Convention 2014.............Did it really happen?

[air-waycharlie]

For the first time in about 15 years of conventions, there are literally NO convention pictures from the 2014 convention in Cleveland.

Was there really a convention other than an election of officers? I've heard there are a multitude of pics on FaceBook, but, not all members here are members of FaceBook.

So, the question remains, was there a convention in Cleveland this year and if there was, where are the photos that have been a staple of this site for years? And, if they are not going to be posted here will there be a convention issue of the newsletter of the, "semi non-existent", club?

Thanks to Tom Gasko and his group for their pics and narrative of what happened at the vacuum museum in St. James, MO.

Charlie Watrous

 

[electrolux137]

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Charlie, I (and others) are wondering the very same thing. Where are the photos and excited descriptions of the vacuum cleaner contests, the dinners, the drinks parties, the displays in the meeting center, the prizes for most outstanding specimens, the visits to members' homes, the Filter Queen tour, local sight-sightseeing trips???



I have already learned the reason for no photos at the Kirby plant, but it does seem odd that hardly any photos or stories have been posted about the rest of the meeting.



I did check out (or tried to check out) the photos on Facebook but they were loading very slowly so I didn't view all of them.



Granted, since I am not a paying member of the VCCC I guess it's really not any of my business. But I surely was looking forward to hearing all about the meeting and and disappointed at the little that's been posted about it.

 

[bnsd60m9200]

there's hardly been anything on facebook ya'll we're just in the dark as you are. im part of 6 different vacuum groups on facebook and maybe have seen two or three photos at most.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Well...Ask and ye shall receive!!

I'm sure more photos will arrive. I took 33 pics. Some members are just getting home.

So, I'll post MY pics. You'll find them in the Miscellaneous Thread started by Morgan.
Everybody, head on over to the convention thread and I'll tell you all about it.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

ok

It's 2:53 a.m.
I just posted pics. Now, I'm going upstairs to sleep.
Enjoy!!!!!!!!
'Proof", if ye need it.

 

[countryguy]

Steve (Streakers) posted almost 300 pics on Facebook that he took at the convention. The pics all loaded very quickly for me. I only have a Facebook account so that I can see pics that friends post.

Gary

 

[vinvac]

Thanks John,

The 2014 VCCC convention was a huge success. There was so much to see an do that I am sure many of us were too tired to post pictures at the time. I know Steve B. has posted many pictures on Facebook and here using a Facebook link.

Many of our folks were not heading directly home or had to work as soon as they arrived home, so I am sure pictures will appear through out the week.

Barb and Chad did a wonderful job of organizing this years events with several surprises along the way. The club truly surprised me with a wonderful gift for serving as president for 8 years. Later today I will post a picture. There were also some very wonderful gifts provided by Kirby for this event. Hopefully we can get some pictures of those gifts as well.

The club is alive and well and will continue to move forward!

 

[pinkge]

Convention...

Our trip to Cleveland was a fun filled drive.Our first stop in Ohio was to Tom Andersons home,where Tom had some machines he was parting with.Then,we had a wonderful diner.After diner we were guest to Mr.Pikes,who was head of the enginering dept.;heading the power drive.We were able to buy somethings out of his collection.I purchased a electric Hoover carving knife;that I have been wanting.All new in the Hoover box;with the inter bronze box with the emblem of Hoover on it.
At Kirby,No video's or pictures were aloud period!They made that very clear when we
were in the lobby.The only pictures will be outside the door.Also,it was the same
formate at Cleveland Wood Products.
At Filter Queen,pictures were taken.They opened the plant and we had refreshments a short movie of Filter Queen History.Where we toured the Executive office's,design and plant.In the plant area we could talk to the workers;where they would tell you what they did on the line.Most workers can do any job on the line.I found most had at least 10 to 30 years with the company.It's very much a family.So,just be patient and the picture's will come.
Michael

 

[vacmom]

2014 VCCC convention

The convention was great! We had over 40 members present. Kirby, Cleveland Wood Products, and Filter Queen went out of their way to show us their operations. Luke Gehart opened his home to us and what a fabulous collection with over 300 vacuum cleaners! The club paid for all meals. Kirby gave us wine glasses, alarm clocks, table pen sets, 100th anniversary pins etc etc. CWP gave us all a brushroll, apron, and special cleaning brush. Filter Queen gave us all beach towels! The tours were all outstanding. Fun was had by all in attendance. Barb

Some pictures are posted below!

