THE PRESIDENT’S CORNER
“Every year when summer comes around,
They stretch a banner 'cross the main street in town.
You can feel something's happenin'
in the air
Getting ready, for the county fair!
“County fair, county fair,
Everybody in town'll be there --
So come on, hey we're goin' down there. . .”
I don’t know about you, but lately, I just can’t seem to get
those Bruce Springsteen lyrics out of my mind.
Not since we announced the “County Fair” theme for this August’s 16th
annual CAS Collectors Convention, “An All-American CAS Celebration”!
I hope you’ll make plans now to join us
in
Once again, your Board is working overtime to develop an
exciting Convention. I don’t want to
give away all of the surprises, but you’ll feel like you’ve just stepped onto
the grounds of your most memorable County Fair.
“Blue Ribbons”, “The Mighty Midway”, and “Finger-Lickin’
Fair Food” are just a few words that come to mind to in describing the
atmosphere you’ll experience at the
Why not make your 2010 Convention reservation right now? A Convention registration form is included with this newsletter, so there’s no time like the present to register! Remember, your registration fee (still just $60) includes all our Convention-evening activities and a delicious buffet dinner, plus our super-secret 2010 Commemorative. And here’s an added incentive: by popular demand, we’re bringing back the “Earliest Earlybird Contest”. All paid Convention registrations received by May 31st will go into a drawing for a fantastic CAS-related prize! You could be the lucky winner – but you have to be an “Earlybird” to win, so send in that registration today. (If you have friends who might also be interested in attending, let them know that registration forms are available on our club website, www.cascollectors.com)
And, don’t forget our annual “On Display Contest”. If you haven’t entered in the past, definitely
make this the year to do it! So many CAS
figurines lend themselves perfectly to our “County Fair” theme, which should
lead to many creative displays. A list of this year’s “On Display” categories
will be announced in our next newsletter, so plan on getting creative, and
having a good time, too. You might even walk away with your very own blue ribbon!
(As a special 2010 “bonus”, all those who have at least one entry in the
contest will also be entered in a drawing for a special CAS prize!)
Now’s the time too, to plan on getting in on the “auction
action”. Start thinking of items you’d like to include in our annual Club
Auction at the Convention, once again called by professional auctioneer Shirley
Baumann. It’s a great way to help support your club – and pick up some extra
cash for your own
Before closing, I’d also like to ask each of you to take a
moment to check the renewal date on this newsletter’s mailing label. If your membership has expired, please renew
today. Remember, we depend on your
memberships to help sustain our organization, this wonderful and informative
newsletter, and our Convention So, if it’s time to renew, just fill
out the enclosed handy renewal form, and send it in at your earliest
convenience. Your CAS Board and fellow members thank
you!
Well, that’s it for this time around! Hopefully, February Valentines helped warm
your heart this month, even if Mother Nature wasn’t providing much in the way
of warmth! Better yet, thinking about our
good old-fashioned “County Fair” this August should give you a glow that will
carry you through until spring! I look forward
to seeing each and every CAS Collector in
President