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Diva Las Vegas 2024 Follow-up Survey

This survey is for those who attended DLV 2024.

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This survey should take about five minutes or so. This will give us valuable information to be used in planning future events and activities.

If you attended DLV 2024 as a couple, please have each person fill out this survey individually, estimating costs per person when appropriate.

Please don't forget to click the SUBMIT button at the bottom of the survey!
How many times have you attended Diva Las Vegas?

DLV 2024 was my first.
One time before DLV 2024.
Two or more times before DLV 2024.
Five or more times before DLV 2024.
Ten or more times before DLV 2024.
About how far did you travel from your home to attend DLV 2024?

None, I am local to Las Vegas
Less than 50 miles.
50 - 100 miles.
100 - 200 miles.
200 - 500 miles.
500 - 1000 miles.
1000 - 2000 miles.
2000 - 5000 miles.
5000 - 10000 miles.
More than 10000 miles.
What primary means of transportation did you use to travel from your home to Las Vegas for DLV 2024? (Travel to/from the event as a whole, not local transportation to/from DLV activities.)

My own private vehicle.
Another's private vehicle.
Rental vehicle.
Commercial air.
Private or charter air.
Bus.
I live in the Las Vegas area, no travel to Las Vegas was necessary.
On what date did you arrive for DLV 2024?

Before Sunday, September 29.
Sunday, September 29.
Monday, September 30
Tuesday, October 1.
Wednesday, October 2.
Thursday, October 3.
Friday, October 4.

On what date did you depart DLV 2024?

Sunday, September 29.
Monday, September 30.
Tuesday, October 1.
Wednesday, October 2.
Thursday, October 3.
Friday, October 4.
After Friday, October 4.
Which of the following best describes your attendance and participation in Diva Las Vegas 2024?

I attended solo and I chose my activities individually.
I attended with spouse or partner and each chose our activities individually.
I attended with my spouse or partner and we mostly participated as a couple.
I attended as part of a group but most of us chose our activities individually.
I attended as part of a group and mostly participated as part of that group.
During the timespan that you were attending the DLV event, during the times that you were not actively participating in DLV activities, which of the following best describes what you were usually doing most of the time?

Casino gaming.
Nongaming tourist activities.
Business.
Spending time alone in the room.
Spending time with other DLVers.
Spending time with non-DLVers.
My usual activities as a LV local.
While you were in attendance, did you get a chance to officially check-in with one of our volunteers (whether or not you got a name tag)?

Yes, I did.
No, I did not.
Did you have a personalized name tag during your attendance of DLV 2024?

Yes, I printed one at home and brought it with me.
Yes, I printed one at home, forgot it, and picked one up on site.
No, I printed one at home, forgot it, and was not able to get one on site.
Yes, I picked it up on site.
No, I did not.
I had a custom name tag not provided by DLV.
Which version of the DLV 2024 schedule did you find to be most helpful?

The "Simple Complete Schedule"
The mobile version of the schedule.
The tabular (calendar-like) schedule.
The custom schedule with the default ("I don't care") options.
The custom schedule with the options I choose.
The big honking "ugly printed" version.
The summary printed in the general mailings.
A schedule I found posted on social media.
I have no clue which version of the schedule I was using.
I did not need or did not use a schedule.
I have no clue where to find any of the above.
What is your approximate age?
(Clarification: Please enter your correct biological age. This survey is totally anonymous. Please help us keep our numbers accurate. Thanks.)

19 - 25
26 - 30
31 - 35
36 - 40
41 - 45
46 - 50
51 - 55
56 - 60
61 - 65
66 - 70
71 - 75
76 - 80
80 - 85
Over 85
What is your approximate length of experience with regard to appearing in public?
(Clarification: If you are transgender in any form, please consider this question to apply to you, if only for the duration of this survey. Thanks.)

I have not yet appeared in public.
DLV 2024 was my first public exposure.
Less than one year.
1 - 2 years
2 - 5 years
5 - 10 years
10 - 20 years
More than 20 years.
This question does not apply to me.
About how often do you get any significant public exposure?
(Again, if you are transgender in any form, please consider this question to apply to you, if only for the duration of this survey. If you are a bona fide fully-transitioned individual, please mark "Daily" as your answer. Thanks.)

