Hello everyone,
So thanks all for coming out! It was my first time organizing an event and I think it went pretty well, hope you enjoyed. I think this 20-Something events could become a tradition so I think I'll keep doing more and I think I've learned couple things today though.
First of all, although the venue was great and I love that place, I think I'll try to look for a place that is a bit less crowded.
Second of all, I had over 90 people RSVPs for the event. I said yes to almost everyone to see how it works out. The way it worked out was me running around like a chicken with my head cut off asking random people if they are here for the event. Comical and tiering to say the least. So I think next time I will limit the invite list about 30-35 people. I think that will be a good number.
Third of all, as you may have noticed, it was about 80% men, 20% women, which I personally find hilarious compared to the numbers I'd see in Chicago. So next time I'll try to balance out the male to female ratio, not to make this a dating event or anything, it's just that it creates a better balanace. I know that guys are not crazy about hanging out with bunch of other guys in a wine bar. So next time women will get priority.
That's all. Let me know what you think. I'll try to get another one going about 2 weeks from now.
Have a good one,
Liana~
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20-Something Drinks
Oct 18, 2007 @ 02:34
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Hello everyone,
So thanks all for coming out! It was my first time organizing an event and I think it went pretty well, hope you enjoyed. I think this 20-Something events could become a tradition so I think I'll keep doing more and I think I've learned couple things today though.
First of all, although the venue was great and I love that place, I think I'll try to look for a place that is a bit less crowded.
Second of all, I had over 90 people RSVPs for the event. I said yes to almost everyone to see how it works out. The way it worked out was me running around like a chicken with my head cut off asking random people if they are here for the event. Comical and tiering to say the least. So I think next time I will limit the invite list about 30-35 people. I think that will be a good number.
Third of all, as you may have noticed, it was about 80% men, 20% women, which I personally find hilarious compared to the numbers I'd see in Chicago. So next time I'll try to balance out the male to female ratio, not to make this a dating event or anything, it's just that it creates a better balanace. I know that guys are not crazy about hanging out with bunch of other guys in a wine bar. So next time women will get priority.
That's all. Let me know what you think. I'll try to get another one going about 2 weeks from now.
Have a good one,
Liana~
parisdepaulOct 18, 2007 @ 02:34
So thanks all for coming out! It was my first time organizing an event and I think it went pretty well, hope you enjoyed. I think this 20-Something events could become a tradition so I think I'll keep doing more and I think I've learned couple things today though.
First of all, although the venue was great and I love that place, I think I'll try to look for a place that is a bit less crowded.
Second of all, I had over 90 people RSVPs for the event. I said yes to almost everyone to see how it works out. The way it worked out was me running around like a chicken with my head cut off asking random people if they are here for the event. Comical and tiering to say the least. So I think next time I will limit the invite list about 30-35 people. I think that will be a good number.
Third of all, as you may have noticed, it was about 80% men, 20% women, which I personally find hilarious compared to the numbers I'd see in Chicago. So next time I'll try to balance out the male to female ratio, not to make this a dating event or anything, it's just that it creates a better balanace. I know that guys are not crazy about hanging out with bunch of other guys in a wine bar. So next time women will get priority.
That's all. Let me know what you think. I'll try to get another one going about 2 weeks from now.
Have a good one,
Liana~
parisdepaulOct 18, 2007 @ 02:34
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Re: 20-Something Drinks
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Oct 18, 2007 @ 11:40
90+ RSVPs for a drinks evening is a great result and it certainly shows there is demand for 20-Something events. Glad to hear it was a success and I hope it becomes a regular feature in the Glocals calendar!
I can understand if the attendance was about 80% men and only 20% women. Sometimes it seems like if the organiser is female then most of the people who show up are men, and vice versa. Last season I arranged several days of beginner ski lessons that were open to all Glocal members and were well advertised on this site, but attendance was almost 100% female. It was ok as those events were only small-scale, but I agree that a more even gender balance is an advantage.
Thanks Liana for making the event happen and please let us know when the next one is!
Best wishes, Phil.
I can understand if the attendance was about 80% men and only 20% women. Sometimes it seems like if the organiser is female then most of the people who show up are men, and vice versa. Last season I arranged several days of beginner ski lessons that were open to all Glocal members and were well advertised on this site, but attendance was almost 100% female. It was ok as those events were only small-scale, but I agree that a more even gender balance is an advantage.
Thanks Liana for making the event happen and please let us know when the next one is!
Best wishes, Phil.
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90+ RSVPs for a drinks evening is a great result and it certainly shows there is demand for 20-Something events. Glad to hear it was a success and I hope it becomes a regular feature in the Glocals calendar!
I can understand if the attendance was about 80% men and only 20% women. Sometimes it seems like if the organiser is female then most of the people who show up are men, and vice versa. Last season I arranged several days of beginner ski lessons that were open to all Glocal members and were well advertised on this site, but attendance was almost 100% female. It was ok as those events were only small-scale, but I agree that a more even gender balance is an advantage.
Thanks Liana for making the event happen and please let us know when the next one is!
Best wishes, Phil.
phil, Oct 18, 2007 @ 11:40
I can understand if the attendance was about 80% men and only 20% women. Sometimes it seems like if the organiser is female then most of the people who show up are men, and vice versa. Last season I arranged several days of beginner ski lessons that were open to all Glocal members and were well advertised on this site, but attendance was almost 100% female. It was ok as those events were only small-scale, but I agree that a more even gender balance is an advantage.
Thanks Liana for making the event happen and please let us know when the next one is!
Best wishes, Phil.
phil, Oct 18, 2007 @ 11:40
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