March Madness Coordinator? (Yet another MM thread)

[RamBill]

The list of participants seems to be growing nicely and heady anticipation has set in. While we have plenty of time for coordination, questions have been raised as to do we have an actual coordinator? I'm willing if we don't have one but I don't want to usurp anyones' role here or step on any toes. Kikky had gotten things rolling again with her March Madness Who and When thread and the Master himself, Hurricane Mikey graemlins/nworthy.gif , started it all off. So, any thoughts, comments, nominations, etc?

[vegashost]

You get my vote.

[Dougie]

Seeing as its just on the inside edge of 6 months away, maybe you should recheck the roll call in Februry. Just crazy how peoples lives change...

[doctor_al]

The chair of the anarchy committee? That's bound to be a coveted position.

Good point, baz. It's early.

[RossW]

RamBill,

That sounds good to me. But as you said, you don't want to step on any toes, and as Baz mentioned, things can change a lot in 6 months, and I have never been to a MM Vegas meet, so I don’t even know how it works.
Can anyone from T2V attend? Is it an invitation type thing? A lot of these folk have met before; I wouldn't want to come across as “some guy who nobody knows, who invited himself” . What is the correct "etiquette" for MM participation?

I would really like to go, and am going in Nov with the bride, so don't really know if it would go over so well to go to LV again in March but I might be able to swing it. graemlins/nono.gif
I think it would be a blast to hang with you guys who are as crazy about Vegas as I am. smile.gif Plus I have never done any sports betting, so that would be fun as well.

RossW

[vegashost]

I guess you're right. But we should get a roll call of who's tentatively planning on making it.

[doctor_al]

Originally posted by RossW:
Can anyone from T2V attend? Is it an invitation type thing? A lot of these folk have met before; I wouldn't want to come across as “some guy who nobody knows, who invited himself” . Why not? That's what meets are. Just for example, "5 pm Friday, LVC craps tables": that's your invite, be there or be square.

[RossW]

thanks Doc,

Just wanted to be sure how this MM thing works. Have you been to one before? Were you able to return to a normal life or were you scarred forever??? graemlins/drooling.gif I would imagine it is a good time with a lot of good folk, good food, good gaming and old fashioned drunken buffonery.....and there's nothing wrong with some good ol' fashioned drunken buffonery, and if you make some loot gambling, it's even better!! graemlins/biggthumpup.gif We all need that at some point to retain our sanity....
graemlins/beerchug.gif
I'm really pulling at straws here, aren't I...Hee Hee graemlins/wiggle.gif To those how were on the last MM, it was a good time wasn't it??
I bet it's a blast.... graemlins/jester.gif

RossW

[Coaster Kikky]

Bill, my original post was just so I could see who was coming and I could get excited about how much fun it's going to be. Feel free to coordinate to your heart's content if you want to ;)

As mentioned, it is still a bit far in the future to be making too many plans.... indeed, as with many large groups of people with somewhat diverse interests, don't take it too hard if you make plans that seem to morph into completely different ideas in the space of just a few minutes! It'll still be a blast - I'm sure of it!

[dkbk]

Damn guys, you sound like you're gonna have a good ole time. They'll be talking about a new meaning for March Madness. We can't get there graemlins/cry.gif , but (and realizing this will probably get me on his s... list), since VH has the pull (and is oh by the way based in Vegas) you should all draft him as coordinator.

[ September 26, 2004, 04:33 PM: Message edited by: dkbk ]

[sin]

My $.02:

I think that once you have made hotel reservations you should post stating such and stating the days you will be there. I think this will be the best way to determine who is going. My second thought is that we will need to come up with a sorta-solid-ish number at some point so that we know what kind of bus to get! Lastly, I think that everyone who comes must bring a bottle of their favorite alcohol to share and/or at least a 12 pack of their favorite beer. This will ensure much buffoonery.

Okay, shutting up now.

[RamBill]

Plans are always in a state of flux no matter what! No worries! :D . Details will be taken care of when the time comes, I know. I just have fun planning for FUN! LOL.
Sin, we'll have enough for an open bar for the "reception" after the "Wedding"! LOL!!!

[vegashost]

I think the more T2V'ers the better. This is shaping up to be the meet of all meets.

[IWannaBeInVegas]

Im planning on making it, but it all depends on how the divorce raps up, if its rapped up by then. Things keep riding out, I maybe married forever, LOL. I HOPE the divorce is final, what better time and place, and what better people, to celebrate being single, LOL.