Daily
Weekly or so
Monthly or so
A few times a year
Once a year or less
This question does not apply to me.
Which of the following most closely matches your personal self-identity?

(Please note that we do not define these terms. Please select the one that most closely matches your self-identity.)

Crossdresser
Bona fide transition track, preoperative
Bona fide transition track, postoperative
Bona fide transition track, non-operative
Transgender(ist)
Genderqueer
Gender-nonconforming
Gender-neutral
Gender-questioning
Gender-fluid
Nonbinary
Intersex(ed)
Bigender(ed)
Pangender(ed)
Transwoman
Transman
Self-identified woman
Self-identified man
Subject of Harry Benjamin Syndrome
Significant other
Admirer
Friend of the community or ally.
Friend of another attendee
I do not identify with any of the above labels
Do you belong to a local transgender support group?

I am currently a member.
I have previously been a member.
I have never been a member.
Have you ever attended any of the following transgender community events? (You may leave blank if you have never attended.)

Never at all Once Twice or more
Be-All:
California Dreamin:
Colorado Goldrush:
Dignity Cruise:
En Femme Getaway:
Esprit:
Fall Harvest:
Fantasia Fair:
First Event:
Holiday En Femme:
Just You Week:
Keystone Conference:
Paradise In Poconos:
Pinkfest:
TG Rocktober:
Southern Comfort (SCC):
Texas T:
Wildside Sin City Soiree:
Did you find our web site to accurately depict what you experienced at DLV in person?

Yes, definitely.
Yeah, kinda.
No.
I have not viewed the DLV web site.
Did you find our on-line registration procedure and activity sign-up to be convenient and easy to use?

Yes.
It was a bit confusing.
No.
I did not register or sign up on line.
Did you have any technical or ergonomic difficulties when using our on-line registration or activity sign-up screens?

Yes.
No.
I did not register or sign up on line.

If the answer to this question is yes, an e-mail to tech@divalas.vegas giving the details of your difficulties would be appreciated.
If you stayed in a local hotel, were you satisfied with the quality and condition of your room and the facilities of the property?

Definitely not Not really Neutral Yes, mostly Yes, definitely
Flamingo:
Linq:
Other:  
(please specify)
I did not stay in a local hotel.
If you stayed in a local hotel, what was your comfort level regarding the climate, culture, and attitude that you perceived there?

Very
uncomfortable		 Somewhat
uncomfortable		 Neutral Somewhat
comfortable		 Very
comfortable
Flamingo:
Linq:
Other:  
(please specify)
I did not stay in a local hotel.


If you checked "very uncomfortable" for your hotel, a comment in the comments box at the end of the survey will be appreciated.
What was your level of enjoyment at each of the following activities:

(If you did not attend a particular activity, and did not sign up for it, you may leave the corresponding item blank.)

