The boss sent me to another charity event.  This one was for ‘Innovations International Charter School of Nevada’, which was at the Annie Lee’s Art Gallery.  You know I don’t get out much anymore, so I’ve never heard of either of them.

As your cub reporter for Las Vegas, I tried to get the scoop on the event, but I am not Matt Lauer.  ‘The Social Diva’ herself, Maria L. Everson, greeted me.  She handed me her business card, and said she could improve my social life with a great party for my friends and me.  I told her I didn’t have many friends and could she supply my party with friends?  She laughed and stayed away from me the rest of the night.

I spoke to this woman and she asked the classic line, “What do you do?”   I told her "I'm a Competitive Eater."  She said, “I don’t believe you.”   “OK, I am a Nuclear Submarine Captain.”  This time I think she believed me. Lately, ‘The Mixer’ is a big deal.  You’ll find them all over town, and I have been going to different ones since last year, mostly for the free food.  The food is usually not that good and the drinks start at $10.00, but if you want to meet new people, it’s the only game in town.

		At these events, a business card is the most important weapon in your arsenal.  No one will talk to you unless you give him or her a business card.  It tells the other person you are serious, and you want to talk about buying or selling something.  After a few minutes, the person sizes me up … I’m only interested in idle chatter.  I can’t make them any money so there is no need to talk to me and they walk away.  Well, I don’t care; I have a flat screen and I’m going home to watch TV.
Some of the artwork at Annie Lee's Art Gallery