mr_mom
Well-known member
sounds like its gonna be fun this year wish I was going but over plans are in the way maybe next year and cant wait to see the pictures maybe if there's ever a convention in Pittsburgh I would go
2014 VCCC Convention
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normvac
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Lou Vac
Looking forward to seeing you again Lou. It has been awhile since Hoover (2008)
You were there right ?
I used to Polish Kitchen floor for family members back in the 1950's. If they owned a Kirby, which a lot of them did. Plus polish hardwood in the 1970's in my own apt. as well as Kirby Carpet cleaning, shampooing furniture. Then giving a shot with the Drill on the power tools. Then during the 1980, with the vac shop here in Columbus, O hi O . I used a trade in 516, with the short handle and the Handi- Butler Polishing wheel to buff up the Kirby's I repaired and sold as Rebuilt Kirby.
See you there !
Norm
Looking forward to seeing you again Lou. It has been awhile since Hoover (2008)
You were there right ?
I used to Polish Kitchen floor for family members back in the 1950's. If they owned a Kirby, which a lot of them did. Plus polish hardwood in the 1970's in my own apt. as well as Kirby Carpet cleaning, shampooing furniture. Then giving a shot with the Drill on the power tools. Then during the 1980, with the vac shop here in Columbus, O hi O . I used a trade in 516, with the short handle and the Handi- Butler Polishing wheel to buff up the Kirby's I repaired and sold as Rebuilt Kirby.
See you there !
Norm
Convention..
Since we lost the newsletter, I probably will let my membership expire, that was the best thing we had and our only product, I dropped out of the old appliance club when they dropped theirs, sorry guys but that was a really bad move, and time will prove it.
Since we lost the newsletter, I probably will let my membership expire, that was the best thing we had and our only product, I dropped out of the old appliance club when they dropped theirs, sorry guys but that was a really bad move, and time will prove it.
I'm looking forward to going..............
I believe Joe Kassock plans on going, too. I believe Greg AND Kevin will be there as well.
I'll behave at (Kirby). it'll be a stretch, I'm sure. These conventions are great fun. I stay at a Crowne Plaza when I judge competitions in Philly. Thay are wonderful.
It'll be a great tiem, I'm sure. I'll even make a 'special T-shirt' for KIRBY............. Morgan, relax!!!!! (Well, for now).
I believe Joe Kassock plans on going, too. I believe Greg AND Kevin will be there as well.
I'll behave at (Kirby). it'll be a stretch, I'm sure. These conventions are great fun. I stay at a Crowne Plaza when I judge competitions in Philly. Thay are wonderful.
It'll be a great tiem, I'm sure. I'll even make a 'special T-shirt' for KIRBY............. Morgan, relax!!!!! (Well, for now).
papasvacs
Well-known member
Looking forward to the convention!
<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Last year was my first convention and I had an AWESOME time. </span>
<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">I'm sure this year, with Barb in charge, will certainly rival the fun in Milwaukee.</span>
<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">The "Hubby" wants to come this year. He is so supportive of my hobby.</span>
<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Maybe we can even work out arrangements that John, Joe, Kevin and I share a room. Do you think the convention hotel is ready for that?</span>
<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Can't wait to see everyone again.
</span>
<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Last year was my first convention and I had an AWESOME time. </span>
<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">I'm sure this year, with Barb in charge, will certainly rival the fun in Milwaukee.</span>
<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">The "Hubby" wants to come this year. He is so supportive of my hobby.</span>
<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Maybe we can even work out arrangements that John, Joe, Kevin and I share a room. Do you think the convention hotel is ready for that?</span>
<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Can't wait to see everyone again.
</span>
I think that would be a SCREAM!
Poor Kevin... Well, none of us died (or was killed in his sleep) last year. What do you think? It certainly would cut down on expenses. I'm game.
