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Happy Holidays
Diva Las Vegas 2022 photo staging
Things to come
DLV 2022 survey results
Administrivia
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Happy Holidays:

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy New Year from the volunters
of Diva Las Vegas. The best holiday wishes to you and yours!

Welcome to those who just joined our mailing list. If you have any
questions or concerns, please let us know. Just reply to this mailing.
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All individuals who recently volunteered to help out with DLV should
have now received at least one DLVORG message. If you volunteered and
did not receive anything of this type, please write in and let us know.

You can still volunteer to help out with the upcoming DLV 2023 here:

https://divalas.vegas/dlvvol1.html
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Our semi-official headcount for DLV 2022 is 126, and this may increase
if more stragglers report in.
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Diva Las Vegas 2022 photo staging:

Thanks to those who have sent in DLV 2022 photos so far!

By Monday morning, everyone who attended DLV 2022 should receive their
link to the photo staging area. If you attended and do not receive your
link by Monday at the latest, please let us know, just reply to this
mailing.

Prior to putting the final photo pages together, each year we give those
who attended a chance to preview the photos and everyone who attended gets
a reasonable number of no-questions-asked DELETE requests for the photos
in which they appear.

NOT ALL OF THE RECEIVED PHOTOS ARE IN THE STAGING AREA YET!

If you sent in photos and do not see them posted, please do not resend
unless you are asked to do so! Tracking down and removing duplicates
is a time-consuming process.

If you have photos of the 2022 event which you have not yet sent in,
you may do so at the following URL:

https://divalas.vegas/dlv2022/photo/ddu.html

Alternatively, you may simply attach them to dlv@divalas.vegas via email
or simply reply to this mailing.

If you have any questions, concerns, or difficulties regarding the DLV
photo process, please let us know.
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Things to come:

The big burning question being asked is the dates of Diva Las Vegas
2023, and also if the 2023 event will be in the spring or fall.

These questions will be answered by the DLV volunteers shortly after the
first of the year, with the final call being made by the volunteers of
voting status.

An announcement will be made as soon as tentative decisions have been
reached.

As always, we will announce the dates and allow a one-month Call For
Comments before the dates will be considered final.
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DLV 2022 survey results:

Thanks to all who completed the DLV 2022 follow-up survey!

62 mostly-complete responses were received, which is about what would
be expected for our total headcount.

Here are the results. First, the objective section:

How many times have you attended Diva Las Vegas?

Once: 16
Twice: 14
Three or more: 13
Five or more: 12
Ten or more: 7
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About how far did you travel (miles) to attend DLV 2022?

Less than 50: 5
50-100: 0
100-200: 2
200-500: 16
500-1000: 11
1000-2000: 18
2000-5000: 9
5000-10000: 0
Over 10000: 1

Approximate average miles: 1945.96
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What primary means of transportation did you use to travel from your
home to DLV 2022? (ordered by number of responses)

Commercial air: 32
My own private vehicle: 27
Rental vehicle: 1
Private or charter air: 1
Local, no travel necessary: 1
Other persons vehicle: 0
Bus: 0
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On what date did you arrive for DLV 2022?

Before Sunday, October 23: 12
Sunday, October 23: 21
Monday, October 24: 14
Tuesday, October 25: 9
Wednesday, October 26: 3
Thursday, October 27: 1
Friday, October 28: 1
Saturday, October 29: 0
Sunday, October 30: 0
Monday, October 31: 0
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On what date did you depart DLV 2022?

Sunday, October 23: 0
Monday, October 24: 0
Tuesday, October 25: 1
Wednesday, October 26: 3
Thursday, October 27: 6
Friday, October 28: 21
Saturday, October 29: 11
Sunday, October 30: 5
Monday, October 31: 2
After Monday, October 1: 12

Average length of stay: 5.36 days.
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Which of the following best describes your attendance and participation
in Diva Las Vegas 2022?

