You Singles Check This Out

[Leon]

Here's something for you all to take a look at.

http://www.okcadventures.com

[Hannah]

Those look like some fun things to do. Let us know if you join. I am pretty shy at things like that but do have a few girl friends who would probably go along with it.

[Leon]

I thinks it around $30.00 a month. February looked a lot busier than March does. Maybe things get added closer to those days. I'm gonna watch it for a while and then decide.

[Todd]

I ran across that site about a week ago and sent an email to the owners asking if they would be interested on offering s special deal to OKCTalk members. As of today they did not even bother responding. I have a growing list of companies based in OKC that don't even bother in returning emails.

[Oki_Man5]

Todd, did you get a feel of how many OKC-area-resident members there are in the group?

$30.00 is a tad of $$$$$$.

No, I am not interested in joining it.

[Todd]

?

I have no clue. I just ran across the site and thought I would see if they would give members a break. I didn't join and don't plan to since I am happily married..LOL

[Leon]

Thirty bucks is a little steep, espesially with a minimal six month obligation. If they have a respectable number of members, what could be their operating costs?

[Leon]

Todd, maybe you could let them know they're being publicly discussed here.

[sweetdaisy]

Hmmm...it says the March 4 event at Crabtown is free and open to people to check it out. Anyone thinking of going?

[kellekokid]

I noticed that March 4th freebie too, sounds like a great time to go check them out. Put me on your list of people SweetDaisy. (I'm a list maker too haha)

Is that $30. a month w/ a six month obligation Leon? I gave it a quick once over last night but I was getting blurry eyed cause it was approching 2:00 am so I don't remember that detail.

[Leon]

Hmmm...it says the March 4 event at Crabtown is free and open to people to check it out. Anyone thinking of going?

That's this weekend, my son's weekend, so no. I think there is a second freebie two weeks later. I'll skip that one too.

I think the effort is fairly new which could mean it has few members. I'd think that if they have a lot of members their website would point that out.

If you two go, take notes for the rest of us.

[Leon]

I just noticed there is a message board and a photo link there too. They both make the place look new too. We have more members and posts in our own Singles Lounge and there were zero pictures.

There sure is a huge difference between the busy Feb calendar and March's. Hmmm.

I emailed them to ask about the number of members, men and women.

If it's a new thing, it could be wise to get in early and take some sort of leadership role. I'm sure they'll need help if it grows.

I'm going back to ask where the Feb event photos are.

[Hannah]

I did hear it advertised on the radio this morning, not sure if I just noticed because I had read this thread. It said OKC only organized singles club.

[Leon]

OK, I was out for a while tonight, just got back. OKC Adventure answered both my emailed questions. I would copy and paste them here but I'm not sure about doing so w/o their approval. So I'll paraphrase. If you'd like the entire answers, email me and I'll forward them to you.

They are a new organization here in OKC. The February events are "samples" of events that they "will begin" hosting in March. I gathered that the Feb events didn't actually happen but the March and later events will. Right now they have 25 members. They expect 100 more after there first meeting and they expect 250 to attend that. They are modeled after a Phoenix organization which has a membership base of 1500. This type of club typically has a 60/40 ratio women to men.

I intend to sign up. I'm not sure but I don't think that's any more money than Yahoo Personals or Match.com.

[Leon]

OK, with permisssion I post the following threes emails I recieved from OKC Adventures:

