Guest guest Posted December 2, 2002 Report Share Posted December 2, 2002 > ********************************* > I'd rather hang with the Grads, -- to Vegas, -- everyone can wear little stickies that say > " Hello, my name is ..., what's yours? " Whaddaya think? > in NJ ~~~~~~ I too have to go the Vegas route even though I'm not fond of Vegas the airfare and rooms are most affordable. To Vegas I can do a 3 day trip that I could most likely pull off where a cruise wouldn't be an option for me right now. On the name tags -- we can make badges or sticky tags that have an " identifier " that we talk about here and that no one else would " know " or " question " what group we are with -- personally, I don't tell people and don't want to discuss it with anyone else but I do want to be able to find y'all and know that y'all are with the Grad's group if I see you just milling around, shopping, eating -- whatever.... I agree we should have some " scheduled " get togethers like for dinner or lunch or just meeting at a " common place " so everyone will get to meet each other... maybe someone who lives there could give us some good location to meet options -- a mall, a outlet mall, a resturant that's casual -- all that sort of thing. I also think we could pass around a spiral notebook for all of us to write our names, hotels and room numbers and make copies for everyone so we can all know how to reach each other -- optionally, a name and cell phone number? That would work. Just my 2 cents hugz, ~denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2002 Report Share Posted December 2, 2002 In a message dated 12/2/2002 2:40:08 PM Eastern Standard Time, Graduate-OSSG writes: > On the name tags -- we can make badges or sticky tags that have an > " identifier " that we talk about here and that no one else would " know " or > " question " what group we are with -- personally, I don't tell people and > don't want to discuss it with anyone else but I do want to be able to find > y'all and know that y'all are with the Grad's group if I see you just > milling around, shopping, eating -- whatever.... *********Yes, like maybe little graduation cap pins or stickers, if we could make them. Then people might just think it's a school reunion. To find me, just go either to the craps table or the bar .. ) >> I also think we could pass around a spiral notebook for all of us to write our names, hotels and room numbers and make copies for everyone so we can all know how to reach each other -- optionally, a name and cell phone number? That would work.<< **********Good idea. I also wonder if there's any way to leave a message at some hotel desk for any Grads that may want to call if we decide to meet for lunch, dinner or whatever at the last minute. That way, each person could call in and see where the group, or at least part of the group will be meeting. Or would the hotels not like giving out messages for the " Grad group " ? Or maybe it's just easier to network from a spiral notebook. Any ideas on how to get the word out to everyone for any last minute plans? in NJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2002 Report Share Posted December 2, 2002 In a message dated 12/2/2002 6:10:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, jmoseley@... writes: > The hotels deal with reunion-type groups like this all the time and will > be able to arrange things for us; all we need to do is ask the Sales > Manager at the hotel we choose and they'll set it up. ********************************** Well, the problem is that I'm sure many of us will be staying at different hotels. I want to stay at either Bellagio or another of the big hotel/casinos, whereas others may even want to stay somewhere on the outskirts of Vegas and drive in to meet everyone. That makes it a little harder logistically to contact everyone. It would be easy if there was one number everyone could call into for the latest meeting or lunch/dinner/cocktail hour/whatever info. in NJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2002 Report Share Posted December 2, 2002 In a message dated 12/2/2002 7:00:09 PM Eastern Standard Time, jmoseley@... writes: > Bottom line, if you want to be 'in', you've got to run with the crowd. > Either hang around where everyone else is staying, or just stay in that > hotel yourself. And if people really are going to stay at all sorts of > different hotels, we will probably have to plan one or two big events in a > central place, and leave other informal events up to individuals to > coordinate somehow. But having done get-togethers both ways (all in one > hotel, usually on one or two floors) or spread across a city, I can say > that it's a hell of a lot more fun if everyone's staying in the same > place... ************************************ Well, as far as being " in, " I understand what you're saying about how it's more fun to stay at the same hotel, but I've never been to Vegas, and even though the actual Grad meeting will probably take place over a