Disliked
significantly		 Disliked Neutral Enjoyed Enjoyed
significantly		 Signed up but
did not attend		 Did not
attend
Dinner, The Linq, Sunday, September 29:
Get To Know You Mixer, The Linq, Sunday, September 29:
Lunch With Terri Lynn, Harrahs Hotel and Casino, Monday, September 30:
Las Vegas Showgirl Museum, Las Vegas Showgirl Museum, Monday, September 30:
Welcome Celebration, Bahama Breeze, Monday, September 30:
Informal common gathering, The Linq, Monday, September 30:
Pickleball, Las Vegas Hotel, Tuesday, October 01:
Speakeasy and Light Lunch, Mob Museum, Tuesday, October 01:
Mob Museum Tour, Mob Museum, Tuesday, October 01:
Whiskey Licker Up dining, Binions, Tuesday, October 01:
Disliked
significantly		 Disliked Neutral Enjoyed Enjoyed
significantly		 Signed up but
did not attend		 Did not
attend
Pizza Rock dining, Pizza Rock, Tuesday, October 01:
Informal common gathering, Binions, Tuesday, October 01:
DLV Invitational Golf, Golf Club at Sunrise, Wednesday, October 02:
Monster Mini Golf, Horseshoe, Wednesday, October 02:
Lunch With Becky, Harrahs Hotel and Casino, Wednesday, October 02:
Escape Room, Escapology, Wednesday, October 02:
Erotic Heritage Museum, Erotic Heritage Museum, Wednesday, October 02:
Boots & Bows - Diva Cowgirl Evening, Phoenix Lounge, Wednesday, October 02:
Informal common gathering, The Linq, Wednesday, October 02:
Topgolf, Topgolf, Thursday, October 03:
Disliked
significantly		 Disliked Neutral Enjoyed Enjoyed
significantly		 Signed up but
did not attend		 Did not
attend
Lunch With Becky, Harrahs Hotel and Casino, Thursday, October 03:
Pool Party, Paris Hotel and Casino, Thursday, October 03:
Closing Celebration, Virgils BBQ, Thursday, October 03:
Limousine Tour, The Linq, Thursday, October 03:
Informal common gathering, The Linq, Thursday, October 03:
Shopping and Lunch, Fashion Show Mall, Friday, October 04:
Pinball Hall Of Fame, Pinball Hall Of Fame, Friday, October 04:
Magic show - The Mentalist, Planet Hollywood, Friday, October 04:
Informal common gathering, The Linq, Friday, October 04:
Disliked
significantly		 Disliked Neutral Enjoyed Enjoyed
significantly		 Signed up but
did not attend		 Did not
attend
Comfort level at activities:

The section used in previous years, where each activity was evaluated for comfort, has been retired.

Instead, if in any case you felt particularly uncomfortable at any of our activities, please list those activities in the space below.


Regarding the selection of activities offered for our events, which type(s) of activities would you like to see more of? Please check all that apply.

I would like to see more entertainment activities such as shows, live music, etc.
I would like to see more touristy type activities such as museums, tours, etc.
I would like to see more outdoorsy type activities such as hiking, boating, side trips, etc.
I would like to see more personal improvement type activities such as hair/makeup/fashion etc.
I would like to see more opportunities for formal introductions of volunteers and attendees.
I would like to see more recreational activities such as golf, tennis, etc.
I would like to see more gaming and casino-oriented activities.
I would like to see more smaller strictly social activities.
I would like to see more larger group social activities.
I would like to see more bar-oriented, clubbing, nightlife type of activities.

If you would like to see more of other types of activities, or if you have any specific ideas for different activities, please mention them in the comments box below.

The following two questions have to do with the placement of the annual DLV event on the yearly calendar.

Diva Las Vegas was held during the spring from 1997 through 2019. No event was held in 2020 due to the global Covid pandemic. When events were resumed in 2021, events were held in the fall through 2024.

Some volunteers and attendees have expressed the desire to "re-home" Diva Las Vegas to the spring.

No decision (even tentative) has been made as of this time. Should this season-change occur, it will be by a vote of the volunteers of voting status, guided by the preferences of active attendees, past attendees, and prospective attendees.
Which of the following best expresses your thoughts amd feelings regarding where future DLV events are placed upon the yearly calendar?

I strongly prefer an event in the spring.
I prefer an event in the spring.
I slightly prefer an event in the spring.
My preference is totally neutral on this subject.
I slightly prefer an event in the fall.
I prefer an event in the fall.
I strongly prefer an event in the fall.


One logistical issue that would arise from such a re-homing is that we would either have another event with only a six-month gap, or we would have to "skip a turn" and have an eighteen-month gap until the next event.

Which of the following most likely applies to you, should the next Diva Las Vegas event occur in the spring of 2025?

I would most likely skip a spring 2025 event due to financial reasons.
I would most likely skip a spring 2025 event due to reasons other than financial.
I may or may not attend a spring 2025 event.
I would most likely attend a spring 2025 event in spite of financial challenges.
I would most likely attend a spring 2025 event in spite of non-financial challenges.
I will be at a a spring 2025 DLV event with bells on.

Did you use the activity reminder service (email or text reminder messages to your cell phone) and if so, did it work well for you?