Leon,
Lots of great questions. The events in Feburary are sample events to show you some of the activities that we offer. You are correct March 4th at Crabtown will be our first event. It starts at 6pm and they place will be full, as it only holds 250 people. This event will be free to all singles, and will be a good way for people to check us out and see our members and what kinds of people and activities we have. We are based on ideas from a singles activites club in Pheonix, Az which has over 1,500 members. One of the main ideas is Advertizing. The key to any organization is getting the word out and getting new members. We plan between 15-20 events each month with a wide range of activities. Memberships are $29.95 per month paid each month, so there is not large upfront cost. We currently have 25 members but are growing each day we have new members join us knowing that after this Satuday we excpect to have over 100 members. There have been numerous people that have commented to join at our opening event this week. We will also have one more open event that will be March 18th at the Nation Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. This event starts at 6pm and there is no cost. We will have free food and drinks, and also have plenty of entertainment. We will have roulette, craps, and poker tables, and we will be passing out Monopoly money as you enter to gable with. At the end of the evening we will host an auction where you can use your winnings to bid on prizes. We will also have music and dancing, or you can take a private tour of the museum.
I hope this answers most of your questions. If you have any more questions, free free to ask or call us at 487-6522. Also you can call back next week and ask the same questions and I will give you a much better feel for what you are wanting to know.
Thanks,
Brian Shafer
OKC Adventures
487-6522
-----Original Message-----
From: leontemp@cox.net [mailto:leontemp@cox.net]
Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:40 PM
To: okcadventures@cox.net
Subject: Pictures

It looks like there were a LOT of events in February. Why are there no
photos?
How new is this place?. I have a group of singles who are seriuosly
considering joining and want a little more info.

[Leon]

Leon,
I did not answer your last two questions.
The ratio of all clubs of this type including our members and calls is 60% women and 40% males. Members range in age of 21-65 with a majority of people being between 35-55.


-----Original Message-----
From: leontemp@cox.net [mailto:leontemp@cox.net]
Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:23 PM
To: okcadventures@cox.net
Subject: Membership

How many members do you currently have?
How many men?
How many women?

[Leon]

Deleted Name,
The more people get invovled and help the more successful the company will be. I have other groups of people like you are talking about. I have a singles golf group, I have a lady who hires chefs for cooking lesson, I have a dance group that want to teach lessons. It is wonderful the response I have had and the people that want to get involved.
I would be glad for you to post information to your group. I have below a little thing something that tell what we are all about.
OKC Adventures
c/o Brian Shafer
PO Box 5882
Edmond, OK 73083
Phone: (405)487-6522
Email: okcadventures@cox.net
Website: www.okcadventures.com
PRESS RELEASE
Contact Person: Brian Shafer FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Phone: (405) 487-6522 11 A.M. EDT,
February 23, 2006
OKC Adventures will host their opening singles activities club event on March 4th at 6pm. The event will be held at Crabtown located in Historic Bricktown. The event will be free and open to single adults over 21. We will have entertainment and activities to help single adults interact with other singles. March 18th will be "Casino Night" at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, event starts at 6pm. Roulette, Craps, and Poker tables will be used with Monopoly money to gamble and have a chance to bid for prizes in an auction. Music and dance floor will be available for those wanting to dance and the gallery will be open to those who want to tour the museum.
OKC Adventures plans many exciting activities for single adults each week, between 15-20 events each month. Events include Speed Dating, Volleyball, Dance Lessons, Wine Tasting, House Parties, Singles Vacation Trips, a night at the Theatre, and much more.
Our History
Five years ago realizing there must be a better way to be single, choices seemed limited to blind dates, the bar scene & personal ads. OKC Adventures based on the concept started by other singles club with over 1,500 members based out of Phoenix Arizona and other singles clubs around the country. The idea is that you don't have to be single all by yourself. Why not plan activities where singles can meet & have fun without all the pressure that goes along with traditional dating and singles events? We believe this is what makes us different. For less than $30 per month members can enjoy 15-20 exciting events each month and meet hundreds of other singles. There is no pressure from the time you ask about joining OKC Adventures to the time you are a member enjoying our activities.
Our Members
Our members are busy, single professionals, proactive in their social lives, which lead busy lives but don't have the time to plan a social calendar.
People who want to build quality friendships and find quality dating partners. They range in age from 21 to 65 with the majority of our members being between 35-55 years of age. Our members have to be at least 21 years of age to join.
Our Pledge
We are committed to bringing the best private singles activities club while maintaining the highest level of integrity & personal service. We are dedicated to providing a safe, comfortable & caring environment for single people to build lasting relationships.
For more information or free promotional memberships about OKC Adventures, please contact Brian Shafer by phone at (405) 487-6522 or by Email at okcadventures@cox.net
-----Original Message-----
From: Leontemp [mailto:leontemp@cox.net]
Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2006 11:36 PM
To: 'okcadventures'
Subject: RE: Pictures

