Location: Banbury Center
Date: Sunday April 3, 2016
Organizing Committee:
- Cheryl D.
- Lucy H.
- Pat J.
- Bonnie M.
- Marlene & Bill M.
- Lise W. & Rick J.
- Annual General Meeting
- Election of executive positions:
- Dennis T., who was our Vice President for the past 2 years, was elected as our new President
- Sue B-G. stepped up and got nominated and became our Vice President
- Pat J. was re-elected as Treasurer for another term of 2 years
- we all applauded John H. for his tremendous dedication and commitment for keeping the club running like a well-oiled engine for the past 4 years as our President and 4 years prior as our Vice President
- Election of executive positions:
- Swap and Sell
- a few members brought in a number of Department 56 pieces for sale
- there were lots of good deals to be had and both sellers and buyers went home happy!
- A conversation with NCC President
- we were fortunate enough to have an opportunity to hear and speak to Richard Puckett, the newest President of National Council of 56 Clubs, who was absolutely excited about anything and everything about Department 56 and its products
- in a short 15 to 20 minute telephone conversation, Richard provided all in attendance many exciting events and news:
- NCC 25th anniversary event will take place in 2017 in Arizona
- there may be a collector convention happening in 2018
- some 2017 products were developed from ideas discussed in collectors’ conventions in San Antonio (2014) and San Diego (2015)
- to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Department 56, a special Snow Village building called Old St John's Church was created for Platinum Dealers; made of ceramic, the piece’s bottom stamp and packaging include the Platinum Key Mark.
- the Village D-Tails publication from Pioneer Communications will be coming out a 2-volume 3-ring binders showcasing various product lines manufactured by Department 56 in the past 40 years
- Centerpiece Display
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