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Happy New Year - Looking forward to DLV 2016
Suggested hotels and Special room rate for DLV 2016 attendees
New Attendee registration is open
Big Sisters (and Big Brothers)
Attention Golfers
Se habla Espanol
What you need to do
Room sharing
New Internet domain for Diva Las Vegas
Administrivia
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Happy New Year - Looking forward to DLV 2016:
Welcome to those who just joined the mailing list!
Welcome back to those who have been with us!
Diva Las Vegas 2016 will be our 20TH ANNUAL EVENT and we hope all
of you can join us on this very special occasion!
If you have any questions or concerns, please let us know.
If you're new and interested in attending, please read the "What You
Need To Do" item below.
Questions? In almost all cases, you can simply reply to our general
mailings with any questions or concerns. Replies to these mailings are
valid and are read by a human, four of them, actually.
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This is the "kick-off" mailing for Diva Las Vegas 2016, which will
happen in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, from Monday, March 28 thru Friday,
April 2, 2016.
You can expect the DLV mailings to come out every 1-2 weeks as needed
between now and shortly before the event.
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Although our working schedule will not be published for a few more
weeks, here are some highlights of some of our major activities, for
those who planning their travel and lodging around them.
Our first major gathering will be Monday evening, consisting of happy
hour, dinner, social time, and the New Attendee Welcome and Orientation.
Golf will be Tuesday morning. See item below.
Our ending major gathering will most likely be Friday evening, but this
is not definite as of this writing. Stay tuned for details.
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Suggested hotels and Special room rate for DLV 2016 attendees:
We make hotel suggestions primarily for those who are unfamiliar with
Las Vegas hotels, those unsure of which hotels are TG-friendly, and
those wishing to stay in the immediate proximity of other DLV attendees.
The hotel suggestions for DLV 2016 are just that, suggestions. There's
no requirement that you stay in our suggested hotels.
Although all have been known to provide good service and to treat
members of our group the same as all other guests, there are no
guarantees of attitude or satisfaction.
In the event that none of the suggestions on this page meet your needs,
please check out the Casino-Hotel and Non-gaming Hotel sections on our
Big List (http://divalas.vegas/vendors/) for other possibilities.
The following hotels are suggested for DLV 2016 attendees (in
alphabetical order):
Flamingo
Four Queens
Paris
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A few notes on each hotel:
Flamingo:
The Flamingo is a very large long-standing midscale hotel-casino located
right in the heart of the center Strip area. DLV attendees have used the
Flamingo ever since 1998 and no issues have been reported.
The Flamingo is our strong suggestion for DLV 2016 attendees who wish to
share rides to DLV activities with others.
Competitive hotel rates have been reported. As of this writing, the
Flamingo is one of the least expensive of all major hotels in the Center
Strip area.
See below for special discount DLV 2016 rates!
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Four Queens:
The Four Queens is a large long-standing legacy downtown Las Vegas hotel
casino.
Four Queens was highly rated from those staying there for DLV 2014 and
DLV 2015.
Very attractive rates have been reported at the Four Queens for the DLV
dates.
This particular suggestion is intended for those who wish to take
advantage of the lower hotel rates in the downtown area and for those
who specifically enjoy the downtown atmosphere.
The Four Queens is not recommended for those who will not be driving a
vehicle and do not have pre-arranged rides to DLV activities.
As of this writing the Four Queens does NOT impose a Resort Fee.
However, hotels have been known to adopt such fees at very short notice.
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Paris:
The Paris is a very large upscale hotel-casino located just south of the
"Four Corners" Flamingo-Strip intersection.
The Paris is the first major Strip hotel to actively invite LGBT
business (note that they have included the T).
The Paris is very nice, but not cheap! It also tends to be crowded,
particularly on the weekends. Countless shops and eateries grace the
property. The Eiffel Tower is a major attraction and offers a
spectacular view of the Strip!
One caveat: Although the Paris promises that their staff will be
TG-friendly, this is a very large casino-hotel and tends to be crowded
at times.
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Special Flamingo rates:
[ Update: As of this writing, only 5 rooms remain available under this
offer. First-come, first served! ]
We have an agreement with Las Vegas Flamingo for the following room
rates for DLV2016, starting on Sunday, March 27, and running through
Saturday, April 2nd.
