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EXCURSIONS 1 BURLINGTON OUTDOOR ANTIQUE MARKET/FLORENCE ANTIQUE MALL Sunday, August 19, 6am–12:30pm (Lunch on your own) Visit the Burlington Antique Show, the Midwest’s premier antiques/vintage

collectibles-only show, entering with the early birds at 6:30am. Grab a snack at the market. Next stop, the 50,000-square-foot Florence Antique Mall.

2 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE AIR FORCE/ENTERTRAINMENT JUNCTION Monday, August 20, 7:45am–5:15pm (Lunch included) Explore the four hangars of exhibits including Wright 1909 Military Flyer, the

Presidential Gallery, and a new Memphis Belle exhibit opening in Summer 2018. The movie Memphis Belle will be shown on the bus, and a box lunch will be served. On to EnterTrainment Junction, home of the largest train display in the world.

AMERICAN SIGN MUSEUM/VERDIN BELL TOUR Monday, August 20, 9:30am–4:30pm (Lunch included) Tour America’s largest public sign museum. Lunch is provided at the museum,

with a presentation by Applied Imaginations, a crew of creative artists, botanical architects and landscape designers producing original public garden exhibits, seasonal displays and garden railways. Continue on to the Verdin Bell Foundry to learn and see everything there is to know about bells and how they are cast.

REDS HALL OF FAME/MONTGOMERY INN BOATHOUSE/REDS BALL PARK Tuesday, August 21, 9:45am–4:15pm (Lunch included) Established in 1958, the Reds Hall of Fame is the largest team hall of fame in all of

baseball in both inductees and size. Next, head to the Montgomery Inn Boat-house, with its striking view of the Ohio River, for lunch (known for their world-famous barbeque ribs). The final stop, a behind-the-scenes tour of the home of the Reds, Great American Ball Park—sit in a Major League dugout, walk on the warning track directly behind home plate, and visit the expansive Press Box.

ROOKWOOD POTTERY/TAFT MUSEUM OF ART Tuesday, August 21, 9am–3pm (Lunch included) Experience the beauty and intricacy of Rookwood Pottery firsthand as guides

share the intriguing history. See craftsmen at work and find out what makes each piece of Rookwood Pottery so special. Next, enjoy a Tea at the Taft Museum of Art. You will have ample time to explore the museum, whose exhibit hall is scheduled to feature “Ansel Adams: A Photographer’s Evolution.”

WINAN’S CHOCOLATES/JOHNSTON FARM/CANAL BOAT RIDE Tuesday, August 21, 8:15am–5:30pm (Lunch included) Travel by tour bus to the quaint town of Piqua, Ohio, where you will tour Winan’s

Chocolates & Coffee Factory and see them make delicious chocolates, handmade the same way for generations. Lunch at Appletree Gallery provided, then spend some time shopping on Main Street. On to the Johnston

Farm & Indian Agency (circa 1815), where you will enjoy a ride aboard a replica 70-foot canal boat, drawn by a team of mules.

“I love my work. It gives me the opportunity to create from the heart and share with you my childhood memories of the season.” ML

EVENT PIECES CAN BE ORDERED ON THE REGISTRATION FORM INSIDE (PAGE III), OR ON THE REGISTRATION FORM ONLINE AT GOLDENGLOW.ORG (AFTER FEBRUARY 8, 2018)—

THEY ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL MEMBERS, INCLUDING THOSE NOT ATTENDING THE CONVENTION.

Matt begins the process of creating the ornaments by either a sketch or a carving. A mold is made, Matt does the original coloration, and artists in Poland replicate each piece by hand.

we will be offering Two Event Pieces by Mattarusky at the Convention

State bird of Ohio

LIMITED EDITIONS exclusively offered through The Golden Glow, $45 each

Matt Litavsky is the creative vision behind Mattarusky Heirloom Ornaments, a beautiful line of blown glass ornaments. 