Yes, and it worked fine all or most of the time.
Yes, and it worked off and on.
Yes, but it seldom or never worked.
No, I did not use this service.
I do not know what you are talking about.
Did you use the DLV Group Text service (text messages from other attendees to your cell phone or email) and if so, did it work well for you? (We are, unfortunately, aware of the carrier issues beginning approximately Wednesday, October 25.)

Yes, and it worked fine all or most of the time.
It worked but I suspended or unsubscribed.
It worked but many messages were late or never received.
Yes, and it worked off and on.
Yes, but it seldom or never worked.
No, I did not use this service.
I do not know what you are talking about.
During DLV, did you ever receive any inappropriate phone calls or text messages from other attendees?

Yes, I did.
No, I did not.
Which of the following best describes your experience (if any) with the DLV On-site Check-in, held at various activities during the first part of the week?

I used On-Site Check-in and found the service to be helpful.
I used On-Site Check-in but I did not find the service to be helpful.
I tried to use On-Site Check-in but I could not find it.
I was too nervous/shy/apprehensive/etc. to use such a thing.
I chose not to use the On-Site check in option.
I did not know that DLV Check-in was available at the Flamingo this year.
I don't know what you are talking about.
Did you find yourself missing DLV activities because you either got into a time crunch or were simply too tired from previous activites?

Seldom or never
Occasionally
Frequently
Did you find yourself missing DLV activities because you were in any way uncomfortable, unsure, or uneasy about attending?

Never
Once
Occasionally
Frequently
During the course of the event, did you suffer from an unexpected illness or injury which prevented you from fully participating?

Yes, I did.
No, I did not.
During your stay in Las Vegas to attend our event, were you ever confronted or harassed by a member of the general public regarding your manner of dress and presentation?

Yes, and it discouraged me from fully participating in DLV.
Yes, but it did not discourage me from fully participating in DLV.
No, I was not.
During your stay in Las Vegas to attend our event, were you ever confronted or harassed by a law enforcement officer, security guard, venue manager, etc. regarding your manner of dress and presentation?

If your answer is yes, a note in comments below will be appreciated.

Yes, and it discouraged me from fully participating in DLV.
Yes, but it did not discourage me from fully participating in DLV.
No, I was not.
What was your primary means of transportation to and from DLV activities?

My own private vehicle
My own rental vehicle
In another's vehicle
Taxi
Ride share service (Uber, Lyft, etc.)
Monorail
City bus or shuttle
Multiple paid modes (bus, Monorail, taxi, etc.)
Walking
Did you have any difficulty getting a ride to DLV activities?

Yes
No
Did you have any difficulty finding the locations at which DLV 2024 activities were held?

Yes
No
Did you have any difficulty finding the group at any of our venues?

Yes
No

If YES to either of the above two questions, details will be appreciated as a comment in the comment box at the end of the survey.
Did you find the linked Google map(s) to be helpful?

Yes
No
I didn't think I needed a map.
What online maps?
Did you have any difficulty contacting DLV volunteers by phone or text?

Yes
No
I did not attempt to phone.
I never received any phone numbers.
Did you have any difficulty identifying and/or contacting DLV organizers and volunteers in person at DLV?

Yes
No
Did you find the other DLV attendees to be friendly and inclusive?

Mostly yes
Yes, somewhat
Neutral
No, somewhat
Mostly no
Did you participate in the DLV Discussion Forum on MyDLV.

Yes
No
I don't know what you are talking about.
In general, were you comfortable being seen with the DLV group in general public settings?

Comfortable most or all of the time.
Mostly comfortable, but sometimes uncomfortable.
Frequently uncomfortable.

If you were frequently uncomfortable, details in the comment box at the end of the survey would be appreciated.
During DLV, did you ever receive, without asking, any unsolicited advice or constructive criticism regarding your dress, appearance, mannerisms, etc.?

Yes, and I took it in a positive manner.
Yes, but I was put off by it.
No, I did not.
During DLV, did you ever give or attempt to give another attendee some unsolicited advice or constructive criticism regarding dress, appearance, mannerisms, etc.?

