national convention of the
National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts
Castles 'N Cottages
will be held in Nashua, NH, July 20-23, 2008
Check the NAME website for info on registration, the terrific hotel, workshops, tours, and other events planned!
The electronic packet can be accessed there after you've registered.
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NAME National
ConventionNashua, NH
July 24th - 27th
It's been 20 years since there has been a National in this region.
If you are receiving this, you are a member of this region. Think about it! You hear people who have been to Nationals talk about all the fun they had. Why not attend and find out for yourself how much fun one week can be?
It actually starts with pre-convention workshops on Monday July 21st and ends on Sunday July 27th.
Enjoy meeting new friends and old while you take workshops, take tours, check out the exhibits, buy round table kits and make them, participate in the mini exchange, imbibe at the cocktail party, meet the Board of NAME, watch videos of miniature collections or how/tos, learn from famous artisans at theme luncheons, go to home improvement seminars, a huge garage sale, or an elegant auction, buy raffle tickets for incredible items, meet other on-line members at that meeting, earn gold stars for volunteering to make this a fantastic convention, dress up as royalty or peasants (peasants have more fun) before the banquet Saturday night, enjoy an ice cream social one day, or brunch on Sunday, or rest in the Hospitality room where you could do puzzles, make projects, read mini magazines, put your feet up, and relax before going back into the exciting salesroom.
The salesrooms have 80 of some of the most famous people in miniatures. These are open only to convention participants on Thursday and Friday. On Saturday and Sunday the public is invited.
The exhibit room is also open to the public on Sat. and Sun.
Have I whetted your appetite? I hope you will attend. Bring your walking shoes and prepare to enjoy everything.
Lynne Ellis,
Convention Chairperson