It was another big time holiday party for a Vancouver Garden Supply company on Saturday, December 17, 2011 and for the sixth straight year, they chose PRO DJs for their annual event that included gambling, tons of prizes and of course, dancing.
 
The Grand Ballroom at the Jantzen Beach Red Lion Hotel in Portland, Oregon features a large dining area with dance floor, plus a sizable foyer, that provided the perfect spot to place gaming tables that were open from the very beginning as guests arrived for the party around 6pm.
 
For cocktails and dinner, I played a mix of holiday favorites as requested by the client and the gaming tables remained open until 8:30pm. The employees of this company really look forward to what comes next each year… a large number of great prizes are given away, including tools, electronics, gift cards, cash and a big screen television.
 
It normally takes almost two hours to draw all the winners, but most people don’t seem to mind and they are usually excited to start dancing when it’s over. I enjoy spinning for this group and they have a lot of fun on the dance floor. I played everything from Michael Jackson and Van Morrison to Black Eyed Peas and Usher. Like all company parties this year, current music has been especially popular, led by big hits ‘Moves Like Jagger’, ‘Dynamite’ and ‘Party Rock Anthem’.
 
Thanks again Sue for continuing to use PRO DJs at your annual event. Happy Holidays. -Rich

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One of the most amazing ballrooms in the Pacfic Northwest is the Heritage Ballroom, located on the fourth floor of the Governor Hotel in Downtown Portland, Oregon. Surrounded by giant white columns, the Heritage has been described as how a ballroom should look… classy and inviting.
 
Red accent lights on each column, along with white holiday lights, were a nice touch for this company party I had the opportunity to perform at on Friday, December 16, 2011. About 200 guests were expected and they arrived to a variety of music that include some holiday favorites. A similar mix played during dinner, but I went with a slower tempo.
 
There were quite a few wrapped presents on the stage and it seemed as if nearly everyone in attendance received a gift. This put them in a good mood, but they were a little slow to warm up to the dance floor until about four songs in… ‘Stayin’ Alive’ got them going and after a few more oldies, they really picked it up to the latest hit music.
 
Thank you Brian and Shawn for choosing PRO DJs. Happy Holidays.
 
Post Event Satisfaction Survey:
 
“DNS would like to thank you for a great service last weekend. Our company party was a success!!!! Happy Holidays!” -Brian Hernandez

• Event Date: Friday, December 16, 2011
• Event Type: Corporate Holiday Party
• Event Location: Governor Hotel, Portland, OR
• Event Staff: Rich Ellis
• Quality of Customer Service via Telephone: Excellent
• Quality of Customer Service via Internet: Excellent
• Quality of Customer Service at Event: Excellent
• Friendliness of your Entertainer: Excellent
• Promptness of your Entertainer: Excellent
• Professionalism of your Entertainer: Excellent
• Entertainer’s Performance: Excellent
• Entertainer’s Appearance: Excellent
• System Appearance: Excellent
• Sound Quality: Excellent
• Overall Volume Levels: Excellent
• Music Selection: Excellent
• Incorporation of Your Requests: Excellent
• Lighting Effects: Excellent
• Equipment Appearance: Excellent
• Overall Customer Service: Excellent
• Planning Assistance: Excellent
• Entertainer’s Cooperation with Other Vendors: Excellent
• Overall Performance Rating: Excellent
• Would you recommend this service to others? Yes

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I took a few photos, but the red accent lights combined with my lights, bathed these shots in red.