Friends, I hope your Labor Day Weekend is fun and safe. If you’re in Atlanta, feel free to invite me to a BBQ. Here is a quick guide to some cool parties around the country:

Atlanta

• Friday: First Fridays @ F.A.B.
• Saturday: Heineken Red Star Soul
• Saturday: Day Party @ Glenn Hotel
• Sunday: Day Party @ Shout Restaurant/Bar
• Sunday: Art of Seduction @ Aja Restaurant/Bar

Chicago

• Saturday: Landmark (Free Until 11pm)
• Sunday: Lumen (Free Until 11pm)

Orlando

• Friday: MEAC/SWAC Challenge Happy Hour @ Rain Ultralounge
• Friday: Tom Joyner Family Reunion Concert After Party
• Saturday: MEAC/SWAC Challenge Pre-Party @ Rain Ultralounge
• Saturday: Tom Joyner Family Reunion Concert After Party
• Saturday: Euphoria @ Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel
• Sunday: MEAC/SWAC Challenge Game (12pm)
• Sunday MEAC/SWAC Challege After Party @ 310 Lakeside
• Sunday: Funday @ Sky Sixty Lounge (2pm – 2am)

Miami

• Friday: Ne-Yo @ Play Nightclub (Free All Night)
• Saturday: Day Party @ Blu Beach Club (2pm)
• Saturday: Vixen Fashion Show/Pool Party @ National Hotel (2pm)
• Saturday: DJ Clue Celebrity After Party @ BED
• Sunday: Seafood & Champagne Day Party @ Blu Beach Club (2pm)
• Sunday: Imagine Sundays Hosted by Young Jeezy @ Liv

[Taken from a recent Clickz article]

Arthur Nielsen used to say that “The price of light is less than the cost of darkness.”

The point is elegantly made – it’s not a question of whether you can afford to invest in measurement, it’s a question of whether you can afford not to. The point is to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of decision making and to reduce the risk of failure. It also leads to better accountability, which is possibly why sometimes it’s not welcomed with open arms.

Today, I’m working on a proposal for a FAME (FAMAUNS in Entertainment) Mixer during the Atlanta Football Classic Weekend and Pre-Step Show Day Party during FAMU’s Homecoming. Will keep you posted on any updates.

This is Day 3 of my updates on the HBCU 2010 Football Season:

Update 1 – Florida A&M University’s School of Business & Industry During Homecoming

After speaking at the SBI Global Leadership Conference last month, I decided to take an active role in re-engaging alumni with our beloved school. Since then, I’ve been in communication with Kenyatta Rosier and Dr. Ashley about a events during Homecoming. Expect the schedule to look something like this:

Thursday 10/28

• Forum: 12:30pm – 1:45pm
• Discussion w/students: 2pm – 3pm
• Professional Leadership Development Course (let’s face it, we’ve forgotten alot of valuable lessons over the years): 3:15 – 4:30pm
• SBI Force Networking Mixer from 7-10pm @ TBA Location

Friday 10/29

• State of SBI Meeting w/Dean Friday-Stroud (12:30 – 1:3pm)

Yesterday, I started (until I began feeling bad) giving daily updates on our huge plans for this year’s HBCU Football Season. I’ll continue the play-by-play as the updates roll in:

Update 1

DIGITALGUESTLIST is giving away 20 pair of tickets to the 2010 Atlanta Football Classic. To enter the contest, sign up alerts here.

2008 Florida Classic Crown Royal Affair

As of today, I’m dedicating 90% of my time to the Fall HBCU Football event line-up, and I’m try my best to give daily updates on our progress. For a complete list of events or to sign up for alerts on guest lists, hit up www.digitalguestlist.com/fall.

Update 1

• Plans have been put into motion for an afternoon/evening lounge on the Friday (September 24th) of Atlanta Football Classic Weekend from 3-8pm. Details will be released soon.

Update 2

• HBCUSportsOnline.com is organizing a huge mixer for the FAMU vs. Miami football game on Thursday, September 2nd at Strip in Atlantic Station (Atlanta, GA). FAMU Young Alumni will join them. More details later.

