Hello Chasters!! Here is the latest development of our proposed Mandalay Bay gathering! We finally have a banquet room reserved that will accommodate close to 200 people. Please sign up soon to reserve seats for you and your guest.

Please note: PayPal Payment Section is now available. Please periodically check for updates – The total price of $50.00 per person has been added (inclusive of LUNCH+tax+gratuity and banquet room rent).

Before you proceed to read the details of the gathering, please note:

Deadline for reservation and registration (w/payment) is Friday, April 3, 2009, for you and your party who are planning to attend this gathering. Sign up and register soon! While seats are still available! Once we are booked to our maximum capacity we will no longer accept late signups. However, we will establish a waiting list (sign ups) for any last minute cancelations that will need to be replaced or filled.

Also, there is no guarantee that Charice and her family will be able to attend at the gathering! Please bear in mind that Charice may have other plans for her birthday and has a very hectic schedule. If she is not able to attend the gathering, let us continue to have fun in meeting one another and share our excitement and support for Charice as her loyal, respectful, and understanding fans…….

Ladies and Gentlemen!

On behalf of Charicemania staff, we would like to invite all Chasters from all her fan sites to a huge gathering event in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 10, 2009 at 11 A.M. – 3 P.M., to meet and put faces behind all of the anonymous usernames and possibly meet and celebrate Charice’s 17th birthday with her!

Our Chasters’ (Charice fans) gathering event will be held at Giorgio Ristorante in Mandalay Bay hotel on Sunday, May 10, 2009 at 11 A.M. – 3 P.M. Giorgio Ristorante specializes in traditional Italian dishes and reflects Sardinian Executive Chef Nico Chessa’s versatility with home style cooking and authentic Italian ingredients. Giorgio Ristorante boasts one of the best appointed private dining venues on the Strip, ideal for wedding receptions, corporate events, holiday parties and banquets for up to 200 people. The restaurant is easily accessed via the Mandalay Place valet parking on Mandalay Bay Road between the Mandalay Bay and Luxor casinos.

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Table Layout – Menu & Food Cost

Chicken parmesan, caesar salad, rolls, and drinks = $47.27 per adult/children (This includes tax & gratuity).

The overall total (including the price of the banquet room rental) & additional transaction fees:

$47.27   (Price per plate with tax and gratuity)
     1.25   (Banquet Room rental of $250.00 divided by 200) = $1.25 per person
+  1.48   (Transaction fees e.g. pay-pal or bank fees)
$50.00 Total payment per adult or children (Please see PayPal payment section)

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$10,000.00 Grand Total ($50.00 x 200 per person)
-$5,000.00 Required 50% deposit to secure contract (due 2 wks. prior to event)
$5,000.00 Remaining payments due for the whole event

Please note: This grand total does not include additional cost of birthday cake, birthday gift, equipment / supplies and prizes.  The funds for any additional equipment / supplies, cake, surprise gift or prizes will be based on contributions or donations from volunteered sponsors.

50% deposit of (total headcount) due 2 weeks prior to event gathering. Banquet room is tentatively reserved for May 10 and on hold within 72 hours is given for approval.

Best seats/tables reserved for volunteered sponsors who contributes or donates extra funds for this gathering. All proceeds will go towards additional cost, birthday cake, surprise gift, equipment or game prize.

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Signup list thus far:

1. GM=2 Table (A – Staff) -  (Coordinator) Paid $50.00 (1) Registration Fee + Paid $50.00 (1) Registration Fee
2. Daniel=1 Table (A – Staff) -  Would like to donate $50.00, Assist. Coordinating) = Paid $50.00 Registration Fee + $50.00 Donation + $150.00 Concert Ticket – ($6.10 PayPal Transaction Fee from Donation) = $193.90 
3. KV=2 Table (A – Staff) -  $100.00 (2) Registration Fees 
4. cha_rade=2  (A – Staff) - (Booth, setup or security) = Paid $100.00 (2) Registration Fees
   
5. Charified=1 (A – Staff) - Paid $50.00 (1) Registration Fee via PayPal + Paid $100 Donation - ($3.20 PayPal Transaction Fee) = $96.80
6. OzGirl=1 Table (A – Staff) -  Paid $50.00 (1) Registration Fee via PayPal
   
7. madz=2 Table (A – Staff) - Paid $100.00 (2) Registration Fees via PayPal
   
8. Mike (Admin of CP.com)=2 Table (A – Staff) -  Paid $50.00 + $50.00 (2) = $100 Registration Fees
   
9. jrzeegrl=1 (Representing Charicediva Table (A – Staff) - (Paid $50.00 (1) Registration Fee via PayPal
   