[vegashost]

I would offer my condolences for the divorce but I think I'll save that for when you don't get one.

You are more then welcome to ride the train with us. Who knows, youmay end up being re-married before the weekend is out.

[sin]

VH are we now trying to find a second groom? FREAKY! I love it!

[pattiinontario]

What dates is everyone thinking about being in town?

[IWannaBeInVegas]

What, a second groom? Something I should know here graemlins/confused1.gif

My room is booked from March 17 till the 20th, BUT if I cant get air cheap those days, its subject to change.
Steve

[IWannaBeInVegas]

Originally posted by vegashost:

You are more then welcome to ride the train with us. Who knows, youmay end up being re-married before the weekend is out. I dont see that happening, I dont see myself in another realtionship, let alone remarried (all the women I find tend to be turned off cause of my kids. if they cant accept the kids, i cant accept them, my kids are the ones that come first graemlins/nworthy.gif )

[ October 05, 2004, 12:11 AM: Message edited by: IWannaBeInVegas ]

[Coaster Kikky]

Originally posted by pattiinontario:
What dates is everyone thinking about being in town? Patti, check out the other thread in Get Togethers called "MM - who and when". The poll indicates most are looking at 3/16 (or 3/17) through the 20th, although it isn't unanimous.

[pattiinontario]

Ty .......not sure if I will be in town for March Madness this year or not. I might be in town around the 29th but haven't confirmed anything as of yet.

[sin]

Wanna the marriage thing is a joke actually. VH and I decided to get "married" on another thread somewhere (don't remember where). We keep adding people into the "wedding" where YoungGun will officiate. VH and I are both married to other people so this is just a running joke. And you're absolutely right, if they don't like your kids they're curb material. You go boy!

[vegashost]

yet again I am with sin. But might be fun if you join in the festivites wanna.

[vegashost]

Originally posted by sin:
VH are we now trying to find a second groom? FREAKY! I love it! the more the merrier right?

[IWannaBeInVegas]

Gonna try my best to get there, airfare and custody battles have alot to do with it, LOL. As it stands, I have full custody of our 3 year old, mom is due for twins anytime now, but not even sure if they are mine, damn, good thing i have a good lawyer, LOL.
Steve

[RamBill]

GOOD LORD, THE MORMONS ARE A COMIN'!!!! Steve Wynn's new palace is really a tabernacle in disguise where polygamy and polyamory will abound!! GASP!!!! Now that I have managed to offend a major religious organization, my work is done. LOL. If wannabe's not looking, I am!!

[LV Terry]

Originally posted by RamBill:
THE MORMONS ARE A COMIN'Didn't the Mormons build vegas? No offense to Bugsey, but I seem to recall reading a story about that...big Mormon population...the church was heavily involved but didn't want their people working in casinos.... dammit..now I gotta look it up. Stupid History chanel.

[doctor_al]

They came, they settled, they abandoned the settlement. Presumably, at some point, they came back...

[IWannaBeInVegas]

"If wannabe's not looking, I am!!"


Who says im not looking, hey, im single, IM LOOKING....just not finding, LOL.

[vegashost]

Never a bad thing to browse the menu, whether you order or not is up to you.

[RamBill]

LOL, Iwannabe, same story here, same reasons! The kids come first!

[sin]

Hey willing participants will be accepted! I admire you both for your dedication to your kids, I'm sure you're both great Dad's and that MM2 is exactly the vacation you need from all of those responsibilities!

[IWannaBeInVegas]

SIN just wants all the single guys there so she can, well, SIN, LOL...just kiddin, but what the heck, had to say it.
Steve

[RamBill]

IWannabe - just don't forget to bring your snowboard. Sin just LOVES snowboarders!

[IWannaBeInVegas]

Originally posted by RamBill:
IWannabe - just don't forget to bring your snowboard. Sin just LOVES snowboarders! I better learn between now and then, damn, not much snow in Ohio.

[doctor_al]

Sorry guys, they can't legally sell a snowboard to you if you're over thirty, do have a real job and don't have anything pierced.

[vegashost]

Can I add something for us to do...I'd like to get all of us together and have a T2V Poker Tourney. Hoenstly I am not that great but it would be nice to sit aroudn with everybody, smoke a cigar and tell stories about Vegas, all while I am bluffing my way to 1st place.

