The V.C.C.C. Convention

[gottahaveahoove]

All info and details will be posted by the end of the weekend. Plans are finally underway. I was at the hotel this morning and at the venue for the Sat p.m. dinner. Lots of fun things are planned. So, get ready to come to SCRANTON: "The Electric City". Dates are: June 23, 24, and 25.
Stay tuned....................................

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Some things planned are:

Demonstration by a vacuum company rep, cleaning contest, general meeting, including elections, opportunities to visit thrift stores(including a giant flea market), garden party at my home, lunch and visit to Joe Kassock's home, visit to local vac shop, closing dinner (banquet to some) at a fantastic Italian eatery.
Perhaps a visit to an Anthracite coal museum, Steamtown train museum, The Houdini Museum, are options as well.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Joe Kassock and I met last night for pizza.

I'm introducing him to the various types of pizza around here. We're thinking of maybe serving some at the convention.
We have so many different types of pizza here. It might be fun.

 

[fantomfan57]

So,

I recall seeing pictures of the last meeting. I seem to recall the pictured attendees were without masks.

Did any of the attendees end up testing positive for Covid-19?

 

[bnsd60m9200]

fantomfan57

you are confusing tom gasko's meetup with the VCCC. there has not been an annual VCCC convnetion since 2019.

 

[fantomfan57]

Ooops,

my bad. Still, I wonder about that meet up. Tom?

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Thanks, Will.

Yes, plans are underway for the upcoming V.C.C.C. (That stands for The Vacuum Cleaner Collectors' Club)..the one and only VCCC.Some might confuse, or try to confuse others with something different. The club is registered / banks, tax I.D. etc as The V.C.C.C.. Our last convention was before COVID. thus, no masks. Anyone who feels safer, better, more comfortable wearing a mask is certainly welcome to wear one without judgement.
More info very soon.
The mask mandate has been lifted at our college. However, I still wear one when there are crowds, especially since I have students from 7 different countries.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Sorry for the delay

(Last minute contract stuff) The info will be on here as well as on the V.C.C.C. website.
We'll post the direct number so a s not to have to go to the national number.
People will meet on Thursday afternoon..meet (board meeting) setups, etc.
ONE of the nice things is that nobody will have to pay separately for any meals this time. (people who attend any conventions/mini meets/ mega meets have gone to restaurants, etc..So, there IS a 'cost ' involved.
We have great meals planned, a few outside activities, trips to 2 collector's homes a list of museums, attractions in the area, plus a few little surprises in store.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

More info will be posted.

Plus, ALL info will be posted on The VCCC website.
So, get ready...................!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[gottahaveahoove]

We'll be in the Marriott system

There are 2 hotels, a sidewalk away. One will have the meeting rooms(2...one is a hospitality), and sleeping rooms, the other building is sleeping rooms. One building has 2 queen sized beds, while the other has a King...same rate. Nice!

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Kenny now has all of the particulars

on The VCCC website. We can post some of it here as well.
It will be a great time. And, a good time to finally reunite after such a long absence.

 

[vacuumdevil]

Wouldn't this belong in the miscellaneous section?

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Well, Robert has always allowed us to post this here

as, everyone can see it. Also, it does deal with a lot of vintage vacuums...the contests, voting for your favorite vintage, best restored, etc.
Thanks

 

[gottahaveahoove]

There will also be opportunities to

see local sights, including a few museums, a giant flea market, etc.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

This is great.

Members are calling already. A brand new member is coming...his first!

 

[compactelectra]

You’re right Alex

This thread should be in the Miscellanea section. John has always seemed to not understand that.  This section is for the discussion of vintage vacuums, not conventions.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Charlie,

are you planning to attend?

 

[kloveland]

Vacuumland posting categories

When I create a new thread and select the radio button by Conventions, Mini-Meets and Parties. I'm directed to the vintage forum. Other members of vland also post their events on the vintage forum as well. Perhaps, this site needs to be reorganized which is not my decision to make.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Thank you, Kenny

for pointing that out.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

and, Fred, sorry

For a moment, I forgot and thought you were Charlie. He did express an interest in attending this year.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

I just saw in the paper

that the giant flea market is closing in April. The very old building is slated for demolition.
Other thrift stores, etc, will be posted on our "sheet".

 

[gottahaveahoove]

I'm already sorting items for sale and to give away.

A lot of 'vintage machines', parts, etc.
Some new members are very excited about their first convention.

I'm also hoping that the Oreck and 2 Kirbys go. They were never part of my collection.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

I also have a large amount of bojack bags

and/or bags for other makes. There are tools, etc, too.
I'm trying to get items out to put in nice displays................a lot of vintage

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Going to arrange a lot of above the floor

things in the "gallery" and in the diningroom. Different bedrooms will showcase the vacuums. i.e: one bedroom will house Celebrities, canisters, another: groupings of floorwashers, Floormates, etc. One little display of the new TTI items.
(equal time, I guess)
Banners will be out, yay!

 

[gottahaveahoove]

I'm getting coffeepots, fondue pots and the like ready

to sell, some use as gifts, prizes, etc.
No need for the "Supermarket" as, I'm not selling here. And, they are all vintage items.

I remember having a minimeet here. We had both a cheese AND chocolate fondue. HOOVER, of course. Now, THAT was fun... casual. Some of these items, I have 3,4,5 of. Will be great to see them go out into the world. Some are already spoken for.
Fun times.

 

[vinvac]

John

I wish I could attend, but I am still Covid shy and try not to leave my little bubble. Right now Iowa is in one of the safe low categories, no thanks to our idiot governor, Covid Kim. Our local city officials handled Covid so much better.

Although I am fully vaccinated, traveling just doesn't seem comfortable. I know they say planes are safe but I am not buying that. It is all recycled air.

Would love to see your collection as well as Joe's. However, I will not go to any cemetery with you...inside joke that John will understand.

I see no problem with posting on this thread and I believe the reason we do post here is because you have to be a paid member to the Vacuumland.org to post in Misc. It provides a space to communicate these types of items.

Robert does an awesome job here and we should all appreciate the options we have.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Morgan,

I'd take you to that cemetery where it all happened!
The COVID situation here seems very good now. It's really a shame you're not coming. Know that you would be very welcome here.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

I'm planning to display all of my

vault machines ( around 20) in a separate space WITH the actual sign for the "Models and Samples Room".
Will be fun.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Have to hang the HOOVER clocks,

posters, plus,I was lucky enough to obtain the Hoover Dept made Murray Spangler boards, etc.