Poor Kevin... Well, none of us died (or was killed in his sleep) last year. What do you think? It certainly would cut down on expenses. I'm game.
vinvac
Well-known member
June is going to be a busy month for me...
First weekend is devoted to the Iowa Annual Conference of the Untied Methodist Church...important issues dealing with the LGTBQ community.
Second weekend is the VCCC Convention...my last year as President...Yahooo!
The last weekend an important wedding to attend in Minnesota....YAY! Made my reservations for that this weekend...best part is I will still have 450 vacation hours to use...!!!!
Kirby, here we come! Ohio will never be the same! It is an honor to visit one of the Best Vacuum Companies ever! Kirby will celebrate 100 years of a product that has never lost it's reliability and commitment to quality in all of those years. A company that stands behind their product for life. My mom's 508 is a fine example and what brought me into this wonderful club and special place called Vacuumland!
First weekend is devoted to the Iowa Annual Conference of the Untied Methodist Church...important issues dealing with the LGTBQ community.
Second weekend is the VCCC Convention...my last year as President...Yahooo!
The last weekend an important wedding to attend in Minnesota....YAY! Made my reservations for that this weekend...best part is I will still have 450 vacation hours to use...!!!!
Kirby, here we come! Ohio will never be the same! It is an honor to visit one of the Best Vacuum Companies ever! Kirby will celebrate 100 years of a product that has never lost it's reliability and commitment to quality in all of those years. A company that stands behind their product for life. My mom's 508 is a fine example and what brought me into this wonderful club and special place called Vacuumland!
vinvac
Well-known member
Hans,
I feel bad that you feel the newsletter is the only product we have to offer...however we have to move with the times.
Over my eight years as president, short of beating folks, we can't get anyone to write articles, submit information or even be willing to help with the newsletter. It is a huge project that takes many hours of volunteer time. We have had some great editors in my time as your president, Fred Nelson, Fred Stachnik and Jay Hutson have all done a fabulous job. But they can't do it with out support from you and the rest of our members.
Now with internet it is so much easier to keep in touch and share our hobby.
If more of our members would be willing to step up to the plate and contribute, perhaps the newsletter would have stayed alive. In every presidents message, in many posts on this forum I requested and asked for participation...to which we received little or no response.
Our convention has maintained cheap hotel rates and quality entertainment each and every year. I have never attended a convention that was not a completely enjoyable weekend, filled with vacuums and friends.
Ohio will be awesome...KIRBY IS AWESOME! Come join the fun!
I feel bad that you feel the newsletter is the only product we have to offer...however we have to move with the times.
Over my eight years as president, short of beating folks, we can't get anyone to write articles, submit information or even be willing to help with the newsletter. It is a huge project that takes many hours of volunteer time. We have had some great editors in my time as your president, Fred Nelson, Fred Stachnik and Jay Hutson have all done a fabulous job. But they can't do it with out support from you and the rest of our members.
Now with internet it is so much easier to keep in touch and share our hobby.
If more of our members would be willing to step up to the plate and contribute, perhaps the newsletter would have stayed alive. In every presidents message, in many posts on this forum I requested and asked for participation...to which we received little or no response.
Our convention has maintained cheap hotel rates and quality entertainment each and every year. I have never attended a convention that was not a completely enjoyable weekend, filled with vacuums and friends.
Ohio will be awesome...KIRBY IS AWESOME! Come join the fun!
caligula
Well-known member
Hi Morgan.
Let me add a few words.
As I'm now retired with a lot of time on my hands, I'd love to write articles, and help with the newsletter or even take it on again. Please remember that I started it. Yes I did do one back in 2005, that another person (you know who I mean) messed up, the final print was a disaster! But I'd be happy to do the work. Writing, editing and printing could all be done by me, as I did for the first 12 years. So please talk to me about this in detail at the convention.
Alex Taber.
Let me add a few words.
As I'm now retired with a lot of time on my hands, I'd love to write articles, and help with the newsletter or even take it on again. Please remember that I started it. Yes I did do one back in 2005, that another person (you know who I mean) messed up, the final print was a disaster! But I'd be happy to do the work. Writing, editing and printing could all be done by me, as I did for the first 12 years. So please talk to me about this in detail at the convention.
Alex Taber.
caligula
Well-known member
Hi Barb.
My registration and payment is on it's way to Dave Olsen. Thanks for getting it to me.
Looking forward to seeing you and Scott.
Alex Taber
My registration and payment is on it's way to Dave Olsen. Thanks for getting it to me.
Looking forward to seeing you and Scott.
Alex Taber
I used to contribute
To the newsletter in the old days, " Ask Charlie Lester if I didnt", but the last time I offered to send in something, the person doing it then said he couldnt use anything unless it was done electronically on this and that certain font etc, at that time I didnt have a computer so I was SOL,its funny, I wrote several articles down thru the years, longhand and on plain old paper, and CL never had a problem, this was years ago, but I never felt any imput was wanted,im not mad at anyone, but I still feel the newsletter deal was done very sneakily and behind the majorities back, it should have been voted on by ballot by EVERYONE!
To the newsletter in the old days, " Ask Charlie Lester if I didnt", but the last time I offered to send in something, the person doing it then said he couldnt use anything unless it was done electronically on this and that certain font etc, at that time I didnt have a computer so I was SOL,its funny, I wrote several articles down thru the years, longhand and on plain old paper, and CL never had a problem, this was years ago, but I never felt any imput was wanted,im not mad at anyone, but I still feel the newsletter deal was done very sneakily and behind the majorities back, it should have been voted on by ballot by EVERYONE!
vinvac
Well-known member
It was voted on and approved by the membership at a convention.
We only have two members presently that don't have computers and if you don't have the ability to scan docs and send them in the formate we need, there are plenty of copy services in every town that can send them in the formate needed.
Again, volunteers that would have to retype every article would be far to time consuming.
Not to mention it takes about 8 full hours to package and send the newsletter by mail and that is using a service that placed the postage for us at a cheaper rate.
Now, back to the convention...
OHIO here we come!
We only have two members presently that don't have computers and if you don't have the ability to scan docs and send them in the formate we need, there are plenty of copy services in every town that can send them in the formate needed.
Again, volunteers that would have to retype every article would be far to time consuming.
Not to mention it takes about 8 full hours to package and send the newsletter by mail and that is using a service that placed the postage for us at a cheaper rate.
Now, back to the convention...
OHIO here we come!
caligula
Well-known member
Hi Morgan.
May I add a few words?
While I have a computer, I do not print the electronic newsletter, so I see it once, then have to search through email to find it again. I'd love a hard copy to have on the coffee table to pick up and read whenever I please.
As for a volunteer to retype every article? you have one, me! I have the time, energy, and experience to do it all. When I started the newsletter I knew nothing about writing, editing, or publishing, however, I was the one who got our first logo, (see photo) started the membership, and by issue three, we were professional! Remember too that I did it all till 1993, when I asked Charles Richard Lester to take over as editor, and finally burned out in 95, after 12 years, and retired from the club.
Since then I've written several newsletters for other groups not vacuum cleaner related. I have the time, the money, the energy and the experience. Please think about it. I'm chomping at the bit to write again.
Alex Taber.
May I add a few words?
While I have a computer, I do not print the electronic newsletter, so I see it once, then have to search through email to find it again. I'd love a hard copy to have on the coffee table to pick up and read whenever I please.
As for a volunteer to retype every article? you have one, me! I have the time, energy, and experience to do it all. When I started the newsletter I knew nothing about writing, editing, or publishing, however, I was the one who got our first logo, (see photo) started the membership, and by issue three, we were professional! Remember too that I did it all till 1993, when I asked Charles Richard Lester to take over as editor, and finally burned out in 95, after 12 years, and retired from the club.
Since then I've written several newsletters for other groups not vacuum cleaner related. I have the time, the money, the energy and the experience. Please think about it. I'm chomping at the bit to write again.
Alex Taber.
kirbykid
New member
Driving vacuums to the convention
Caligula, I do plan to drive to the convention, so if you still need help with bringing your non electric machines, I would be happy to help.
-Evan
Caligula, I do plan to drive to the convention, so if you still need help with bringing your non electric machines, I would be happy to help.
-Evan
kirbykid
New member
Oh I love that vacuum used for the logo! I just saw one on ebay a few days ago, but it was out of country and I don't have the money to pay for shipping right now. Its called the Baby Daisy right?
-Evan
-Evan
caligula
Well-known member
Hi kirbykid.
The answer to your question of am "I going to drive to the convention?" is NO! I don't drive, never did! Since I only have sight in one eye, I'm not able to drive.
I've put out a few feelers to hire a driver, and would be willing to cover ALL expenses to get me to the convention with my collection, and home again, so far no takers! If that doesn't happen, then I'll go alone, without my non electrics.
So let's see how t goes, it's only Feb. we have 4 months to go.
Alex Taber.
The answer to your question of am "I going to drive to the convention?" is NO! I don't drive, never did! Since I only have sight in one eye, I'm not able to drive.
I've put out a few feelers to hire a driver, and would be willing to cover ALL expenses to get me to the convention with my collection, and home again, so far no takers! If that doesn't happen, then I'll go alone, without my non electrics.
So let's see how t goes, it's only Feb. we have 4 months to go.
Alex Taber.
yes!
I always get there the day before.
I always get there the day before.
caligula
Well-known member
Hi louvac.
Can you tell me where we stand with your suggestion of floor buffing with the Miracle head? I located the bowling alley wax, but didn't order it yet as I need to know we're going to have a wax-off contest.
Please advise.
And I'm still looking to hire a driver to get my non electrics to Cleveland and home again. As I said, I will cover gas, tolls, and pay for our meals along the way. Anybody interested in going from Bloomsburg, Pa. to Cleveland and back for FREE let me know. But after having the Whirlwind in storage all these years, I want to show it off.
Please contact me at [email protected].
Can you tell me where we stand with your suggestion of floor buffing with the Miracle head? I located the bowling alley wax, but didn't order it yet as I need to know we're going to have a wax-off contest.
Please advise.
And I'm still looking to hire a driver to get my non electrics to Cleveland and home again. As I said, I will cover gas, tolls, and pay for our meals along the way. Anybody interested in going from Bloomsburg, Pa. to Cleveland and back for FREE let me know. But after having the Whirlwind in storage all these years, I want to show it off.
Please contact me at [email protected].
vacmom
Active member
Registration for Convention 2014
I have attached a registration form since it never got posted on this site and no one to my knowledge sent it out. I hope to see you there. I hope this works! Barb
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I have attached a registration form since it never got posted on this site and no one to my knowledge sent it out. I hope to see you there. I hope this works! Barb
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hoovercelebrity
New member
Hi Barb,
We got the email this morning and re-formatted this for you as a .jpg photo, instead of a Word document. People can right-click on it and save it to their desktop, then print it out and mail it in.
We got the email this morning and re-formatted this for you as a .jpg photo, instead of a Word document. People can right-click on it and save it to their desktop, then print it out and mail it in.
I know Joe Kassock
and I are going. We MIGHT be sharing a room w/ Greg and Kevin. God help them!I take a LARGE T shirt. I'll have an aresenal of HOOVER ones with me. And, YES, I'll "behave" at Kirby.
and I are going. We MIGHT be sharing a room w/ Greg and Kevin. God help them!I take a LARGE T shirt. I'll have an aresenal of HOOVER ones with me. And, YES, I'll "behave" at Kirby.
vacmom
Active member
Thank you
Thank you so much. You are a lifesaver! Barb
Thank you so much. You are a lifesaver! Barb