[Coaster Kikky]

There was a poker tourney last year... I'm sure everyone wants to try their luck again! I'm definitely going to be a railbird in this one though! ;)

[sin]

I've never played, but I have watched Celebrity Poker on Bravo. I'm IN!

[RamBill]

ALL IN!!

[Coaster Kikky]

I don't want to be the only railbird... maybe I'll have to play too. I have a few months (darn it) to get up my courage!

[RamBill]

Don't worry, Kikky, we'll be gentle!!

[vegashost]

Hey Kikky, you and I will probably the am's in the pro-am tounrey.

[Coaster Kikky]

Ya gotta start somewhere, right?

Bill, this is MONEY we're talking about. Nobody's going to be gentle where that's concerned.

[RamBill]

That's all right, Kikky. I'll also be considered chum to the sharks! Just call me Nemo....

[ October 07, 2004, 09:42 AM: Message edited by: RamBill ]

[Coaster Kikky]

Is the T2V poker tournament expected to be limit or no-limit? I mean, I guess I need to practice standing behind my chair if it's no-limit....

That probably hasn't been decided yet.... I bet no-limit would be more popular. Gang?

[RamBill]

Would we commandeer some tables at a casino or hold it in a room/suite?

[sin]

I'm thinking we should hold it in a room or something so that Kikky and I don't have to suffer public humiliation at our losses!

[Dougie]

Dont forget the chips and cards...

[vegashost]

I have a small set up about 500 chips. Maybe we'll need more?

[Coaster Kikky]

We have 500 chips too... would have to carry them onto the plane. I wonder what kind of reaction that would bring?

[RamBill]

I'll gladly offer my room for the tourney. I'll be staying at the Rio so it should be pretty good sized - I was going to see if I can sweet talk them into upgrading me to a larger suite anyway.

I'll just calmly explain to them that I need it for the world famous Annual MM2 Tournament of Champions and let them know that the media coverage of this event will far outpace that of the WSOP.... LMAO!

[RossW]

You've been sneaking shots again from that Patron bottle, haven't you RB..... ;)

I believe you will be the life of the MM2 party. graemlins/jester.gif
As someone pointed out a while back, the enthusiasm of this guy.....Outstanding!! graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Geez, I sure hope I can make that trip in March, I'm gonna try like hell to get there.

RossW

[ October 08, 2004, 09:50 AM: Message edited by: RossW ]

[RamBill]

LMAO, Ross! The bottle is still safely stowed (at the liquor store!!lol). But I am having a serious meeting this weekend with Mr. Beam and Capt. Morgan! We have many issues to discuss! Oh wait a minute, I'm soccer dad this weekend, Damn!! I guess it will be a very short meeting.

I hope I live up to your expectations graemlins/shy.gif

I guess I'll just have to stop taking my Thorazine and just listen to those voices in my head! graemlins/goofy.gif

[Jer]

If all these people are supposedly showing up, AND playing, you are going to need a conference room. Good idea, but it might be hard to get together...

I'd like to hear 'host's opinion on this and what could be done!

[vegashost]

I think before any preperations can be made we'd have to have a positive head count. A conference room may be a good idea, as this meet is growing to epic proportions, or maybe it's just the buzz and enthusiasm.

But your right it will take a lot of organizing. To book a conference room is easy, it's setting up the payment for that conference room that will be a ligistical nightmare.

If we had enough casino gamers that were interested in coming out, I may be able to put a junket together for a particular hotel, which may grant us the use of a conference room.

[RossW]

How many T2Ver's are planning to go?
Can we set up a Paypal type thing for payment, if the "room" is needed????
I remember doctor_al saying” We could all meet at an LVC craps table at 5:00 pm..... That is as good of a “meeting room" as I need , and I would be a "craps virgin" during the first meet, well not maybe a “virgin”, but still pretty wet behind the ears. Looking to try my first craps run this November.... Gonna take some lessons and have been reading!! This is just a bunch of Vegas Hounds getting together.......do we really need a "conference room" I ain't wearing a tie while in LV for nobody!!!!!! Just my 2 cents..... :D

RossW

[landa4071]

Well I didn't want to mention it before because nothing was set in stone. But me & my honey are going to try to make it out for MM. I explained to my honey how much I would love to go to the T2V convention & he agreed and said lets see what can happen. So this leaves the door wide open to go or to shut right on us. But here is the thing ... Our 10 yr anniversary is on the 29th of March. So its either we go to MM Mach 16-20 or go to Vegas for our anniversary March 28-April 1st. So its like what dates should we go..