10. BlackWidow=3 Table (L) - Paid $100.00 (2) Registration Fees via Pay Pal + Paid $50.00 (1) Registration Fee via PayPal
    
11. IG=3  Table (A – Staff) - Paid $100.00 (2) Registration Fee via P.O. Box + Paid $50.00 (1) Registration Fee
    
12. CLR4LFE=7  Table (B) -  (Would like to donate $100.00) = Paid $150.00 (3) + $200.00 (4) = 7 total Registration Fees + $100 Donation - ($3.20 PayPal Transaction Fee) = $96.80
13. orangecountyfan=2 Table (B) -  Paid $100.00 (2) Registration Fees + $100.00 Donation - ($3.20 PayPal Transaction Fee) = $96.80
    
14. JaYrox=1 Table (B) -  Paid $50.00 Registration Fee + $170.00 for speakers & mixers – ($5.23 PayPal Transaction Fee) = $164.77
    
15. Fely F=7 Table (C) - Paid $300.00 (6) Registration Fees + $50.00 Donation = $350.00 + Paid $50.00 additional Registration Fee
    
16. Calabasas=3  Table (C) - Would like to contribute $100.00 Paid $100.00 (2) Registration Fees + $100.00 Donation via PayPal - ($3.20 PayPal Transaction Fee) = $96.80 + Paid $50.00 Registration Fee 
    
17. julietB=6 Table (D) –  Paid $100.00 (2) Registration Fees + $100.00 Donation via P.O. Box = $200.00 + $100.00 (2) Registration Fees for additional parties that will be attending + Paid $100.00 (2) Registration Fees via P.O. Box
    
18. Jestrel=4 Table (D) - Paid $200.00 (4) Registration Fees + $200.00 (4) Donations – ($6.10 PayPal Transaction fee) = $193.90
    
19. Yoly=6 Table (E) - (Wants to contribute for Projection Screen $80.00) Paid $300.00 (6) Registration Fees + $80.00 Donation – ($2.62 PayPal Transaction Fees) = $77.38
20. Alex G of Michigan=4 Table (E) -  (Coordinator (Asst)., Will contribute $100.00) = Paid $200.00 (4) Registration Fees + (Donation will be sent via P.O. Box) = Payment received of $100.00 via P.O. Box
    
21. Alex D=2 Table (F) - (Would like to contribute $100.00) = Paid $100.00 (2) Registration Fees + $100 Donations (Both payments made via P.O. Box) = $200.00 (Total for both Reg. & Donations)
    
22. Tobats=6 Table (F) - Paid $250.00 (5) Registration Fees via PayPal + Paid $50.00 (1) Registration Fee via PayPal
    
23. justcharrie=0 Table (F) - (Would like to contribute financial support) = Paid $150.00 Donation – ($6.15 PayPal International Transaction Fee) = $143.85 + $50.00 (1) Registration Fee
    
24. mangel=2 Table (F) -  (Would like to contribute $100.00 + 10 Charice’s CDs) = Paid $100.00 for Registration Fees + $100.00 Donation - ($3.20 PayPal Transaction Fee) = $96.80
25. trabihcra (Bart)=2 Table (G) - (Would like to contribute) = Paid $100.00 (2) Registration Fees + $110.00 Donation – ($6.39 PayPal transaction fee) = $103.61 
26. GENESIS=4 Table (G) - Paid $200.00 (4) Registration Fees via PayPal
    
27. 18wheeleredy=2  Table (G) - (Would like to donate $100.00, Volunteering Daughter) = Paid $100.00 (2) Registration Fees + $100.00 Donation - ($3.20 PayPal Transaction Fee) = $96.80
28. munztaowl=2   Table (G) - Paid $100.00 (2) Registration Fee + $50.00 Donation - ($1.75 PayPal Transaction Fee) = $48.25
    
29. marlyn=4 Table (H) - (Would like to contribute $50.00) = Paid $100.00 (2) Registration Fees + $50.00 Donation -($1.75 PayPal Transaction Fee) = $48.25 + Paid $50.00 (1) Registration Fee via PayPal + Will pay at the door
    
30. eps=4 Table (H) - Paid $200.00 (4) Registration Fees via PayPal
    
31. Maria=2 Table (H) - Paid $100.00 (2) Registration Fees (Sent check via P.O. Box) + $50.00 Donation via P.O. Box
    
32. monty=3 Table (I) - Paid $150.00 (3) Registration Fees + $50.00 Donation – (-$1.75 PayPal Transaction Fee) = $48.25
    
