DEN Mini-DO 2017 - October 7
Oct 9, 2017, 8:35 am
#76
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 208
@SFO 1K;28905634 I'll send you a link to my photos, I was helping lead group 4 (or 3, my memory escapes me...)
to anyone who left behind a glossy black braided charging cord (maybe for an android) let me know and we'll ship that out to you!
Oct 9, 2017, 10:53 am
#77
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: Denver, Colorado, USA
Programs: AS MVP 100K, UA PremEx-MM
Posts: 3,335
Thanks to the organizers, attendees and especially United employees who made this a very fun event! I was impressed with every aspect of the operation. Just a great day!
Oct 9, 2017, 11:14 am
#78
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: Denver, Colorado, USA
Programs: AS MVP 100K, UA PremEx-MM
Posts: 3,335
Oct 9, 2017, 11:14 am
#79
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Orange County, CA
Programs: UA 1K 2MM, United Club, IHG Ambassador/Spire
Posts: 163
Kudos to the entire United team (Denver, Corporate, Global). The new spirit of United is indeed inspiring
Oct 9, 2017, 12:11 pm
#80
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: USA
Programs: AC SE100K, F9 100k, NK Gold, UA *S, Hyatt Glob, Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 5,187
We and an amazing time, what a perfect day not only for my family in Denver but also with FTers who are quickly starting to make up our extended family.
The photo album posted above really speaks 1000 words better, but just to add some thoughts on Saturday:
Every single employee and host made us feel like spending the middle of their Saturday with us was the most important part of their weekend. The food prep workers were so cheerful and thrilled to show us the ropes of what, in any other setting, would be a long and repetitve process with little recognition.
United went over the top with the meal as well. We were expecting something quick and easy for them. (Maybe a slightly irregularly-wrapped supermarket style burrito...) Instead they served us a Polaris / first class meal.
Meeting the Polaris brand managers, and seeing how mucy well pride they take in the successful rollout was an awesome bonus.
The photo album posted above really speaks 1000 words better, but just to add some thoughts on Saturday:
Every single employee and host made us feel like spending the middle of their Saturday with us was the most important part of their weekend. The food prep workers were so cheerful and thrilled to show us the ropes of what, in any other setting, would be a long and repetitve process with little recognition.
United went over the top with the meal as well. We were expecting something quick and easy for them. (Maybe a slightly irregularly-wrapped supermarket style burrito...) Instead they served us a Polaris / first class meal.
Meeting the Polaris brand managers, and seeing how mucy well pride they take in the successful rollout was an awesome bonus.
Last edited by expert7700; Oct 9, 2017 at 12:17 pm
Oct 29, 2017, 12:38 pm
#81
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Denver, CO
Programs: UA 1K 25 years/2MM, Honors LT Diamond, AVIS & Hertz Prez Club
Posts: 4,751
Does anyone have insights into what happened at Chelsea DEN? There's a whole thread now on the lack of catering out of Denver and the fact pax are receiving BOB and vouchers for picking something up in the airport. Very strange.
DEN first class catering issues
DEN first class catering issues
Jan 8, 2018, 8:51 am
#82
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: USA
Posts: 1,812
Hi, everyone! Just wanted to provide a year-end 2017 update. Thanks to all of your generosity, FFG was able to provide a $13k check to United WeCare and a $3500 check to Tripp Hatch. Appreciate all the support as always. We are looking forward to this year, when we will have more exciting events for all of you in store!
Jan 8, 2018, 1:40 pm
#83
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: DAY
Programs: UA 1K 1MM; Marriott LT Titanium; Amex MR; Chase UR; Hertz PC; Global Entry
Posts: 10,157
Hi, everyone! Just wanted to provide a year-end 2017 update. Thanks to all of your generosity, FFG was able to provide a $13k check to United WeCare and a $3500 check to Tripp Hatch. Appreciate all the support as always. We are looking forward to this year, when we will have more exciting events for all of you in store!
And another big thanks to the FFG team that keeps making these great things happen.
Cheers.
Jan 30, 2019, 8:57 am
#84
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: USA
Posts: 1,812
It is with great sadness that we are passing along that Tripp Hatch, a long time bartender at the Presidents Clubs/United Clubs and most recently at the AMEX Centurion Lounge in Houston, has succumbed following his long fight with brain cancer. We are proud that many of you partnered with WeCare and FFG to honor him during this event in Denver around a year and a half ago. He will be missed during all of our future visits through IAH. If you would like to donate to his wife and family please go to the link below.
https://www.gofundme.com/help-tripp-beat-cancer
https://www.gofundme.com/help-tripp-beat-cancer
Jan 30, 2019, 11:42 pm
#85
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: New York / Hawaii
Programs: UA Global Services, HH Diamond
Posts: 5,176
It is with great sadness that we are passing along that Tripp Hatch, a long time bartender at the Presidents Clubs/United Clubs and most recently at the AMEX Centurion Lounge in Houston, has succumbed following his long fight with brain cancer. We are proud that many of you partnered with WeCare and FFG to honor him during this event in Denver around a year and a half ago. He will be missed during all of our future visits through IAH. If you would like to donate to his wife and family please go to the link below.
https://www.gofundme.com/help-tripp-beat-cancer
https://www.gofundme.com/help-tripp-beat-cancer
Feb 12, 2019, 6:22 pm
#87
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Spring, TX
Programs: UA Amex
Posts: 51
Trip IAH United Club bartender
Sad to report that Trip, longtime United Club bartender at IAH passed away a couple of weeks ago. His picture was over the bar at the Centurion Club, his most recent location, and the bartender confirmed he is gone. May Perpetual Light shine upon him.