So its a possibility for us to be there too ..umm but no poker for me..Counting gets hard for me when I drink smile.gif HA HA

[ October 08, 2004, 06:48 PM: Message edited by: landa4071 ]

[sin]

Landa it would rock if you guys made it in! I'd love to party with you two!!!!

[YoungGun]

The group at Cheapovegas has a Poker Tournament at their meet. Here is the link to their trip report from last year: http://www.bigempire.com/vegas/the_itch_5.html Apparently, they had 23 players and got 2 tables at the Horseshoe for their tournament. They paid $100 per table. They had their tournament at the Plaza this year, but they haven't put up their new trip report yet.

That would be one possibility, but if we hold our tournament on a March Madness weekend I'm not sure it would be possible at a reasonable price. Also, we would have to behave ourselves. I like the idea of a conference room. We wouldn't need a very big one. I'm not sure how much those would cost though. Maybe a place with large rooms would work. Perhaps there is a timeshare place or a vacation house that we could get for a day. Or the Tuscany Suites has pretty large rooms, each with a table and chairs.

As for costs, I think it would be possible to set up a PayPal account to collect money. I think the PayPal system has built-in protections so those uncomforatable sending money online could feel better.

Maybe we could collect buy-ins now and use half for the venue and half for the pot. For example: if we go with $40 to enter the tournament $20 goes towards the venue and $20 goes into the pot; with just 10 people that's $200 for the venue and $200 in the pot. If the venue costs less than the ammount we collect, the remainder could go towards snacks and drinks. We could set a deadline for entry fees (perhaps the end of the year?) and on that date we would go ahead and get a venue based upon how much we've collected. Up until the deadline you can receive a full refund if you have to cancel. Once the deadline is past, you can get the portion of the fee that went to the pot back, but not the portion that went to the venue. Those who enter after the deadline would pay a higher fee ($60 or so in our example) and that entire ammount will go into the pot. The higher fee would encourage people to pay early so we can get a better venue.

I think Vegashost is the obvious choice to organize this thing since he lives in Las Vegas, but I would imagine he is a busy man. I've got lots of free time on my hands and I wouldn't mind helping out. I probably wouldn't be the best person to get a venue, etc. since I am not based in Las Vegas, but I wouldn't mind setting up a mailing list or something to help out.

[ October 11, 2004, 12:41 AM: Message edited by: YoungGun ]

[sin]

Great idea! I'd be in for that. I can also schelp around during my New Years trip and see what kind of a room I could set up. I guess we'd have to decide if we wanted it on strip, off strip, downtown or just whatever is cheapest. We could probably get a conference room in a regular hotel off strip cheap. Anyway, whatever the group decides works for me and I'm so in!

[Coaster Kikky]

I'm not 100% committed to playing poker yet, but will definitely be in the cheering and/or heckling section at minimum smile.gif

[RamBill]

Sin: As soon as you get prices, send them to me.

Younggun - I'm pretty sure that any hotel would want a conference room reserved via a credit card. Anyhow, I think we should wait until January and then get both an exact head count and what the costs would be. If the price of a room is within reason, I can book it through the hosts that I am curently using. I wouldn't want to burden Vegashost with this unless he specifically says he is willing. Another option would be to collect money at the door as people's plans change and some who may have paid up front might not be able to make it. Keeping track of that and paying them back could turn into a major headache.

[RamBill]

Sin: As soon as you get prices, send them to me.

Younggun - I'm pretty sure that any hotel would want a conference room reserved via a credit card. Anyhow, I think we should wait until January and then get both an exact head count and what the costs would be. If the price of a room is within reason, I can book it through the hosts that I am curently using. I wouldn't want to burden Vegashost with this unless he specifically says he is willing. Another option would be to collect money at the door as people's plans change and some who may have paid up front might not be able to make it. Keeping track of that and paying them back could turn into a major headache.

[YoungGun]

I'll go along with any plan. I think you're right that paying up front could be a big hassle. My concern would be that whoever books the room or whatever we go with, could get stuck with the bill if several people don't show up. Either way, I'm down for whatever graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[RamBill]

If it gets any bigger, we may get Dave Foley and Phil Gordon to Host! LOL

[doctor_al]

Don't know about Phil, but I'm pretty sure Dave's availability is good...

