleaning up and following up ...

In this mailing:

Org List
Cleaning up
JoAnn Sez
Koffee Korner Report
Follow-up
High Tea
EHM follow-up
Reports
Final activity headcount appeal
Final MIA appeal
Administrivia
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Cleaning up:

Follow-up and clean-up items this week.

The surveys will close this coming weekend. If you attended and have
not taken the follow-up survey, please take it here prior to this
coming Sunday.

http://www.geekbabe.com/dlv/2013survey.html

We'll plan on one more final follow-up mailing for the DLV 2013 ORG
group. If there's anything relevant to the 2013 event that you have,
please send it in within the next week. After the next mailing, we
will re-arrange things and form the DLV 2014 ORG group.

Final activity headcount and MIA appeals for the year. Please send
in updates if you have them.
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JoAnn Sez:

All feedback from you is most "helpful" as we go forward.

Still a large number of events without attendance numbers.

So let us now look at the survey feedback numbers and comments so we see
how to respond to the "ever changing needs" of our Diva Group.

Please send the photos which are ever so important to confirm the fun,
energy, and inclusiveness of our Diva Gathering- 2013.

Hugs.... JoAnn
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Koffee Korner Report:

Katie writes:

Day 1 Monday, 2 showed up, Including me!

Tuesday due to early start for golf 10 showed up.

Wednesday 3 showed up.

Thursday I slept in and it probably didn't matter as I zipped over from
Harras to The Cybe Cafe in male mode to make sure anyone had not showed
up alone and They hadn't.

Friday I Did say I likely would Not be there and I wasn't so I can't say
if anyone showed or not.

I will very likely do this again next year as I like being up early and
relaxing in a less crowded cafe for my coffee fix.

It may or may not be worth advertizing as Katies Koffee Korner for 2014
but I will give those who might want to do some early morning
socializing a chance and if we need it then I will be there.

After coffee Bev and I took some photos in and around the Monorail
station, At Ross clothing store, In Wallgreens, In the Quad and Harrahs
and some local Strip street piccies and we also took a drive downtown to
Freemont Street in the early AM. for posterity.

It is a nice place for daytime pics if you have not already tried it, so
the Koffee morning was not a total bust as we added to the D L V 13
photo albums in a nice way, I was able to help someone to get the gist
of DLV one morning so as intended Katies. K/K helped in a small way
there too.
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Thanks, Katie.

If the Koffee Korner is going to happen next year, we definitely want
to "advertise" it, meaning put it on the schedule and promote it as
a DLV activity. That way people who want to do it know about it and
don't get left out.

I (Annie) counted 12 at KKK on Tuesday. Two main groups plus a few
wandering in/out/about, probably prior to golf.
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Follow-up:

Vera writes:

1. NAME TAGS: I'm happy to hear that the name tags were a big hit. Only
thing that i can say about them were that the font used for the names
turned out to not be legible from a distance and people had to get
practically on top of the other person (some might say even getting into
personal space) to read the names. Sorry for that ladies! We will try a
lager font size next time.

In response to Annie's puzzlement over the meaning of the two colors, it
quite simple. We had those two colors left over at the house ant used
them up for the name tags.

We need to come up with some ideas to encourage the wearing of the name
tags throughout the week. Maybe some contests with some smaller
inexpensive prizes i.e makeup, makeup brushes, etc. to the attendee
who's name is selected IF she is wearing her name tag. This could be
done several times each night at various locations to give everyone a
fair chance. Maybe the back of each name tag might have 7 squares that
only a DLV Org lady might initial, then the ladies who have all 7
squares initialed can put their name tags in some type of container/box
to be drawn for the grand prize a the Farewell Dinner.

Just a thought....Vera & Dennis
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Annie responds:

Thanks, V and D. :)

One thing we did back in 2000-{mumble} to encourage wearing of name
tags is that we had a number of door-prize type items that year and
we simply gave a few of them away at various activities, almost at
random, to those who came in wearing a DLV name tag.

Over the years a few merchants have had a "show your DLV name tag
and get {whatever} off of {whatever}" promotions. Maybe something
like that could be repeated or encouraged.

I would also like to brainstorm about ideas to enourage people to
make an effort to do the check-in and pick up the name tags.

Any more ideas?
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High Tea:

Marilyn writes:

We had 16 at the High Tea on Friday.

As usual, the Four Seasons was very accommodating, since the count
increased after the deadline to four more and one more who showed at the
event.
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Thanks, Marilyn.

