VCCC Convention

[kloveland]

<p class="MsoNormal">Just a reminder the annual VCCC convention will be on June 22-24th in Tulsa, OK. Houston Conner has graciously opened his home to host a pool party and to see his collection of vacuums and other vintage items.  Please see the revised schedule of events on the VCCC website (click the link below). Hope to see you in Tulsa!</p>

http://www.vacuumcleanercollectorsclub.org/annual-convention/

 

[kirbyvertibles]

I will be there!!! It's just a hop, skip, and jump away from me!!

 

[kirbyvertibles]

Come on everyone please get on board and get your reservations made. We will have a great time!!! I can't to see all of my favorite people!

 

[kloveland]

<p class="MsoNormal">Yes Phillip its close. It’s nice that we have our convention in a different place every year and can see other member’s homes/collections. Phillip, myself and few others have been planning the VCCC convention since last year and will have some additional door prizes this year. We will also have the raffle this year as well. </p>

 

[Deleted member 1090]

nice

wish i could go im in canada

 

[kloveland]

We would love to have you!

 

[Deleted member 1090]

would love it

if i had the money to travel to the US i would lol never been in the states before id love it but how would i bring my vacuum im in canada new brunswick lol

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Joe Kassock and I are looking into DRIVING!!

If there's anyone else around us interested, I'm sure it will be an experience.
These conventions are ALWAYS great.
It's a great time to reconnect, meet new folks, share, learn, etc. The V.C.C.C. is a great club, groups of great people who share a passion for vacuums, etc. THere has only been one V.C.C.C., although it has evolved over the years, as does everything.It has never disbanded and a new one generated from scratch. If anyone is interested, I urge you to check us out.
Happy Hoovering...............
John

 

[kloveland]

I agree John..

We already have members registering!!! It will be a great convention this year........

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Great photo, Kenny!

I'll be registering next week. Joe is getting back to me on the trip. It's far, but SO worth the trip. It's great to see everyone again, share good times, a meal, develop new friendships. Mostly very drama free.
Hoping to see you all at the good old V.C.C.C. again this year.

 

[kloveland]

Thanks John!

I didn’t actually create the photo. My friend Houston did. I thought it looked nice! Everything is shaping up to be a wonderful convention. I’m looking forward it! We have several activities planned (see the Schedule of Events). We are going to three collectors homes this year. We also have several nice thrift stores in Tulsa and a BIG flea market! There will be plenty of things to do and places to see!

http://www.vacuumcleanercollectorsclub.org/annual-convention/

 

[gottahaveahoove]

it will be

wonderful!

 

[gottahaveahoove]

I've been told it's a

22 hour drive, then it's a 13 hour drive. I'm still waiting to hear from Joe Kassock. I also have to book my room. Not sure if anyone else needs a roomie.
Getting things ready. It will be great to see everyone again. There might even be some new faces. Starting the countdown!!

 

[gottahaveahoove]

I'm also getting a "Care Package"

of bojack disposable bags I've accumulated over the year for others to have. I never use them but, sometimes they are included in packages of 'genuine' bags."One man's trash is anothers'...........................

 

[kloveland]

I'll use bojack! As long as they fit. I'm also going to have a big free pile of vacuum cleaners. I'll post pictures as the date moves closer. Did I mention FREE!!! We are also preparing some informational brochures on Tulsa with places to eat and sights to see.

 

[kirbyvertibles]

I too am hoping to have some stuff to go bye bye. Come with empty luggage.

 

[universaldave1]

It pains me to say...

That unfortunately, I will not be able to attend this year. The thought of not going to the Convention gives me a sick feeling, but it's too far to go, and too much money. I do plan to attend 2018 and future Conventions though, if at all possible. I want to see lots of pictures!

 

[gottahaveahoove]

It's a shame you won't be there.

WE always enjoy when you're there.

 

[kirbyvertibles]

Clayton,
You and your dad will be missed.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Yes, I SHOULD have added your

father as well. It's always great talking with him, too.
I just was looking at directions, etc... a 20 hour drive. I'll either be going alone, OR with others. Not certain about that yet.

 

[universaldave1]

Thanks for the kind words,

I'm sure going to miss seeing my vacuum family this year, but at least I'll get to see one of my friends on the 19th and 20th and our micro meet. We're heading up to Memphis on the 20th for the "Vacuum Palooza" though, so that should be fun.

 

[kirbyvertibles]

So who all is planning on coming? I think a list would be fun, i'll start.
Shaylee and I are registered already!!

 

[gottahaveahoove]

I'll be there as well.

Not sure yet about Joe Kassock. Not sure about Sam, either.

 

[kloveland]

It will be good to see you John. Our club has some very faithful members who attend every VCCC Convention!

I sent out an email to all VCCC members reminding them to make their hotel reservations by May 23rd. Please click on the link below for more information. Hope to see everyone in Tulsa!

http://www.vacuumcleanercollectorsclub.org/annual-convention/

 

[kloveland]

Free Vacuums for VCCC Convention attendees

These vacuums are free to those who attend the VCCC Convention in Tulsa! I will probably add some more to the pile as I continue to go through them. As always we will have a big free/ for sale pile at the convention.

Hope to see you there. Thanks, Kenny!

 

[swivelsean]

Kenny,
Thank you for all your hard work for this upcoming convention! I love Houston's adverts for our official club meeting! I'm looking forward to seeing Phillip's collection and his homestead...though I'll do my best to keep his chickens out of my Volvo, as it violates my warranty. A pool party sounds like fun, though I don't know if I'll let out my one piece swimsuit or just wear a very large sunhat. I'm looking forward to seeing old friends, young and old, and meeting new collectors.

I'll be driving, with Brett, from Santa Fe. While I have an official vacuum room in my new, 60 year old, home...I still have a few too many vacuums for my smaller living arrangements. I'll be bringing some gorgeous GE swivel tops, a bunch of Hoover hoses and wands, as well as attachments for a variety of machines. I'll be selling much paper, including shops manuals, supplier catalogs, retail catalogs, and manufacturer paper. Did I say paper?
I'm looking forward to being in Tulsa...words I don't say often.
Lets hear from some of the other attendees...
Sean Curry

 

[gottahaveahoove]

I'm going.

Not sure if I'm going alone yet. Also curious if anyone needs a roomie.

 

[kirbyvertibles]

Sean,
I told Shaylee that if she let the chickens out that day I was going to tie her up and leave her in the storm celler lol The chickens will be put up. The famous Pugs however will meet and greet for a bit. Please make sure you rub Ivory's belly it's very important to her.

I'm so excited for this year.... Oh and ps. not only do the chickens void warranty, they also kill the trade in value but only on Volvos. I didn't get squat out of my Volvo

 

[gsohoover]

Trying

To see if I can get the days off. I want to go, but, it's a 16 hour drive from here in NC. The room is also quite expensive, I don't have a disposable income, sadly lol. So, I would need to room with someone or would need to figure something out. I don't want to miss out on another convention.


 


-Tyler