YoungGun, I had a similar thought re: the Cheapo guys, do like they did and call a place and see about grabbing a table or two of their poker room, except that MM means busy as heck, whereas they go in the dog days of summer.

The Plaza is a pretty big place, it's possible that if someone has some "juice" down there they might be able to come up with a table somewhere in the building. Or the back room of a restaurant, but it could go a while, so maybe just a suite is the solution. Bringing poker chips to vegas seems like bringing rice to China (how original) but may have to do that.

The format, IMO, should be a 10 or 20 dollar buy-in no-limit hold'em game, no rebuys.

[LV Terry]

Originally posted by doctor_al:

The format, IMO, should be a 10 or 20 dollar buy-in no-limit hold'em game, no rebuys. Imagine the heckling in the T2V suite, as more players are ejected, and the drinking escalates!

I'm picturing a cross between one of the bar scenes in Coyote Ugly, and the scene in Very Bad Things, where security is breaking down the door...

[vegashost]

As the date draws nearer I can look into come conference rooms. it woudl be great if younggun could set up the payment system.

I think conference room is the way to go. We can behave as badly as we want. Plus I have a full dj set up (did I ever mention I was a dj?) that I could bring down for an afterparty.

[pattiinontario]

I might be in Vegas in March but if I can the dates my friend is looking at is at the end of the month as that is the only time she has off. But I will be with all of u in spirit. Toast a few wobbly pops for me smile.gif

[RamBill]

Bill, You have Email...

[RamBill]

Doc, I love the $20.00 buy in - no limit hold 'em. We could also set up all kinds of prizes and bounties to keep up the buffoonery... graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[vegashost]

With Doc and Bill on the buy in. I think the final buy in will depend on how many of those who will be attending. I think we should set up to prices. One for the buy in, for those who will actualyl be playing, and another one for the cost of the conference room itself.

You've got mail Bill.

[ October 13, 2004, 09:42 AM: Message edited by: vegashost ]

[RamBill]

Exactly, Bill. The $20.00 is the price for playing in the Tournament. The conference room (if feasable) would be apart from that.

[vegashost]

What type of music is everyone into? I would love to bring my dj set up, but most of the music I have consists of House and 80's remix. Anyoen is welcome to brign a cd to play. Oh, did I mention I also have a fog machine and lighting??

Can anyone say PARTY!

[RamBill]

Bill, maybe we should hold it at the Palms. That way all the celebrities can look in at us and be jealous!! I can hear Paris Hilton whining now: "what do you mean I have to be a T2V member to come in, don't you know who I am???" "But you guys are having all the fun!!!" graemlins/jester.gif

[Coaster Kikky]

I'm starting to think the fire marshall may be stationed at the door, telling wanna be's there's no way they can go in there because it's too crowded now.

[vegashost]

Originally posted by Coaster Kikky:
I'm starting to think the fire marshall may be stationed at the door, telling wanna be's there's no way they can go in there because it's too crowded now. I may have to recruit some of my bouncer buddies to man the door.

[sin]

VH I'm so ready for this! Of course, we'll have to do the party bus on a different night so as to draw out the fun! I'm down with whatever as far as music goes!

I'm so excited I'm about to burst!!!

[vegashost]

graemlins/beerchug.gif graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[sin]

VH BTW I sent you an email last weekend-did ya get it?

In thinking about it, I'm gonna bring a CD or 2-of course I may be the only one who likes them....

[vegashost]

Yes, I thought I replied? Regarding the bachelorettes correct? Just have them contact me.

[ October 13, 2004, 11:07 AM: Message edited by: vegashost ]

[RamBill]

I gotta get a list going!

A) Rent Party Bus (A BIG One!) - 1 or 2 hours?
B) Rent conference room.
C) Rent poker tables. Get dealers (volunteers?)
D) Get party/poker supplies (booze, cigars, chips, cards, etc.).
E) Determine/purchase prizes.
F) Get DJ -- DONE(Thanks Bill)
G) Hire Bouncers to keep out riffraff celebs.
H) Hire Male and Female strippers.
I) Pay Off Fire Marshal.
J) Call Bobby and Mario to cater party (Have Rachel Raye help serve in skimpy bikini)
K) Set up separate cash account for Bail.
L) Get good defense attorneys on retainer.
M) Take out 2nd, 3rd, and 4th mortgages
N) Skip Town when the collectors come!!!!

