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4,489 POUNDS OF GOLDEN VEGAS SPIRIT ON FREMONT STREET!

mmessina
Adventurer C

By now you've probably read the articles, gotten the Twitter updates, or even seen a local news story about SWA bucking the current economic situation and going on with a huge Employee party in Las Vegas; and you are probably wondering how in the world this happened.  Well what happened in Vegas last week is definitely NOT staying there—the stories, pictures, and LUV will live on forever.

The Southwest Airlines 2009 Las Vegas SPIRIT Party would not have been possible without the incredible generosity of our Spirit Party Partners:  Fremont Street Experience, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, The Golden Nugget, and Anheuser Busch.  Thanks also goes to:  Coca Cola, The Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Monster, Las Vegas McCarran International Airport, Celebrity Coaches, Republic Services, Bunzl, and Reddy Ice.

Partygoers arrived in droves--would you believe that more than 7,000 Southwest Employees and guests attended? What a tremendous turnout! Those who attended had the privilege of enjoying the evening’s many festivities:  a laser-light show customized for Southwest; tasty BBQ and thirst-quenching beverages; and the evening’s highlight of Gary, Miss USA Kristen Dalton, Elvis, and a few showgirls all unveiling the Operation: Kick Tail trophy!  This beauty was presented to all Southwest Airlines Employees for achieving our 2008 Company goals.  Congratulations to everyone! 

As usual, our SPIRIT Party was not all for FUN—we always make sure they are for a good cause too.  Everyone who attended donated one canned food item as admission to the party.  From those efforts alone, we brought in 4,489 pounds of food for Three Square—the food solution for Southern Nevada.  Thanks to your donations, we made a tremendous impact in the Las Vegas community.

When all was said and done, a great time was had by all, and we seriously can not thank our Spirit Party Partners enough for helping us make this event one of our best ever. 

 

 

 

 

7 Comments
blusk
Aviator C
Mallory, I wish that I could have been there, especially since I have never been inside a "drove." Is that you standing in the upper right corner of photo one above? Seriously, you need to take a bow because most folks don't know the you and a few other folks that comprise the Culture Services party did all the planning and execution of this big event. Brian
Anonymous3520
Explorer B
Hi Mallory, After reading Brian's comment I just wanted to congradulate you as well on a job well done. This was my first spirit party and I had a great time.
kikodelgado
Explorer A
That was the best party yet... i had a blast...
Anonymous3768
Explorer C
Mallory, Congrats on a job well done. You really pulled off a great event!
isaiah
Explorer C
I had a blast at this party! Thanks for all your hard work and planning. We all appreciate it!
ARUNA_MDW_CSA
Explorer C
I HAD A BLAST AT LAS SPIRIT PARTY. THANK'S AND I LOVE WORKING FOR SWA.
ARUNA_MDW_CSA
Explorer C
HI MALLORY I HAD A BLAST AND I LOVED EVERY SECOND OF IT. I DANCED FOR EVERY SINGLE SONG AND IN THE PICTURE I AM THE ONE BEHIND THE ROD SHOUTING WITH BOTH MY ARMS UP IN THE AIR. OH MY I LOVED IT THANK'S FOR ALL THE HARD WORK AND EVERYTHING TURNED GOOD LOVED IT AND LOVED IT ONCE AGAIN THANKYOU. ARUNA