Hello all, Long time member here. Do not post much. Those M&G organizers know me from Orlando and Ft. Lauderdale, Chicago, ATLANTA M&G parties and yes I even attended 1 NYC event spring 2018.
I live in a rural small town area where I make my coin in the midwest. I am fully vaccinated and have been since Jan. I want to get the M&G system back on track or at least get it going again somewhere. I travel for the hobby because we have no hobby where I am at. Its a plane ride away and I get the vacation part accomplished. I am willing to assist with the funding of getting a M&G started. I just cannot get the actual physical organization and time wherewithal to do it. Problem is my job time requirement and location restrict my abilities to do this until I retire soon, ( I hope). I loved Sunny in Atl; and the Ft. Lauderdale event and Orlando and NYC parties most because of the number that showed up. NOW THE BUZZ KILL.... I must work mon-friday. Sorry thats how the great coin comes in. For me to attend, unless I can get that week off.. It has to be a Saturday so I can fly back on Sunday for work. Ya I know all the excuses... no one will show... etc. I am a female with kids and weekends are for those with families etc. I am a divorced man can get away on wkends with kids etc.... I have heard excuses and reasons which I understand; for years..... Just once a party on the weekend ? for those of us who work in the week PM me if ya have a idea.. This is a serious offer to assist with the cost including hotel / event room restaurant social room for wedding type or just a discreet party. I know there is cost involved. That is why I make this offer to assist where I could assist. Thanks... bill17zxcbnm... PS chime in here if any real plans -- Modified on 5/22/2021 6:59:05 AM-- Modified on 5/22/2021 7:01:47 AM
I have held a few MnG’s on a Saturday here in Chicago in past years, while not as heavily attended as my weekday events, those who attended did enjoy the evening.
Do you come to Chicago frequently?
Hi Kwasi,
Can I please get an invitation if you host another one? And if you need help, let me know. I recently moved to the Chicago suburbs from San Diego where I have hosted 3 meet and greets and one Soiree. I’d love to get involved here if there’s a need for that.
Thank you,
Freya Fantasia
Hay Kwasi, Great to hear from you... I was at your Halloween party ( I think the last one) where ya had a great costume with you showing a lot of skin as I remember ( memory maybe a little off). You had a great place for the party. I was on your list...
That M@G was not a weekend one. I remember Captivating Cory flew in for that night. You did a fabulaous job.
Chicago has some great talent I want to meet. Maybe ECE could show up as well ??? Hint Hint. Your on my list of great ones. !
Hi Everyone,
I was attendee and then became part of the group that used to hold M&Gs during Halloween and also during AVN. I have been thinking about trying to hold something again since it has been several years since one was held. The party would most likely be on Friday night January 21 or Saturday the 22nd. Who might be interested in attending?
I am in Boston. I might be able to get there in January during the AVN’s.
and appreciate your willingness to fund it. That said, funding is the SMALLEST part of setting up an M&G. The real challenge is the person-power to assemble and vet a list of safely-screened attendees. As you doubtless know, for the safety of all, each attendee must be screened as if he/she was being screened for a session. That's obviously a time-consuming proposition. So until you've got that covered, the funding is the least of the challenge.
Have you contemplated hosting a Meet & Greet up here in the Rocky Mountains? Cabins, Hot Tubs & Nature
I'd be interested and partnering up if you'd like to come north!! Lol
Went too many back in the day hosted by Queenie and Johnny in NE and a few in NYC.
Anyone drop an email as the NE list/interest is growing!!
As many of you know, I used to host the LA M and G's for a few years. since folks have started talking about hosting, below should give u an idea about what is involved. Obviously, this is a few years old but things haven't changed that much.
Thought I would give you some kind of idea about what goes into the planning of a M and G. As most of you know, I host the Los Angeles M and G's.
Venue: This is always the toughest for me. I try and find a venue that is affordable, large enough to accomodate 150-200 people, good parking and/or valet available, and is in a safe location. But most of all, privacy is an utmost concern and a requirement. I've hosted probably 10 parties and they have been anywhere from a large hotel suite to a private club. Some cities, LV for example, hold large parties in private homes. I have explored this option myself, but in LA, the cost is prohibitive.
When: From what I can gather, most parties are held during the week. For several reasons such as married guys typically cannot attend on a weekend, venue pricing is always more on a weekend (even later in the week), and generally attendees availability is better during the week than weekend. The exception is LV which typically has their parties on a weekend. I have found that Tuesday or Wednesday are the best days.
Getting the word out: Once you have a venue lined up and a date, you need to get the word out that a party is being planned. I think most of the M and G hosts have a master list of guys and gals who have attended or requested attendance to a prior M and G and/or who have passed screening. They typically will get an email from me requesting their attendance. I usually do that 2-3 times. Also weekly, the event is advertised on the M and G board as well as the city board where the party is taking place.
Screening: It is done by everyone. Everybody has their own techniques. I won't go much into it, but u need to have a process that is dependable and reliable.
Cost: Typically a donation is asked from the gents. Ladies always get in free. My parties are $40, but some are as high as $100-150. The cost parameters can vary based on the price of the venue, what you are offering (host bar, food, DJ, Parking, Door Prizes, etc). Sometimes there is an upfront cost required. That is borne by you the host.
Attendance: Always figure that out of your total attendance list, 50% will attend. Thats a good rule of thumb. My last party had an invite list of 260 with a final attendance of about 130. Additionally, always know the capacity of the venue so that you know what your limits are.
Lastly, always explain to your invitees regarding dress code and rules. Business should never be conducted at a M and G. If you hear of it, stop it immediately. This isn't the place for it.
Hope this helps. Oh, and BTW, there is a ton of stuff that happens in between. LOL. U'll find that out once you host.
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