Okay, Obviously I'm having some fun here. But A through F are for real. Of course a lot depends on the true head count and the actual costs to see how much is "doable".

[Coaster Kikky]

Hmmmm if I don't get brave enough to play, I AM brave enough to deal... that's one way to get on the tables smile.gif

[vegashost]

If I weren't playing I'd deal. I actually went to dealer school. Chalk that up to my list of talents.

[RamBill]

He Kikky, remember, We also have to celebrate your birthday!

[Coaster Kikky]

That's the day I get there Bill.... you guys can pick me up in a limo graemlins/laughing.gif

[sin]

Kikky you laugh now.....

Bill you're too much, you planner you! Thanks for all the thought and effort you're putting in. I for one truly appreciate it!

[YoungGun]

Vegashost, what can't you do?

I think we could be OK w/o dealers. We could just take turns dealing. Perhaps everyone who has one should bring their autoshufflers for those of us that can shuffle to save out lives.

I have a friend who is a DJ. I could ask to borrow some of his records if needed. I also own a fog machine. As far as poker goes, all I have are plastic chips.

As the date gets closer we could use the poll function to figure out how many people are planning to show up so we know how big of a venue to get. Also we could use the poll function to figure out what kind of format we want for the tournament (I say $20 buy-in, no cash rebuys [your pants or the keys to your new Jag are accepted]).

I wouldn't mind setting up a collection on PayPal. I think that would be best since PayPal has the added protections on it and I would want everyone to feel as comforatable as possible sending in money. It might better to just collect for the room, tables, chairs, etc. now and collect the poker money at the door. That way people who want to come, but might now want to play poker are welcome and also we avoid the pesky legalities associated with collecting money online for gambling.

I like RamBill's idea about the Palms. Sorry Paris, you're not on the list. Maybe we could get some corporate sponsorship as well: some Total Rewards beads from Harrahs, Ghostbar coasters, and slot club keychains from everyone else ;)

[Coaster Kikky]

Originally posted by YoungGun:
Also we could use the poll function to figure out what kind of format we want for the tournament (I say $20 buy-in, no cash rebuys [your pants or the keys to your new Jag are accepted]).

Ummmm are we playing Strip No-Limit Hold 'Em? Now *that* will make for an interesting party graemlins/laughing.gif

[sin]

YoungGun I like the paypal idea. I think it's the best way to go. I am willing to deal, but I can't suffle-not coordinated enough I guess. I don't have any chips, but I think playing with plastic is actually kind of appealing. Goes along with the drunken buffoonery nicely in my opinion. Finally, I'm wondering if the casinos will have a problem with us holding our own poker game instead of playing their tables and giving them our money? There may be some issues with this, but I will do some research in December regarding this matter. Here's another thought I've had (be careful!)-perhaps we can get one of the casino's to pony up a couple of tables for us if we can give them a certain amount of business. Maybe enough of us can decide to stay in one place and thereby garner some clout to snag some tables even on a busy weekend. I can also research this in December. Just some random thoughts.

[vegashost]

Originally posted by YoungGun:
Vegashost, what can't you do?

I think we could be OK w/o dealers. We could just take turns dealing. Perhaps everyone who has one should bring their autoshufflers for those of us that can shuffle to save out lives.

I have a friend who is a DJ. I could ask to borrow some of his records if needed. I also own a fog machine. As far as poker goes, all I have are plastic chips.I can't ride a motorcycle yet, but working on it lol. Yea if you could get some records that would be cool. I have a fog machine too but it's a little low on the juice. I'll bring my two intelligent scanner lights, that will add an awesome effect. I don't have a cd player though. The only cd player I have is my sony dvd disc changer. That is a b*tch to unplug from my system.

[RamBill]

Ok guys, glad to see others getting into the "nitty gritty" details of it all. If we get a conference room we won't have a problem with tables as we would use whatever tables come with the room. Typically to reserve any kind of room from a hotel, you just give them a credit card to hold the room and pay the day of use any way you want (cash or charge of course!). My concerns with using PayPal is if people pay upfront through paypal and then for whatever reason don't/can't make it, how are you going to refund their money? It would be easier, IMHO, to collect the monies for both the buy in and room rental at the door. This way no one can come back and say "you owe me".
We can also set up a bar and provide munchies with everyone contributing like you do at a potluck supper.

We would also need to collect for the limo rental. Again, MHO is to collect from the people who actually show. Again the limo rental just has to be held by a CC and we can pay in cash at the end of the ride.

