NYC Dis Meet 8/24/12 Pre-Cruise w/PodCast members - DETAILS ADDED page 4! - Page 5 - The DIS Discussion Forums

Wimpy · 08-01-2012, 05:23 PM

Sounds great!

mjaclyn · 08-01-2012, 08:28 PM

Hi again!
The plan sounds good! Quick update on my situation.. Since the reservation isn't until 8pm and it looks like just adults are going, I think DH and I will find a babysitter for the kids. We live about 90 minutes outside of NYC and I think it would be better for them to stay home and not be out that late.

Also, are we still thinking about doing a silent auction? If so, maybe ShesAPirate can ask the venue if they can set up a separate table for us to put the auction items on? And does anyone know how to go about getting donations? Do most businesses have a procedure you follow to request something like that or do you just go in and ask if they'd like to contribute something to donate?

ShesAPirate · 08-01-2012, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjaclyn

Hi again!
The plan sounds good! Quick update on my situation.. Since the reservation isn't until 8pm and it looks like just adults are going, I think DH and I will find a babysitter for the kids. We live about 90 minutes outside of NYC and I think it would be better for them to stay home and not be out that late.

Also, are we still thinking about doing a silent auction? If so, maybe ShesAPirate can ask the venue if they can set up a separate table for us to put the auction items on? And does anyone know how to go about getting donations? Do most businesses have a procedure you follow to request something like that or do you just go in and ask if they'd like to contribute something to donate?

Probably a good idea, mjaclyn. The kids would be bored with our conversation, anyway

I would still like to do a Silent Auction and/or 50/50 Raffle for sure (50% to the winner, 50% to GKTW). I was thinking about it all the way home from work today. I haven't ever asked businesses for donations before, but maybe someone who's done a meet before can give us advice on what to do. I believe anyone asking local businesses for donations will need the GKTW Tax ID# for their write-offs.

If anyone would like to donate an item for the auction, please let me know. I will have them set up a table for us (or something suitable).

Ginamarie · 08-01-2012, 08:58 PM

I'd be happy to organize any donations. I did this recently for spring fundraising at our school. It might be most fun to sell raffle tickets rather than silent auction that way everyone can participate even if they can't afford outbidding people.

It's short notice to get a lot of donations but I can make up a gift basket of my own to raffle and I'm sure others may be able to do the same. If anyone has random items to contribute, I can combine things into baskets. Just PM me for address information.

ShesAPirate · 08-01-2012, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ginamarie

I'd be happy to organize any donations. I did this recently for spring fundraising at our school. It might be most fun to sell raffle tickets rather than silent auction that way everyone can participate even if they can't afford outbidding people.

It's short notice to get a lot of donations but I can make up a gift basket of my own to raffle and I'm sure others may be able to do the same. If anyone has random items to contribute, I can combine things into baskets. Just PM me for address information.

That would be great! I think you have a good point - raffle tickets for donated items rather than silent auction so everyone can participate. Some of those silent auctions go very high.

I'd be glad to make a basket for donation, too. Off the top of my head, I will go with a coffee-themed basket

Ginamarie, thank you for taking the helm with this part of it. PM me if you need any help or info from me! Thanks again!

missycj96 · 08-01-2012, 09:17 PM

I would have loved to have joined but I'll be at wdw. I hope there is someday another NYC meet. Have a great time - sounds great.

ShesAPirate · 08-01-2012, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by missycj96

I would have loved to have joined but I'll be at wdw. I hope there is someday another NYC meet. Have a great time - sounds great.

No better reason to miss this meet! Have a great trip!

ShesAPirate · 08-01-2012, 09:50 PM

Oh yeah, did I mention how excited I am for this?!

I've never been able to afford a Podcast Cruise (cue the violins

) and the timing hasn't been right for me to get to Disapalooza or any other events... so I've been hoping for a NYC meet for a good 5 years now. Can't wait!

DisneyKevin · 08-02-2012, 01:15 AM

John and I are in!

Yes, Yes, Yes!!!!!!

