cozee
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Whether 8 or 80 attend, this is a go. It will be held at the Urbana Park District Phillips Center in Urbana Illinois. There is plenty of dining within a 10 minute drive not to mention catered food will be available on site. For those who will need lodging, Champaign-Urbana has more than enough, that is unless the University of Illinois has something going on then I guess you could pitch a tent in my backyard!! I will compile a list. As for the event, there will be plenty of room even if 200+ show up as I can add more space as need arises. I would like to schedule some live demonstrations, which a few have said they would do. There will be more than enough space for personal displays plus a "swap meet". I will be contacting various suppliers to see if I can possibly get some donations/sponsorships for door prizes. I would also like to have a few silent auctions to benefit both The Pen Shop and IAP boards. And all this at no charge except for auctions, "swap meet", and the catered food which will be cooked on site. I must add that in no way will I assume any responsibility for any monies spent in any amount at this event!!!
I need to get an idea of when. I am thinking possibly late February or early March 2007. It will be on a Saturday and hours should be 9am till 4pm. What say ye?!!!
I have had a couple who have emailed me expressing interest in helping to see this become a reality. Yahoo graciously lost several of my archived emails so please contact me again. Also, if anyone else has any interest in this endeavor, please feel free to email me.
I need to get an idea of when. I am thinking possibly late February or early March 2007. It will be on a Saturday and hours should be 9am till 4pm. What say ye?!!!
I have had a couple who have emailed me expressing interest in helping to see this become a reality. Yahoo graciously lost several of my archived emails so please contact me again. Also, if anyone else has any interest in this endeavor, please feel free to email me.