Sacramento Capital Tiki Bar/Living Space Tour October 7th, 8th & 9th, 2011-Registration Full - California Events

L LiddleLola Member Elk Grove, CA Joined: Aug 24, 2008 Posts: 166	L LiddleLola Posted posted on Sat, Jul 16, 2011 10:11 AM I appreciate the perspective of those who will be attending. The "whispers" that have circulated are all just ideas that have yet to be hammered out among the hosts. There is no need to panic. The idea of the original registration fee was to cover the costs of some swag but also to get a commitment from the attendees. No one ever suggested this event be profitable. As one of the hosts from last year I can say that it was tons of fun and I'm very excited to be doing it again this year. I love the idea of inspiring newbies to embrace the Tiki lifestyle by showcasing our Tiki rooms and collections. It's wonderful meeting people who post here and finally put a face to a board name. But I agree with Tacky Tiki that inviting total strangers into my home is a little intimidating, a lot of trust is required. I like the registration idea as people would have to provide some information before stepping foot into our homes. The fact is that we have gained some notoriety, with that comes exposure. That may mean that we have to take a little more care than in the past. One of the unknown factors is what kind of response we will get. I have to assume that it will be bigger than last year. What if 50 people want to attend? The comment about "if you can't afford to host then don't host" is a little unfair. We don't all have large amounts of disposable income and with the economy the way it is... Providing food and drink for 50 people could end up being 2-3 hundred dollars per host. I would like to suggest that it be acceptable for the hosts to put out a donation jar. It can then be strictly voluntary for attendees to chip in a little to help defray costs. Some of us purchased glasses with our logos to sell at the event. A small profit on those will help with the costs of hosting. Not everyone has that option so each host should decide what is right for them but should not be judged if they provide the opportunity for attendees to show a little aloha spirit. Another option is for local Ohana to offer to co-host. This option would be helpful on all levels, shop, prep, cleanup and share of costs. The reality is, the larger an event becomes the more complicated, expensive and risky it is to put on and keep the Ohana spirit as it was originally intended. Knowing all the hosts personally I am certain that every detail will be ironed out in the planning meetings to make this one of the best events ever. Mahalo and Aloha, Darilyn Hostess of the Kohana Wahine Lounge and Swim-in Theater :)

I appreciate the perspective of those who will be attending. The "whispers" that have circulated are all just ideas that have yet to be hammered out among the hosts. There is no need to panic. The idea of the original registration fee was to cover the costs of some swag but also to get a commitment from the attendees. No one ever suggested this event be profitable.

As one of the hosts from last year I can say that it was tons of fun and I'm very excited to be doing it again this year. I love the idea of inspiring newbies to embrace the Tiki lifestyle by showcasing our Tiki rooms and collections. It's wonderful meeting people who post here and finally put a face to a board name. But I agree with Tacky Tiki that inviting total strangers into my home is a little intimidating, a lot of trust is required. I like the registration idea as people would have to provide some information before stepping foot into our homes. The fact is that we have gained some notoriety, with that comes exposure. That may mean that we have to take a little more care than in the past.

One of the unknown factors is what kind of response we will get. I have to assume that it will be bigger than last year. What if 50 people want to attend? The comment about "if you can't afford to host then don't host" is a little unfair. We don't all have large amounts of disposable income and with the economy the way it is... Providing food and drink for 50 people could end up being 2-3 hundred dollars per host. I would like to suggest that it be acceptable for the hosts to put out a donation jar. It can then be strictly voluntary for attendees to chip in a little to help defray costs. Some of us purchased glasses with our logos to sell at the event. A small profit on those will help with the costs of hosting. Not everyone has that option so each host should decide what is right for them but should not be judged if they provide the opportunity for attendees to show a little aloha spirit. Another option is for local Ohana to offer to co-host. This option would be helpful on all levels, shop, prep, cleanup and share of costs.
The reality is, the larger an event becomes the more complicated, expensive and risky it is to put on and keep the Ohana spirit as it was originally intended. Knowing all the hosts personally I am certain that every detail will be ironed out in the planning meetings to make this one of the best events ever.

Mahalo and Aloha,

Darilyn
Hostess of the Kohana Wahine Lounge and Swim-in Theater :)

Post #597860 by LiddleLola on Sat, Jul 16, 2011 10:11 AM