[dlv] Diva Las Vegas 2013 updates - 2 weeks 2 go ...

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Two weeks to a great event
Big Sister volunteers needed
What you need to do
Activities, sign-up, and waiting lists
Deadlines and cutoffs
Summary schedule
Administrivia
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Two weeks to a great event:

Welcome to those who just joined. Please review the back mailings
(link below) if you need to get up to speed.

Yes, there is still time to get in on things, but we're getting very
close to last call. If you're serious about attending, please do not
procrastinate any longer! See "What you need to do" below.

See back mailings for further information on attending. They are on
line here:

http://www.geekbabe.com/dlv/mydlv/mainforum/viewforum.php?f=4

We are now entering our "crunch time", so it's important that if
there is anything that needs attention, we know about it sooner
rather than later! If there's anything that's uncertain, unclear,
un-done, etc., please let us know about it ASAP.

If you have questions or concerns, we ask that you please check
the back mailings and the FAQ first, because well over 90% of the
questions we get via e-mail are already answered. The FAQ is on
line here:

http://www.geekbabe.com/dlv/faq/

Again, big thanks go out to our many dedicated volunteers who have
put together a terrific schedule of activities this year!
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Latest numbers:

As of Friday evening we have 172 individuals reconfirmed (those who
have responded to activity sign-up or reconfirmed by e-mail). We're
on track for a total turnout in the 160-170-ish range. Film at 11.
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Big Sister volunteers needed:

Delaney (Big Sister Coordinator) writes:

As you are all aware, we are only a few weeks away from DLV.

While we were in balance between Big and Little Sisters, there have been
several recent requests by newer attendees to be assisted by a Big
Sister. If possible, please consider offering some time to help another
attendee. In most cases, they are just looking for some extra support,
or perhaps some makeup or fashion advice.

I believe you will find volunteering is not normally too time-intensive,
and you just may just make a new friend!

If interested, please take a moment to sign up by filling out the Big
Sister volunteer form on the DLV website on your registration screen.
You can get to this by following the link that was sent to you just
after you registered. If you have misplaced this, please write in (just
reply to this mailing) and we will re-send to you.
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What you need to do:

Yes, you can still get in on DLV 2013 but you must act NOW!

The clock is ticking and several deadlines are approaching. See
the list of specific deadlines below.
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If you have not registered for DLV 2013 yet:

The first thing you need to do is register. Register here:

http://www.geekbabe.com/dlv/rg2013.html

All who plan to participate will need to register. Sending a note
of "I will be there" is not adequate, sorry.

After your registration has been processed, you will receive
your activity sign-up mailing within the next few days.
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If you have filled out the registration screen but have received
absolutely nothing in e-mail:

SOMETHING IS WRONG! WE NEED TO KNOW ABOUT IT, NOW!

Please e-mail us (dlv@geekbabe.com) and explain the circumstances.
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If you have registered (by 1:00pm PDT Friday afternoon) but have
not received your activity selection e-mail:

SOMETHING IS WRONG! WE NEED TO KNOW ABOUT IT! We need to check
things and see what is going on. Sooner the better!

E-mail us, explain what's going on. dlv@geekbabe.com
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If you have registered but not made your activity selections:

Please make your activity selections as soon as possible. If you
have any questions about this, or if things don't work for you as
they should, please write in and explain what is going on.

Activity sign-up also reconfirms your intent to attend DLV.

If you don't wish to sign up for any optional activities, either
submit a blank activity sign-up screen or write a brief "reconfirming"
e-mail to dlv@geekbabe.com explaining that you will indeed be attending.