I attended solo and chose my activities individually: 46
With partner - mostly participated as a couple: 8
With partner - chose activities individually: 3
With group - chose activities individually: 3
With group - mostly participated as group: 1
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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? (ordered by
number of responses)

Nongaming tourist activities: 16
Spending time with other DLVers: 15
Casino gaming: 14
Spending time alone in the room: 6
My usual activities as a LV local: 5
Business: 3
Spending time with non-DLVers: 1
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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: 52
No I did not: 8
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Did you have a personalized name tag during your attendance of DLV 2016?
(ordered by number of responses)

Yes, printed one at home and brought it with me: 26
Yes, I had one printed on site: 20
No, I did not: 7
I had a custom tag not provided by DLV: 5
Yes, printed one at home, forgot it, had it re-printed on site: 1
No, printed one at home, forgot it, was not able to have printed: 1
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Which version of the DLV 2022 schedule did you find to be most helpful?
(ordered by number of responses)

The simple complete schedule.: 22
The mobile version of the schedule.: 20
The tabular (calendar-like) schedule.: 7
The summary printed in the general mailings.: 4
I have no clue what version of the schedule I was using.: 3
I did not need or did not use a schedule.: 3
The custom schedule with the options I choose.: 2
The custom schedule with the default options.: 0
The big honking ugly printed version.: 0
A schedule I found on social media.: 0
I have no clue where to find any of the above.: 0
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What is your approximate age?

21 - 25: 0
26 - 30: 0
31 - 35: 1
36 - 40: 1
41 - 45: 4
46 - 50: 3
51 - 55: 3
56 - 60: 12
61 - 65: 18
66 - 70: 10
71 - 75: 9
76 - 80: 1
81 - 85: 0
over 85: 0

Approximate average age: 63.14
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Approximate length of experience appearing in public.

I have not yet appeared in public.: 2
DLV 2022 was my first public exposure.: 1
Less than one year.: 2
1 - 2 years: 8
2 - 5 years: 8
5 - 10 years: 12
10 - 20 years: 16
More than 20 years.: 10
This question does not apply to me.: 1
(one response discarded for inconsistency)
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About how often do you get any significant public exposure?

Daily: 8
Weekly or so: 12
Monthly or so: 13
A few times a year: 17
Once a year or less: 6
This question does not apply to me.: 1
(four responses discarded for inconsistency)
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I consider myself to be primarily a (an) ... (ordered by number of
responses)

Crossdresser: 32
Transwoman: 9
Transgender(ist): 4
Gender-fluid: 4
Gender-nonconforming: 3
I do not identify with any of the above labels: 2
No-op: 1
Bigender: 1
Self-identified woman: 1
Intersex: 1
Significant other: 1
Transvestite: 0
Pre-op: 0
Post-op: 0
Drag queen: 0
Genderqueer: 0
Gender-neutral: 0
Gender-questioning: 0
Pangender: 0
Transman: 0
Self-identified man: 0
H Benjamin Syndrome: 0
Admirer: 0
Friend of the community or ally: 0
Friend of another attendee: 0
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Do you belong to a local transgender support group?

I am currently a member.: 17
I have previously been a member.: 16
I have never been a member.: 27
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Have you ever attended any of the following transgender community events?
(Weighted relative responses for each event, ordered descending)

Wildside Vegas 20
Fantasia Fair 11
TG Rocktober 7
First Event 6
Esprit 5
Pinkfest 5
Southern Comfort Conference 4
Be-All 3
California Dreaming 3
Fall Harvest 2
Keystone Conference 2
Paradise in the Poconos 2
Texas T 2
Colorado Goldrush 1
Just You Week 1
Dignity Cruise 0
En Femme Getaway 0
Holiday Enfemme 0
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Did you find our web site to accurately depict what you experienced at
DLV?

Yes, definitely.: 46
Yeah, kinda.: 16
No.: 0
I have not viewed the DLV web site.: 0
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Did you find our on-line registration procedure and activity sign-up to
be convenient and easy to use?

Yes.: 59
It was a bit confusing.: 3
No.: 0
I did not register or sign up on line.: 0
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Did you have any technical or ergonomic difficulties when using our
on-line registration or activity sign-up screens?

Yes.: 5
No.: 57
I did not register or sign up on line.: 0
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If you stayed in a local hotel, were you satisfied with the quality and
condition of your room and the facilities of the property?

Flamingo:

Definitely satisfied: 18
Mostly satisfied: 9
Neutral: 3
Not really: 1
Definitely not: 1

Other hotels: (ordered by rating, descending)

Definitely satisfied (Paris) (3 responses)
Definitely satisfied (Sahara) (2 responses)
Definitely satisfied (Ballys)
Definitely satisfied (Bellagio)
Definitely satisfied (Club del Soleil)
Definitely satisfied (Delano)
Definitely satisfied (Marriott timeshare)
Definitely satisfied (Park Suite)
Definitely satisfied (Treasure Island)
Definitely satisfied (Tuscany)

Mostly satisfied (Linq)
Mostly satisfied (Plaza)
Mostly satisfied (Tuscany)

Neutral (Rio)

Definitely not (Motel 6)
Definitely not (Rio)

Did not stay in a local hotel: 8
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If you stayed in a local hotel, what was your comfort level regarding
the climate, culture, and attitude that you perceived there?

