CGE 2k5 Party

**punkoffgirl** · 03-03-2005, 08:05 AM

Hey everyone!

I'm looking to get some feedback for this year's Saturday night party. We're starting early this year, in hopes we can top the good time everyone had last year

I'm looking for comments or criticism about last year's party, as well. I'm quite aware that there were people who were upset that they missed the party due to being unaware of its location; we're going to work on that, however, we still won't know the actual room number of the suite until after check-in time on Saturday.

I ALSO have a question I'd like you to answer for me: If we opened a PayPal account to accept donations toward the cost of the suite, or the alcohol, etc, would you all be willing to chip in a couple bucks? Or would you rather have the party BYOB?

**Drexel923** · 03-03-2005, 08:13 AM

I had a great time last year so no real complaints for me. Since it's mostly a DP only party, when someone comes to the booth to get their DP name tag we can tell them the details. As far as donations, if I have any money left after actually paying for the trip, then I'll gladly give some to you

Also, I'll give you a hand again as I did last year.

**punkoffgirl** · 03-03-2005, 08:53 AM

Originally Posted by Drexel923

Also, I'll give you a hand again as I did last year.

OH! You just reminded me (and I can't edit), if anyone here is interested in volunteering to help, or can volunteer some snacks or anthing along those lines, please let me know!

**gavv** · 03-03-2005, 02:40 PM

Originally Posted by punkoffgirl

Originally Posted by Drexel923

Also, I'll give you a hand again as I did last year.

OH! You just reminded me (and I can't edit), if anyone here is interested in volunteering to help, or can volunteer some snacks or anthing along those lines, please let me know!

i never found the party

;;;

gavv

**Chunky** · 03-03-2005, 03:10 PM

i not that keen on smoking but what are the chances we can find a stairwell with no bothers again? maybe multiple bathrooms if possible. IT was a few nightmarish mins that i couldn't get a drink cuz someone you know might be hugging a toliet.

**Kamino** · 03-03-2005, 03:28 PM

10 bucks says nobody invites me to the party.
:P

**ubersaurus** · 03-03-2005, 04:07 PM

Originally Posted by gavv

Originally Posted by punkoffgirl

Originally Posted by Drexel923

Also, I'll give you a hand again as I did last year.

OH! You just reminded me (and I can't edit), if anyone here is interested in volunteering to help, or can volunteer some snacks or anthing along those lines, please let me know!

i never found the party

;;;

gavv

It took me about 12 minutes to stagger from the party hotel back to the one I was staying in.

It was well hidden :P

**MarioAllStar2600** · 03-03-2005, 07:15 PM

I am definatly game for donating some cash. If you need any help I will be there also, just PM me, me and my dad should have a rental car also, to go pick up supplies if needed. Critiscm- Not much.... It was a great party.

**digitalpress** · 03-08-2005, 11:00 AM

Last year's "after party" was a personal highlight for the organizers in case you hadn't noticed the pictures of me holding five beers at once, or the ones where Sean is hugging me (that's just NOT Sean). We had a blast and you can count on us to support whatever you need.

New shotglasses are a must. Those things are great mementos.

Better promotion of the time and place before the party is a must, too. I know a few people didn't know where it was or even that there WAS a party.

I think donations are a good idea - or maybe just have a simple cover charge. You do want to keep the crowd to a manageable size as well (last year was really close to TOO big).

Just let me know what you need!

**Jibbajaba** · 03-08-2005, 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by Krazy_kamino

10 bucks says nobody invites me to the party.
:P

Shoot, I'm not going to the party if you aren't there.

Chris

**punkoffgirl** · 03-08-2005, 11:51 AM

Originally Posted by digitalpress

New shotglasses are a must. Those things are great mementos.

Those are already in the works

Better promotion of the time and place before the party is a must, too. I know a few people didn't know where it was or even that there WAS a party.

This is something I've been concerned about, as well. As it stands right now, we STILL won't know the actual room number until the day of the party (ie, Saturday morning) after check-in time. I'm hoping there may be some way we can get this nailed down earlier, but no promises.

I think donations are a good idea - or maybe just have a simple cover charge.

We've tossed around the idea of a cover charge, but it still makes us kind of uncomfortable. As you pointed out, however, it COULD also serve as double duty to limit the number of people in attendance. As much as we would LOVE to have everyone at the party, fire codes and hotel management are prohibitive. But you've made me curious about this pavillion?

**digitalpress** · 03-08-2005, 12:00 PM

The pavilliion is a really large outdoors "room" (for lack of a better word).

OOH almost forgot. I have a pciture. This is from the inside.

**punkoffgirl** · 03-08-2005, 12:03 PM

Ah.. I was thinking possibly Pavillion = party, but I'm not sure that would work. It looks rather large. Although, if there was live music..

**digitalpress** · 03-08-2005, 12:13 PM

Originally Posted by punkoffgirl

Ah.. I was thinking possibly Pavillion = party, but I'm not sure that would work. It looks rather large. Although, if there was live music..

I'm with ya, sister. Let's discuss!

**Kamino** · 03-08-2005, 11:35 PM

Just one comment about cover charges.
Would a cover charge be to cover the person's share of the booze?
Because there's no way in hell any of you are going to get any firewater down my throat......i don't know if i'm the only one with that sentiment.....

