What we’re about
It was October 1993, and for me “the worst of times”. After 21 years of a failed marriage, I found myself stranded as a single man in my mid-40s. Faint of heart at the prospects of being single again, and even more so, of finding a suitable compatible partner, I remembered that Thomas Edison conducted 10,000 experiments before discovering the final solution to the incandescent light bulb! … and that if you are digging for gold, you are going to have to move a lot of dirt! After 21 long painful years, I was in a hurry to make up for lost time.
A close personal friend invited me to attend a small casual gathering of divorced adult singles. Since I am introverted and shy, I hesitated for several days, but finally decided to attend with anxious trepidation. Much to my surprise, the evening turned out to be really fun, meeting several like-minded men and women.
Soon after attending a few gatherings, the organizer of this monthly singles soiree became engaged to be married, and the events stopped. It was for me and many others such a valuable and enjoyable social activity, that I offered to take over, and overnight I began organizing similar activities.
Over 20,000 Happy Attendees
Within about 6 months I grew the list of about 50 to over 3,000. People from all over the intermountain west attended my various activities, including: monthly casual home fun dinner-movies-dance-games-parties, semi-formal dinner dances, cruises, boating, hiking, snowshoeing, live theater, trips to Europe and the Middle East. My last and largest event was a New Year’s Eve semi-formal dinner dance with over 600 attending.
Over 20,000 single adult men and women attended these events. Dozens of engagement and wedding announcements were received in due course, which were rewarding.
After about 12 years, it became apparent to me that the demand for these events was too great and stressful for me to manage, so I retired from organizing single adult activities and encouraged others to take over what I started. However, much to my surprise, nobody has ever been willing or able to duplicate my uniquely structured fun events.
My Success Formula
How was I so successful in growing this group so large in such a short time? Uniquely structured fun activities in a professional, comfortable environment generated lots of word of mouth referrals. These fun activities helped attendees quickly become comfortable meeting and getting to know complete strangers. Word of mouth spread quickly to all surrounding states, and eager single men and women traveled hundreds of miles to attend my events.
Over the years since then I joined numerous dating sites (experiences good and bad), and attended several activities for single adults including: speed dating, happy hour, live music, blind dates, hiking, cruises, travel. The events I attended were poorly organized and rarely structured -- speed dating the single exception. They were never fun. It felt as if I were in a meat market window shopping for the special of the day.
Why Now In Las Vegas?
Over the past several years, I have been implored by many to restart what I created before. I have been reluctant for stated reasons. Since relocating to Las Vegas, dozens of people have told me that they find it very difficult to meet people here, and even more difficult to date and meet suitable potential partners.
Furthermore, the difficulty of meeting new people has increased in recent years due to what some have referred to as a pandemic. Many are now working from home, and/or have become isolated, shut in, closed off from any kind of social contact. Others have a fear of getting sick, and even dying. Over these past few years, many people feel more isolated and lonely than ever before. So, after much contemplation, I feel it is time ... time to serve the adult singles community, and organize some unique fun activities that can be enjoyable for those who resonate with our concept.
Dating Resources
If finding love, your next relationship, or even just a date, is becoming difficult and you feel like you can’t do it on your own, you have a few options:
1. Hire a matchmaking service;
2. Join an online dating website;
3. Join a hybrid like Vegas Singles Fun Group.
Consider the features, matchmaking and search capabilities, and overall quality of the sites as you compare prices. As with most things, you get what you pay for. We believe that joining a dating site or top dating apps is a smart investment. If you put yourself out there, you won’t need to subscribe for long. After all, it’s worth it — this is your future and happiness at stake.
1. Matchmaking Services
Matchmaking services are much more in-depth than online dating sites. You work with an individual or team that acts as your dating advocate. These professionals find you a match, give you dating tips, and coach you through the beginning stages of your relationship. If the date didn’t work out they help you figure out why, and either how to fix it or assist in finding you a new match. As you can see, these services are extremely dependent on one-on-one relationships.
Because these services are customized, you’ll have to pay a pretty penny. Matchmaking services can range anywhere from $675 to $25,000 — on average, many matchmaking services charge around $2,000. The services are usually non-refundable, last a year, and require the whole amount must be paid up-front.
2. Online Dating
Online dating is much less managed — and it’s up to you to find someone that you feel compatible with. Granted, most websites have a formula they use to determine would be best suited for you. Most of the sites have you start by filling out some sort of questionnaire or personality quiz. From there, you’ll be matched with people that have similar answers or responses that are compatible with yours. However, if you want to go out on a date with someone, you must also approach them through the website on your own.