Flamingo:

Very comfortable: 23
Somewhat comfortable: 7
Neutral: 1
Somewhat uncomfortable: 0
very uncomfortable: 0

Other hotels:

Very comfortable (Sahara) (2 responses)
Very comfortable (Paris) (2 responses)
Very comfortable (Tuscany) (2 responses)
Very comfortable (Ballys)
Very comfortable (Bellagio)
Very comfortable (Club del Soleil)
Very comfortable (Delano)
Very comfortable (Linq)
Very comfortable (Park Suite)
Very comfortable (Plaza)
Very comfortable (Tuscany)
Very comfortable (not specified) (3 responses)

Neutral (Motel 6)
Neutral (Rio)
Neutral (Treasure Island)

Somewhat uncomfortable (Rio)
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Did you take advantage of our special promotional hotel room rates at
the Flamingo for all or part of your stay?

Yes I did: 25
No but I was aware of it: 23
No but I was too late for it: 5
No and I was unaware of it: 4
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What was your level of enjoyment at each of the following activities?
(Scale 1-5, ordered by date and time of activity)

Common Happy Hour, Flamingo, Sunday, Oct 23: 4.45 (20 responses)
Informal Welcome Gathering, Flamingo, Oct 23: 4.52 (19 responses)
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Lunch With Marg, Harrahs, Monday, October 24: 4.50 (4 responses)
Monster Mini Golf, Bally's, Oct 24: 4.69 (13 responses) (1 no-shows)
Golden Steer option, Monday, Oct 24: 5.0 (6 responses) (1 no-shows)
Virgil's BBQ option, Linq, Oct 24: 4.60 (15 responses) (3 no-shows)
Informal Common Gathering, Monday, October 24: 4.45 (20 responses)

Lunch and TopGolf, Tuesday, October 25: 5.0 (7 responses)
Lunch With TerriLynn, Tuesday, October 25: 4.66 (3 responses)
Wig Seminar and Demo, LV Wigs, Tuesday, Oct 25: 4.64 (14 responses)
Illuminarium, Tuesday, October 25: 4.75 (4 responses) (1 no-shows)
Welcome Activities, Bahama Breeze, October 25: 4.72 (51 responses)
Informal Common Gathering, Tuesday, October 25: 4.66 (27 responses)

Pickleball, Bally's, Wednesday, October 26: 5.0 (5 responses)
Makeup Demo-Seminar, N2-Looking Glass, Oct 26: 4.60 (15 responses)
Mob Museum Tour, Wednesday, October 26: 4.61 (13 responses)
Whiskey Licker Up option, Neonopolis, October 26: 5.0 (8 responses)
Siegel Dining Option, El Cortez, Oct 26: 4.46 (13 responses) (1 no-shows)
Denny's option, FSE, Wednesday, October 26: 5.0 (4 responses) (3 no-shows)
Rocky Horror H'ween, Backstage, October 26: 2.78 (23 responses) (1 no-shows)
Informal Common Gathering, FSE, October 26: 4.80 (10 responses)

Pinball Hall Of Fame, Thursday, Oct 27: 4.64 (14 responses) (1 no-shows)
Lunch With DeeDee, Harrahs, Thursday, October 27: 4.0 (3 responses)
Pool Party, Paris, Thursday, Oct 27: 4.54 (11 responses) (2 no-shows)
Art Tour, Bellagio, Thursday, October 27: 4.0 (1 responses)
Off The Strip option, Linq, October 27: 5.0 (3 responses) (2 no-shows)
Ruths Chris option, Harrahs, Oct 27: 3.90 (10 responses) (1 no-shows)
Tilted Kilt option, Linq, October 27: 4.80 (10 responses) (1 no-shows)
Murder By Association, Lawrys, Thursday, October 27: 5.0 (6 responses)
Farewell Gathering, Flamingo, Thursday, October 27: 4.50 (20 responses)

