Rossco

The proposal of another "Competition" for LB bars is brilliant. The last event in Oct 2009 was a big success as everyone had a good time and a significant sum went to the charity Jesters - Care 4 Kids. Following that success the participating bar owners had a meeting where some ideas were proposed. 1) The event has to be held outside High Season - Nov to Feb. Hotels cannot cater the event * That leaves March to May - exclude April due to Songkran * June to Sept is monsoon season - check out Thailand weather * That leaves October 2) Post the idea 4/6 months ahead of time to give BMs a chance to consider whether they can attend or not 3) Plan an event that takes place all in one venue - Sports competition and Party. 4) Make the event a whole day and evening with entry by paid ticket only. 5) Provide a Buffet/BBQ and bar in the evening 6) Negotiate rooms for competitors to change for the evening 7) Negotiate a discount room rate for guests 8) Invite other LB bars outside Pattaya - Bangkok/Phuket 9) Employ proper judges for the sporting event The group decided on 'Water Volley Ball'. 4 players per team with 2 reserve. A minimum of 6 teams This means finding an hotel with the following criteria: * Large enough pool * Buffet/BBQ area with some undercover sitting - cannot trust the weather! * Prepared to make their pool/BBQ area private from 2.00pm until midnight Sponsorship. To ensure a successful outcome for the charity will require some generous sponsorship: * Bars raise sponsorship through customers * BMs pay to attend * Auction of various items * Bars pay entry money to participate Outside sponsorship: * Hotels * Beer providers * Other Pattaya venues Publicity: * Pattaya Mail/People newspapers * Pattaya TV The set up costs will be quite high: * Hotel - perhaps a rental charge for pool etc and changing rooms * Buffet/BBQ * Bar at cost * Promotion * Visiting bars from outside Pattaya will need transportation and accomodation Ultimately it is a fund raising event with some clear objectives: * Raise 100,000 Baht plus for Jesters * Improve the image of the LB community at large * Promote all our favorite bars * Have a blast (for a price!) For smaller bars they could create a team jointly. So now you can volunteer your services to make it happen! just imagine a whole bunch of bikini clad LBs bouncing around from 2 until 6 followed by a good meal and lots to drink.........