3rd Annual Vintage Trade Show and Get Together

[Casey2296]

As long as Val is there with his Hughie Jennings shirt the earth will continue to rotate on its proper rotational axis...

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

Wish it wasn't so far away! I'm guessing a vintage autograph table would be great to set up amidst only vintage cards & memorabilia. This from a guy who swore off shows a long time ago, but this kind of event would be much more to my liking.

[ClementeFanOh]

Sounds like a great event. Maybe I’ll make the trip Trent King

[ValKehl]

Originally Posted by Casey2296

As long as Val is there with his Hughie Jennings shirt the earth will continue to rotate on its proper rotational axis...

Hi Phil, yes I'll be there with my with my Jennings-back-run T-shirt, the vintage-card god willing and the creek don't rise.

I fully believe that our hobby will evolve to where there is an annual Vintage National (limited to pre-War, hopefully). I just hope this happens before I become too old to attend.

[sammythunder]

This sounds like a great excuse to visit family in Maryland. Is the setting in a conference/ballroom type environment? This would be my first time going.

[Andrew1975]

Originally Posted by sammythunder

This sounds like a great excuse to visit family in Maryland. Is the setting in a conference/ballroom type environment? This would be my first time going.

Sammy, here is a picture of the room where the get together takes place. Obviously, it is set up differently for our event. 1757 is a private golf club that I am a member of. It is very close to Dulles Airport and not far from Dulles Expo Center (where the Chantilly Show takes place).




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[sammythunder]

Originally Posted by Andrew1975

Sammy, here is a picture of the room where the get together takes place. Obviously, it is set up differently for our event. 1757 is a private golf club that I am a member of. It is very close to Dulles Airport and not far from Dulles Expo Center (where the Chantilly Show takes place).




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This sounds great Andrew! Looking forward to being there.

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by sammythunder

This sounds like a great excuse to visit family in Maryland. Is the setting in a conference/ballroom type environment? This would be my first time going.

It's a lovely place, the perfect size so far, with a good restaurant and bar.

[Rhotchkiss]

Originally Posted by Hankphenom

It's a lovely place, the perfect size so far, with a good restaurant and bar.

The food (and maybe bar) will be free this year. As part of the reservation, we had to commit to a certain $$$$ of food (and it is a lot of food), so everyone eats free!

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

The food (and maybe bar) will be free this year. As part of the reservation, we had to commit to a certain $$$$ of food (and it is a lot of food), so everyone eats free!

Just keeps getting better and better. You guys are amazing!

[Natswin2019]

My dad and I have really enjoyed going the last 2 years. Will be great to see everyone again. It's already on my calendar, I can't wait.

[Keith H. Thompson]

[QUOTE=ValKehl;2467457]Hi Phil, yes I'll be there with my with my Jennings-back-run T-shirt, the vintage-card god willing and the creek don't rise.

"creek" should be capitalized because its first usage refered to the Creek Indian Nation and a possible insurrection.

[Casey2296]

[QUOTE=Keith H. Thompson;2482543]

Originally Posted by ValKehl

Hi Phil, yes I'll be there with my with my Jennings-back-run T-shirt, the vintage-card god willing and the creek don't rise.

"creek" should be capitalized because its first usage refered to the Creek Indian Nation and a possible insurrection.

Debatable at best.

http://www.worldwidewords.org/qa-god1.html

[Andrew1975]

As we did last year, in an effort to help a very worthwhile cause, Ryan and I have chosen Wolf Trap Animal Rescue (https://www.wtarescue.com/) as a charity to support, in connection with our trade day/get together.

The mission of this organization is to rescue high-risk dogs and cats, mainly from Mississippi, where young animals are euthanized by the hundreds every day. Since 2015, WTAR has successfully rescued over 12,000 dogs and cats, and transported them to the DC area. After being bathed, vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed/neutered, they are placed in foster homes until they find their forever homes through local adoption events. The transport of animals from Mississippi occurs on a nearly weekly basis. My family adopted our dog Bo (photos below) through WTAR, and donate to them frequently.

Our get together is free to attend, however, voluntary donations will be accepted at the event, with all proceeds going directly to WTAR, which is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization (EIN: 47-5126237).

I would encourage you all, whether attending our event or not, to donate to this very worthwhile cause. For those of you who prefer to donate directly to WTAR, that can be done easily through their website.

[kcohen]

Originally Posted by Andrew1975

As we did last year, in an effort to help a very worthwhile cause, Ryan and I have chosen Wolf Trap Animal Rescue (https://www.wtarescue.com/) as a charity to support, in connection with our trade day/get together.

The mission of this organization is to rescue high-risk dogs and cats, mainly from Mississippi, where young animals are euthanized by the hundreds every day. Since 2015, WTAR has successfully rescued over 12,000 dogs and cats, and transported them to the DC area. After being bathed, vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed/neutered, they are placed in foster homes until they find their forever homes through local adoption events. The transport of animals from Mississippi occurs on a nearly weekly basis. My family adopted our dog Bo (photos below) through WTAR, and donate to them frequently.

Our get together is free to attend, however, voluntary donations will be accepted at the event, with all proceeds going directly to WTAR, which is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization (EIN: 47-5126237).

I would encourage you all, whether attending our event or not, to donate to this very worthwhile cause. For those of you who prefer to donate directly to WTAR, that can be done easily through their website.

Just went on their site. What a wonderful organization! Saving lives by the hundreds. This event combines two of my passions, dogs and vintage cards. What more could I ask for?

[Rhotchkiss]

We just finalized the details. Lunch will be served from 12pm - 2pm+. It will be a BBQ buffet that includes- Slow Smoked Chicken Breast, Cajun BBQ Glaze Smoked Pulled BBQ Pork, Bacon Mustard Potato Salad, Macaroni and Cheese, Fresh Baked Brownies and Cookies. We will also have a "limited" open bar, which means we have prepaid for a certain amount of alcohol (beer, wine and spirits) and they are free until we use the prepaid amount. Soft drinks will be provided. This is all free. No admission cost, no cost to set up, no cost for food. That said, per post #72, voluntary donations will be accepted at the event, with all proceeds going directly to Wolf Trap Animal Rescue, which is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization (EIN: 47-5126237).


Last year a bunch of people went out to dinner the after the event. I cannot do that this year, but comradery is encouraged. My only request is that you post pictures of any post-show dinner/event