The Top Three Meet Dis-nee (CMO Contest, Part Three)

[HauntedMansionFan]

Otherwise, some strong women candidates were overlooked, and -- as has been asked before -- why bother stringing people along...

I guess my feeling on the "strining along" issue is this: Technically you can't post a job opening and say we are looking for a white female, with blonde hair and blue eyes, etc, etc.... people would cry discrimination (as they rightly should, unless it is a movie role, hahahahaha). Now say you had a position available and had an idea in mind of what you wanted the candidate to be like? Hold an opening casting call.... so you get as many candidates as you can and them weed them out as you go along, so you end up with what you wanted in the first place.

 

[HauntedMansionFan]

She turns 12 actually the day we come home...June 26th. We're staying right in the theater district. Going to see Mary Poppins and A Chorus Line.
Eric and I have a really close friend who lives in New York and has been in many shows on Broadway...he comes and does Master Classes at my dance studio, so we hope to meet up with him too.

A little shopping....maybe some dance classes at Steps or Broadway Dance Center? We'll only be there two days....and I'm already feeling the need to medicate myself....I have NEVER been away from my kids and I'm kinda freaking out! Really really nervous!

Just ONE singular sensation, every little step she takes. *** grapevine to stage left, grapevine to stage right, and step ball change and step ball change ***

 

[HauntedMansionFan]

I'm so sorry to hear about your situation. My FIL was diagnosed with prostate cancer several months ago. The prognosis is good, but the "C" word is scary no matter what. My prayers are with you.

Everyone else, today is the big day. I'm off to court for the little one. I'll post when we get back.

Love to you all!
SuzD

Thank you.... and *hugs* right back to you for court!

 

[HauntedMansionFan]

Thanks for that DISgeeks! Seriously, I appreciate you thinking of David, Tripp, and me amongst all of this. (although, again, I'm 28! ) I can't speak for them, but as one of the finalists, I'd hate to think that there was something rigged or fishy about the contest. I'm banking on the fact that we can take them at their word... perhaps I'm still a bit naive, but ignorance is bliss, isn't it??

I certainly mean no offense to the top 3 with any comment I might make.

 

[meggin]

Hey guys...just thought I'd post this little link for a little treat for all the top 1300 entries, the top 20 entries, and anyone else who cares to listen.

When Eric got his "it was a tough decision" email back when he tied for 11th I listened to it over and over and over and over again. I have it on Itunes but this is still good. Enjoy!

"That's Life"

(Don't let it get you, don't let it get you down
For this world keeps on spinning 'round)

That's life
That's what all the people say
You're riding high in April
You're shot down in May
I know I'm gonna change that tune
When I'm back on top in June

I say that's life
& as funny as it may seem
Some people get their kicks
Stompin' on your dreams
But I don't let it, let it get me down
'Cause this fine ol' world keeps spinning 'round

I've been a puppet, a pauper, a pirate,
A poet, a pawn & a king
I've been up & down & over & out
But I know one thing
Each time I find myself, flat on this face
I pick myself up & get back in the race

That's life
I can't deny it
I thought of quitting, baby
This heart wasn't gonna buy it
And if I didn't think it was worth one single try
I'd jump right on a big bird & then I'd fly

I've been a puppet, a pauper, a pirate,
A poet, a pawn & a king
I've been up & down & over & out
And I know one thing
Each time I find myself flat on my face
I pick myself up & get back in the race

That's life
That's life & I can't deny it
Many times I thought of cutting out
But my heart won't buy it
But if there's nothing shakin' come this here July
I'm gonna roll
I'm gonna roll
I'm gonna roll myself up in a big ball & die
Can't deny it
That's life

thanks so much for posting this. the lyrics are great, and much appreciated. your new york trip is inspiring me to listen to "defying gravity," too. not a bad anthem for right now...

i was going to respond to fleagle's post about getting some peace of mind with the rejection emails, but by now everyone's seen that we received our official disappointments after they sent out the top 3 press release. i don't want to be negative about the contest that brought so many positive things into my life, but i will say that it hurt my feelings to get this form letter so late. and that's enough about that....

suz--best of luck in court today! good thoughts are coming your way.

madbrad et al...thank you SO MUCH for welcoming me back. unfortunately, i don't have access to computers at my jobs, and there are days that i am so wiped out when i get home late at night that i don't turn on my computer. i'll try to be better about that, because i honestly miss you all when i'm away.

