LBWVB ended

[flamingofarmer]

I emailed Tony about the 2019 event and he replied that it is no more. He said it's on the forum but I could not find it so I am reposting his reply here. ....

"LBWVB 2019

Unfortunately there will not be an event this year

Difficult decision as so many charities have benefited through all your generosity.

It has been a great deal of fun for both participants and attendees and an amazing success story.

5.86 million Baht raised over 7 years with 4.71 million going to various charities.

Costs to stage the event were 1.01 million
0.14 million (138,000) remaining to donate to a deserving charity at some date in the future.
Many thanks for your support and contributions which have helped so many people.
A special thanks to all the bars that have participated and helped raise funds over the years.

Also to Referees, DJ, Photographers. Contributors of Raffle/Auction items and Trophies.
Brilliant support from so many.

The event has put Lady Boys in a different light showing their positive contribution to society in a spectacular way."

[rxpharm]

That is bad news - I have read rumors on another forum - I think when he says he posted, he means on the most popular LB forum - Pattaya Ladyboys Forum.

The rumor goes that he had difficulty in recruiting enough lb bars to participate for this year.

[flamingofarmer]

Ya it is too bad ... was a fun filled event from the parties down to the gala dinner. Brought a few dollars to the table for the charities... Surprised about lack of enthusiasm from bars as the parties usually drive business but perhaps they have other reasons (?) I dont know.

I would take it on if I was located there...but that's how I feel now . Might think differently if I was doing it ha ha ...but seriously , it may mark the end of an era . Maybe 2020 will see a revival. I recall that 2019 wasn't going to happen but Tony pulled it off. C'est la vie...we shall see .

A thank you to Tony for doing this in the past.

[George Pill]

Bummer! Thanks for the memories. I still have the photos and videos of the 2016 contest. Wonder if it would be more successful if held in Bangkok. There must be some luxurious pool facilities there, but will the hotels accommodate them? I would pay twice as much for the tickets and even more for a very fancy buffet in an air conditioned room. Shame to see this event end like Stringfellows, the no BF bars of Walking Street (Jenny's), and Pattaya Obsessions. I've said it before. Many bars are closing up. Not enough profit to be had. The number of tourists and ladyboys and bars are decreasing. A recession has started? Is the ladyboy era closing up?

[flamingofarmer]

I think most of the fun is in pattaya . Bkk is pricey and theres more LB bars in Pat's so if makes sense there..of course this is just my 2 cents. The Areca lodge is a great set up as well for the venue so that's tough to find. Idk man? I always have more fun in Pat's than bkk

[soju]

That is bad news - I have read rumors on another forum - I think when he says he posted, he means on the most popular LB forum - Pattaya Ladyboys Forum.

The rumor goes that he had difficulty in recruiting enough lb bars to participate for this year.

Yes I heard the same thing.
I was talking with him for a few minutes in late January at 69 Bar and he seemed a bit wary at that time: "I have spent over 12 percent of my life dedicated to this cause," he said. I commented on the interesting time span he uses to measure his life and again (selfishly) pushed him to change the volleyball dates 55555. Not to be I guess.
Too bad. A great guy and a great event.

[flamingofarmer]

Be good if some there takes it on but I think it's not gonna happen.

[rossco]

Apologies for not posting here before.

Sad that the event will not move forward but a remarkable result from a niche market of like minded generous people.

Many thanks for your support and contribution - no other group has come close to what we jointly achieved.
I hope that you all retain pleasant memories of an incredible event over 7 years.

It was a blast.

20 teams participated overall. Some of whom no longer exist. Anaconda, Cocktails & Dreams, Horny Bar, Stringfellows, So What.

I met hundreds of BMs form this forum, and others, and value the friendships made along the way.

The Areca Lodge, who hosted the event every year, are disappointed as are many charities that we have directly helped.

[flamingofarmer]

Apologies for not posting here before.

Sad that the event will not move forward but a remarkable result from a niche market of like minded generous people.

Many thanks for your support and contribution - no other group has come close to what we jointly achieved.
I hope that you all retain pleasant memories of an incredible event over 7 years.