Wimpy · 08-02-2012, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DisneyKevin

John and I are in!

Yes, Yes, Yes!!!!!!

To quote couples retreat:

"Now it's a party"

dgthree · 08-02-2012, 08:21 AM

You can count me as a yes - just one adult.

At the NJ DIS Meet last summer, I brought a couple of pieces of hand made jewelry for the GKTW fundraising, and will happily do so again.

roomthreeseventeen · 08-02-2012, 09:38 AM

We will be able to donate something for sure... details later.

ShesAPirate · 08-02-2012, 12:13 PM

Okay, folks, this is coming together

I need to know which of the following is preferred as part of the buffet (I don't eat veal or seafood, so I have no opinion either way):

SALMON alla CONTADINA
Fresh Atlantic Salmon filet pan-roasted with sun-dried tomato and capers

OR

VEAL TRE FUNGHI
Veal scallopine in Marsala wine sauce with porcini,
shiitake and Portobello mushrooms

The other thing is I need to know your preference between ricotta cheesecake and tiramisu. I could go either way on that one, but I'm going to vote for tiramisu.

PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHICH YOU PREFER FOR BOTH CATEGORIES AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE! THANKS!!!

DisneyFanInPA · 08-02-2012, 12:30 PM

I believe I can answer for both my husband and I on this one. Our votes would be for the veal and the tiramisu!

roomthreeseventeen · 08-02-2012, 12:31 PM

We don't eat veal at all because of how the animals are treated, but either dessert is fine.

View Poll Results: Can you join us on 8/24 in NYC for this meet?
I'll be there with bells on!	4	25.00%
Maybe...	12	75.00%
Voters: 16. You may not vote on this poll

08-01-2012, 05:23 PM	#61
Wimpy Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 138	Sounds great! __________________ Jim ========================================== "Life's tough. It's even tougher if you're stupid." -John Wayne

08-01-2012, 08:28 PM	#62
mjaclyn Currently in Wonderland Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New York Posts: 1,644	Hi again! The plan sounds good! Quick update on my situation.. Since the reservation isn't until 8pm and it looks like just adults are going, I think DH and I will find a babysitter for the kids. We live about 90 minutes outside of NYC and I think it would be better for them to stay home and not be out that late. Also, are we still thinking about doing a silent auction? If so, maybe ShesAPirate can ask the venue if they can set up a separate table for us to put the auction items on? And does anyone know how to go about getting donations? Do most businesses have a procedure you follow to request something like that or do you just go in and ask if they'd like to contribute something to donate? __________________ Upcoming Visits: Tower of Terror 10 Miler - October 2013 followed by... A Cruise on the Disney Fantasy!!! MouseQuest Podcast

08-01-2012, 08:58 PM	#64
Ginamarie DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 2,414	I'd be happy to organize any donations. I did this recently for spring fundraising at our school. It might be most fun to sell raffle tickets rather than silent auction that way everyone can participate even if they can't afford outbidding people. It's short notice to get a lot of donations but I can make up a gift basket of my own to raffle and I'm sure others may be able to do the same. If anyone has random items to contribute, I can combine things into baskets. Just PM me for address information. __________________ 1980, 1987, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1997, 2003 (Ft Wilderness); Honeymoon 2002 (POFQ/Disney Magic), Sept 2003 (Disneyland!), Nov 2004 (CBR/Disney Magic), Dec. 2004 (Poly/CS), Aug 2005 (Disneyland), Oct/Nov 2005 (Pop), Olivia's 1st trip Dec 2006 (POFQ); Mom and Baby Trip, Oct 2007 (Pop); Pop/Disney Magic WB PC 5-10-08; Sal's First Trip Apr/May 2009 (POFQ); Big Family Trip Jan 2010 (POFQ); WL/Disney Magic EB TA Repo-4-10-10; Wine and Dine Half Marathon Oct 2010 (POR); Disney Wonder Alaska 6-21-11;Baby Owen's First Trip Aug 2011 (Ft Wilderness/BCV); ASSP May 2012; POFQ/YC Free Dining for our 10th Anniversary Sept 2012; Sisters Weekend Feb. 2013 Coming soon: Family Trip- Kidani Village Aug 2013; Disney Magic WB TA, Sept 2014