Room rate for Sunday is $55, Monday thru Wednesday $45, Thursday $55,
and Friday $109. If you book the entire week ($354) the average room
rate will equal $59 PER NIGHT!
THIS IS A LIMITED TIME OFFER!
This rate will be available to DLV attendees until January 31, 2016!
This does not include tax and resort fee which is now standard on almost
all strip properties and other hotels around Las Vegas. Resort fee is
$29/night and includes unlimited local phone calls, 2 guest admissions
per day to the Fitness Center, in-room internet access for up to two
devices per room, free parking with unlimited in/out privileges as well
as valet parking. Room rates are based on single and double occupancy.
Additional charges may apply for additional guests in room.
Booking for these rates is now open!
DLV 2016 attendees may book DLV 2016 Flamingo room reservations on line
at the following URL:
https://resweb.passkey.com/go/SFDLV6
For those who prefer to phone in their reservations, you may call the
Reservation Center at 888-373-9855 to secure a reservation on the group
block. The name of the group is listed as Diva Las Vegas.
You may alternatively use this group code to identify the group: SFDLV6
Notes about this offer:
1. Booking a room under this offer will not register you for
participation in Diva Las Vegas. You will need to register for DLV
separately.
2. The number of rooms available under this offer is limited and rooms
will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis. The offer will
expire January 31, 2016.
3. Please note that a booking under this offer constitutes a private
arrangement between you and the Flamingo (CET) property and that DLV
organizers and volunteers are not responsible for any issues you may
encounter. Any difficulties regarding your room or booking must be
referred directly to the above phone number or yo the Flamingo staff.
4. If you have already booked the Flamingo at a higher rate, in most
cases it will be possible to re-book using this lower rate. It is
suggested that you first book your stay using the above phone number or
URL and after you receive your confirmation number, cancel your original
reservation using the method you used to originally book it.
5. These rates do not include taxes, fees (such as Resort Fee) or any
other incidental charges.
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New Attendee registration is open:
New attendee registration for members of the mailing list is now open.
(If this message was sent to you via your own personal e-mail, this
includes you.) To register as a new attendee, please visit the following
link:
http://www.geekbabe.com/cgi-bin/dlv/dlvreg1.cgi?SPP556
It takes only a few minutes.
One very important thing to remember: After you register you should
receive a confirming e-mail. If you do not receive this, something is
wrong and we need to know about it! In the event you receive absolutely
nothing via e-mail after you register, be sure to write in and let us
know so we can check things.
Previous attendees can re-register on line here:
http://www.geekbabe.com/cgi-bin/dlv/dlvreg1.cgi
If you have any problems with registration, please e-mail
dlv@divalas.vegas and explain the circumstances.
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Big Sisters (and Big Brothers):
Delaney (Big Sister Coordinator) writes:
Welcome to the 2016 Big Sister Program!
Last month, I'm sure most of us were besieged by various charities with
requests for help - here is one more
.The difference is volunteering as a Big Sister will cost you nothing,
expect a few hours of your time, to directly assist someone in our
community.
So if you were a Big Sister in the past, or are interested in becoming
a Big for the first time, please volunteer through the DLV website on the
registration screen, it will be most appreciated.
Room Sharing: This year, we are restarting the roomsharing program. So
far, we have one room being offered at the Flamingo. If you are
interested, please get in touch through the DLV website.
See further room sharing details below.
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Attention Golfers:
Beverly writes:
Ok golfers. We are all set. We will be returning on Tuesday, March 29th
to Wild Horse Golf Course for the third straight year. Cost will be $75
and will include green fees, cart, and box lunch at the completion of
the round in the bar. Club rental is additional and can be paid directly
at the club house prior to starting the round. You can let me know if
you are going to need clubs and if you need right or left handed and I
can give them a count as to how many sets we will need.
Once again we will be doing a scramble as that was enjoyed by most
everyone last year. You can let me know who you wish to have in your
foursome and I will do my best to pair you up with them.
ALL payment will be made to me through Paypal for $75 and is due no
later then March 15th. Do not pay the golf course except for your club
rental. I will be making one direct payment for all golfers on March
16th.
