2015 VCCC Convention and Vacuum Musuem PART 2

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back at the hotel

the dinner and awards ceremony as the convention winds down

 

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my table, sean, jay ,john, paul, mitch, phillip, rick and scott. all great people

 

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john and micheal announce the guest speaker, Ruth Hollander

 

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Ruth. she was a compact and filterqueen dealer back in the 50's - 80's. she still owns and operates a vacuum shop to this day

 

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awards start. these were for supporting parents

 

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cleaning competition awards

 

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micheal even had cleanign awards, from the last TWO conventions!

 

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non competition awards

sean got president's choice for his 704-01 convertible

 

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alex got most innovative for his kenmore powermate called the "ultravac"

 

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end of the awards and official announcement of next years location, the windy city!

 

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sean's award with his 704-01

 

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ruth and rick share an emotional reunion

 

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rick was curious what a scott fetzer sanitation system ran like since his has a damaged motor. he ran mine and felt like a kid in candystore!

 

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we than placed his optional brush roller attachment on my SF. what a treat to see this attachment in person!

 

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houston plays with one of rick's machines

 

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the VCCC board and ruth

 

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"the compact ladies" tania and ruth

 

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packing up the convention hall. breaking down the room and machines

 

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last bit of socializing

 

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goodbyes

and hugs. not sad we are leaving, but that its all over..

 

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last shot of the group goodbying. sean and i hit the road for home

 

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western auto fan at a flea market in union, MO on US 66

 

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scenic drive towards our overnight hotel on missoui county highways