long weekend, I plan on staying maybe a week, especially coming from the East Coast, so I will be staying at Bellagio, or one of the big casino/hotels. I know of at least one other Grad member who will be staying there, too, but obviously, not everyone can afford to, or may even want to. Sure, I want to party with the Grads, but I also plan on just partying, shopping, seeing the sights, gambling and eating, drinking and being merry! in NJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2002 Report Share Posted December 2, 2002 I've helped organize two reunions of January 2000 moms; we asked the hotel to put us all on the same wing or floor, both so we could hang out in each other's rooms easily, and so we could network for just this kind of thing. We put a white board on an easel in our hallway and left each other notes there on where we were going. If our group is large enough, the hotel is very likely to comp us a small conference room and/or a reception suite. We could do a social networking white board there where people could post things like " Grad Dinner, meet at buffet line 1 @ 5:30 " or whatever. We could also make a flip-chart list of people's names, room numbers, cell numbers, whatever, also to be housed in our conference room for greater privacy. The hotels deal with reunion-type groups like this all the time and will be able to arrange things for us; all we need to do is ask the Sales Manager at the hotel we choose and they'll set it up. Ziobro (was Moseley) Open RNY 09/17/01 Weber Plastics Round #1 07/22/02 Egrari Plastics Round #2 01/16/03 Egrari 310/128/125 Note: On 12/04/02, my email address will change to juliaz @ microsoft.com (remove spaces since you're not a spammer, right?) :-) Re: Vegas or BUST.... In a message dated 12/2/2002 2:40:08 PM Eastern Standard Time, Graduate-OSSG writes: > On the name tags -- we can make badges or sticky tags that have an > " identifier " that we talk about here and that no one else would " know " > or " question " what group we are with -- personally, I don't tell > people and don't want to discuss it with anyone else but I do want to > be able to find y'all and know that y'all are with the Grad's group if > I see you just milling around, shopping, eating -- whatever.... *********Yes, like maybe little graduation cap pins or stickers, if we could make them. Then people might just think it's a school reunion. To find me, just go either to the craps table or the bar . ) >> I also think we could pass around a spiral notebook for all of us to write our names, hotels and room numbers and make copies for everyone so we can all know how to reach each other -- optionally, a name and cell phone number? That would work.<< **********Good idea. I also wonder if there's any way to leave a message at some hotel desk for any Grads that may want to call if we decide to meet for lunch, dinner or whatever at the last minute. That way, each person could call in and see where the group, or at least part of the group will be meeting. Or would the hotels not like giving out messages for the " Grad group " ? Or maybe it's just easier to network from a spiral notebook. Any ideas on how to get the word out to everyone for any last minute plans? in NJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2002 Report Share Posted December 2, 2002 So let's get a good group rate at ONE hotel where the majority of people can choose to stay. Then, we can use that as " home base " even for people NOT staying at that hotel, complete with comped reception suites and so forth if enough people stay there. I'm personally NOT going to be able to afford to go if we don't set up group discounts with an air carrier (I'd suggest Southwest because they have tons of flights to Vegas) and a hotel or two. For what it's worth, we could set up a voice mail account in Vegas just for one month; those typically cost about $10 a month, probably a little more than that if we're honest and say we only want one month. However, that would be a broadcast-type thing; easy for one person or a small group to change the outgoing message, easy for lots of people to hear that outgoing message, not easy for everyone to leave everyone else messages. Perhaps we need to set up a Yahoo! group for the Grad convention, and we can use that during the event to coordinate? That assumes that everyone or most everyone will have laptop computers and dial-up access. Bottom line, if you want to be 'in', you've got to run with the crowd. Either hang around where everyone else is staying, or just stay in that hotel yourself. And if people really are going to stay at all sorts of different hotels, we will probably have to plan one or two big events in a central place, and leave other informal events up to individuals to coordinate somehow. But having done get-togethers both ways (all in one hotel, usually on one or two floors) or spread across a city, I can say that it's a hell of a lot more fun if everyone's staying in the same place... if you're staying