So, last year, some of you may remember, I blogged about one of the best parties I have ever attended in my life – a Denver, Colorado, Rock Boat-ish, middle of the mountains, ‘Throwdown in the Rockies’.
Why did I travel all the way to Colorado for a party you ask? Well, it’s a little thing called the Sixthman Throwdown. It’s a challenge to our past guests, future guests and prospective guests to show US the environment you call a ‘party’ the 361 days you aren’t cruising with us. It’s a way for us to connect with guests on a deeper level and get to know their life outside of ship hallways and SXM usernames. It’s a way for us to help them strengthen their community – be it friends, family and maybe people they don’t even know.
The minute I left Colorado last year (and 8 other sixthman team members left 4 other respective parties), it was already decided we would host this competition again. It was brilliant (not to mention incredibly fun) because it provided so many stories for us and the guests we visited.
On Saturday, September 12, 2009 (about 2 weeks ago), the Sixthman team crashed more parties as a part of Sixthman Throwdown – Part 2. We were all still so anxious and excited from last year, that we couldn’t wait to get back out there. And to no surprise, the parties – although each very different – gave us just as many stories to tell.
The reason I’m writing is because once again, the minute I left my party, I started thinking about the 2010 Sixthman Throwdown. Almost instantly, my mind began spinning with ideas about how to improve the competition in the future, and freshen it up. Not surprising at all, several of the other ‘Sixthman party goers’ were having the exact same thoughts.
So, we met recently to talk through any challenges we may have met, the great moments that seemed ‘Sixthman-esque’, and solutions we each had to make it better next year. We are searching for the secret formula to making a killer Sixthman party environment on land. I am super excited with what we came up with.
So, without outlining the promotion in its entirety before we even have a date for it, I will give you this sneak preview:
*party guests will participate more in 2010 year, than in the past
*the number of people in attendance is not as important as the quality of the community there
*activities and creativity are NEVER underestimated
*the amount of money spent absolutely does NOT make a difference
*everyone, whether throwing a party or not, might get to participate on a deeper level
So, as the title demands… watch out for the 2010 Sixthman Throwdown. It’s coming back, with force, and it’s gonna rock!
-Ape