While some of these online dating services are free, most require membership for full access to the website. The total price of dating sites varies from service to service. Some sites can be as little as $7 or as high as $45 per month. While this may seem high, the price per year is a little over $500 —much less than the average matchmaking service. Thankfully, if you do decide to subscribe to an online dating site for a year, there are usually deep discounts so you’ll pay much less than $500 annually.
Popular matchmaking services can cost around $2,000 per year — which is very expensive for the majority of the population. Alternatively, even the most expensive online dating membership will only be as high as $500 a year. Additionally, the price is usually paid out over the span of the year, rather than the full amount up-front. With that being said, matchmaking services provide one-on-one coaching that’s lacking with online dating websites. In the end, the cheapest option may not always be the best choice for you. Weigh price as well as features offered by these dating options, but most important is the overall value to be gained.
3. Vegas Singles Fun Group - A New Dating Hybrid Alternative
Fun-N-Food. Meeting new friends in a fun, relaxed, structured, comfortable environment is our unique trademark. Food also aids as a good mixer and ice breaker.
P.F. Chang's private dining room will facilitate our meet and mingle. Expansion into the north section of the restaurant is possible as the group grows. A delicious variety of Asian-inspired dishes and Chinese food, including hand-rolled sushi and traditional Chinese dim sum, will be served buffet style. Many gluten-free and vegetarian options are also available.
Our objective is to have everyone in attendance meet every other person in attendance, and find at least one unique thing in common with each one. You should be able to leave the event with a warm heart, big smile, lots of fun memories, a few new friends, and copious notes including names with corresponding commonalities.
What You Can Expect As A Member of Vegas Singles Fun Group
Depending on the event and activity, there may be some exceptions to the following based on what is deemed most appropriate to the occasion and venue.
- Each event is facilitated with hosts and hostesses.
- Each attendee will receive a name tag, 5X8 card and blue pen with instructions.
- There will be some valuable prizes including dinner for two.
- Each event is a well-organized structured fun-filled activity.
- This organized structure allows for an optimal opportunity of meeting and becoming acquainted with each attendee.
- Hosts and hostesses are available to facilitate introductions if structured activities miss the mark.
- We remain available after each event to facilitate correspondence between agreeable attendees.
- We expect to attract a gifted matchmaker to aid us in our search for suitable compatible partners.
- No monthly subscription, but perhaps in the future discounted monthly subscriptions will become available.
7 Steps. You will learn about the 7 Progressive Steps of Relationships:
- Friendship
- Dating
- Courtship
- Exclusive Commitment
- Engagement
- Marriage
- Parenting
3 C's. You will learn about the 3 C's of Relationships:
- Chemistry
- Compatibility
- Commitment.
Relationships begin with Chemistry, followed by Compatibility, then Commitment. Chemistry is easy to recognize. When we meet someone who vibrates at a similar frequency, we feel comfortable in their company. Chemistry is easy to determine quickly; either it works or not, and seldom occurs mutually for both parties.
Free Personality Testing - Please Understand Me. Regarding Compatibility, Barbara DeAngelis' thesis in her book, "Are You The One For Me?" states that: "Love is not enough, you must be compatible too."
Email the test results, and I will provide a free evaluation. You will better understand yourself and others. Share and discuss your profiles with each other to explore mutual compatibility as well as mutual interests.
Myers-Briggs Personality Test
ColorCode Personality Test
What to Bring to Each Event
- An open mind.
- A willingness to reach out and be a friend to someone new.
- Business casual attire (unless otherwise indicated).
Limited Space and Seating. RSVP now while space is available!
General
Safety First-Fun Second. If anyone feels unsafe in the presence of another attendee, or for whatever reason, please reach out to us and share your feelings and details why.
Removal Policy
You will be removed after 2 no-shows, for a single act of irresponsible behavior that endangers the safety or wellbeing of the group, for disrespecting members, or for noncompliance with policies.
Guest Policy
Guests not allowed for safety reasons. Each attendee is expected to become a member of Vegas Singles Fun Group.
Safety Disclaimer
Your Meetup organizers are not psychic matchmakers. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would take if you were alone and not part of a group. You are solely responsible for your own safety and well-being. By signing up for and attending any event, you acknowledge, understand, accept, and agree that any activity poses some risk. Your Meetup organizers and current and former members cannot be held responsible or liable in any way for the actions of any participant - including you - at any event. All attendees participate at an event at their own risk and are solely responsible for any damage to their property, and/or any injury to themselves. By signing up for any event, you affirm that you understand this disclaimer, and that you knowingly and voluntarily agree not to bring any type of claim arising out of or related to any Meetup event against the organizers of this Meetup group.
Denis Murdock
Organizer and Host
385-280-7049 - TEXT ONLY
Denis@EmpowerGlobalGroup.com
Please DO NOT contact me through Meetup, please DO text or email me directly BEFORE DAY OF EVENT