somewhere else, you miss the 2am hallway gigglefests, the 4am breakfasts, and all the other ad hoc stuff that people decide to do when they're just hanging out together having a good time. Never mind finding the new love of your life... but that's not up to this group to orchestrate. ;-) Ziobro Re: Re: Vegas or BUST.... In a message dated 12/2/2002 6:10:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, jmoseley@... writes: The hotels deal with reunion-type groups like this all the time and will be able to arrange things for us; all we need to do is ask the Sales Manager at the hotel we choose and they'll set it up. ********************************** Well, the problem is that I'm sure many of us will be staying at different hotels. I want to stay at either Bellagio or another of the big hotel/casinos, whereas others may even want to stay somewhere on the outskirts of Vegas and drive in to meet everyone. That makes it a little harder logistically to contact everyone. It would be easy if there was one number everyone could call into for the latest meeting or lunch/dinner/cocktail hour/whatever info. in NJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2002 Report Share Posted December 2, 2002 We would probably bring our motorhome so we can bring the dogs. HOWEVER, we have cell phones, so that would work for and I. Debbie in Gig Harbor ladybostons@... www.paws2print.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2002 Report Share Posted December 2, 2002 >>> Perhaps we need to set up a Yahoo! group for the Grad convention, and we can use that during the event to coordinate? I've been thinking for a while that this would be a really nice idea soon, since I get so many emails a day about an event I will not be able to attend For those of us who cannot possibly afford to go, it's a little disheartening to watch everyone else making plans to have fun together, knowing we won't be there. I haven't said anything because I hate to be the party-pooper, but it's just kinda becoming a sore spot with me. I do wish all of you a wonderful time, though. Wish I could join you. ~~ Lyn G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2002 Report Share Posted December 2, 2002 I suggest any one of the Station Casinos. There are many in town and will no doubt give a good group rate. I think the website is www.stationcasinos.com Boulder Station, Palace Station, Green Valley Ranch, Sunset Station, Texas Station and 2 Fiesta's! Oh and Santa Fe Station too! Sue in Las Vegas (who has a place to stay already!) Re: Re: Vegas or BUST.... In a message dated 12/2/2002 6:10:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, jmoseley@... writes: The hotels deal with reunion-type groups like this all the time and will be able to arrange things for us; all we need to do is ask the Sales Manager at the hotel we choose and they'll set it up. ********************************** Well, the problem is that I'm sure many of us will be staying at different hotels. I want to stay at either Bellagio or another of the big hotel/casinos, whereas others may even want to stay somewhere on the outskirts of Vegas and drive in to meet everyone. That makes it a little harder logistically to contact everyone. It would be easy if there was one number everyone could call into for the latest meeting or lunch/dinner/cocktail hour/whatever info. in NJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2002 Report Share Posted December 3, 2002 In a message dated 12/02/2002 4:22:18 AM Pacific Standard Time, datwell@... writes: > I also think we could pass around a spiral notebook for all of us to write > our names, hotels and room numbers and make copies for everyone so we can > all know how to reach each other -- optionally, a name and cell phone > number? That would work. > > Just my 2 cents > hugz, > ~denise Excellent idea! I'm in.... Barb B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2002 Report Share Posted December 3, 2002 >>> .... so the earlier our Graduate Coordinator starts organizing, the better it will be for all of us. >>> this could be the hitch - no one has said they would do the leg work of speaking to hotels and making actual arrangements. of course we don't have a month, let alone a date yet. and we should take this off list once it really gets moving so then there is the add'l list. several people have stated they have done this type of thing before. i just set up the poll but have no interest in making arrangements for the group - won't even know if i can attend until we pick a date........ sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2002 Report Share Posted December 5, 2002 It seems to me that just about any hotel would block out rooms for us..... We just need to set up an schedule of where we are meeting and when. Evil suggests that we have name badges similar to high school reuinions - with our before pics on them. Marjie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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