karrie d--mmmm, doughnuts....you DEFINITELY need to come and bunk with us. and if you want to send some animated help my way, i've got a bathtub in desperate need of scrubbing.

amy kate--congrats on the publishing lead! that's great news!!

kenny--i LOVE the tower of terror. we'll have to see if we can work that out!

love you all, and i'll try to get on late tonight when i get home after rehearsal

love,
meggin

 

[meggin]

p.s. hi, tripp and justin!! i'm not sure i've said hi to you the last few times you've posted. i can't wait to see you in a week's time!! i hope the weather cooperates with the contest!!

love,
meggin

 

[Mrs. Fleagle]

Just ONE singular sensation, every little step she takes. *** grapevine to stage left, grapevine to stage right, and step ball change and step ball change ***

Look at you with your dance terminology! I knew I picked the right person for my choreography assistant!

(Hey Mario Lopez will be performing when I'm there! )

 

[Mrs. Fleagle]

thanks so much for posting this. the lyrics are great, and much appreciated. your new york trip is inspiring me to listen to "defying gravity," too. not a bad anthem for right now...

i was going to respond to fleagle's post about getting some peace of mind with the rejection emails, but by now everyone's seen that we received our official disappointments after they sent out the top 3 press release. i don't want to be negative about the contest that brought so many positive things into my life, but i will say that it hurt my feelings to get this form letter so late. and that's enough about that....



love,
meggin

Just big hugs to you Meggin! I'm very disappointed that you didn't advance. You really proved yourself to me with all your fun and unique ways of spreading that pixie dust. The shame is...while you really were OUT there in PERSON trying to be true to the integrity of the contest (by spreading pixie dust randomly, toll booths, grocery store workers, etc...) others may have just been fortunate enough to have opera browser and stay cooped up in their house voting incessantly. That's why it's a shame, unfair, and
so disheartening. I'm just not sure how I feel about the whole thing....
I know you had fun and I'm certainly grateful that you did, but I think the sponsors REALLY missed to boat big time, over and over again, and from the very beginning.

(not implying anything about anyone....just saying....)

Love ya Meggin!

-Amy

 

[Justin M]

I certainly mean no offense to the top 3 with any comment I might make.

Oh! No offense taken! I know you don't mean anything like that and I know that no one else on here would either. I was just sincerely thanking Disgeeks for thinking of us - admist all the questions, suggestions, and legitimate concern and sympathy for others, I just thought it was nice of her!

No worries!

 

[Justin M]

p.s. hi, tripp and justin!! i'm not sure i've said hi to you the last few times you've posted. i can't wait to see you in a week's time!! i hope the weather cooperates with the contest!!

love,
meggin

Hi Meggin! Thanks for the hello! I'm really looking forward to finally meeting you as well!

 

[HauntedMansionFan]

Look at you with your dance terminology! I knew I picked the right person for my choreography assistant!

(Hey Mario Lopez will be performing when I'm there! )

I treaded the boards in high school and college.

 

[Mrs. Fleagle]

I treaded the boards in high school and college.

Perhaps as your mom I'm just not getting your "jive talk" but um, what does that mean?

 

[Trippy_D_DooDah]

p.s. hi, tripp and justin!! i'm not sure i've said hi to you the last few times you've posted. i can't wait to see you in a week's time!! i hope the weather cooperates with the contest!!

love,
meggin

*waiving* Hey Meggin!!!

I finally got a chance to pop on to the DIS. Busy week at work as I try to do almost three weeks worth of stuff since I will be out next week and part of the week after.

Once again, I have to do some major catching up. What's this? Did someone offend someone again? Let me catch up... not sure how long I can hang out. Gotta finish my show and head to a meeting this afternoon/evening. You know, CMO finalist stuff... gotta meet with my campaign finance manager and all...uh... ya'll. Seriously though, I do have a meeting tonight and still have to produce 3 one hour mix shows for the next few weekends.

 

[kennythepirate]

Thanks, Ann & David! I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one who thought the wording of today's email was a bit "interesting" (especially since we thought the number of votes determined it all). From the very beginning, I've actually felt basing the entire contest solely on votes was a little strange; so I'm almost relieved to hear that they took some other factors into consideration (and as sad as I am not to have advanced...I think they made three excellent choices)! In hindsight, however (if votes really weren't the deciding factor), I wish I hadn't been such a "voting solicitor pest" to my friends and family. Dedicating every waking moment of your life to promoting something (for weeks on end) can turn out to be, well, "annoying" to many folks (I'm sure everyone in the Top 10 TOTALLY understands where I'm coming from here)! In any event, it would be nice to get some free Mouse Ears or something for all the free PR and hard work on the campaign trail! Maybe I'll make a t-shirt that says "I campaigned for CMO and all I got was this T-shirt (& not even from the sponsors)." Anyone interested? Hee Hee. Seriously, it was a super FUN contest and I'm just happy I got to be a part of it. I'm sure the folks behind the scenes will learn from the experiences from year to year and it will just keep getting better and better!

