Miss Mercy
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One of my best friends is a girl and her name is Cassie. She has been involved with vacuums since she was 9 years old. For quite a few years she has been servicing vacuums.
Not Enough Female Vacuum Collectors
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dysonman1
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Adambomb
Cassie is wonderful. I love her so much. She has the most biting sense of humor (like I do). Of course it doesn't hurt that we dislike the same people.
Cassie is wonderful. I love her so much. She has the most biting sense of humor (like I do). Of course it doesn't hurt that we dislike the same people.
vinvac
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I think times are changing. Women have now stepped into different roles. I know many women who can fix just about anything they put their minds too.
I have a good friend who has completely remodeled her entire house. She did not do the electrical or plumbing simply because in order to meet city code she has to have someone who is licensed.
My mom, when she was alive always took care of her Kirby. I don't ever remember my dad doing repairs or belt changes.
Driving down the road now you see a lot of female truck drivers.
The stereotype is still out there, but I don't believe it is true any longer.
Miss Tania could repair almost any make and model of vacuum to some degree.
It is my thought that on some levels clubs by the nature of their makeup have deterred most women from joining because the perception is that they are made of mostly gay men.
We were also blessed to have Barb M. as a member of the club. She was one of the best convention planners to date. She knew how to bargain with hotels, food service and researched the area to provide folks with a good experience while visiting a new town.
While I was president of the VCCC we were more welcoming to children and families. We tried to provide outlets for anyone who wanted to be part of our strange hobby of collecting vacuums.
With the onset of Facebook and other social media it has become much easier to be part of conversation and see other folks collections which has greatly impacted people wanting to join an in-person group.
I particularly like groups like Automatic Washer as they can peacefully talk about off topic items in a more civil and respectful way. We always have to remember we are not only about our collection but have other like minded conversations. Many of our original group were also church organists, had similar professions which added to the group.
I am sure there are women watching us and perhaps just feel uneasy about joining.
Just My Two Cents!
I have a good friend who has completely remodeled her entire house. She did not do the electrical or plumbing simply because in order to meet city code she has to have someone who is licensed.
My mom, when she was alive always took care of her Kirby. I don't ever remember my dad doing repairs or belt changes.
Driving down the road now you see a lot of female truck drivers.
The stereotype is still out there, but I don't believe it is true any longer.
Miss Tania could repair almost any make and model of vacuum to some degree.
It is my thought that on some levels clubs by the nature of their makeup have deterred most women from joining because the perception is that they are made of mostly gay men.
We were also blessed to have Barb M. as a member of the club. She was one of the best convention planners to date. She knew how to bargain with hotels, food service and researched the area to provide folks with a good experience while visiting a new town.
While I was president of the VCCC we were more welcoming to children and families. We tried to provide outlets for anyone who wanted to be part of our strange hobby of collecting vacuums.
With the onset of Facebook and other social media it has become much easier to be part of conversation and see other folks collections which has greatly impacted people wanting to join an in-person group.
I particularly like groups like Automatic Washer as they can peacefully talk about off topic items in a more civil and respectful way. We always have to remember we are not only about our collection but have other like minded conversations. Many of our original group were also church organists, had similar professions which added to the group.
I am sure there are women watching us and perhaps just feel uneasy about joining.
Just My Two Cents!
vinvac
Well-known member
Kenny,
I did not get the survey, can it be sent my way.
I did not get the survey, can it be sent my way.
