CONVENTION 2013 MILWAUKEE

[air-waycharlie]

Time for a bump! We only have about a dozen registrations so far...........so where is everybody?


Get those registrations paid via Paypal! It's easy and you will be part of the fun.

 

[chan55]

convention

Hi,
I am planning on coming. Is there anyone from the Green Bay area attending? I hate to drive alone.

This is my first time. Are there any good vacs for sale at these meets? I am looking for a couple.

I will send my $ and registration soon. i like to party. Are there any party people at these events?

John Chan 55

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Well, fear not Charlie!

2 more from PA are coming. This week, we're registering.

 

[air-waycharlie]

Party People?

John Chan, we invented the term, "Party People"! (They always tell me I had a good time.........)

There are going to be great vacuums for sale. I am bringing a near mint Hoover Dimension 1000 for the raffle, (we have a raffle too), that belonged to a dear deceased member, Terry Lattz. I am also bringing a NIB Filter Queen 31 with power nozzle that has been used in my house less than 5 times. Due to age, I did replace the brush roll and belt. It is a beauty and WILL be for sale!

If I have enough room, I may bring a NIB Lux upright in gold that matched the Golden J with a supply of bags and it WILL be for sale!

I know of others but don't want to let the cat out of the bag. You should plan to attend and see everything first hand. It is an experience you will not forget!

Charlie

PS--Thanks John for the update on the PA delegation! See you in June.

 

[filterboy244]

Wow

Wow thats pricey

 

[air-waycharlie]

No prices mentioned..............so, how is that pricey?

 

[filterboy244]

i thought i saw 75 on the advert? huh imust have been confused

 

[aeoliandave]

You read correctly.

An organized Convention like this is certainly not free.

The $75.00 Registration FEE for members, same for guests of members, for 4 days, some banquette meals and other included events is a relative bargain but these days Hotels with suitable convention facilities are expensive even at $99 + tax a night. But once you arrive there's free parking and wireless internet and free run of the Hotel facilities like the pool, jacuzzi, gym (if you can find the time in a jam-packed schedule beginning at 8:30 AM until midnite, nightcaps and bedtime).
Ancillary expenses are some meals not included, road tolls if you take that fast route and of course, gasoline costs if you drive.
It takes a certain commitment and financial wherewithal to attend a convention and I would never be able go unless I could drive myself and enjoy the vacation journey.

Dave


http://www.vacuumland.org/CONVENTION/MKE_Convention.htm

 

[filterboy244]

ok

Wow. well im sure despite the (in my case for the moment) high cost for such a convention ill bet its a lot fun. might see if i can attend next years ( if i land a job)

 

[air-waycharlie]

Room Rate Fee...............

Don't forget, the special hotel room rate for the convention is only good until May 20th!

That date is getting closer. "He who hesitates is lost".

See you there!

Charlie

 

[air-waycharlie]

Time to bump this up again. I know who has registered and has made a hotel reservation and who has not. I know plenty of folks that are coming and have done neither.

Do I have to start naming names? Please register is you are attending and get your room before the rate changes. It helps the planning committee a LOT if we know how many are attending.

Please, please, please, for once, follow through and follow up!

Charlie

 

[unimatic1140]

Move to Vintage as Vacuum Related Conventions, Mini-Meets and other gatherings will be announced here as Vintage is a public forum.

 

[chan55]

milwaukee

I plan to come. Just waiting for my tax refund to make all the arrangements.
Chan

 

[alexb1186]

Count me out

Unfortunately could not get the days off from work :-(

 

[tazcatsdad]

I will be in Indiana during the convention ...

<span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;">... so sadly this will be yet another Convention that I'll have to miss.  Hopefully, however, I'll be able to catch next year's -- especially as rumor has it that it will be in Cleveland (unless I heard wrong?).  That would be a cinch for me to get to!  Meantime, here's wishing all who'll be attending Milwaukee a most excellent time!</span>


 


<span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva;">-- Bill W.</span>

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Bill,

It's a shame we'll miss you, really. But, NEXT year will be Kirby's birthday. Anxious to meet you finally,
John.

 

[paulg]

I sent in my check last week

I think the two of us are up to speed as I sent in the funds last week.
Can't wait. It'll be fun and I need a vacation.

 

[air-waycharlie]

I found out today.................

that as of today, April 28th, we have 17, yes, SEVENTEEN, members registered for the 2013 convention.

I will be talking to Duane and Tania about this, but it would seem to me if we have less than 40 members registered by the cutoff date of May20th, then maybe we should cancel.

Too much work and planning has gone into making the 2013 Milwaukee Convention for only 17 people to show up. We even have a new-in-the box vacuum as part of the raffle! Registered attendees, (registering BEFORE the convention and not at the door), are eligible for 5 free tickets for this vacuum as I last heard from the Board. (This may be subject to change.)

It would cost the club less to cancel than to put on a convention for 17 people. Unless the numbers change fast and soon, the 2013 Milwaukee Convention will be a pipe dream.

Charlie W.
Representing the Convention Planning Committee for 2013

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Joe Kassock and I will be registering.

That will bring it up to 19. Greg might go..20. If anyone IS really planning to go, we should register VERY soon. I hope it happens.

 

[air-waycharlie]

Thank you John for supporting the convention and making a commitment. With you and Joe, we are at about the 1/2 way mark to the break even point.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

Charlie

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Qustion:

I know I can pay online w/ paypal. But, can't I 'register' online, or do I have to print out the registration form. I tried to do it online, but couldn't. Suggestions?

 

[hoovercelebrity]

Can you copy the text on the registration form and paste it into an email to Dave?

 

[portable]

<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: medium;">Billy Lipman and I are coming. I just made the hotel reservation. Very easy at the number you gave us of 414-481-2400. A nice man named Joel helped me. He also told me that I could reserve the room at the same rate on WEDNESDAY, since I was part of the VCCC group. So, rather than struggle to get to the Convention at a reasonable time on Thursday (it's almost never before 7 PM when you come from the West Coast), I will arrive a day early and be relaxed.</span>


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<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: medium;">One question though: I kinda lost my way trying to find the PayPal button for registration. I found the one for JOINING the VCCC, but where is the button to pay for registration? I found the registration form, but not the button. </span>


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<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: medium;">Help me...I am old and feeble.....John Lucia</span>

 

[portable]

<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: medium;">OK....never mind. I found it. Go to Vacuumland's home page. Then to the one that says something like Vacuum Clubs, then the one for the VCCC convention. There is a PayPal registration link there. </span>


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<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: medium;">I should really pay more attention.......J</span>

 

[chan55]

Milwaukee

Hi,
I sent my check last week. I sure it does not get cancelled. This would be my first time. and it is close to home.
chan55

 

[paulg]

I have my hotel reservation

My hotel reservation is set. Easy as pie.
I am going to visit you people in Milwaukee whether you like it or not!!

 

[kirbyvertibles]

Oh good John Lucia, i'm glad you and Billy are coming. You guys are a hoot!!!

I sent mine in a while ago so all is good on my end!!!

 

[portable]

<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: medium;">Phillip, I'm glad you'll be there, too. Start vacuumin' now, so you can get in practice....</span>

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Just a simple question:

Should I act up or 'behave'?

 

[paulg]

Question / Display vacs

I only have one vacuum cleaner that may be worth showing off.... a little... maybe.
Do I bring it along? Is there some place to put it for viewing if someone wishes?