VCCC Convention 2018
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his husband, Pete. I din't want to leave him out.
his husband, Pete. I din't want to leave him out.
And, Congratulations to Kenny Loveland
who was awarded The Ruth Hollander Award for loyal service to The VCCC.
who was awarded The Ruth Hollander Award for loyal service to The VCCC.
akabent
Well-known member
Major Kudos to our host in Spokane!
WOW! Another incredible Convention! So many thanks to our host, Marc, the Board, and numerous members who stepped up to provide such a fun, vibrant convention. It seems each succeeding VCCC Convention continues to approach or meet the rather high bar established in 2008, each in its own unique way. (note: 'high' not being referenced as in the much-lauded, glorified, 'self-host' vacuum socials) The thrill, camaraderie, and enjoyment never diminishes and in reality has clearly been on a noticeable upward trend for some years now.
While it's understood that some locations are more accessible than others, the Club's continuing effort to visit new, exciting areas, collections, and vacuum cleaner museums around the United States has allowed for increasingly greater numbers to be represented over time as "the Convention comes to a theater near you!" (the intent of a collaborative Board seeking new and exciting venues )
Special appreciation goes to original, founding member, John Lucia, for his continuing input, guidance, and humor in Spokane. John, you are such a gentleman!
Again, many, many thanks to Marc and the VCCC Board.
RB
WOW! Another incredible Convention! So many thanks to our host, Marc, the Board, and numerous members who stepped up to provide such a fun, vibrant convention. It seems each succeeding VCCC Convention continues to approach or meet the rather high bar established in 2008, each in its own unique way. (note: 'high' not being referenced as in the much-lauded, glorified, 'self-host' vacuum socials) The thrill, camaraderie, and enjoyment never diminishes and in reality has clearly been on a noticeable upward trend for some years now.
While it's understood that some locations are more accessible than others, the Club's continuing effort to visit new, exciting areas, collections, and vacuum cleaner museums around the United States has allowed for increasingly greater numbers to be represented over time as "the Convention comes to a theater near you!" (the intent of a collaborative Board seeking new and exciting venues )
Special appreciation goes to original, founding member, John Lucia, for his continuing input, guidance, and humor in Spokane. John, you are such a gentleman!
Again, many, many thanks to Marc and the VCCC Board.
RB
lux14
Well-known member
OMG a Regina canister in post 113!!!! I have never seen one with a hose with a brade on it or this paticular color! I wonder if it was a Canadian model. These are very rare canisters......Been looking for one for years!!!!
We had lots!!!
And I mean lots for sale this year! I shipped four boxes home. Probably the most I've ever seen at a convention. I'm working on posting pictures to the club's website.
We also had a very productive membership meeting. My plan is to scan most of the past newsletters (mid 90's through today) and provide them to our members on our site. So many valuable resources in those old newsletters! I'll be working with Dave Olsen's husband Pete to create a forum for our members on our site.
And I mean lots for sale this year! I shipped four boxes home. Probably the most I've ever seen at a convention. I'm working on posting pictures to the club's website.
We also had a very productive membership meeting. My plan is to scan most of the past newsletters (mid 90's through today) and provide them to our members on our site. So many valuable resources in those old newsletters! I'll be working with Dave Olsen's husband Pete to create a forum for our members on our site.
vac-o-matic
Well-known member
Ditto Rick B.! I had a wonderful time, always good to be with old friends and meet new members! My thanks to everyone who had a hand in putting it together and a special thanks to Marc for his generosity and opening his home to us!
portable
Well-known member
I had a wonderful time. It was great to see old friends and make some new ones. Marc sure has a lot of stuff. We helped him "lighten" it up a little. Thanks to everyone who made this convention such a great experience. Spokane is a beautiful city. I'll be back in the Fall to pick up some purchases from Marc and visit with him.
Pictures
If you would like to see the more pictures from the Vacuum Cleaner Collectors Club convention please click on the link below for the gallery.
http://www.vacuumcleanercollectorsclub.org/annual-convention/
If you would like to see the more pictures from the Vacuum Cleaner Collectors Club convention please click on the link below for the gallery.
http://www.vacuumcleanercollectorsclub.org/annual-convention/
Convention pictures
I'm continually updating our club website with pictures as members send them in. So please check back frequently!
I'm continually updating our club website with pictures as members send them in. So please check back frequently!
lux14
Well-known member
Thanks so much for all the pictures......They were so great to look at! It was also great to see some familar faces too! John.....thanks for all the recaps as well! Some really beautiful machines!!!! Looks like fun was had by all! Congrat's on a successful convention!
Best!
Best!
akabent
Well-known member
Gallery of pictures
<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thank you, Kenny. What a GREAT array, documenting so much of the Convention. Yes, as John L stated, "A GOOD TIME WAS HAD BY ALL!!!" I surely second that!</span>
<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> RB</span>
<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thank you, Kenny. What a GREAT array, documenting so much of the Convention. Yes, as John L stated, "A GOOD TIME WAS HAD BY ALL!!!" I surely second that!</span>
<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> RB</span>
Convention finds
Just thought I would add some of my convention finds to the thread. Marc was a great host! I had so much fun. I'm thankful everything made it back safely via FedEx.
Just thought I would add some of my convention finds to the thread. Marc was a great host! I had so much fun. I'm thankful everything made it back safely via FedEx.
wow, Kenny!
That all white JC Penney
cleaned up perfectly. I have the vault. You can hardly tell the difference
My package arrived quickly, and unharmed too.
I got a mint 1070, brand new tools (ultraflex hose, separate connector, and a case of J bags.
That all white JC Penney
cleaned up perfectly. I have the vault. You can hardly tell the difference
My package arrived quickly, and unharmed too.
I got a mint 1070, brand new tools (ultraflex hose, separate connector, and a case of J bags.
lux14
Well-known member
Wow Kenny is right! The machines are all beautiful! That Regina cansiter is very rare. I believe it may have been one of the original judgeing by the pinstipe hose. All of the hoses I have seen are solid. No pinstripes.
Is the hose still air tight?
Congratulations Kenny!
Is the hose still air tight?
Congratulations Kenny!
