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Christmas Party and white elephant gift exchange

Dec 2008 6
Sat 8:00 PM
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Estimated attendance
 16  people attended.
4.00 4.008

Who organized?
shannon

Let's have an early Christmas party!
We'll eat, drink, play games, have a white elephant gift exchange, and have fun!
Please bring a small gift or item (under $5), an appetizer to share, your own drinks, and a small or folding chair (if you have one).
Please confirm and/or update your RSVP if it changes, and change "maybe" RSVP's as soon as you know so I can plan accordingly. Thanks!!

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Talk about this Meetup

  • shannon
    Posted Dec 7, 2008 3:58 PM
    shannon
    Assistant Organizer
    OOps....someone left their light up antlers........
  • shannon
    Posted Dec 7, 2008 3:53 PM
    shannon
    Assistant Organizer
    I appreciate all feedback, and believe honesty is important.Many people emailed me directly, and all except one had great things to say.We had a great time and played some fun games that encouraged discussion.No one was obligated to participate, or say as much as one said.The idea of a white elephant is not to necessarily leave with a great item.....it's for the fun.Everyone was mature and respectful.I was asked to address the negative comment and to say that no one else felt the same.
  • marianne
    Posted Dec 7, 2008 3:13 PM
    marianne
    Thanks Shannon - I had a lot of fun!
  • Mundo
    Posted Dec 7, 2008 12:05 PM
    Mundo
    Thank you Shannon for your hospitality. I look forward to future events.

Who attended?

  • 16 attendees
    • “ IT WAS FUN AND SHANNON IS A GOOD HOST. ”
    • shannon (+5 guests)
      “ Great people, incredible food, and lots of fun. The gifts were funny and well planned. Many new people came, and we enjoyed the company and friendships with everyone. ”
    • “ Thank you Shannon for hosting the Christmas Party, it was very good. ”
    • “ I think exchanging gifts should NOT be a "white elephant" exchange because it is a stimulus/cause for upset for people with presents they don't like...I, however, loved my slinky present and am glad no one stole it. I am not completely trusting that you want honest sincere feedback where I don't have to edit my words. I deleted the rest of my truth/words on here. ”