Send Paypal payment to msbevw@hotmail.com
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Se habla Espanol:
Bienvenidos! Si el espanol es su lenguage nativa y Ud. tiene
dificultad comprendiendo qualquier cosa sobre DLV, Ud. nos puede
mandar sus preguntas por correo electronico en espanol, y se los
mandaremos a uno de nuestros voluntarios que hablan espanol. - La
direccion electronica es: dlv@divalas.vegas - Muchas Gracias.
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What you need to do:
For those who are new, the steps you need to take if you want to attend
DLV 2016 can be summed up as:
1. Read the web site (http://divalas.vegas/) to be sure you know what
Diva Las Vegas is, what it is not, and if DLV is something you would
want to attend. Please note that DLV is not based on the model used for
Southern Comfort, Colorado Gold Rush, etc.
2. Register for DLV. Re-registration for returnees is now open as well
as registration for newcomers who are members of this mailing list.
(MyDLV members may register or re-register at their convenience by
following the appropriate link.)
3. Make your travel and/or hotel reservations, if necessary. Info on our
suggested hotels is on line and a summary appears above. Please note the
offer for special rates at the Flamingo.
4. Show up and have a great time!
Simple, isn't it?
Any questions? Concerns? Please let us know.
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Room sharing:
One of our goals for our coming event is to control costs, and the cost
of lodging is one of the most significant parts of the total cost of
participation in Diva Las Vegas.
Sharing a room with another attendee cuts that cost in half! Likewise,
sharing a room with two others cuts the cost by 2/3.
Our Big Sister Team, headed up by Delaney, our Big Sister Coordinator,
will be coordinating room sharing for DLV 2016.
You can sign up for roommate matching when you register for DLV 2016 or
any time after.
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To request a roommate:
1. Visit your Attendee Information Portal. This will be the link that
you received when you registered or re-registered for DLV 2016.
2. Click on the green "Update Registration" tile.
3. Click on the "Roommate Matching" button toward the lower right of the
screen.
4. Fill in the requested information. This includes items such as if you
have a room that you wish to share, or if you need space in someone
else's room; if you smoke, snore, etc., and some various other items so
our Big Sister Team can match you with someone compatible. There's a
space for notes in case you want to give additional information.
5. Don't forget to click on the "Submit Information" button at the bottom
of the roommate screen!
The Big Sister Team will then review your information and use it to
select potential roommate matches for you.
If you have any questions, concerns, or issues, please send an email
to: roommate@divalas.vegas
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Please remember:
Room sharing is a good faith effort on all parts.
Also please remember that matched roommates assume all risks and
liabilities and that DLV organizers and volunteers will not be
responsible for such things as a roommate failing to show, failing to
pay, failing to make reservations, a roommate who does not get along
with you, does not make the room available to you, locks you out, such
things as loss of money or personal property, or in any other way things
don't work out.
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New Internet domain for Diva Las Vegas:
http://divalas.vegas/
"No www, no .com, just divalas.vegas"
This is a new domain within the (relatively) new .vegas top level
domain.
We'll be phasing in the new divalas.vegas URLs and email addresses over
the next several months.
Don't worry, all of your existing email addresses, bookmarks, etc.,
will continue to work indefinitely.
Most mailings will now come from the divalas.vegas domain. If you use an
email filtering or screening service, please be sure that the domain of
divalas.vegas, specifically the address dlv@divalas.vegas is on your
white list.
Please remember: "No www, no .com, just divalas.vegas"
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Administrivia:
This is the Diva Las Vegas 2016 Announcement mailing list.
This list is limited to announcements and other high-importance items.
Replies to this mailing will be forwarded to: dlv@divalas.vegas
Submissions/questions should be sent to: dlv@divalas.vegas
Abuse/complaints should be sent to: abuse@divalas.vegas
Questions/answers and discussion items are redirected to the DLV
Discussion Forum, which may be subscribed to separately or viewed on the
web. To subscribe to the DLV Discussion Forum, send a brief message to
dlvdisc@divalas.vegas and state that you wish to receive the DLV
Discussion Forum.
To view the DLV Discussion Forum on line, visit the URL:
viewforum.php?f=2
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