2014 VCCC Convention

[kenkart]

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!

 

[vinvac]

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!

 

[caligula]

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.  

 

[kirbykid]

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

 

[kirbykid]

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

 

[caligula]

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.

 

[louvac]

Is anyone planning on arriving on Wed June 11?

Hey Guys!


 


Is anyone planning on arriving at the convention a daily early--like on Wed June 11?


 

 

[gottahaveahoove]

yes!

I always get there the day before.

 

[sonnyndad]

How do you register?

 

[caligula]

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].

 

[sonnyndad]

I can't figure out how to register! Can someone give me some assistance please? Are rooms still availiable, or am I too late?

 

[vacmom]

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

View attachment vacmom++3-28-2014-16-59-54.jpg

 

[hoovercelebrity]

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.


 


 

 

[gottahaveahoove]

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.

 

[vacmom]

Thank you

Thank you so much.  You are a lifesaver!  Barb