Yes, and it was received positively.
Yes, but it was received negatively.
No, but I sure felt like it at times.
No, not at all.
Did you participate in our Big Sister program and if so, did you find it to be helpful?

I had a Big Sister and I found the program to be helpful.
I had a Big Sister and I did not find the program to be helpful.
I was a volunteer Big Sister and had a positive experience.
I was a volunteer Big Sister and my Little Sister was a no-show.
I was a volunteer Big Sister and did not have a positive experience.
I did not participate in the Big Sister program.
I was unaware the Big Sister program existed.

If you had anything other than a positive experience with the Big Sister program, a brief confidential note to bigsister@divalas.vegas will be appreciated.
For the items involving money, please estimate amounts per person if you attended as a couple or group.
Which of the following best represents the various payments you made during the course of your attendance of DLV 2024?

I used credit/debit cards almost exclusively.
Cards for the big things (hotel, rental car, etc.) mostly cash otherwise.
Mostly credit/debit cards but occasionally cash.
About 50/50 cash and cards.
Mostly cash but occasionally cards.
I used cash almost exclusively.
Approximately how much did you spend on accommodations while you were attending DLV? (If you live locally and had no lodging expense, please leave the answer to this question blank.)

Less than $100
$100 - $200
$200 - $500
$500 - $1000
$1000 - $2000
More than $2000
Approximately how much did you spend on food and non-alcoholic beverages while you were attending DLV?

Less than $50
$50 - $100
$100 - $200
$200 - $500
More than $500
Approximately how much did you spend on alcoholic beverages while you were attending DLV?

None
Less than $50
$50 - $100
$100 - $200
$200 - $500
More than $500
Approximately how much did you spend on local transportation (rental car, taxi rides, Uber/Lyft rides, Monorail pass, donation to others' fuel funds, etc.) while you were attending DLV?

None
Less than $50
$50 - $100
$100 - $200
$200 - $500
Over $500
Considering all expenses of all types, what was the total amount you spent in order to attend and participate in DLV?

Less than $50
$50 - $100
$100 - $200
$200 - $500
$500 - $1000
$1000 - $2000
$2000 - $5000
$5000 - $10000
More than $10000
In general, did you consider DLV 2024 to be reasonable and affordable?

Yes, definitely
Yes, somewhat
Neutral
No, somewhat
No, definitely
Did you participate in table and/or machine gaming during your attendance at DLV?

None at all
Very little
Occasionally
Frequently
We're almost done now, just a few followup questions ...
Which items indicate what DLV is to you? (You may check any and all which apply.)

An opportunity to dress.
An opportunity to socialize.
An opportunity to party.
An opportunity to express myself.
An opportunity to learn.
An opportunity to meet others in the TG community.
An opportunity to live in my chosen role for multiple days.
When attending an event such as Diva Las Vegas, how important is it to you that there will be a significant number of other attendees within the same general age range as you?

It is very important to me.
It is moderately important to me.
It's important to me, but there are many other factors I consider as important.
It is of little or no importance to me.
Did you think DLV was too long or too short?

It was too long
It was too short
It was just about right
And what about the request to wear name tags?

I found them to be helpful
I don't really care either way
I did not like them
Did you personally have any public restroom issues while attending DLV 2024?
(Clarification: If you are transgender in any form, please consider this question to apply to you, even if only for the duration of this survey. Thanks.)

I used public restrooms and YES I had issues or incidents.
I used public restrooms and did NOT have issues.
I seldom or never used public restrooms.
This question does not apply to me.

If your answer is yes, a brief note explaining the circumstances would be appreciated.



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If you have any general or specific suggestions for activities for next year's DLV, please enter them in the box below.



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Did you go to a restaurant or activity (dancing, gaming, show, etc.) that was NOT part of the DLV schedule which you think would make a good group activity in years to come?

If so, please note both the venue and the activity in the box below.



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All in all, did DLV 2024 meet your expectations?

DLV 2024 exceeded my expectations
DLV 2024 met my expectations
DLV 2024 failed to meet my expectations
Would you attend another DLV?

Yes, definitely
Yes, probably
Maybe
Probably not
Definitely not
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