33. Edna D=3 Table (I) - Paid $150.00 (3) Registration Fees + $25.00 Donation via P.O. Box + Poster, Banner
34. Maria=2 Table (I) - Paid $100.00 (2) Registration Fees (Sent check via P.O. Box) + $50.00 Donation via P.O. Box
    
35. ebjohns11=2  Table (I) - (Added $50.00 Donation, Clean up crew) = Paid $100 (2) Registration Fee + $50.00 Donation - ($1.75 PayPal Transaction Fee) = $48.25
    
36. Memory(Lola)=1 Table (J) - Paid $50.00 (1) Registration Fee + $100.00 Donation via P.O. Box
    
37. remy & husband=2 Table (J) - (Setup or clean up) Paid $100.00 (2) Registration Fees via PayPal
    
38. Larry=3 Table (J) - Paid $150.00 (3) Registration Fee
39. MARINITSKA=2 Table (J) - (Contribute 2 prizes) Paid $100.00 (2) Registration Fees via PayPal
40. Agoodfriend (Jesse R.)=2  Table (J) -  (Bodyguard or cleanup) Paid $100.00 (2) Registration Fees via P.O. Box + Paid $50.00 (1) Registration Fee via P.O. Box (Will be refunded in Las Vegas)
41. BAY_AREA_FAN=1  Table (K) - (Would like to Contribute, photo/video) = Paid $50.00 (1) Registration Fee + $50.00 Donation – ($1.75 PayPal Transaction Fee) = $48.25
42. arz_bayani=1  Table (K) - ($50.00 towards birthday cake) Paid $50.00 (1) Registration Fee + $51.75 Donation – ($1.75 PayPal Transaction Fee) = $50.00
43. Texan=1 Table (K) - Paid $50.00 (1) Registration Fee + $100.00 Donation - ($3.20 PayPal Transaction Fee)
44. Jonno (Jo)=2 Table (K) - (Wants to contribute as well) = Paid $100 (2) Registration Fees +
45. gracy=3 Table (K) - Paid $100.00 (2) Registration Fees via P.O. Box (Check) + Paid $50.00 (1) Registration Fee
46. BuShell & Sheilah=2 Table (K) - Paid $100.00 (2) Registration Fees
47. okkaba=2 Table (L) - Paid $100.00 (2) Registration Fees
48. mingsfan=1 Table (L) - Paid $50.00 for Registration Fee + $50.00 Donation via P.O. Box
    
49. gloria s. j.=1  Table (L) - (Would like to contribute $30.00 Easel) Paid $50.00 (1) Registration Fee + Paid $30.00 Donation via PayPal – ($1.47 PayPal Transaction Fee)
50. Toots=2 Table (L) - Paid $100.00 for Registration Fees via PayPal
    
51. ella enchanted=2 Table (L) - Paid $100.00 (2) Registration Fees
52. EstrellitaR=2 Table (L) -Paid $100.00 (2) Registration Fees via P.O. Box
53. AlexisF(aka)JVFulg=2 Table (M) - Paid $100.00 (2) Registration Fees via P.O. Box
54. Charring=2 Table (M) - Paid $100.00 (2) Registration Fee via P.O. Box
55. Carpio=2  Table (M) - Paid $100.00(2) Registration Fees via PayPal 
    
56. zosimo=2 Table (M) - Paid $100.00 (2) Registration Fee via PayPal
    
57. mbt1020=2 Table (M) - (Volunteer is open) Paid $50.00 (1) Registration Fee
    
58. CHAworski=1  Table (N) - (Volunteer is open) Paid $50.00 (1) Registration Fee via P.O. Box
59. June=1  Table (N) - Paid $50.00 (1) Registration Fee via P.O. Box
    
