A question about the appreciation nights and events

[GothicRavenGoddess (3)]

I voted to keep them separate.

[Lillylu29]

What do you think are the chances of us pulling off that haunted house? I'd really like to see DGN pull off a haunted house.

[Msterbeau]

Even over my ...no-no zone?

OUCH!

Only if there's hair...

[Slogo]

Back on to topic. How bout dem appreciation nights.

[taysteewonderbunny]

I like the idea of having two nights about six months apart. Personally, I see these as prime opportunities to not only meet up with DGN members that can't too often make it to the club, but to raise funds for the board, and pique interest in the board amongst our largest target group: the other weirdos that frequent City Club. I think we should have award ceremonies on the Appreciation Night, fundraisers on both nights, promo packages on the ready for Street Team members, and new member incentives plus an available computer so we can have on-the-spot sign-ups. Maybe we can grow the events a little each time, adding things like door prizes, a second meeting area (besides the stage--someplace quieter and more conducive to conversation), a DGNer exclusive song request hour (at the beginning of the night, only DGNers' requested songs will be played), a drink special for confirmed wristbanded members only, catered hors d'ouvre table, or preceding dinner event (so those who can't or won't go to the club can still participate), etc. In any case, none but the most wasted and consequently oblivious should go home from City Club on those nights not knowing what DGN is and how to get here.

Edit to add: Oh, yeah, and I volunteer to assist in the planning and production of these events until such time as I relocate out of state (possibly as long as two years from now, but hopefully only one year). I love a good party!

Edited November 16, 2009 by taysteewonderbunny

[Lillylu29]

I like the idea of having two nights about six months apart. Personally, I see these as prime opportunities to not only meet up with DGN members that can't too often make it to the club, but to raise funds for the board, and pique interest in the board amongst our largest target group: the other weirdos that frequent City Club. I think we should have award ceremonies on the Appreciation Night, fundraisers on both nights, promo packages on the ready for Street Team members, and new member incentives plus an available computer so we can have on-the-spot sign-ups. Maybe we can grow the events a little each time, adding things like door prizes, a second meeting area (besides the stage--someplace quieter and more conducive to conversation), a DGNer exclusive song request hour (at the beginning of the night, only DGNers' requested songs will be played), a drink special for confirmed wristbanded members only, catered hors d'ouvre table, or preceding dinner event (so those who can't or won't go to the club can still participate), etc. In any case, none but the most wasted and consequently oblivious should go home from City Club on those nights not knowing what DGN is and how to get here.

Edit to add: Oh, yeah, and I volunteer to assist in the planning and production of these events until such time as I relocate out of state (possibly as long as two years from now, but hopefully only one year). I love a good party!

+1

[Oh_My_Goth]

Weekends are the best time for DGNers it seems.

LCC and DGN has a very good working relationship and many in the community enjoy going there.

LCC is open weekends.

With the above combination, the DGN bday party and the aprec. nights should be at Leland City Club - as it is the place/time combination that seems to be doable by the majority of the DGN community.

Now OTHER events - we can do wherever. My concern is on those two, as I've agreed to tackle them from here on out*

Then I guess I will never be attending any of these events.. Oh well.

[Raev]

In light of some emails and comments I've gotten - the following idea....

DGN birthday BBQ/outdoorsy event so DGNers with kids/odd work schedules can also attend

DGN Apprec event remain at CC.

Further ideas?

[torn asunder]

In light of some emails and comments I've gotten - the following idea....

DGN birthday BBQ/outdoorsy event so DGNers with kids/odd work schedules can also attend

DGN Apprec event remain at CC.

Further ideas?

i like it! as long as there are contingency plans, in case of inclement weather - an outdoor bbq in a monsoon might give people pause!

[Msterbeau]

Hmmm... How about the BBQ is coordinated with an evening at City? Two separate groups tackle the logistics of each. The BBQ can be as simple as telling everyone to show up at a pretermined location. The money and serious time can go into the CC evening. I'd be OK with another venue but I think the costs would skyrocket because we'd most likely be on our own where with City a lot of what we want is there already.

[Oh_My_Goth]

In light of some emails and comments I've gotten - the following idea....

DGN birthday BBQ/outdoorsy event so DGNers with kids/odd work schedules can also attend

DGN Apprec event remain at CC.

Further ideas?

LOVE it

The DGN BBQ I put together last summer was awesome... I would be willing to help out with that

[Raev]

I'm going to let this thread sit here until some time after New Years, then will see what we can do from there

[TygerLili]

In light of some emails and comments I've gotten - the following idea....

DGN birthday BBQ/outdoorsy event so DGNers with kids/odd work schedules can also attend

DGN Apprec event remain at CC.

Further ideas?

Not sure how I missed this thread the first time, but I think the above is by far the best way to go.

CC in late July with as many DGNers as possible + other patrons + no air conditioner or ventilation system = sweltering hot place that I, personally, would avoid at all costs. An outdoor BBQ-type-thing would be much nicer.

Also, it could be a good opportunity to raise some funds. Just have a suggested admission price (not mandatory so those who are really struggling could attend, too) and the proceeds go to DGN. I bet most people attending would kick in at least a couple bucks for something like that.

[Draco1958]

Even over my ...no-no zone?

OUCH!

I know of a way to make an adjustment on the tape so only an edge of tape touches skin without a dangerous tape incident.

[Draco1958]

...

Nope. Not even going to touch the last few posts. Nope. Just not going to do it.

Ohh I'll touch it and touch it and touch it and.................. Time to behave.

[Lillylu29]

Soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

is the DGN appreciation Night being planned?

[Fidget(+)]

Soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

is the DGN appreciation Night being planned?

yeah what she said. hows the planning?

[Raev]

yeah what she said. hows the planning?

At this time, I have nothing in the works on this.

Appreciation nights typically are later in the year.

If demand is there for earlier, it may be able to be arranged

[prick]

I think two a year in two different locations is a good idea.

[Lillylu29]

One at city and one at resist?

[Eevee]

One at city and one at resist?

Disliiiiike.

[phee]

yeah... at least 18 and up for our lil' goth tikes

[Lillylu29]

umm city is 18 and up.....

[Eevee]

umm city is 18 and up.....

But Resist isn't.

[phee]

umm city is 18 and up.....

Yep as Eevee said... and we at DGN appreciate all our members... whether they can become legally drunk or not.