08-01-2012, 09:50 PM	#68
ShesAPirate DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clifton, New Jersey Posts: 1,721	Oh yeah, did I mention how excited I am for this?! I've never been able to afford a Podcast Cruise (cue the violins ) and the timing hasn't been right for me to get to Disapalooza or any other events... so I've been hoping for a NYC meet for a good 5 years now. Can't wait! __________________ Me The BF The Kitty NJ Dis Meet to Benefit Give Kids The World 4/26 - 4/28 2013 POR 2013/AKV 2011/Poly 07/Pop 07/AKL 04/CBR 02, 01, 00/ASMu 99/Poly 93/Offsite 87, 86 My 40th Bday Trip 02/13 PTR! AKV & Food & Wine 11/11 Trip Report

Sponsored Links
The DIS Register to remove Join Date: 1997 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,000,000

08-01-2012, 09:17 PM	#66
missycj96 DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 1,174	I would have loved to have joined but I'll be at wdw. I hope there is someday another NYC meet. Have a great time - sounds great.

08-02-2012, 01:15 AM	#69
DisneyKevin Kelvis Above the Pearls Below the Crown Such a tease! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Central Florida Posts: 8,266	John and I are in! Yes, Yes, Yes!!!!!! __________________

08-02-2012, 08:21 AM	#71
dgthree DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hardyston, NJ Posts: 696	You can count me as a yes - just one adult. At the NJ DIS Meet last summer, I brought a couple of pieces of hand made jewelry for the GKTW fundraising, and will happily do so again.

08-02-2012, 09:38 AM	#72
roomthreeseventeen Upper West Side runner The thought of navigating 26.2 miles with an umbrella is a bit much Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New York, NY Posts: 6,018	We will be able to donate something for sure... details later. __________________ Amy, Patrick, Cosette and Herbie As an adult: 2010 GF RPC 2011 AKL/BWI 2012 AKL and ... AKL 2013 Wilderness Lodge! 2014 Dopey Challenge -- AKL or Poly?

08-02-2012, 12:13 PM	#73
ShesAPirate DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clifton, New Jersey Posts: 1,721	Okay, folks, this is coming together I need to know which of the following is preferred as part of the buffet (I don't eat veal or seafood, so I have no opinion either way): SALMON alla CONTADINA Fresh Atlantic Salmon filet pan-roasted with sun-dried tomato and capers OR VEAL TRE FUNGHI Veal scallopine in Marsala wine sauce with porcini, shiitake and Portobello mushrooms The other thing is I need to know your preference between ricotta cheesecake and tiramisu. I could go either way on that one, but I'm going to vote for tiramisu. PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHICH YOU PREFER FOR BOTH CATEGORIES AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE! THANKS!!! __________________ Me The BF The Kitty NJ Dis Meet to Benefit Give Kids The World 4/26 - 4/28 2013 POR 2013/AKV 2011/Poly 07/Pop 07/AKL 04/CBR 02, 01, 00/ASMu 99/Poly 93/Offsite 87, 86 My 40th Bday Trip 02/13 PTR! AKV & Food & Wine 11/11 Trip Report

08-02-2012, 12:30 PM	#74
DisneyFanInPA Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 101	I believe I can answer for both my husband and I on this one. Our votes would be for the veal and the tiramisu! __________________ Jayme

08-02-2012, 12:31 PM	#75
roomthreeseventeen Upper West Side runner The thought of navigating 26.2 miles with an umbrella is a bit much Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New York, NY Posts: 6,018	We don't eat veal at all because of how the animals are treated, but either dessert is fine. __________________ Amy, Patrick, Cosette and Herbie As an adult: 2010 GF RPC 2011 AKL/BWI 2012 AKL and ... AKL 2013 Wilderness Lodge! 2014 Dopey Challenge -- AKL or Poly?

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread: