NDGA 2012 Convention Information

July 14-15, 2012 - Kokomo, Indiana

The 2012 Convention Co-Chairmen are current President Danny Cornelius and Tom Smith (the email will go to both of them). They have been planning this for quite some time, and have some innovations that we have not seen in the past. This should be a good one. The Convention will be held at the Kokomo Event Center, which is located on the East side of U.S. 31 one block North of North Street. There is access from U.S. 31.

The schedule should be similar to past Conventions, with a general membership meeting on Saturday afternoon, about a half hour after the glass show closes. Seminars on various topics will be presented during the Convention hours, and you know there will be a fantastic array of displays from individual collections. We will post the latest information from the Convention Chairmen as it comes in to us, so check back for updates periodically.

Information on lodging in the area will be provided as we get closer to the Convention.

All are WELCOME !

In case there is any confusion, ALL GLASS LOVERS ARE WELCOME. You do NOT have to be a member of the NDGA to attend this Convention. Come one and all, have some fun, buy some glass and learn a whole lot about American-made glassware. Although the organization name contains the words "Depression Glass", be assured that there will be all kinds of American glass represented.

Schedule of Events

The show and sale will open at 10:00am on Saturday, July 14. It will run until 5:00pm, after which there will be a half-hour break, followed by the Annual Membership Meeting of the NDGA (about 1½ hours). Newly elected Board members and Officers will be introduced and sworn in. All NDGA members may participate in the meeting. On Sunday, July 15, the Convention opens at 11:00am and closes at 4:00pm.

Special Guest

Dean Six of the West Virginia Museum of American Glass, Ltd.

Seminars and Speakers

Dave Shetlar, author of the book on American Irridescent Stretch Glass
Dean Lowry will reprise his Children's seminar from 2011.

National Glass Organizations

Each year, the NDGA invites representatives from other national glass organizations to participate in our Convention. Last year, we were pleased to have tables representing the following organizations: National Reamer Collectors Association, National Cambridge Collectors, West Virginia Museum of Glass, Old Morgantown Glass Collectors Guild and the Greentown Glass Collectors. We hope to have these folks back, and more to come.

NDGA Annual Meeting

The Annual General Membership Meeting will be held in conjunction with the Convention. It begins at 5:30pm on Saturday. The meeting should last about 1½ hours, and members are encouraged to attend and participate. The newly elected officers and Board members will be introduced at this time.

Silent Auction

There will be another Silent Auction to raise money for the National Glass Collection. Members contribute various pieces of glass or other items (books, etc.), to be sold in the silent auction, with the proceeds going to one of the several NDGA funds (the person donating the item designates where the money is to go). We've had some interesting items in past auctions, including a set of tire chains! Bring along something to donate to the auction - it's for a good cause. Use your imagination.

Glass Displays

Each year at the Convention, collectors share their personal collections of glass and pottery with the rest of us. It is often the only opportunity that we have to see some of the rare and unusual items that are in private collections. This year will be no exception. We will also exhibit the additions to the National Glass Collection acquired since the last Convention.

Of course, this year we have something very special to celebrate - the new NDGA National Glass Museum. We'll have photos, brochures and lots of stories to tell. Everyone is excited that we finally have a museum after many years of waiting and dreaming.

List of Participating Dealers

Most dealers in the Glass Show portion of the Convention have been doing the shows for a number of years. The NDGA maintains a waiting list for dealers who wish to be considered. The list is maintained in date order, applications with earliest date received at the top. Prospective dealers may fill out the NDGA Dealer Application form.

Here are the dealers who exhibited in San Antonio in 2011. Most will be returning in 2012, but the list won't be finalized until a few weeks before the Convention.

Linda & David Adams Las Vegas, NV	Helen & Gene Allen Overland Park, KS
Rick Bakkum Buffalo, MO	Dale & Betty Buersmeyer Pacific, MO
Nelda & Benny Brewer Burleson, TX	Jim & Rose Curnett Western Springs, IL
Danny Cornelius & Don Jones Port Washington, OH	Pat & Sharon Ervin Sycamore, IL
John & Dovie Fields Independence, MO	Bob & Pam Franscella Gurnee, IL
Bruce Goldberg Greenwood Village, CO	Bob & Helen Jones Berkeley Springs, WV
Bert & Donna Kennedy Mesquite, TX	James & Leora Leasure Eighty Four, PA
Carol McEwen Wichita, KS	Ray & Paula Mahoney Wethersfield, CT
Max Miller Houston, TX	Katherine Moore Springtown, TX
Pam & Fred Meyer McKinney, TX	Jack Peacock Winston-Salem, NC
Cathie & Crockett Richardson Salisbury, NC	Edward Sawicki Dunellen, NJ
Penny Reed Des Moines, IA	Glen & Carolyn Robinson York, SC
John & Jane Schleinzer Aurora, IL	Stan & Diane Sewall Poughkeepsie, NY
Ed & Mary Walker Castle Pines North, CO	Len & Enid Waska Flatonia, TX
Janet Wasson Highland, IN	Michael & Leegh Wyse Albany, OR
Cecil Taylor Dallas, TX	Helene & Coy Meeks Oregon IL

Lodging near the Kokomo Event Center

Here is a short list of Lodging in Kokomo featuring the Convention Hotel, the Courtyard by Marriott. Several other properties are listed, including a nearby campground for those traveling with a motor home or camper. In all cases, use the phone numbers provided to make your reservations directly with the property to get the Convention rates quoted.

Antique Shops near Kokomo

If you enjoy shopping around, here is a list of Antique Shops in the Kokomo area.

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