This day started early at 0800 meeting with N-3 region (Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska). Even as we are attending the National Convention- we are on a steering committee for the 2010 National Convention in Seattle Washington. "Merry Olde England-Now and Then". Everything you have been reading about is put on by volunteers- that’s how important miniatures are to us and how we each want to host our share in our regions.
The Annual NAME Business Meeting opened at 0900. Reports were given, awards were handed out, the outgoing board members were acknowledged and the new board members were sworn into office. (I am the new Secretary and Marketing Board member).
I attended a Theme Luncheon, where Karla Smith- presented her 4th in a series of “Just Your Cup of Tea”. After a light lunch, Karla presented the steps it took to make a mini scene out of a cup and saucer, even how to electrify it. Everyone received a completed (wallpapered- not electric) cup and saucer as a gift for attending. She had so much information to share- every time I looked around people were busy writing notes. 
Karla sent me a picture of Kathy Greene's Cup (moved in!!) that she received as a gift at the Luncheon. Well done to Karla for her beautiful finished cups and to Kathy-her first project in 1/4", it's wonderful!!!
The Sales and Exhibit rooms opened again, this time open to the Public. I do not know the number, but it looked like a good turnout. It was fun to talk to people and infect them with your excitement of mini’s and at the same time they inspire you too.
The day has passed quickly full of events to attend, now comes the time for the Cocktail Party
(no host) before the Banquet. There were amazing costumes… there were the Three Musketeer’s, the Princess and the Pea, a Castle, Jesters abound, fairies, peasants and queens. There was also a wizard (Oregon grown I am proud to say).
At the Banquet to follow, most people at the tables made a small gift exchange with each table mate. There was a larger gift exchanged, food was eaten, door prizes were awarded, souvenirs were opened and then
the raffle for the “Houseparty Helpers” began.
Again I do not know the exact number of items in the raffle, but a lot is an under statement… At first our end of the room was not winning, but then the tide turned and our corner started to pick up some winners. I was lucky enough to win the piece made by Judy Orr- “The Mushroom People”. I really wanted them so I was very excited when I won. Barbara Lundberg won two houseparty helpers and Jenny won another at our table. We made a respectable showing over all.
The night ended…
Sunday July 27th.
Dawned bright and early. I had my first official board meeting at 0800-0900 followed by our closing Brunch. Yes even more food, more door prizes and souvenirs were handed out. Then they drew the Centerpiece winner- lo and behold it was ME!!!! I took home
the ½” scale Cottage that was on our table. After seeing one of the 1” scale ones decorated as an antique book store, I am jazzed to complete my first ½” scale project.
(Watch out small scale in Greenville- I have a shopping list).
After the closing of the Brunch, many people had to catch early flights, others stayed on another night. The sales and exhibit room opened again to the attending members and the public.
And then it was over…. Everyone is anxious to go home, yet everyone is sad to go our separate ways. The pain is lessen with the knowledge that we are all close by with the internet and yet another houseparty, a Small Scale Houseparty in Greenville will be coming up this Fall.
The Sales and Exhibit rooms opened again, this time open to the Public. I do not know the number, but it looked like a good turnout. It was fun to talk to people and infect them with your excitement of mini’s and at the same time they inspire you too.
The day has passed quickly full of events to attend, now comes the time for the Cocktail Party
(no host) before the Banquet. There were amazing costumes… there were the Three Musketeer’s, the Princess and the Pea, a Castle, Jesters abound, fairies, peasants and queens. There was also a wizard (Oregon grown I am proud to say).At the Banquet to follow, most people at the tables made a small gift exchange with each table mate. There was a larger gift exchanged, food was eaten, door prizes were awarded, souvenirs were opened and then
the raffle for the “Houseparty Helpers” began.Again I do not know the exact number of items in the raffle, but a lot is an under statement… At first our end of the room was not winning, but then the tide turned and our corner started to pick up some winners. I was lucky enough to win the piece made by Judy Orr- “The Mushroom People”. I really wanted them so I was very excited when I won. Barbara Lundberg won two houseparty helpers and Jenny won another at our table. We made a respectable showing over all.
The night ended…
Sunday July 27th.
Dawned bright and early. I had my first official board meeting at 0800-0900 followed by our closing Brunch. Yes even more food, more door prizes and souvenirs were handed out. Then they drew the Centerpiece winner- lo and behold it was ME!!!! I took home
the ½” scale Cottage that was on our table. After seeing one of the 1” scale ones decorated as an antique book store, I am jazzed to complete my first ½” scale project.(Watch out small scale in Greenville- I have a shopping list).
After the closing of the Brunch, many people had to catch early flights, others stayed on another night. The sales and exhibit room opened again to the attending members and the public.
And then it was over…. Everyone is anxious to go home, yet everyone is sad to go our separate ways. The pain is lessen with the knowledge that we are all close by with the internet and yet another houseparty, a Small Scale Houseparty in Greenville will be coming up this Fall.
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