60. PHX=1 Table (N) - Paid $50.00 Registration Fee
61. pete e. casino=1 Table (N) - (volunteer is open) = Paid $50.00 Registration Fee
62. honeybee=1 Table (N) - Paid $50.00 (1) Registration Fee via PayPal (T)
63. melvee=1  Table (N) - Paid $50.00 (1) Registration Fee via PayPal
64. Clem G=1  Table (N) - Paid $50.00 (1) Registration Fee
65. EvangelineA=1  Table (N) - Paid $50.00 (1) Registration Fee
66. dmatrix95=1  Table (N) - Paid $50.00 (1) Registration Fees via PayPal
67. TimD=2 Table (O) - Paid $100.00 (2) Registration Fees via PayPal
68. yusuf=0 (Would like to contribute)
69. sambawhisk=0 (Would like to contribute $100.00) = Paid $100.00 Donation – ($3.20 PayPal Transaction Fee) = $96.80
70. rsw=0 (Would like to contribute $100.00) = Paid $100.00 Donation - ($3.20 PayPal Transaction Fee) = $96.80
71. dimapasoc=0 Paid $100.00 Donation – ($4.20 International PayPal Transaction Fee) = $95.80
72. napacl=0 Donated $51.75 via PayPal -($1.75 PayPal Transaction Fees) = $$50.00
73. jn=0 (Wants to contribute $50.00) = Paid $50.00 Donation - ($1.75 PayPal Transaction Fee) = $48.25
74. Siboyas=0 (Donated $50.00 – First one to pay through paypal) = Paid $50.00 Donation - ($1.75 PayPal Transaction Fee) = $48.25
75. nikki=0 (Would like to contribute $50.00) Paid $50.00 Money Order Donation via P.O. Box 
76. Annvil=0 Paid $50.00 Donation via PayPal - ($1.75 PayPal Transaction Fee) = $48.25
77. Tonz=0 Paid $50.00 Donation via PayPal - ($1.75 PayPal Transaction Fee) = $48.25
78. Oztag=0 Paid $50.00 Donation - ($1.75 PayPal Transaction Fee) = $48.25
79. Rolando=0 Paid $50.00 Donation – ($2.25 PayPal Transaction Fee)
80. GeorgeA=0 Paid $30.00 Donation – ($1.47 PayPal Transaction Fee) = $28.53
81. Prince02=0 Paid $25.00 Donation via PayPal
82. Sparrow=0 Paid $25.00 Donation via PayPal – ($1.28 PayPal Transaction Fee) = $23.72
83. Max=0 Paid $5.00 Donation via PayPal + $20.00 Additional Donation – ($1.33 PayPal Transaction Fee) = $23.67
84. smee=0 - Paid $20.00 Donation – ($1.08 PayPal Transaction Fee) = $18.92
85. sturdy=0 Paid $20.00 Donation – ($1.28 PayPal Transaction Fee)
86. Ansel= 0 Paid $10.00 Donation via PayPal – (.59 PayPal Transaction Fee) = $9.41
87. JimFan=0 Paid $50.00 Donation via P.O. Box
88. IslandGuy=0 (Resource & information) = Paid $200.00 (4) Registration Fees (Money Order – Sent via P.O. Box) = Refunded -$200.00 Check 
89. Chawaii=0 Paid $50.00 Donation via P.O. Box
90. Busays=0 Paid $40.00 Donation via PayPal  - ($1.86 PayPal Transaction Fee (International))
91. Bosio=0 Will resend the check for $100.00 to correct name on the check…
92. Woodpa=0 Paid $25.00 Donation via PayPal – ($1.03 PayPal Transaction Fee)
93. ElsafromSpain=0 Paid $50.00 Donation via PayPal – ($2.25 International PayPal transaction fee)
94. roseberliner=0 (Registration Boot)
95. seattle (gmdizon)=1
96. Cory=1
97. apennyforyour’=1
98. arnie=2
99. aycee=1 (Volunteer is open)
100. FlipWorld=1
101. oligsiolig=1
102. AngeloP=3
103. g=2 Non-registered signup, a fee of $10.00 (2) due at the door
104. belen=1 Non-registered signup, a fee of $5.00 (1) due at the door

Grand Total:

* Registered Guest – Party (head count) total = 145+4 as of May 8, 2009

* Unpaid Registered Guest thus far (head count) total = 11 as of April 17, 2009

* Non-Registered Guest – Party (head count) total = 3 as of April 10, 2009

* Contributions for birthday cake, surprise gift, equip., supplies, prizes, additional surcharges total = $3333.50 cash + 3 prizes as of May 7, 2009

* Will not be attending=0 But willing to donate for the gathering

* Total contributions paid thus far = $3333.50 as of May 7, 2009

* Subtract Donation’s PayPal Transaction Fees thus far  = -$101.46 as of May 7, 2009

* Total registration paid thus far = $7,450.00 as of May 8, 2009 (will update as soon as payments are received through the mail)

Please confirm your guest list (how many to a party). If you have more guest to add, please make a note of it on the comment page of this post or send me(GM) an email.