It says a lot for an activity when the show-up count increases over
the signed-up count instead of vice-versa, which is the way it often
seems to be. This has been one of our more popular and successful of
the recurring activities.
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EHM follow-up:

Marisa writes:

First I am giving a very much appreciated thanks to Annie for setting up
the music for the burlesque show and background music for the rest of
the night!

"Buttercup Delight" enjoyed performing for us also.

The swap meet went good and was a big hit with the museum staff at the
end. I think each of them picked out at least one item, so the swap will
probably be an annual event at EHM.

The conversation with Dr Victoria was also well attended and could have
gone on all night.

Audrey tour. I failed to discribe what the Audrey tour was, so we had
some confusion at first. As always we had fun at Paris and with a number
of people ending the limo tour there, it looks like we had 30 attendees.
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Annie writes:

Thanks, Marisa.

This was the third straight year for a great turnout at the EHM.

For an activity with a $10 entry fee, it's the exception to the
pattern we've observed over the years. The stage show (I was happy
to help!), the swap meet, and the "Ask Dr. V." session kept the
activity fresh and gave the people a reason to want to attend. I
also think the availablity of the bar adds to the evening.
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Reports:

Beverly writes:

Here is my report on numbers for activities attendance for my areas of
responsibility...

Monday, April 15:

Katie's Koffee Korner (Betty's Cyber Cafe - The Quad) - just Katie and
Bev on that first morning.

Tuesday, April 16:

Katie's Koffee Korner (Betty's Cyber Cafe - The Quad) - 12 (much better
second morning.

Diva Las Vegas Invitational Golf (Desert Rose) - 20 (Thanks to all who
braved the wind to take home 'fabulous prizes'.

Piano Bar Happy Hour (Harrah's) - 6, a noisy place to meet but easy to
find

Ruth's Chris dining option (Ruth's Chris - Harrah's) - 11, Great meal,
fantastic service. I really enjoyed it.

Wednesday, April 17:

Katie's Koffee Korner (Betty's Cyber Cafe - The Quad) - 4

Nathan Burton Comedy-Magic (Planet Hollywood) - 31 and no one
'disappeared' (magic joke)

Thursday, April 18:

Katie's Koffee Korner (Betty's Cyber Cafe - The Quad) - 0

Skydiving - one survived

Friday, April 19:

Katie's Koffee Korner (Betty's Cyber Cafe - The Quad) - 2

Happy Hour (Bahama Breeze) - 50
Farewell Dinner (Bahama Breeze) - 70
Farewell Celebration (Bahama Breeze) - 100
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Thanks, Beverly.

Will the skydiving be on the official schedule next year? :) :) :)
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Final activity headcount appeal:

Most of the blanks have been filled in. Still a few outstanding.
For those with no final count we'll use the number of survey
responses in lieu of an observed count.

Activity headcounts:

Sunday, April 14:
Religious services (Metropolitan Community Church) - 3
Titanic and Bodies (Luxor) - ?????
Lunch With Ginger (Harrah's Buffet) - ?????
Newcomer Open House (Artisan) - 10
Artisan Happy Hour (Artisan) - ?????
Satay Happy Hour (Satay) - ?????
Sin City Happy Hour (Flamingo) - 4
PT's Happy Hour (PT's Pub Sahara) - 5
Flamingo Buffet option (Flamingo) - 12
Satay dining option (Satay) - ?????
Pamplemousse dining option (Pamplemousse) - 8
Artisan dining option (Artisan) - ?????
Mainstream Common Gathering (Margaritaville) - 15
Alternative Common Gathering (Drink And Drag) - ?????
 
Monday, April 15:
Katie's Koffee Korner (Betty's Cyber Cafe - The Quad) - 2
Studio Lites Open House (Studio Lites) - 25
Lunch With Ginger (Stratosphere Buffet) - 14
Girlfriend Party Makeovers (Bare Escentuals FSM) - ?????
Newcomer Open House (Artisan) - 12
Happy Hour (Artisan) - 25
Monday evening Dinner (Artisan) - 50
Welcome Meet And Greet (Artisan) - 100
 