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ConventionAUGUST 22–25, 2018

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REGISTRATION FEE $220 PER PERSON Includes Wednesday evening opening reception, Thursday evening riverboat cruise with dinner, Friday luncheon, Friday evening Gala Holiday Auction preview and hors d'oeuvres, Saturday evening banquet, and access to all exhibits and events.indicate # for member and Guest $ 220 x #_____ = $___________

Meals Included with Registration Which of the following meals provided with your registration will you (and your guest) be attending? 6 wednesday eveninG social 6 thu. eveninG riverboat cruise with dinner 6 friday lunch 6 friday eveninG hors d'oeuvres at Gala holiday auction preview 6 saturday eveninG banquet Do you or your guest require vegetarian meals? 6 member 6 Guest Do you or your guest require gluten-free meals? 6 member 6 Guest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ADD-ON ACTIVITIES Please indicate which activities you plan to participate in. Additional information on any activity can be found on the Christmas Convention link of GoldenGlow.org. To receive information by email or U.S. mail, please indicate the area of interest and preferred method of communication: send via: 6 email 6 u.s. mail

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CHRISTKINDLMARKT Wednesday, August 22, 10am–1pm Glow Artisans sell handcrafted items, not required to be older than 1979. I plan to sell in the Christkindlmarkt: 6 yes 6 no

TABLES REQUIRED (6' x 30") $ 40 x 1 = $________________

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CONVENTION SALES ROOM* Saturday, August 25, 10am–1pm I plan to sell in the Convention Sales Room: 6 yes 6 no

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HOTEL ROOM SALES (Room Hopping!) I plan to sell from my room: 6 yes 6 no

TABLES REQUIRED (6' x 30") $ 40 x 1 = $________________

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PILLOW TALK DINNER & MOVIE $24 per personMonday, August 20, 6–8pm 6 member 6 Guest $ 24 x #_____ = $________________

WHITE CHRISTMAS DINNER & MOVIE $24 per personTuesday, August 21, 6–8pm 6 member 6 Guest $ 24 x #_____ = $________________. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

E1 BURLINGTON OUTDOOR ANTIQUE MARKET $41 per person Sun., Aug. 19, 6am–12:30pm (Lunch on your own) 6 member 6 Guest $ 41 x #_____ = $________________

E2 AIRFORCE MUSEUM/ENTERTRAINMENT JUNCTION $59 per person Mon., Aug. 20, 7:45am–5:15pm (Lunch included) 6 member 6 Guest $ 59 x #_____ = $________________

E3 AMERICAN SIGN MUSEUM/VERDIN BELL $91 per person Mon., Aug. 20, 9:30am–4:30pm LIMIT 55 (Lunch included) 6 member 6 Guest $ 91 x #_____ = $________________

E4 REDS HALL OF FAME/MONTGOMERY INN $97 per person Tue., Aug. 21, 9:45am–4:15pm (Lunch included) 6 member 6 Guest $ 97 x #_____ = $________________

E5 ROOKWOOD POTTERY/TEA AT THE TAFT MUSEUM $100 per person Tue., Aug. 21, 9am–3pm LIMIT 50 (Lunch included) 6 member 6 Guest $ 100 x #_____ = $________________

E6 WINAN’S CHOCOLATE FACTORY/JOHNSTON FARMS $83 per person Tue., Aug. 21, 8:15am–5:30pm (Lunch included) 6 member 6 Guest $ 83 x #_____ = $________________

Guest’s Information FIRST GLOW CONVENTION? yes 6 no 6One paid guest may register with the Glow member.first: last:

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DISCLAIMER: By registering for the convention, I and my co-registrants (and guests) understand and agree that the Golden Glow of Christmas Past (GGCP) shall not be liable for property damage, theft, or personal injury that may occur. I/we waive any claim against the GGCP and assume all liability for loss or damage to property entrusted to the premises used by the GGCP; I/we shall hold the GGCP harmless and shall indemnify the GGCP against all liability or expenses arising out of any claim of damage, theft or personal injury to any person or property, together with all related costs including attorney fees. Unless otherwise instructed, I also give permission for usage of photographs of myself and/or collection(s) for Glow promotional purposes only.

PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION CAREFULLY WHILE COMPLETING THIS FORM. PRINT all responses on this page and the next and submit by June 15, 2018.All people residing in the member’s household may register as members. Use duplicate registration forms as necessary.

Beginning February 8, 2018, you may register and pay online at GoldenGlow.org— log in under MY ACCOUNT, click on CHRISTMAS CONVENTION in the menu. alternately, registrations may be mailed with these two completed registration pages and your payment. follow the directions under GRAND TOTAL at the bottom of the next page. mailed registrations will not be processed until 02/08/18.

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ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIESGALA HOLIDAY AUCTION* Fri., Aug. 24: Gala Holiday Auction preview and hors d’oeuvres 4–5pm, Gala Holiday Auction 5–8pm SILENT AUCTION* Friday afternoon, Aug. 24 Items valued at $100 or more will be placed in the Gala Holiday Auction and items valued at less than $100 will be placed in the silent auction.Consignment Drop-off Schedule: Tues. & Weds. 2–5pm, Thurs. 9am–12pm Fees: 10% buyer, 10% seller, 4% fee to buyer for credit card charges

I plan to sell in the Gala Holiday Auction: 6 member 6 Guest I plan to sell in the silent auction: 6 member 6 Guest

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GOLDEN GLOW CHORALE I plan to sing in the Golden Glow Chorale: 6 member 6 Guest

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EducationI would like to give an educational talk/lecture: 6 member 6 Guest

I would like to lead a roundtable discussion: 6 member 6 Guest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MUSEUM ROOM* THE MUSEUM ROOM INCLUDES: Showcase Displays*, Decorated Tree Displays,* and Blow Mold Displays*If you wish to participate in the Museum Room with a showcase display, and/or decorated tree display, and/or blow mold display, you must com-plete and return the appropriate display form. Please download from the Christmas Convention link on GoldenGlow.org and submit as directed. If you would prefer to receive copies via email or mail, please check the appropriate boxes below: I would like to participate in, or would like information for:

Showcase display*: 6 member 6 Guest

Decorated tree display*: 6 member 6 Guest Blow mold display*: 6 member 6 Guest Please send material via: 6 email 6 u.s. mail

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Decorated Tree Display* Please indicate which grouping your tree(s) will be in: Pre-1940: 6 member 6 Guest / 1940–1978: 6 member 6 Guest

TREES DO NOT HAVE TO BE PRE-1979 BUT ALL ORNAMENTATION AND ACCOMPANYING DISPLAY ITEMS UNDERNEATH MUST BE.

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Raffle Your donations of old and new items related to any holiday are needed for the Raffle. Winners will be posted near the raffle table after meals. All proceeds go to the Convention Fund.

I plan to donate raffle item(s): 6 member 6 Guest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Volunteers Volunteers are vital for the success of the Convention!

Add me to your list of volunteers: 6 member 6 Guest If “Yes,” we will be in touch to let you know where we need help.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PARKING STICKERS $10 x #_____ = $________________

Pre-selling parking option 2 only, for LAZ garages (details page IV). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EVENT PIECES $45 each (See the ad on page I for more details.)