Sin and YoungGun, if the 2 of you could email me, maybe we could set up an online chat to discuss details. Bill Le (VegasHost) is checking on room availability and prices.

Also, after the limo ride, would people be interested in doing a club/casino "crawl" to keep the party going? We could hit the ultra clubs, shock the patrons, and raid the casinos en masse!

[Coaster Kikky]

Originally posted by sin:
I am willing to deal, but I can't suffle-not coordinated enough I guess. Sin, I can't shuffle to save my life, but in poker, they just put the deck face down on the table and move their hands around... like dominoes is the best I can describe it. Anyone with two hands can do that.

[vegashost]

I may not be able to get rates until we narrow down and date. Also we'll need to know the size of our group in order to pick a conference room. Is Palms our choice of property?

[RamBill]

Vegashost, I think our choice of property would be wherever is cheapest!! LOL. My previous reference to the Palms was a jest dealing with all the celebs who seem to hang out there.

[vegashost]

I'll start calling later today to get some rough rates for March.

[RamBill]

Thanks Bill!!!! YOU DA BOMB!!

[YoungGun]

Originally posted by RamBill:
My concerns with using PayPal is if people pay upfront through paypal and then for whatever reason don't/can't make it, how are you going to refund their money?
I've never rented a confrence room before so I don't know how they work. I'm assuming they would want some sort of deposit that is non-refundable after a certain date. If there was a place that would let us reserve with no money down and let us cancel with no penalty up to the last minute that would be great. I too would prefer to collect at the door, but my concern is that whoever books the room might get stuck with the bill if we get too many no shows. With PayPal, refunding money can dones with a simple click of the button as they have a built-in refund option.

We're still a ways away, so we can still decide how we want to handle this after we get prices, a head count, and information about hotel policies.

[sin]

Kikky I've never noticed that but if all you have to do is move them about while they're on the table the by golly I can do it!

[vegashost]

I called around yesterday and I think I may have scared them. I told them we needed a conference/banquet room to hold a friendly game of poker and have a dj and maybe some booze. They all told me I need to have approval from the director. I'll call back today and speak with the director of catering to get more info.

Looks like the buzz we've been generating has reached the strip.

[RamBill]

LOL, tell them they'll be missing out on all the media coverage!! Never heard of having to get a "director's" approval to rent a conference room before!! Give Shadd a call, and see if he can finagle the party into an episode of the TV series! LOL!!!!!!

[YoungGun]

Originally posted by RamBill:
LOL, tell them they'll be missing out on all the media coverage!! Never heard of having to get a "director's" approval to rent a conference room before!! Give Shadd a call, and see if he can finagle the party into an episode of the TV series! LOL!!!!!! graemlins/hehehmn.gif That would be a great idea! Of course, Green Valley Ranch might not want to jeopardize its reputation as a classy place with us running around. Too bad The Casino got cancelled ;)

[doctor_al]

Originally posted by YoungGun:
Of course, Green Valley Ranch might not want to jeopardize its reputation as a classy place with us running around. Yeah, Michael Jackson might not come back. :rolleyes:

[sin]

Is it time yet??????????????

[Jer]

Patience, grasshopper...

I found that last year after the Holidays it went REALLY slow...

But, alas it came.

[RamBill]

UPDATE:

My "host" is checking into conference room availability and prices for us. I told her that we are looking for a room to hold about 40 people. Hopefully that will give us enough room to hold our little soiree. I told her we would need a room for the evening starting around 8ish. We would book the room for a different night than the limo ride. Does this sound good to everybody?
She is also checking on limo rentals (party bus) and will send me quotes when 2005 finally gets here. Young Gun is setting up a Paypal account for us. When we have the exact head count and prices, I'll post how much each of us going will need to pony up. This will be non-refundable as it is going to go for renting the room and limo. Bill Le is looking into getting us into some clubs for after the limo ride so that we can continue the buffoonery. I think doing a club/casino crawl as a group would be a lot of fun. graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

If you have any questions, comments, concerns, etc. please don't hesitate to send me an email!! PARTY HEARTY!!!! graemlins/beerchug.gif

[doctor_al]

All I can say is: wow. You folks are more organized than my wife, and that's saying something.

p.s. anybody know Don Lennon's "Party Coordinator"? It seems appropriate...

[ October 21, 2004, 08:25 AM: Message edited by: doctor_al ]