On another note...I've been wanting to say something (so bad), but couldn't until the Top 3 were announced because I didn't want to draw "negative" attention to my campaign (but it's really funny). Anyway, I was interviewed by The Denver Post and they did a really nice article about me and my quest for Disney CMO. The reporter was great (I really liked her); however, she made a couple of comments about not caring for the "commercialization" of Disney and asked me a lot of questions about how friends and family handled me being in my late 30's...being such a Disney "freak" and all. She was also very surprised that my home wasn't covered with Mickey collectibles. I explained that my favorite Disney "souveniers" are the vacations, trip memories, the music and the movies. She later called my husband (an engineer with an architectural background who absolutely despises any type of clutter in the house) mentioning how she expected our home to be a "shrine" to Disney -- shelves and shelves of snowglobes, thimbles, figurines, etc. The man who was so happy to see me sell off my childhood doll collection at a recent garage sale replied, "Thank God she's not one of those nuts who collects everything." He meant this in a general sense, however, his quote was not only PUBLISHED but also used in the VERY SAME SENTENCE of the article as "Disney Pin Collecting!" Needless to say...I didn't speak to Mr. Dunkin for several days.

Finally...I mentioned earlier that I indulged in an AMAZING makeover during our recent Spring Break vacation (THANKS CAT) !!! Whadd'ya'll think??? Not to start another Y'ALL vs. YA'LL debate. Hee hee!

Here's the article you mentioned for everyone...
http://www.denverpost.com/lifestyles/ci_8606397

 

[swwake]

Is anyone else curious about how and when the Top 3 found out? Is it rude to ask?

 

[DISgeeksfromDC]

Thanks for that DISgeeks! Seriously, I appreciate you thinking of David, Tripp, and me amongst all of this. (although, again, I'm 28! ) I can't speak for them, but as one of the finalists, I'd hate to think that there was something rigged or fishy about the contest. I'm banking on the fact that we can take them at their word... perhaps I'm still a bit naive, but ignorance is bliss, isn't it??

Sure thing!

The announcement was bound to be bittersweet, considering there were more than three highly qualified candidates. And, from what I've seen in this thread (and the previous two), all of the semifinalists who've introduced themselves seem like quality people! I'm very glad that many of them have become regular members of our DISboard family!

I think that Suz and tothesea summed things up perfectly in their previous posts:

Logically all of us knew that all of you could not be in the final three, but you truly have the characteristics, characters, and character that a true CMO possesses!

Congratulations to all! All 1300 that is! I still admire you all for entering, and will always wish there could have been a way for everyone to win.

Oh, and sorry about the age thing! Details!!

 

[DISgeeksfromDC]

Is anyone else curious about how and when the Top 3 found out?

Yep! (In fact, I've already asked the question. I never got an answer, so thanks for revisiting it! )

Is it rude to ask?

As for the "rude factor": I'm probably not the best person to address that issue, since my curiosity often gets the best of me!

 

[DISgeeksfromDC]

Once again, I have to do some major catching up. What's this? Did someone offend someone again?

Probably!! (In fact, I may have been the guilty party... ) It does add nicely to the "drama," though, doesn't it?

 

[DISgeeksfromDC]

I treaded the boards in high school and college.

HA! I just had a quirky little thought: We should all post photos of what we looked like in high school. Then, we should identify which character we would have played in The Breakfast Club: "a brain, an athlete, a basket case, a princess [or] a criminal."

Now that could be good for a few laughs!!

 

[Trippy_D_DooDah]

Probably!! (In fact, I may have been the guilty party... ) It does add nicely to the "drama," though, doesn't it?

What page of the thread did this all go down? I really need to catch up.

Hey Kenny! Tell Karrie...or Karrie if you are reading this, I'll make you some Mickey Ears at that shop at the Magic Kingdom. Just let me know what kind of a hat you want and what you want said.

SWWake - I think I got the call late last Monday evening? Or was it Tuesday? What ever night I broke from my diet and went to Cold Stone Creamery at 9:30p to celebrate.