**ubersaurus** · 03-09-2005, 01:00 AM

Originally Posted by digitalpress

Last year's "after party" was a personal highlight for the organizers in case you hadn't noticed the pictures of me holding five beers at once, or the ones where Sean is hugging me (that's just NOT Sean). We had a blast and you can count on us to support whatever you need.

New shotglasses are a must. Those things are great mementos.

Better promotion of the time and place before the party is a must, too. I know a few people didn't know where it was or even that there WAS a party.

I think donations are a good idea - or maybe just have a simple cover charge. You do want to keep the crowd to a manageable size as well (last year was really close to TOO big).

Just let me know what you need!

I just wish I hadn't forgotten my shot glass!

Yes, that party was full of great, hazy memories, most notably Sean pointing out to me that I was drunk. Because I didn't know?

**punkoffgirl** · 03-09-2005, 02:05 AM

Originally Posted by Krazy_kamino

Just one comment about cover charges.
Would a cover charge be to cover the person's share of the booze?
Because there's no way in hell any of you are going to get any firewater down my throat......i don't know if i'm the only one with that sentiment.....

No, a cover charge would be to cover the cost of a room for the party.

**digitalpress** · 03-09-2005, 06:41 AM

Originally Posted by ubersaurus

I just wish I hadn't forgotten my shot glass!

I've got one here for ya, Uber. Why don't you e-mail me your shipping address and I'll send it out. I was going to bring it with me to CGE this year but I just know I'm going to forget.

Yes, that party was full of great, hazy memories, most notably Sean pointing out to me that I was drunk. Because I didn't know?

You were pretty much out of it by the time we got there. What time did that party START, anyway!?

**Kamino** · 03-09-2005, 07:04 AM

Originally Posted by punkoffgirl

Originally Posted by Krazy_kamino

Just one comment about cover charges.
Would a cover charge be to cover the person's share of the booze?
Because there's no way in hell any of you are going to get any firewater down my throat......i don't know if i'm the only one with that sentiment.....

No, a cover charge would be to cover the cost of a room for the party.

Oh, So you guys get an extra hotel room or area for the party?
For some reason, I was under the assumption that it was in someone's hotel room.
That's fine......Thanks for clearing that up.
In that case, i'm more than willing to fork out some dough for a cover charge.
Jibbajaba: I'll do my damndest to find out where it is....but if nobody tells me, you gotta find out and let me know!!!

**digitalpress** · 03-09-2005, 07:25 AM

@Kamino: there is no "I will pay or I won't pay". If they institute a cover charge, you either pay or you find another party to go to! Last year was really big and many people didn't even know about it - I can't even imagine the magnitude of this years' party. It's going to *require* a cover charge, IMHO.

Jaime, if there's any problem getting info about the area from the hotel please let me know. There's no reason why we shouldn't be able to secure a location in advance.

**Kamino** · 03-09-2005, 08:09 AM

Originally Posted by digitalpress

@Kamino: there is no "I will pay or I won't pay". If they institute a cover charge, you either pay or you find another party to go to! Last year was really big and many people didn't even know about it - I can't even imagine the magnitude of this years' party. It's going to *require* a cover charge, IMHO.

Jaime, if there's any problem getting info about the area from the hotel please let me know. There's no reason why we shouldn't be able to secure a location in advance.

I know what you're saying........i just wanted to know what the cover charge was covering, that's all :P i've no qualms with paying...and it *seemed* as if the cover charge was being *Discussed* in this thread....
sorry if I trampled your toes, good sir.

**digitalpress** · 03-09-2005, 08:11 AM

Oh no, not trampled at all. I just wanted to make sure that anyone else who reads this understands that if there's a cover charge, you pay it. Honestly, this would be a very low charge anyway so it's hardly worth mentioning.

We also have some sponsorship, which covered quite a bit of the costs last year - but you just never know from year to year.

**Sniderman** · 03-09-2005, 08:41 AM

/begins his arduous liver-training exercises in earnest

I'll be there and ready for action.

/salutes

**ubersaurus** · 03-10-2005, 05:55 PM

Originally Posted by digitalpress

Originally Posted by ubersaurus

I just wish I hadn't forgotten my shot glass!

I've got one here for ya, Uber. Why don't you e-mail me your shipping address and I'll send it out. I was going to bring it with me to CGE this year but I just know I'm going to forget.

Yes, that party was full of great, hazy memories, most notably Sean pointing out to me that I was drunk. Because I didn't know?

You were pretty much out of it by the time we got there. What time did that party START, anyway!?

That's a good question. If I remember I pretty much followed Mayhem and QOF there after the auction, and it was already going on at that time.

I'd pay a cover charge though-something that damn fun deserves it.

**PackratVG** · 03-11-2005, 12:14 AM

I had a great time at the party last year. The beef jerky was a good call, and I loved the shot glasses. It might be nice to have some entertainment at the party (a few consoles set up, live music, whatever). I would have no problem paying a cover charge. You coule even have a few companies sponsor the party (Packrat Video Games comes to mind for some reason

).

Best,
Jarett

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