Update 3

• Venues for the Thursday and Saturday night of Atlanta Football Classic Weekend are now set. Thursday (9/23) will be the 5pm Playground Mixer + a Special Evening with FAME (FAMUANS in Entertainment) at Shout from 5pm – 2am, and Saturday (9/25) night will be at Aja in Buckhead for Sol Fusion.

Bam! This Thursday keeps getting awesomer and awesomer! As if a special performance by rising star Stephanie Martinez wasn’t enough, The Vibe (Dayve Stewart’s band) has joined this month’s rotation and will play a few sets for you music lovers. What?!

We’ll also be sending off another young alum in style. This time it’s our fav Tallahassee Democrat reporter Meredith Clark. We’re sad to see her leave, but she’s got big plans, man, big plans…

“The Creatives” Host Committee is excited. They’ve planning to express their creativity in a multitude of ways. If you want to be on “The Creatives” Host Committee, there’ still room. Let me know.

Round up your crew for this Thursday at Cafe Cabernet. Stephanie Martinez will grace the stage, The Vibe will be rockin’, and the energy will be electrifying.

Specifics – R&B Dinner Party: An Evening Featuring A Special Performance By Stephanie Martinez
Thursday, August 5th, 2010
R&B Dinner Party
The Goodies: Special Performance By Stephanie Martinez and live music by The Vibe
Place: Cafe Cabernet From 10pm – 1amish
Cover Charge: Complimentary for Ladies & Just 5 Bucks For Gents (We Have To Pay the Talent)
Other Goodies: $2 Cosmos & $5 Premium Cocktails For Gents (Crown Royal, Crown Royal Black, Ciroc, Ciroc Flavors, & Tanqueray)
Dinner Reservations: (850) 224-1175
RSVP/More Details Here

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As the calendar hits August, I’m putting 90% of my energy towards the football season. Below is the first of many updates dedicated toward FAMU. If you’re one of the people that believe the FAMU experience is/was the greatest college atmosphere of all time, then contact the people listed below to help. We need as much of it as possible. Trust me.

Golf Tournament During AFC Weekend

The Alumni Association is hosting the annual Golf Tournament on the day before the game. And this year, the tourney is an open challenge to all schools.

Needed:

• Players
• People that think they can play
• People that know players
• People with corporate connections for partnership

If you fall under one of these categories, please contact Marck Dorvil at marckdorvil@gmail.com.

Freshmen Send-off Reception This Saturday

The Alumni Association is hosting a reception this Saturday for Atlanta-area students starting at FAMU later this month. In addition to attending, several other things are needed. If you like to attend/help, please contact Charles King at chas_kg@bellsouth.net.

Football Season Event Updates

To streamline the information update process, we, at DIGITALGUESTLIST, have created a hub for football season events this fall. Simply, log onto www.digitalguestlist.com/fall for a listing of events as they roll in.

Talk to you guys later.

For my friends in Tallahassee, we have a special treat in store for you next Thursday (August 5th). Rising star Stephanie Martinez will perform at the R&B Dinner Party at Cafe Cabernet.

Raised in a home rich with music, singing came naturally for the angelic voiced singer. Stephanie states “my dad is a singer, and he sang my whole life.” At the age of five she realized she shared her father’s talent and singing soon became her passion. Stephanie credits musical influences like Pink, Alicia Keys and Christina Aguilera.

In her travels between Ft. Lauderdale and Southwest Florida, she was recognized by Naples, FL 105.5 The Beat radio personality DJ Quest. After participating in an on air talent segment, DJ Quest quickly saw the potential in the singer and together they worked to bring her talent to the attention of independent record label Down Low Records.

Check out Stephanie’s first single, “So Sick,” on her site stephaniemartinezworld.com.

Details

• Thursday, August 5th, 2010
• Cafe Cabernet
• Ladies enjoy complimentary admission & Gentlemen are just 5 bucks (to pay for the talent)
• Awesome drink specials: $2 Cosmos for ladies and $5 Crown Royal, Ciroc, and Tanqueray for the gents
• RSVP at www.digitalguestlist.com/joeydigital