Shopping and Lunch, FSM, Friday, October 28: 4.66 (3 responses)
Lunch With Sarah, Tuscany, Friday, October 28: 5.0 (2 responses)
Day Drinking Class, Harrahs, Friday, October 28: 4.16 (6 responses)
Yardhouse option, Linq, Oct 28: 4.75 (8 responses) (2 no-shows)
Jimmy's option, Friday, October 28: 5.0 (3 responses) (3 no-shows)
Informal Common Gathering, Friday, October 28: 4.41 (12 responses)

DLV Invitational Golf, Sunrise, Saturday, Oct 29: 5.0 (3 responses)
Day Drinking Class, Harrahs, Saturday, October 29: 4.20 (5 responses)
Happy Hour, Carmine's, Saturday, October 29: 5.0 (6 responses)
Dinner, Cleaver Butchered, Saturday, October 29: 5.0 (2 responses)
Saturday Dance Party, Harrahs, Saturday, October 29: 4.0 (3 responses)

Atomic Testing Museum, Sunday, Oct 30: 5.0 (2 responses) (1 no-shows)
Day Drinking Class, Harrahs, Sunday, October 30: 3.50 (2 responses)
America's Got Talent, Luxor, Sunday, October 30: 5.0 (3 responses)
Dinner, Cleaver - Butchered, Sunday, October 30: 5.0 (5 responses)

Halloween Downtown, FSE, Monday, October 31: 2.62 (8 responses)

Average enjoyment score for all activities: 4.49
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Which type(s) of activities would you like to see more of?
(ordered by number of responses, descending)

More shows, live music, and entertainment.: 28
More personal improvement, hair, makeup, etc.: 22
More bar, clubbing, nightlife activities.: 18
More smaller social activities.: 17
More larger social activities.: 17
More personal introductory activities.: 16
More outdoorsy, hiking, side trips, etc.: 13
More touristy, museums, tours, etc.: 12
More gaming and casino activities.: 7
More recreational activities.: 6
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Which of the following best expresses your thoughts regarding where
future DLV events are placed on the yearly calendar?

I would be more likely to attend an event in the spring: 14
I would be more likely to attend an event in the fall: 22
I would be equally likely to attend in the spring or fall: 22
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Which of the following best expresses your opinion on the celebration
of Halloween?

Enjoy it as an individual and as a member of the TG community.: 23
I can take it or leave it.: 24
I just don't care for it.: 10
I consider it to be demeaning to the TG community.: 1
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Did you find yourself missing DLV activities because you either got into
a time crunch or were simply too tired from previous activities?

Seldom or never: 26
Occasionally: 31
Frequently: 2
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Did you find yourself missing DLV activities because you were in any
uncomfortable, unsure, or uneasy about attending?

Never: 49
Once: 4
Occasionally: 5
Frequently: 1
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During the course of the event, did you suffer from an unexpected
illness or injury which prevented you from fully participating?

Yes I did: 3
No I did not: 56
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During the course of the event, did you ever patronize any of the
"dispensaries" that are now open to the public? (ordered by number of
responses)

No, not at all.: 50
Yes, for recreational purposes.: 4
I would rather not say.: 4
I don't know what you are talking about.: 1
Yes, for medical purposes.: 0
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Did you use the activity reminder service (e-mail or text messages to
your cell phone) and if so, did it work well for you?

Yes, and it worked fine.: 22
Yes, and it worked off and on.: 2
Yes, but it seldom or never.: 3
No, I did not use it..: 32
I do not know what you are talking about.: 0
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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?

Yes, and it worked fine.: 25
Yes, and it worked off and on.: 4
Yes, but it seldom or never.: 5
No, I did not use it..: 20
Yes, and I suspended or unsubscribed: 5
Say what?: 0
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During DLV, did you ever receive any inappropriate phone calls or text
messages from other attendees?

Yes.: 0
No.: 59
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Which of the following best describes your experience with the DLV
On-site Check-in, held on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Flamingo?

Used it and found it to be helpful.?: 36
Used it, but did not find it to be helpful.: 2
I tried but I could not find it.: 4
I was too shy or apprehensive to use it.: 0
I did not know that On-Site Check-in was available.: 6
I chose not to use On-Site Check-in.: 7
No clue what you are talking about.: 2
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What was your primary means of transportation to and from DLV activities?
(ordered by number of responses)

My own private vehicle: 24
Uber, Lyft, etc.: 14
My own rental vehicle: 10
Taxi: 7
In another's vehicle: 3
Walking: 1
City bus or shuttle: 0
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Did you have any difficulty getting a ride to DLV activities?