Tuesday, April 16:
Katie's Koffee Korner (Betty's Cyber Cafe - The Quad) - 12
Diva Las Vegas Invitational Golf (Desert Rose) - 20
Just You Open House (Just You) - ?????
Lunch With Ginger (LV Hotel Buffet) - 3
Art Tour - Andy Warhol (Bellagio) - ?????
Newcomer Open House (Artisan) - 5
Mexican Happy Hour (Ricardo's) - 15
Mob Bar Happy Hour (Mob Bar) - 6
Hard Rock Happy Hour (Hard Rock Cafe HARMON) - 9
Hofbrau Happy Hour (Hofbrauhaus) - ?????
Piano Bar Happy Hour (Harrah's) - 6
Oscar's dining option (Oscar's - Plaza) - 3
Ruth's Chris dining option (Ruth's Chris - Harrah's) - 11
Hard Rock dining option (Hard Rock Cafe HARMON) - 19
Mexican dining option (Ricardo's) - 15
Hofbrau dining option (Hofbrauhaus) - ?????
Scavenger Hunt (Start at Mob Bar) - 10
Fremont Street Experience (Fremont Street Experience) - Unk.
Pub Crawl (Start at Buffalo) - 3
 
Wednesday, April 17:
Katie's Koffee Korner (Betty's Cyber Cafe - The Quad) - 3
Shopping With Ginger (LV Premium Outlets NORTH) - ?????
Lunch With Ginger (Makino LVPO-N) - ?????
Nathan Burton Comedy-Magic (Planet Hollywood) - 31
Carla's Boutique - Wine And Cheese (The Center) - 20
PF Changs Dinner (PF Chang - Planet Hollywood) - ?????
EHM Reception and Swap Meet (Erotic Heritage Museum) - 50
Absinthe Show (Caesars Palace) - ?????
 
Thursday, April 18:
Katie's Koffee Korner (Betty's Cyber Cafe - The Quad) - 0
Trap (shotgun) Shooting (Clark County Shooting Complex) - 9
Volunteer and prospective volunteer Luncheon (Artisan) - 13
Pole Dance Lessons (Pole Fitness Studio) - 12
Trevi Dinner (Trevi - Caesars) - 40
Quiet Evening At Home (Private facility) - 8
Audrey Tour (Start at Paris) - 30
Limousine Tour (Caesars Palace) - 34
 
Friday, April 19:
Non-Charles Bar (Cosmopolitan) - 9
Katie's Koffee Korner (Betty's Cyber Cafe - The Quad) - 2
Lunch With Ginger (Gold Coast Buffet) - 7
High Tea (Four Seasons) - 16
Macy's Makeovers, session 1 (Macy's FSM) - ?????
Macy's Makeovers, session 2 (Macy's FSM) - ?????
Macy's Makeovers, session 3 (Macy's FSM) - ?????
Happy Hour (Bahama Breeze) - 50
Farewell Dinner (Bahama Breeze) - 70
Farewell Celebration (Bahama Breeze) - 100
Dancing at Paris (Paris) - 30
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Final MIA appeal:

We're converging on a final headcount. Any additional sightings?

-15617 Allison T (Kelly) Arizona
-2180 Ashley White (Chelsea) (new) Southern California
-2962 Becky Moore (Christy) (new) Southeastern US
-166 Camille Derring (new) Phoenix area
-3462 Carol Ann (new) ???
-106 Cathy P. (new) Los Angeles area
-490 Cindy B. (new) Mountain States
-39197 Connie F. Northern California
-14840 Courtney A. (Linda) Midwest
-3059 Cristine B. Northwest
-49006 Crystal L. (Jennifer) Mountain States
-41780 Danielle Q. Los Angeles area
-1310 Deanna B. (new) Midwest
-132 Dennise D. (Joddi) (new) Mountain States
-28311 Diane M. Arizona
-14814 Eva Marie B. Mountain States
-3832 Gwen L. Local Las Vegas
-464 Jamie D. Southern US
-1352 Janessa W. (new) Local Las Vegas
-1639 Jenifer J. Southern California
-9440 Jenny L. Canada
-1073 Jenny Marie M. (Brenda Lee) Local Las Vegas
-1117 Jessy L. (new) New Mexico
-21744 Julie Anne M. Local Las Vegas
-1522 Kelli B. (new) Northwest
-6118 Kumiko Yvonne W. Hawaii
-528 Lauren G. (new) San Francisco area
-1365 Lisa R. (new) Southern California
-11494 Marci L. Local Las Vegas
-61 Mia (new) Phoenix area
-273 Ms Renee S. (new) Local Las Vegas
-234 Nikki D. Local Las Vegas
-14585 Pauline D. Northern California
-44711 Penelope O. (Devita) Local Las Vegas
-5099 Rikki L. (Carla) Local Las Vegas
-79 Rita L. (new) Northern California
-19975 Shanna R. Local Las Vegas
-2081 Simone Michelle (new) Northern California
-945 Tiffany B. (new) Southern US
-525 Tina C. (new) Chicago area
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