Crimson Creation Glass Cardinal Ornament 41/2" tall x 3" wide $45 x #_____ = $________________

Golden Glow Shopping Bag4" tall x 3" wide $45 x #_____ = $________________. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Grand TotalSEE CANCELLATION POLICY ON PAGE IV OF THIS INSERTMAKE YOUR CHECK OR MONEY ORDER PAYABLE IN U.S. FUNDS TO: GOLDEN GLOW CONVENTION MAIL CHECK AND 2-PAGE FORM TO:David C. Nelson, Golden Glow Convention Registrar66 Mill Road, East Haddam, CT 06423-1503

BEGINNING FEBRUARY 8, 2018, you may register & pay online at GoldenGlow.org

WORKSHOPS W1 MR./MRS. CLAUS TREE TOPPER $52/$104 per person By Elaine Roesle and Heather Shingledecker LIMIT 30/class

Make either or both. Each 12" tall. Mon., Aug. 20, 8–11am W5/E2/E3 Mr. Claus 6 member 6 Guest $ 52 x #_____ = $________________

Mrs. Claus 6 member 6 Guest $ 52 x #_____ = $________________

Mr. & Mrs. Claus 6 member 6 Guest $104 x #_____ = $________________

W2 POINSETTIA WOOL WREATH $42 per person By Sue Houchen LIMIT 20/class

Make an 8" wool wreath using poinsettias and holly. Mon., Aug. 20, 11am–1pm E2/E3 6 member 6 Guest $ 42 x #_____ = $________________

W3 COTTON-WRAPPED TREE, 18" $37 per person By Karen Shields LIMIT 25/class

Mon., Aug. 20, 2–4pm W4/E2/E3 6 member 6 Guest $ 37 x #_____ = $________________

Tue., Aug. 21, 2–4pm W7/E4/E5/E6 6 member 6 Guest $ 37 x #_____ = $________________

W4 KRAMPUS CANDY CONTAINER $52 per person By Elaine Roesle and Heather Shingledecker LIMIT 40/class

Make an 11" Krampus placed on a candy box. Mon., Aug. 20, 1–3pm W3/E2/E3 6 member 6 Guest $ 52 x #_____ = $________________

Tue., Aug. 21, 9–11am W6**/E4/E5/E6 6 member 6 Guest $ 52 x #_____ = $________________ **CONFLICTS WITH FIRST W6 OFFERING BUT NOT THE SECOND

W5 TINSEL WREATH & SQUARE CONE ORNAMENT $51 per person (includes both wreath & ornament) By Colleen Dooley Make both the 61/2" x 2" cone ornament and a 12" tinsel

wreath. Bring vintage decorations if you wish. Mon., Aug. 20, 8:30–10:30am W1/E2/E3 6 member 6 Guest $ 51 x #_____ = $________________

W6 VINTAGE CORSAGES $32 per person (includes 2 corsages) By Sheila Bundy LIMIT 10/class

Make two corsages using vintage materials. Tue., Aug. 21, 10–11am W4/E4/E5/E6 6 member 6 Guest $ 32 x #_____ = $________________

Tue. Aug. 21, 11am–12pm E4/E5/E6 6 member 6 Guest $ 32 x #_____ = $________________

W7 TINSEL TREE $37 per person By Dennis Bauer LIMIT 25/class

Make your own 24" tinsel tree. Choose one of four colors: member: 6 black 6 oranGe 6 silver 6 Gold Guest: 6 black 6 oranGe 6 silver 6 Gold

Tue., Aug. 21, 1–4pm W3/E4/E5/E6 6 member 6 Guest $ 37 x #_____ = $________________

W8 COTTON SANTA ORNAMENT (4" tall) $47 per person By Karen Shields LIMIT 20/class

Wed., Aug. 22, 2:30–4:30pm W9/W10 6 member 6 Guest $ 47 x x #_____ = $________________

W9 LIGHTING WORKSHOP $21 per person Repair your own items during the workshop. Limited to two

bubble lights, two Matchless Stars, and two light cords, C6, C7, or C9. Teachers will provide bubble light/Matchless star tree for repair. Bring a pair of fine needle nose pliers and any lights you wish to repair. All other supplies, including lights, will be provided.

Wed., Aug. 22, 2pm W8/W10 6 member 6 Guest $ 21 x #_____ = $________________

W10 HOLIDAY FLOWER ARRANGING $46 per person By Colleen Dooley LIMIT 80/class

Turn grocery store flowers into a beautiful, affordable arrangement. Includes a holiday container and all you need.

