CONVENTION 2013 MILWAUKEE
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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
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
kirbyvertibles
Well-known member
No John, don't behave give it all you got
paulg
Well-known member
Super
I'll purty-up my vac and bring him along.
I'll purty-up my vac and bring him along.
Paid and I am ready to go!
I payed my convention fees through pay-pal. Copied and pasted the registration application and then made a hard copy, filled it out and mailed it to Dave Olson. Hotel reservations are made!
Ken Wagman
I payed my convention fees through pay-pal. Copied and pasted the registration application and then made a hard copy, filled it out and mailed it to Dave Olson. Hotel reservations are made!
Ken Wagman
I'm doing
the same thing.
the same thing.
Thanks Ken and all others who have taken the responsibility to register and make hotel registrations. The club NEEDS the support of it's members.
I look forward to seeing you next month!
Charlie
I look forward to seeing you next month!
Charlie
kirbyvertibles
Well-known member
omg wow reality check,,, NEXT MONTH lol I didn't ever realize that. Time has flown by
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
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
vacconnection
Well-known member
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
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
Sorry to hear about the water in your basement!
Duane,
Basements are always an issue. No warning with sump-pumps. Sounds like you have everything under control.
Duane,
Basements are always an issue. No warning with sump-pumps. Sounds like you have everything under control.
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!"
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.
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.
vacconnection
Well-known member
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
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
vacconnection
Well-known member
Some more of my collection.
This is at my store.
This is at my store.
vacconnection
Well-known member
Wait to see Tania's Collection on Saturday!
Time is getting closer so get your vacuums ready. Check the time on my link!
Duane
http://www.timeanddate.com/scripts/...13&hour=15&min=1&sec=1&p0=158&p0txt=Milwaukee
Time is getting closer so get your vacuums ready. Check the time on my link!
Duane
http://www.timeanddate.com/scripts/...13&hour=15&min=1&sec=1&p0=158&p0txt=Milwaukee
vacconnection
Well-known member
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
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]
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]
tommymilan
Well-known member
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
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
Kenny,
Can't wait to see you! It's been far too long. I'm sure you have, "made the list", but it may need to be updated.
Counting down the days!
Can't wait to see you! It's been far too long. I'm sure you have, "made the list", but it may need to be updated.
Counting down the days!
I'm sure I'll arrive there too
Sent the form in and did the paypal thing.
Sent the form in and did the paypal thing.
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.
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.
Very nice.
And Tommy:.. Belle face, bell homo (Bellomo)ciao
Giovanni Longo
And Tommy:.. Belle face, bell homo (Bellomo)ciao
Giovanni Longo
singingrainbow
Well-known member
Convention
Charlie, Scott and I will be there. Looking forward to it!!!! Barb
Charlie, Scott and I will be there. Looking forward to it!!!! Barb
kirbyvertibles
Well-known member
hmmm I sent mine through paypal too but I don't think the registration got there.
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?
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?
...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?
Another name to..............
add to the list:
Gregory Fildes
Keep those registrations coming un folks!
add to the list:
Gregory Fildes
Keep those registrations coming un folks!
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"?
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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