 

[westinghouseman]

A wonderful convention!

Marc Turbyfill and I were at the convention. I had a laptop with me that belongs to my school. I do not use it to up-load pictures for my personal use...therefore, did not post pictures while at the convention. Will post pictures after I get settled. Just dropped Marc off at O'Hare early this morning!

For those that normally attend the convention, you missed an excellent opportunity. We toured the following: CWP (Cleveland Wood Products), Kirby Mfg, Health-Mor Mfg. The Director of Sales and Marketing for the Health-Mor Company lives in Florida. When in town he stays at Crown Plaza Hotel where our convention was booked. It was a bonus for us, when he found out about the VCCC, we were invited to tour the factory in Cleveland.

All the factories had refreshments for us; we had lunch at the Kirby factory.

All three companies showered us with some nice trinkets and gifts: brush rolls, hose hangers, desk pen sets, alarm clocks, aprons, beach towels. All in attendance received a Kirby T-shirt with the old Kirby emblem and a rectangle lapel pin marked with the numbers 100 with the words Kirby running across it with the dates 1914-2014.

We had 40 members and quests in attendance.

Ken W

Ken W

 

[sonnyndad]

Vintage forum

It would be great if pictures could be posted in the vintage forum so that non paying members of VL could see them!

 

[streakers]

Ok folks...

Here's the deal...

I took in total 444 pics during the convention... (Let me tell you - it's back breaking work with a heavy lens!)

To prevent any abrasion or aggrevation to anyone or any groups I chose not to post the pics on the forum... (I've read in the past about how people complain that it slows the loading of the page down too much) so instead I created a 'public' Facebook photo album to share those pics... My understanding was that 'anyone', friend or not of myself, could and would be able to view the pics provided they had the link... (it's worked in the past with various clubs and events that I've photographed for) However it seems that people still can't see those public pics... I may try adding another link and see if that helps...

The link I posted in the Miscellanea Forum under an existing thread about the convention (nothing worse than 12 different threads about the same thing right?!?!) as again - I'm not wanting to step on anyones toes...

I, however unlike Tom, do not have the knowledge to share names and models to create a 'commentary' of the pics (I've recommended people put that in on the Facebook album) so therefore If I did spend the time creating a thread - it would look kind of silly...

Otherwise - it's really easy... Open up a Facebook account and send me a friend request, you'll get access to all the pics you want!

I did also share the pics with another member who will no doubt publish some in an upcoming newsletter...

If I share them on Facebook between the Vac Groups - which ones want them? Any help is appreciated folks!

Cheers
Ste!




http://https//www.facebook.com/stev...10152308492289219.1073741850.740539218&type=3

 

[super-sweeper]

photo evidence,

Of John Long,for the first and last time, In a KIRBY shirt!

 

[beekeyknee]

How fun. I toured the Kirby plant in 2000 and I still remember all the Kirbys setting on their Plexiglass boxes in the lobby.

 

[paulg]

Truly a terrific time

Lots of vacs and three great tours too! Got some good tech talk, a terrific awards and dinner banquet... and best of all - lots of fun for all.
I was so impressed with CWP, Kirby and Filter-Queen. All were very engaged with the group and clearly worked hard to ensure their tours were memorable. They all very much succeeded.
Ultimately, I enjoyed the positive energy and couldn't help but enjoy the event totally. So glad to be part of it!

 

[electrolux137]

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I'm glad to hear that the convention was such a success and that folks had so much fun. And thanks for the photos; and I'll try the Facebook link again today. The sluggish loading might have been due to heavy bandwidth.

 

[sonnyndad]

Will we ever see you at a convention, Charles? I'd love to be able to meet you one day.

 

[akabent]

DId it really happen?

<span style="font-size: 14pt;">If a bear.... OK, if a tree falls in the woods, and it is not documented instantaneously on the WWW, did it really fall, though evidence supports it?</span>


 


<span style="font-size: 14pt;">I'm just sayin'.....</span>


<span style="font-size: 14pt;">RB</span>

 

[kirbysthebest]

John

What's with the Shirt? Did we finally convert you?