CONVENTION 2013 MILWAUKEE

VacuumLand – Vintage & Modern Vacuum Enthusiasts

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Paul

It is true that paid members may bring up to, but not to exceed, 12 vacuums. The meeting room opens on Thursday at 3 PM and members may place their vacuums in that room first come first serve. The vacuums can be displayed table top or floor level depending on space availability and when you get there.

Some areas will be reserved for Board Members, For Sale vacuums, Raffle vacuums and Free vacuums. Other areas will be reserved for long time voting categories of: "Historical Significance", "Most Original", and "Best Restored". There is criteria for those categories that will be explained.

Members vacuums can be totally vintage or newer vacuums depending on their preference and age group. Just remember, a convention is about members and vacuums and vacuums and members. It is a fun learning experience with the opportunity to make new friends. That is how the mini-meets come into happening.

Charlie
 
According to Dave Olsen and others.........

We are now beyond the halfway mark of how many we expect in Milwaukee. I spoke with the hotel today and the menu has been upgraded for the awards banquet dinner on Saturday night.

Also, items have been added for the Thursday opening reception. Duane and Tania are ordering ribbons and trophies this week as well as getting other items that are needed for the convention.

Start polishing, replacing belts and changing bags. It seems the convention will be a big success. Next week, a list of names of those attending will be posted here. Will your name be on it? You have several days to register and not get left behind.

The energy is building............

Charlie
 
All things are coming together!

Today was a bad day for me but turned out to be much better  at the end of my day. At 6:30 am our  basement was flooded and had a lot of water on the floor and on some of the carpet area. The 15 year sump pump burnt out. 2 hours later I installed my new sump pump that I had for these days when things go bad . So today I went to Tania's  house to get some things in order. We picked out some trophies and blue ribbons for all the good vacuums cleaners and contest soon to come at the 2013 convention.  Today Tania and I went to a place in Racine where I am having 4 vacuum cleaners buffed out.  We are both getting real excited for all the good and fun times we are going to have. So get ready and get your vacuums cleaned up and win a blue ribbon or a vacuum cleaner trophy. We  can't wait to see all of our friends and their vacuum cleaners.


 


Duane
 
Convention Registration Form

Information for filling out and sending the convention registration form has been posted under a new thread to make things easy.

Remember, the cut off date for the hotel special room rate is May 20th--FOURTEEN days away. The hotel has a limited block of rooms. The regular rate is $120 to $150. Don't wait.

If you have been thinking, "I'll get to it, I have plenty of time", NO, you don't! Air fares will increase dramatically and the rooms will be gone.

In the words of Aunt Bee: "Get to it!"
 
Good News!

The Board of the VCCC has confirmed that a NIB, (new in the box), vacuum will be part of the raffle. It will be a high end brand to be announced here later.

For those registering prior to May 20th, you will receive 4 FREE raffle tickets.

There will be a special on raffle tickets as in the past with a wonderful selection of vacuums including one of Terry Lattz's.

Tomorrow, a list of attendees will be posted here. There is still time to get in on the fun. Remember, a FREE breakfast comes with you hotel room on Fri, Sat and Sun.
 
Here is a small preview.

New vacuums, old vacuums, we have a lot to see. Free old vacuums up for the taking during your visit on friday. Maybe you can find the vacuum cleaner you are looking for to add to your collection.  Make your plans soon and lets have one of the best times with friends and vacuum cleaner fun! Here are just some of vacuums you can see on friday. I have a lot more that are stored in my trailer. Here is a sample.


 


Duane

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Vacuum cleaner clinic.

This year we can pick some vacuums from my pictures above for our repair clinic. If some one wants to do the clinic let me know. We can do 2 or 3 if we want as long as we make some simple ones. I have all the tools here to work on the vacuums.


 


Duane
 
As of......................

yesterday, here is the list from Dave Olsen that are attending the convention:

Your Convention Committee:
Tania Voigt
Duane Taylor
Charlie Watrous

Members:
Sam Addison
Chad Cunningham
Sean Curry
George Durfor
Jonathan Durfor
Paul Garbarczyk
Jay Hutson
John Moses
John Jensen
Marty Kaplan
John Lucia
Fred Nelson
John Pease
Aaron Piegare
Scott Rittenburg
Ken Wagman

If you have paid Dave via Paypal and your name is not here, you may want to contact him directly as these are the names that were sent to me. If you opted to use snail mail, you may want to see when your check clears.

As more names are sent to me, I will continue to add them. Do you really want to be left off this list? 42 days left to go............

Charlie W.[this post was last edited: 5/8/2013-17:03]
 
Charlie


For some reason I was skipped. I sent my PayPal in over two weeks ago. I have the receipt to prove it. I've already emailed our treasurer. Looks like it will be a fun convention. Thanks!
 
ooh guys, how I wished to join you once in a convention! I'm sure I can't do it this year but I really hope I'll be able to do it next year!
In the meantime I was thinking I amnot a REAL member yet, it's time to do this at least!
Greatings to all of you fellow collectors from sunny Milan (if it lasts).
Tommy
 
Tommy.......

Ogni volta che vuoi a volare da Milapensa al NOI noi vi daremo il benvenuto! Non abbiamo mai avuto qualcuno dall'Italia partecipa a una convenzione. Abbiamo avuto alcuni dal REGNO UNITO per voi sarebbe un primo. prossimo anno! Che meraviglia sarebbe per tutti noi. Hanno una grande settimana e grazie per i messaggi.

Charlie W.
 
Members to add..............

to the list attending via Dave Olsen:

Mitch Bramstaedt
Kenny Loveland
Barb MacMillon
Scott MacMillon
Phillip Muller
Greg Nunn
Joe Kassock
John Long
Dan Pontow

That brings us to 29 attendees with 41 days to go. Remember, I said if we do not have 40 by May 20th, there is a good likelihood we will cancel as it will be less expensive to pay the penalty to the hotel and refund the registration fees.

Are you coming or not?
 
Are any Convention Attendees Interested In...

...having a floor polisher fun night???  We can get a small hardwood floor sample that can be polished with Trewax  or Minwax paste.  I have several polishers in my collection, as well. Just bring your polishers and don't forget your Kirby Miracle Heads!!


 


So, who is game? 


 


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You'll all love Greg!!

He and Kevin have been to my home twice now. With a little therapy, both should be just fine.
Seriously, you'll have a great time, Greg. You won't be a total stranger, either. You already know 2 0f us. It'll be wild. A lot of things will make sense after the convention.
I've given him an idea of how the events work. I've also shown him several pics from past conventions.

We might be thrown out of the hotel, but, will be fun. So, Greg, you are rooming with Joe and Me? That'll be fine. Should I bring the"'pillowcases"?
 

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