Brian,
Thank you for the responses, they were very timely. And they were the
answers I'd hoped to hear. I passed most of this info to a small local
group of singles. I would have cut and pasted your responses to
their message board but thought I should get permission first. Anyway, I
informed them that I would be joining, hopefully they will too. Oklahoma
City needs something like this! I wish you all the luck.
Welcome your new organization to OKC. Need any volunteer help?
BTW: The name is Deleted Name, Leon is just an internet alias.
v/r
Deleted Name

[sweetdaisy]

Leon, thanks so much for getting this information together. I know I appreciate it! I'm going to go on Saturday nite, so I'll try to give some feedback on this group.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it turns out to be pretty cool...I'm willing to pay $30/month to have some fun events to go to on occasion!

[Leon]

I'm just looking to meet more singles. I find plenty to do. George Thorogood tonight!!

[dirtrider73068]

Well for me 30 bucks a month is too much to hang out at events with other people. I would rather find something myself to do that doesn't cost 30 bucks a month, and like me mabye go once a month if I get time or get the nerve to go.

[Leon]

Thirty bucks a month IS a little steep. But I'll give them a chance. Thirty bucks is about one night out for a single person. If I can trade one night out so the other nights out put me in the midst of more others that are single, I'll trade it.

Face it, I could go to Graham's or Groovies, or Toby Keith's but 90% of the people in there will have dates already. Half the remainder are female, IF I'm lucky. And half those are on their kitchen passes with their friends and just wanna hang with their friends and blow some steam. It's very hard to spot the single dateless female in a crowd. (You ladies are SO elusive, whether you're trying to be or not.)

Consider a place where everyone is single and without a date, and everyone would like a date. One night out is worth that.

I do tend to doubt the 60/40, women/men ratio though. I'll look into it, but I'll bet it's more like 75/25, men/women.....I still believe that men search harder for love (put more effort into it) than women do....even though I, myself, am learning to relish singledom. (Judging from past experience, I would've missed the concert tonight to make someone else happy. I can't fall into that trap again.)

Would one of you ladies consider asking OKC Adventures their expected ratio, with a female name, we might get a different answer. They thought my name was Leon.

[sweetdaisy]

I'll look into it, but I'll bet it's more like 75/25, men/women.....

Whoo hoo! Now THEM'S good odds! YAY!

[gbyte]

lol sweetdaisy

Myself I know I don't have any available times to check anything out till maybe April or so but it looks like it'd be too late to check out the freebies for this by then so will have to rely on what you all say.

[Leon]

Whoo hoo! Now THEM'S good odds! YAY!

No they're not!
ya sick puppy! LOL

[sweetdaisy]

Kellekokid and I went last nite. They had the event at Crabtown in the upstairs banquet room. Cash bar and free appetizers and a DJ. Ran from 6pm to 10pm.

We got there around 8pm and it looked as though people were beginning to thin out a bit. Apparently, there were more folks near the beginning. However, I did have a good time. Kellekokid and I sat and chatted and caught up on stuff and watched folks get up and dance, etc. It was a diverse mix of people and (unfortunately for me!) the ratio of women to men was about 65/35.

In 2 weeks, they will have a casino nite at Cowboy Hall of Fame; gambling with monopoly money and free tours through the museum. Again, I plan on going. It should be a really good opportunity to get some additional "face time" with folks as opposed to trying to talk over the DJ music like last nite.