It was a blast.

20 teams participated overall. Some of whom no longer exist. Anaconda, Cocktails & Dreams, Horny Bar, Stringfellows, So What.

I met hundreds of BMs form this forum, and others, and value the friendships made along the way.

The Areca Lodge, who hosted the event every year, are disappointed as are many charities that we have directly helped.

Hey Rosco...what would you say was the hardest part about doing the event ? What was most challanging ? Could this be done from a remote location via email etc as the major contacts are in place ( wrist bands and venue etc)

[rossco]

I would say the 3 most difficult tasks are:

1) Getting 5 teams to commit 9 months ahead not only to participating but actively selling 50+% of Sponsors and Tickets between them.
2) Selling total 80 Sponsors and 120 Tickets - shared between 5 teams (50%) and LBWVB (50%) - Total 500,000 Baht
3) Finding 6 to 8 Company sponsors at 25,000 Baht each - ironically we had 6 pledged for 2019 (150,000 Baht)

Venue, Equipment, Logistics, Artwork/Printing are all well tested and managed.

Other activity:
Raffle prizes x 50 and 5 'value' Auction items. Target 60,000 Baht
Donations of about 40,000 Baht

Managing the whole administration process and tracking sales and prospects is time consuming.
Regularly visiting bars to sell and motivate bars into selling.

Summary: 750,000 Income (above) Less 150,000 Expense = 600,000 to Charity
Email [email protected]

[rxpharm]

Rossco, thanks for all the hard work you and your volunteers put into all the successful past LBWVB events. A lot of people and charities have been helped, and also the status of lbs has been improved.

Clearly it is a huge effort, and hopefully someone will pick up the reins in the future.

[flamingofarmer]

I would say the 3 most difficult tasks are:

1) Getting 5 teams to commit 9 months ahead not only to participating but actively selling 50+% of Sponsors and Tickets between them.
2) Selling total 80 Sponsors and 120 Tickets - shared between 5 teams (50%) and LBWVB (50%) - Total 500,000 Baht
3) Finding 6 to 8 Company sponsors at 25,000 Baht each - ironically we had 6 pledged for 2019 (150,000 Baht)

Venue, Equipment, Logistics, Artwork/Printing are all well tested and managed.

Other activity:
Raffle prizes x 50 and 5 'value' Auction items. Target 60,000 Baht
Donations of about 40,000 Baht

Managing the whole administration process and tracking sales and prospects is time consuming.
Regularly visiting bars to sell and motivate bars into selling.

Summary: 750,000 Income (above) Less 150,000 Expense = 600,000 to Charity
Email [email protected]

Allot allot of work I can see.
...definatly need feet on the ground there ..if things were different and I could be there I would take it on for the challenge!
Thanks for all your hard work over the years !

[joeaf]

Two BM on another board have announced:

Mark your calendars. The tradition continues.
LB Party and Charity Week 8 to 17 November
The inaugural Ladyboy Party and Charity Week, from 8 to 17 November. This will not be another LBWVB event. Streetwalker started an admirable and successful tradition. This will be something new.

Rather than bars being required to sell tickets and sponsorships to raise money, the participating bars have agreed to contribute a set sponsorship fee: 5,000 Baht for the two Bangkok bars, and 10,000 Baht for the Pattaya bars. Katoeys €˜Are€™ Us will contribute an additional 15,000 Baht for the Battle of the Bars event, making their total charitable contribution 25,000 Baht....

Party dates:
Why Not Bar €“ Bangkok Friday, November 8th
Check Inn Bar €“ Bangkok Saturday, November 9th
TJs Music Bar Tuesday, November 12th
69 Bar Wednesday, November 13th
Katoeys €˜Are€™ Us Thursday, November 14th
Surprise Yourself Friday, November 15th
Battle of the Bars at Katoeys €˜Are€™ Us Saturday, November 16^th
(Participants to be Announced)
Grand Gala Finale @ The Roof Sunday, November 17th

[flamingofarmer]

Oh this is good news !

[flamingofarmer]

Is the idea too to sell tickets to the Grand Gala Finale