Newbie meet sign up-Veterans needed as mentors-Official AND Unofficial attendees!

[OkieDisney]

Taryn, Fantasia Sam, forgive me, but while I had the time, I thought that I would dive in. If anyone has a suggestion of a better way to do this, PLEASE tell us!

What:

Groups of 3-4 Newbies to DIS CON will be paired up with a DIS CON veteran (this helps the Newbies break into the click of vets!). The groups will correspond over the fall and meet at one of three pre DIS CON mini meets (or more if you want). The reason I am asking for number of meets that you have been to (at WDW or elsewhere), is to get veteran DIS meeters (December99 for example) in with folks that have never been to a meet. I also want to match up people that are staying at the same place!

UPDATE: Unofficial and official members welcome as well

Meet dates (times later when we have a schedule):

Dec 2 (Taryn hosts) Probably late
Dec 3 (Fantasia Sam hosts) Probably mid day (after 3)
Dec 4 (OkieDisney - Karen hosts) Probably morning or midday

Info we need:

Screen name
Real name
Are you a DIS CON newbie or Mentor
Where you are staying for DIS CON II
How many DIS meets you have been to (if you are a newbie)?
Which Newbie mini meet you want to attend?

By the way, there could/should still be other mini meets later on in the week for SOLO folks as well.

Cheers
Karen

 

[OkieDisney]

<b>BCV/YC/BC:</b>
<u>Mentors:</u>
Towncrier(John)-Dec 2-4
<u>Newbies:</u>
OkieDisney(Karen)-2 meets-Dec 4
MdmMim(Kathy)-meet newbie-Dec 4
figmentvi(Linda)-a not shy "newbie"-Dec 3 (late), 4
jdubbs(John)-newbie-Dec 2-4
Tanya(Tanya)-newbie-Dec 2-4

<b>Swan/Dolphin:</b>
<u>Mentors:</u>
RaySharpton(Ray Sharpton)-Dec 2-4
disneycub(Steve)-Dec 2-4
Taryn (Leanne)-Dec 2-4
tammyh-oregon(Tammy)-Dec 2-4
<u>Newbies:</u>
December99(Chris)-15 meets-Dec 3,4 (also at OKW)
Fantasia Sam(Sam)-UK meets-Dec 3,4
Pixie Power(Emma)-Dec 4 (maybe elsewhere!!!)
KelliR(Kelli)-meet newbie-Dec 4 (later)
TheLorax2000(Carol/Chuck)-One meet-Dec 1 or 2
Diane(Diane)-meet newbie-Dec 4 (later)


<b>BW/BWV:</b>
<u>Mentors:</u>
Patinmn(Patrick)-Dec 2-4 (might be at BCV)

<b>WL/VWL:</b>
<u>Newbies:</u>
DaveH(Dave)-2 meets-Dec 2-4 (maybe BCV-will be later)
CrazyBoutDisney(Beth)-2 meets-Dec 2-4 (maybe BCV-will be later)

<b>OKW:</b>
<u>Newbies:</u>
spiceycat(Pat)-meet newbie!-Dec 2 OR 4 (also at VWL)
bigsis1970(Michelle)-meet newbie!-Dec 2 best if late

<b>Poly:</b>
<u>Newbies:</u>
ead79(Elisabeth)-5 meets-Dec 4 (also at YC)
Joyful1nh(Joy)-2 meets-Dec 7

<b>All Stars:</b>
<u>Newbies:</u>
ladypoo(Patty)-meet newbie-Dec 4

<b>Other helpers:</b>
Mackey Mouse
Barb
bashful64
Dan Murphy (Swan)
luvdsny(Swolphin)
nativetxn(Dolphin)

 

[RaySharpton]

What an absolutely wonderful idea Karen.

May I participate in all three?

~DIS name: RaySharpton

~Real name: Ray Sharpton

~I would like to be a mentor.

~I am staying at the beautiful Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort.

~I have been to one DIS-meet in Atlanta, and to two DIS-meets last September in WDW, and several DIS-meets at DIS-CON-I last year.

~I would like to go to all of them.
December 2, 2002 at Taryn's meet, and
December 3, 2002 at Sam's meet, and
December 4, 2002 at Karen's meet.

I would also like to offer everyone to use my WebTV that wants to post on the DIS while we are at WDW or to send e-mails home, etc..

Sincerely, RaySharpton

 

[disneycub]

Name: disneycub

Real name: Steve

I'm staying at the Swolphin.

Veteran/Mentor

Tons of DIS meets at DISCON I

I'll be glad to help anytime or anywhere I'm needed.

 

[Fantasia Sam]

Wow Karen that was fast work!

Name: Fantasia Sam

Real name: Sam (short for Samantha)

I'm hopefully staying at the Dolphin (and I'll book just as soon as we get word from Pete)

Newbie

DIS meets in the UK none in WDW

I'll also be at the 4th as well as the 3rd

So does this mean I'm hosting a mini-meet? How exciting!!