Yes: 1
No: 57
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Did you have any difficulty finding the locations at which DLV 2022
activities were held?

Yes: 5
No: 53
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Did you have any difficulty finding the group at any of our venues?

Yes: 5
No: 54
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Did you find the online maps to
be helpful?

Yes: 30
No: 3
I don't need a map: 17
What maps?: 6
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Did you have any difficulty contacting DLV volunteers by phone?

Yes: 2
No: 21
I did not attempt to phone.: 31
I never received any phone numbers.: 2
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Did you have any difficulty identifying and/or contacting DLV organizers
and volunteers in person at DLV?

Yes: 1
No: 55
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Did you find the other DLV attendees to be friendly and inclusive?

Mostly yes: 50
Yes, somewhat: 7
Neutral: 2
No, somewhat: 0
Mostly no: 0
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Did you participate in the DLV Discussion Forum?

Yes: 22
No: 36
I don't know what you are talking about.: 1
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In general, were you comfortable being seen with the DLV group in
general public settings?

Comfortable most or all of the time.: 49
Mostly comfortable, but sometimes uncomfortable.: 10
Frequently uncomfortable.: 0
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During DLV 2022, 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: 6
Yes, but I was put off by it.: 1
No, I did not.: 51
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During DLV 2022, 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: 6
Yes, but it was received negatively: 0
No, but I sure felt like it at times: 6
No, not at all.: 46
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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.: 0
Yes, but it did not discourage me from fully participating: 1
No, I was not.: 58
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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?

Yes, and it discouraged me from fully participating.: 0
Yes, but it did not discourage me from fully participating: 0
No, I was not.: 59
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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.: 3
I had a Big Sister and I did not find the program to be helpful.: 0
I was a volunteer Big Sister and had a positive experience.: 3
I was a volunteer Big Sister and my Little Sister was a no-show.: 1
I was a volunteer Big Sister and did not have a positive experience.: 1
I did not participate in the Big Sister program.: 50
I was unaware the Big Sister program existed.: 1
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Which of the following best represents the various payments you made
during the course of your attendance of DLV 2022?

Credit/debit cards almost exclusively.: 21
Credit/debit cards for big things, mostly cash otherwise.: 11
Mostly cards but occasionally cash.: 9
About 50/50 cash and cards.: 6
Mostly cash but occasionally cards.: 7
Cash almost exclusively.: 4
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Approximately how much did you spend on accommodations while you were
attending DLV?

Approximate average: 1103.77
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Approximately how much did you spend on food and non-alcoholic beverages
while you were attending DLV?

Approximate average: 428.70
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Approximately how much did you spend on alcoholic beverages while you
were attending DLV?

Approximate average: 229.46
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Approximately how much did you spend on local transportation (rental
car, taxi rides, Monorail pass, donation to others' fuel funds, etc.)
while you were attending DLV?

Approximate average: 170.0
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Considering all expenses of all types, what was the total amount you
spent in order to attend and participate in DLV?

Approximate average: 2716.96
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In general, did you consider DLV 2022 to be reasonable and affordable?

Yes, definitely: 35
Yes, somewhat: 13
Neutral: 2
No, somewhat: 6
No, definitely: 2
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Did you participate in table and/or machine gaming during your
attendance at DLV?

None at all: 25
Very little: 11
Occasionally: 16
Frequently: 5
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Which best indicates what DLV is to you? (ordered by number of
responses)

An opportunity to socialize.: 45
An opportunity to meet others in the TG community.: 35
An opportunity to dress.: 28
An opportunity to express myself.: 23
An opportunity to learn.: 18
An opportunity to party.: 11
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How important is it that there be a significant number of other
attendees of the same general age range? (ordered by number of
responses)

Moderately important to me.: 23
Little or no importance.: 20
Important, but there are other factors.: 11
Very important to me.: 4
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Did you think DLV was too long or too short?

It was too long: 11
It was too short: 3
It was just about right: 44
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And what about the request to wear name tags?

I found them to be helpful: 29
I don't really care either way: 23
I did not like them: 5
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Did you personally have any public restroom issues while attending DLV
2022?

I used public restrooms and YES I had issues or incidents.: 0
I used public restrooms and did NOT have issues.: 46
I seldom or never used public restrooms.: 6
This question does not apply to me.: 1
(5 responses discarded for inconsistency)
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All in all, did DLV 2022 meet your expectations?

DLV 2022 exceeded my expectations: 16
DLV 2022 met my expectations: 39
DLV 2022 failed to meet my expectations: 3
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Would you attend another DLV?

Yes, definitely: 35
Yes, probably: 15
Maybe: 5
Probably not: 3
Definitely not: 0
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Now, the Comments section.

Activity comfort comments:

I was treated with respect and dignity by all employees at the Flamingo.
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Opening dinner a gurl in pink mini looked like a hooker!
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everything was always beautiful!!
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Restroom comments:

restrooms not well marked
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was worried about public bathrooms but turned out to be no big deal
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No bathroom issues at all, I don't think anybody even noticed me.
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Activity suggestions:

Please include the Limo tour again! Need a few more daytime options.
. . . . .

Small group in quiet areas would be nice.
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Top golf was really fun. RedRocks hiking would be a fun activity. Day
drinking and dancing at Carnival Court is my favorite activity.
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Dinning groups could be a little larger
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I was really hoping to attend a makeup seminar but didn't get signed up
in time. Having more sessions available would be terrific.

I am also open to hiking in the Las Vegas area, such as Red Rock, if the
event is held in the spring, when it is a bit warmer.
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I had to choose between several concurrent activities, golf and wigs for
example. Would have liked to do both.
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I wish DLV had more "dressy" events. I chose to go to Golden Steer
mostly because it seemed like a restaurant where it would be appropriate
to dress up a bit (and it was).

4. More off strip activities like Illuminarium would be fun
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Bring back limo tour! bring back soiled doves! bring back bar crawl!
. . . . .

I would enjoy an opportunity to do some dancing with the group
. . . . .

the big wheel at the link
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Best events: Bahama, Pinball Wizards
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Halloween events were over-rated and not worth it.
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New venue suggestions:

Be nice to have a chance to do a cocktail dress or ball gown some type
of event
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Piranha's night club in the fruit loop was lots of fun
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In my experience DLV attendees could go to any venue.
. . . . .

1. Wow! show at Rio. Very fun
2. Springs Preserve museums and gardens
3. Carnival Court
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Went to Tilted Kilt by myself one night not with diva group.
. . . . .

Maybe some shows. Magic shows or RuPaul's drag race was at the
flamingo. That would have been right up our alley.
. . . . .

Yes, several casino bars and restaurants just going off by myself only.
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Chicago Joe, but not sure it would make a good Diva event.
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General comments:

As expected, I thoroughly enjoyed my time at DLV. My only wish is that
I could attend longer, but that is a function of my schedule and
commitments moreso than DLV's. I would prefer a timeframe of mid-Nov,
but I understand many don't care for the colder weather at that time.
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Last year's American Legion Italian Restaurant was lots of fun with
great food and Halloween contest, I would like to see that event again.
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I was VERY disappointed with the Chayo at the Ling. I had signed up for
the dinner on Tuesday night. When I went to the restaurant at the
appointed time I was told it was closed for a private event.
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Follow up on question > Would you attend another DLV?,, Probably Not,
only because of moving away from Vegas area,, to east coast.
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Thanks all, especially Anne, Meshell, Dionne and Cami!
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I had only 3 concerns:

1. We got there in time for the Monday 1:00 sign-in and it had to be
cancelled. They did take care of it the next day at the wig seminar,
and we found out that we were already signed in. A little confusing.

2. Group picture at Bahama Breeze. Waited and waited for that to
happen, had to run to grocery store, got back as everybody was leaving.
Totally missed it.

3. We tried to follow the map to Dennys. It took us on Main Street,
never did find it. So we decided to go do some shopping that we wanted
to do and ended up eating at Dominos. It was still a lot of fun.

Unfortunately, our room rate went up Thursday night, so we had to leave.
Otherwise, GREAT!!!
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I sent text messages to the coordinators of the mini-golf and Chayo's.
In neither case did I receive a reply.

I had trouble finding parking and then locating mini-golf. Events held
in larger venues, such as casinos, need more specific information
regarding where to park and where to look once at that venue.

I plan to attend next year whether the event is held in the spring or
fall, but my preference is for the spring because the weather is better.
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Thanks to all who worked very hard in organizing this years event! Great
job!
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One limiting factor for me was the cost of parking at Strip
Hotel/Casinos. I either curtailed my time or avoided participating to
avoid those fees. Not because I can't afford them, but because I see
them as another nickel/dime insult.

As an organizer I appreciated those who contacted me when they couldn't
attend. Thank you, it made my effort much less anxious.

I enjoyed DLV, but I probably won't stay the entire week in the future.
Even staying that long there were people I wanted to visit but couldn't
make it happen.
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I don't like how the golf game was on the saturday. I wanted to play
but when I saw the day for the game, it was too expensive to play due to
the extra hotel related expenses so I didn't bother
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I tried to suspend the group text several times as I felt people were
using it way to much to just gab back and forth but it did not work for
me. I won't sign up for it next time.
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The web page showed the event going from Oct 23 to 28 but in reality the
events went through Oct 30th and by the time I realized that I was
unable to rearrange my schedule so I had to leave and miss the last 2
days of events. Please make sure the dates match the events so people
can plan.
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A million thanks to Annie and all the volunteers who make DLV possible!

One comment: I know that last minuet things come up and everyone
deserves a lot of slack, but I find it odd that so many people can sign
up for an activity and then not show! 12 people signed up for dinner at
Off the Strip -- but only two of us showed up! It was very embarrassing
for the volunteer hostess who had to explain to the restaurant
management that we wouldn't be needing our table of 12. I think we can
do better than this.
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Thanks to all who put this on. I know its hard work and I wish I had
time to help out.
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Hotel was too expensive, food was too expensive, drinks were outrageous,
everything is getting too expensive!

Please consider having Diva during Pride week vice Haloween week.
Hotels are cheaper then, i checked to be sure.
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You need to have golf during the main part of the event and not on the
expensive weekend.
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staying over the weekend is far to expensive
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Please use a larger font size on the web site and emails. An awful lot
of us are at the age in life when tiny print is not our friend.
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I like the new schedule in the fall, but don't keep it on haloween since
the hotels are crazy expensive.
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Very well organized and fun event. Crowd was more firendly and outgoing
than at other events.
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First, let me explain why I say I will probably not be back, I've been
going out more and more by myself and I'm finding I enjoy things better
and get far less attention if I'm alone and not with other T-Girls. I
thank Diva for getting me out and about and I will be foreever thankful
for Diva giving me the confidence to get out and live it up.
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In actuality, you had 2 events this year. You had the main Diva, and
then the Halloween Diva, and it was just too expensive to do both
although I paid for it. Main Diva was fantastic. Halloween Diva was
much too expensive and the girls were standoffish. Downtown was a big
let-down. Please divorce Diva from Halloween or any other expensive
other event. You need to keep the prices reasonable and the length
reasonable.
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Last year everybody seemed on edge, disagreeable, cranky, and with a lot
of badmouthing. This year much better, great group of girls, gurls, and
people.
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Thanks, all.
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Chayo dinner option didn't happen because the entire restaurant was
reserved for a different group. No organizer was present to deal with
it. (entered as activity comfort comment)
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the thermostat in our room at the flamingo was not functional. We ended
up moderately comfortable by turning the AC off. I was also surprised
there was no microwave in the room. (entered as activity comfort
comment)
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On the weekend, few wore name tags. I thnk I was the only one.
(entered as a restroom comment)
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The big sister program seems to be a valuable offering but I have never
succeeded in connecting with a little sister. They are somewhat
squirrely when it comes to getting together. Possibly it should be
promoted on the website explaining the benefits of participating.
(entered as an activity suggestion)
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Regarding the group text, I received texts with no problems, and found
them very useful. I tried to send a text but it failed, said something
like invalid format. I have T-Mobile.

I think it would be great to have an option to be included in an
attendee list with email addresses. Completely optional of course.
(entered as activity suggestions)
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Overall, DLV 2022 was terrific. Thank you!

The only activity I didn't like was the Backstage bar Rocky Horror
"clubbing." The event and venue weren't interesting to me and this one
activity was poorly described on the website. (Some of us went to
Cheapshots piano bar next door and had a good time there!)

I really don't know how many DLVers stayed for Halloween (most people
I talked to were not staying for Halloween). Unless Halloween is
important to lot of us, I would suggest moving the event 1 or 2 weeks
earlier in October for better rates and better weather.
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Use hotels with free parking. Too expensive to park just to have a few
drinks with the girls. (entered as activity suggestion)
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The one restaurant I signed up for, Chayo, was closed for a private
event (not DLV). Organizer was surprised as well in as she said she had
checked with them prior to scheduling the dinner. We were able to
regroup and meet at one of the other venues. (entered as new venue
suggestion)
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