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PayPal Payments:

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All proceeds will go toward birthday cake, birthday surprise gift, supplies, equipment rental, prizes, and any additional surcharges

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$50.00 Registration Fee = Inclusive of Lunch+Tax+Gratuity+Room Rental

Please note: When you make your payments or donations please leave a note of your usernames in PayPal, so I know who you are on the list that signed up.

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Mail Check or Money Order Payments:

If you would like to send check or money  orders, please email me at gm@charicemania.com, that I may provide a P.O. Box Address and inform you of who to write the check to.

We reserve the rights to not post any personal information in a public forum, that we may provide protection and safety of any personal identification and information.

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Drinks and Beverages

No alcohol will be served. Beverages are included with food cost

Private Room – Rental Cost of Banquet Room

$250 Rental of Banquet Room – This private banquet room is reserved from 11 A.M. – 3 P.M. (This does not include the price per head count/plate). Please see total breakdown of the total cost per person, located below the “Table Layout – Menu & Food Cost.”

Floor Plan – Location of Gathering

Chasters will be seated at the Private Banquet room located at the back.

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Additional Equipment – Karaoke speakers and Plasma TV Rental

• Projector (2500 lumens, 1024 X 768): $240
• Projection screen (6 X 6, 7 X 7, 8 X 8): $80
• 32” Plasma (includes table top or Floor stand): $300
• 42″ Plasma (includes table top or Floor stand): $459
• 50″ Plasma (includes table top or Floor stand): $590
• 61″ Plasma (includes Floor stand): $1199
• Wireless mic (hand held or lavaliere): $140
• Requires a speaker and mixer: $99.00 and $70.00
• Self powered speaker 180W (includes stand): $99
• Self powered speaker 400W (includes stand): $140
• Mixer: $70
• DVD Player: $65

Please note: All rentals or game prizes will be determined or based upon extra funds or contributions that we received from all sponsors.

People who are looking or would like to share a hotel room sign up list:

For those who are wanting or looking to share a hotel room, please sign up.  We would like to get a head count for those who would like to cut cost down or just don’t want to be alone in a room. Please note: State if you are female or male, so that we may appropriately arrange or set up people where everyone is comfortable.

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Location: Giorgio Italian Restaurant Adjacent to Mandalay Bay Hotel

Sunday, May 10, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. – 3 P.M.

At Mandalay Place 3930 Las Vegas Blvd. South #120 Las Vegas, NV 89119 Tel: 702-920-2700 Fax: 702-920-2706

Reminder: There is no guarantee that Charice and her family will be able to attend at the gathering! Please bear in mind that Charice may have other plans for her birthday and has a very hectic schedule. If she is not able to attend the gathering, let us continue to have fun in meeting one another and share our excitement and support for Charice as her loyal, respectful, and understanding fans…….

Anything can happen, just don’t expect!

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Video I – Charice greets all of the Chasters!

by Sunsetfountain aka Texan

Can this be where Charice said, she will continue to meet all of us Chasters one by one someday?

Video II – Charice on her way back to the airport

By Lourdes aka Tobats

Final note: This gathering is strictly not ONE individual’s responsibility but a WHOLE community of Chasters that are willing and wanting to gather and meet. So, let us help each other as a huge Chasters’ family, gathering to help implement, participate in a clean, fun and safe gathering for everyone.

All plans prior to this event is tentative and is subject to change in order to help make things feasible and properly managed. We will have a cut off date to officially validate all plans.

Please use the comment page to sign up, make suggestions, and volunteer for any help etc.

We Chasters are hoping that each fansite will have a representative for his/her’s site and coordinate with me(GM) in submitting the list of fans they have that would like to participate in this big event.

To all volunteers: please send your contact number or email to discuss agenda.

Please sign up and state in comment box how many in your party! Deadline to sign up and register (w/payment) will be Friday, April 3, 2009.

On behalf of Charicemania, we thank you all for your patience and understanding in reaching our (Chasters’) goal in making this gathering the best opportunity and exciting experience of a life time!!

Sincerely,

GM & Charicemania Staff

P.S. For more details or information regarding this event, please feel free to email me at gm@charicemania.com or go to our contact us page of this site.

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Schedule for the concert:

David Foster & Friends Live In Concert

Mandalay Bay Resort

Las Vegas, NV Sat, May 9, 2009 08:00 PM

Tickets are available at TicketMaster

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Acknowledgement: Special thank you to IslandGuy who took a lot of time and effort in finding a private room for this special event and the time that was spent gathering information.

Posted and coordinated by GM

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2. Special Recognition to all that helped with the Success of the Las Vegas Chasters’ gathering
3. Vancouver Gathering at V Lounge at Earls Yaletown

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