 

[OkieDisney]

Congrats Sam


You are officially a Mini Meet Host

 

[Taryn]

Hi Karen,

Screen Name : Taryn
Real Name : Leanne
DISCON Status : Mentor
DISmeets - Toronto Rainforest Meet, Toronto Island Meet, Niagara Falls Meet, DISCON1
Hotel for DISCON2 : Dolphin

Just wanted to point out that my plan is to arrive on the 2nd and I would not likely land until at least 2pm and will still need to check in. If I can take the 2nd at all it would have be be late. I'll confirm with you as soon as I book a flight but I am waiting for a better price, they are really bad from Canada right now. If someone can host an early meet on the 2nd grab them. I would be happy to mentor or host any time after my arrival!

Thanks for doing this!

 

[Mackey Mouse]

Well this made my day.. and I am so glad to see some of my faves hopping right in here to make this a reality... We want everyone to be comfortable at DisCon.. I would love to be a mentor.. and I am sure I will try to show up at the meets, I am just not sure how busy I will be elsewhere..so cannot commit at this time..

But there are some great people involved here.. Hugs to you all...

 

[d.kurz]

Whatta place! Whatta NICE idea!! Wish I could be there !!!

 

[tammyh-oregon]

Name: Tammyh-Oregon
Real name: Tammy
Meets: 3 in Boise, ID and that great big one at WDW called DISCON 1
Hotel: Swan for the convention Dec 1-Dec 8
Hilton Downtown Disney Nov 24 to Dec 1
Hopefully Poly Dec 9 to Dec 14
(I put all those in case anyone comes early and wants to meet up before things start rolling)
Right now I am up for any of the meets but should be more firm as time goes by.

Willing to help in any way...

PS Patty AKA Dalepool, please email me (harayjt@oregontrail.net)and maybe we can meet up next week when we come through Longview so you will have a friendly face to look out for at WDW.

It helps to have one person to single out at the beginning and then it fans out from there so the idea of these meets is great.

 

[Towncrier]

Screen Name : Towncrier
Real Name : John
DISCON Status : Mentor
DISmeets - Several in NE Ohio (including a couple of picnics at our house on Memorial Day), several in Chicago, one in Indianapolis, one in Columbus, and soon a visit to Barb in Pennsylvania. Swan/Dolphin Cheerleaders 1st meet, Drink Around The World #1 and #2, Old Key West Minnie DISmeet, DIScon 2001, and a bunch of little meets here and there at WDW. Did I leave any out?
Hotel for DISCON2 : Beach Club Villas from 12/1 until 12/13

As you can tell, I just love DISmeets (much to the dismay of my family, especially my 14yo DS James). I'd love to meet all the newbies and the oldbies too.

I'm hoping that there will be a DATW #4 event and a night out at the Adventurers Club on Pleasure Island during DIScon 2002. I'm also looking forward to MVMCP on December 8th. I know that there is another large group planning to attend MVMCP on December 3rd. And maybe I'll even get up the nerve to do a little karaoke this time.

 

[Barb]

I don't have time right now to give you all the info, but I'm willing to help whenever. I'll catch up with you later.

 

[bashful64]

I was at DISCON last year but that is the only DIS meet I have ever been to and this will only be my second time at WDW but if there is anything I can do to help out just let me know.

 

[MdmMim]

Well, here I go:
Screen name:MdmMim
Real name: Kathy
DISCON newbie
No DIS meets--yet! DATW has my attention!
Hotel--not sure--on BCV waitlist--I do have ressies for a few nights, but need a few more. (Maybe that tent on the Boardwalk can fit one more!)
I would like to attend the meet on 12-4.
And I think these meets are a great idea.

Thank you!

 

[Patinmn]

I would be happy to be a Mentor...or in my case a Mental


Patinmn
Staying at VWL/BWV nov 28- dec 8th


Twin cities meet, Patrick-Con, and of COurse DISCON

 

[OkieDisney]

Patrick, which will you be at Dec 2-4?

Thanks

Karen

 

[figmentvi]

I'm not a DISCON veteren, but I'm not a shy person by any means and would love to participate and make others feel comfortable.

I'll be hosting a mini-meet at MVMCP on 12/3 and if any newbies would like to join in, please feel free to PM me. We'll be having dinner at Chef Mickey's before the party (around 5:00 pm). If you would like to join us for that, great !!! The more the merrier.

I'll be arriving into MCO on 12/3 at noon, but probably won't get to my hotel until around 2:00 pm or so. But if anyone would like to pop over for a beer to break the ice a little, by all means call me!!!

Real name: Linda Lane
Hotel: YC (We're staying in the concierge level, so if you call the hotel, have them switch you to the concierge CM's)

My two daughters Holly (sydally9367) and Meggan (autochick) will be with me as well.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Would love to help folks mix it up and feel comfortable. I have been to quite a few meets, here, there and everywhere. Just like DIS folks, I guess. Can't sign up as an 'official', but will be looking to do what I can to help. Love it.

Swan, 11/30-12/11

 

[Pixie Power!]

What a great thread!! I will be in America from the 2nd (late) but i already have plans for the 3rd (this girl has to shop) so could i be included in the 4th mini meet please. I may need a mental mentor to match me

I will be staying.......not really sure yet, but could be the Dolphin, bench on the boardwalk or even a beachclub villa, im just spoilt for choice

Emma

 

[Patinmn]

As of this time I will be at the BWV the 2nd through the 8th...but I am waitlisted for BCV.