If you have difficulty with the activity sign-up screens, let us know
and we will do it for you manually if necessary.
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If you've registered but don't want to do any of the optional
activities:

Either submit a blank activity sign-up screen as stated above or send
a brief note to dlv@geekbabe.com saying that you are still attending
but you will not be signing up for any of the optional activities.
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If you have made your activity selections:

You're all set! Pack your bags and get ready! If you want to change
any of your activity selections, in most cases you can do this up
until April 9.
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If you let your activity sign-up lapse:
If your registration was canceled for any reason:

It's easy to un-cancel. If you canceled on the web, you can easily
reverse the process yourself. If you had an activity sign-up lapse,
write in and explain the circumstances and we'll get things back on
track for you.
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If you get an error message when trying to sign up for activities:
If you signed up for activitoes and still get a warning message:

Please write in and explain the circumstances. Unfortunately we've
had some systems issues during activity sign-up time. In all cases
which have been reported we've been able to trace things and to
restore the proper "place in line" for those who reported the
troubles.
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Travel and lodging:

If you haven't made your travel and lodging arrangements, please
do so immediately.

Information on our suggested hotels appears here:

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

If you have any difficulty finding a room, phone the Las Vegas
Convention and Visitors Authority at 1-877-VISIT-LV (1-877-847-4858).
They will know who has rooms available and can book rooms for you
if needed.
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Activities, sign-up, and waiting lists:

Everyone who registered by Friday, March 29 (1:00pm PDT) should have
received a special mailing with a link to the personalized activity
sign-up screen.

If anyone has any difficulty signing up for activities, please let
us know and we'll get things straightened out for you.
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As of the time of this mailing, some of the popular activities are
full or in a waiting list state and some are approaching full.

Please do not procrastinate on your activity sign-ups!

Here is a run-down on where things stand as of Friday evening:

The Girlfriend Party Makeover Session at Bare Escentuals on Monday
is full. Waiting list is short.

Sign-up for the Monday evening dinner at Artisan is very heavy.
Please plan to arrive early for this. Delays in seating and serving
can be expected at peak times.

The Oscar's and Ruth's Chris dining options on Tuesday are both
full. Waiting lists are short.

Pole Dancing on Thursday is full. Waiting list is short.

The Thursday evening dinner at Trevi still has room, but it is
expected to fill to capacity within the next week.

The Thursday evening Limo Tour is full. Waiting list is short.

All three Macy's Makeover sessions are full.
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Waiting list instructions:

For those of you who are signing up for something which is in a
waiting list state, pay particular attention to your final summary
in the Large Final Mailing. If cancellations have occurred, you may
find that you have moved up to confirmed status.

For any activities which are in a waiting list state, there will be
"Waiting List Instructions" in the notes for that activity on the
final detailed schedule.
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If you know you're not gonna make it:

By now, everyone should know with close to 100% certainty if you
are or are not really-truly going to participate in Diva Las Vegas
this year.

If you registered and you know you're not going to be coming, please
give us the courtesy of a cancellation. Please help us out with out
planning and record-keeping and let others move up on waiting lists.

You don't need to explain anything.

You can cancel on line using the URL that was sent to you when you
registered, or you can simply reply to this mailing, say who you
are, and say you will not be joining us.
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Deadlines and cutoffs:

Please pay close attention to the DATES and, if included, the TIMES
of these various deadlines.

(In chronological order)

Friday, April 5 (this coming Friday!) is the deadline for sign-ups
and for cancellations for Golf. See payment information on the
sign-up screen.

Those registering after Sunday, April 7 (just 8 days away!) will
not be able to sign up for activities on line, but will have to
check with the individual Coordinators during DLV for availability.

Wednesday, April 10, 1:00am PDT will be the hard-stop cut-off for
DLV 2012 registration and activity sign-up.

Beginning Thursday, April 11, early morning, all non-urgent e-mail
to DLV will be held for action or response until after DLV. THIS
INCLUDES ROUTINE QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS YEAR'S EVENT!

Saturday, April 13, 5:00pm PDT is the deadline for cancellations
for the Limo Tour.

Tuesday, April 16, 1:00pm **SHARP** is the deadline for payments
and cancellations for the High Tea. See detailed payment information
on the activity sign-up screen.

Wednesday, April 17, 8:15pm PDT **SHARP** is the deadline for Limo
Tour payments. Unpaid tickets as of that time will be released to
the waiting list. Last payment opportunity will be at the EHM
Reception prior to 8:15pm. Waiting list people can check for the
availabity of tickets at the EHM Reception or phone Annie (number
in the contact section of the Large Final Mailing).
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Summary schedule:

Diva Las Vegas 2013 schedule
Tentative and subject to change
All times Pacific Daylight Time

Sunday, April 14:
10:00am: Religious services
12:00am: Titanic and Bodies
1:00pm: Lunch With Ginger
4:00pm: Newcomer Open House
6:00pm: Happy Hour options
6:00pm: Artisan Happy Hour
6:00pm: Satay Happy Hour
6:00pm: PT's Happy Hour
6:00pm: Sin City Happy Hour
7:00pm: Dining options
7:00pm: Pamplemousse dining option
7:00pm: Flamingo Buffet option
7:00pm: Artisan dining option
7:00pm: Satay dining option
9:00pm: Evening options
9:00pm: Mainstream Common Gathering
9:00pm: Alternative Common Gathering

Monday, April 15:
7:00am: Katie's Koffee Korner
11:00am: Studio Lites Open House
1:00pm: Lunch With Ginger
2:00pm: Girlfriend Party Makeovers
4:00pm: Newcomer Open House
5:00pm: Happy Hour
6:00pm: Monday evening Dinner
7:30pm: Welcome Meet And Greet

Tuesday, April 16:
7:00am: Katie's Koffee Korner
9:00am: Diva Las Vegas Invitational Golf
11:00am: Just You Open House
1:00pm: Lunch With Ginger
3:00pm: Art Tour - Andy Warhol
4:00pm: Newcomer Open House
6:00pm: Happy Hour Options
6:00pm: Mob Bar Happy Hour
6:00pm: Hard Rock Happy Hour
6:00pm: Piano Bar Happy Hour
6:00pm: Mexican Happy Hour
6:00pm: Hofbrau Happy Hour
6:45pm: Eating Out Night -- NOTE TIMES BELOW
6:45pm: Oscar's dining option
7:00pm: Hard Rock dining option
7:00pm: Hofbrau dining option
7:00pm: Mexican dining option
7:00pm: Ruth's Chris dining option
8:00pm: Mainstream-Alternative Night
8:30pm: Scavenger Hunt
9:00pm: Fremont Street Experience
9:00pm: Pub Crawl
9:30pm: Absinthe Show

Wednesday, April 17:
7:00am: Katie's Koffee Korner
10:00am: Shopping With Ginger
12:00am: Lunch With Ginger
4:00pm: Nathan Burton Comedy-Magic
5:00pm: PF Chang arrival and Happy Hour
5:00pm: Carla's Boutique - Wine And Cheese
5:30pm: PF Changs Dinner
8:00pm: EHM Reception and Swap Meet

Thursday, April 18:
7:00am: Katie's Koffee Korner
9:00am: Trap (shotgun) Shooting
12:00am: Volunteer and prospective volunteer Luncheon
2:00pm: Pole Dance Lessons
6:00pm: Happy hour
7:00pm: Quiet Evening At Home
7:00pm: Trevi Dinner
9:00pm: Audrey Tour
9:30pm: Limousine Tour

Friday, April 19:
1:00am: Non-Charles Bar
7:00am: Katie's Koffee Korner
1:00pm: Lunch With Ginger
2:00pm: High Tea
3:00pm: Macy's Makeovers, session 1
3:45pm: Macy's Makeovers, session 2
4:30pm: Macy's Makeovers, session 3
6:00pm: Happy Hour
7:00pm: Farewell Dinner
8:00pm: Farewell Celebration
8:30pm: Official Group Photo
9:30pm: Dancing at Paris
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