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2003
NMGCS Convention Helpful Facts & Information Sheet
Dates: June 26 June 28, 2003 Location: Wheaton Village Events Center, Millville, NJ 08332
Hotel(s):
| Country Inn by Carlson |
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Holiday Inn Express |
| 1125 Village Drive at Wade Boulevard |
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398 Smith Street |
| Millville, NJ 08332 |
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Bineland, NJ 08360 |
| Telephone: (856) 825-3100 |
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Telephone:
856-293-8888 |
| Fax: (856) 825-1317 |
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Fax: (856) 293-1183 |
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Dress: Casual. Bring & wear clothes consistent with the weather (average daytime temperatures in the 80s and evenings in the low 60s). Members wear shorts or slacks and casual shirts to the events on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Don't forget comfortable shoes and your swim wear if you're staying at the hotels or going to the beach. The banquet on Saturday is a mixture. Some folks dress casual. However, most dress it up a little with sports coats for men and evening attire for women.
Limousine Service: Convention host Mollie Rabin says that the Philadelphia and Atlantic City Airports are about equidistant from Millville. The limo ride is just about an hour. Mollie recommends Mr. Bob Johnson at (856) 327-3328. He can set up service from either airport.
Break Room: During the entire convention, a break room will be open for members. Members meet there to renew friendships. Some also bring their scrap books with pictures of their collection and, in general, sit around and chat, look at books, and generally take a break. The room always has tables and chairs, something to drink (soda, tea, coffee, water, etc.). This year we are allowed to bring in our own food if we desire. So, if you live close, consider bringing some cookies or snacks to share with other members.
Synopsis of Events:
Thursday: Registration & commemorative sales and pickup in the morning. If you have items for the auction or member's/tops & bottoms table they need to be delivered to the appropriate committee not later than 1:00 P.M. We will have a tour of the glass factory and, later in the afternoon, have a general membership meeting, an experts panel (bring a milk glass item you want to know more about), a speaker, and a newcomers orientation. Lunch and dinner will be on your own. All events will be in the Events Center.
Friday: Morning registration and commemorative sales and pickup. Promptly at 9:00 A.M. we will have a narrated glass pressing demonstration at the factory. If time permits, we will have another general membership meeting later in the morning. A buffet lunch will be offered for those who registered & paid for one-otherwise on your own. From Noon until 2:00 P.M. is the auction preview. The auction starts at 2:00 and usually lasts until 7:00 P.M. Dinner will be on your own.
Saturday: We have a membership business meeting in the morning followed by a speaker. Folks break for an early lunch (on your own) and the dealer sales areas/member's tables open promptly at noon. Dealer's areas close at 3:00 P.M. Saturday evening is the banquet. Social hour starts around 6:00 and dinner is at 7:00 P.M followed by the main speaker.
Sunday: People usually meet in the hospitality room to see friends and say goodbye or use it as a jumping off point to explore the local area if they are staying longer.
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