Wed., Aug. 22, 2:30–4:30pm W8/W9 6 member 6 Guest $ 46 x #_____ = $________________

TOTAL ENCLOSED $________________

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all materials provided unless otherwise indicated

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HOTEL RESERVATIONS BEGINNING FEB. 8, hotel reservations can be made by clicking on the Christmas Convention link on GoldenGlow.org, or by calling the Millennium Hotel, 800-876-2100. Book in the Golden Glow Convention block to receive the group rate of $119 per night, available Aug. 17–27. Complimentary hot breakfast buffet included. Free WiFi.

PARKING OPTION 1 Limited hotel valet parking $10/dayOPTION 2 LAZ Parking Garages, 609 Elm Street and 605 Plum Street, $10 per sticker (only available through the Glow). Sticker allows exit of one car at either parking garage. Park your car for 1 hour or 7 days, still $10. Garages are within one to two blocks of the hotel, connected to the Convention Center via skywalk. No trailers. 6' 8" height limit. Additional stickers can be purchased during the convention at the Glow registration desk.OPTION 3 Dunhumby Garage (adjacent to the hotel), $17/day details on the christmas convention link at GoldenGlow.orG

CANCELLATIONS Email: Registrar@GoldenGlow.org Include the registration number(s) and name(s) of those can-celling. Alternately, a request may be sent in writing through USPS, postmarked by date listed below, to: David C. Nelson, Golden Glow Convention Registrar, 66 Mill Road, East Haddam, CT 06423-1503. Cancellation requests must be received in writing and cannot be handled by telephone.

CANCELLATION REFUND OF CONVENTION REGISTRATION FEE PER PERSON: $140 through June 22, $115 through July 16. Refunds on excursions or workshops will only be given if payment for that position is received from someone on the waiting list. NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED AFTER JULY 16.

BLOW MOLD DISPLAY An exhibit area will be designated the Blow Mold Room, for pre-1979 illuminated outdoor decora-tions. It will include a very special surprise.

COOKIE CONTEST Cookies will be judged in the following categories: rolled/cut-out, molded/pressed, refrigerator, drop, bar, candy (all types), and the Cincinnati regional category of Buckeyes. Enter as many categories as you wish. For each entry, please submit one dozen (12) cookies on plates provided at the convention, and the recipe (recipe must be included). Cookie contest kits will be available at the registration desk.

EVENT PIECES & SIGNING Two exclusive blown glass ornament designs were created by Matt Litavsky of Mattarusky Heirloom Ornaments. (More details on pages I and III of this insert.) There will be a signing at the convention.

GIVING TREE DONATIONS Our Giving Tree will benefit St. Vincent DePaul. Check the Glow website for more details.

GOLDEN GLOW CHORALE Golden Glow Chorale forma-tion is underway to perform at the Friday luncheon tribute to Doris Day, the Saturday evening tribute to Rosemary Clooney and White Christmas, and “Silent Night,” at the close of the ban-quet. This is an a cappella choir that sings four-part harmony. Your Music Director is John Wernega. Please consider joining our chorale group. Check the box on page III of this form.

HOLLY LUNCHEON Optional Thursday luncheon. All are welcome. Bring your own holly table setting or use the hotel’s table setting. You do not have to be a holly collector to attend. There is an additional charge for this event.

What’s new at the Convention?Look for the sparkles pointing out exciting new things we’ve added for Cincinnati!

RIVERBOAT CRUISE Eat, drink, and be merry at our Thursday night banquet. Enjoy the beautiful Cincinnati skyline as you cruise on the Ohio River and dine on a feast fit for an Admiral! The Dinner Cruise is included with your registration fee!

SILENT AUCTION The silent auction will be an opportunity to sell smaller items, valued at less than $100, keeping the Gala Holiday Auction an unparalleled stream of the highly sought-after items that make Glow auctions like no other!

DECORATED TREE CONTEST IS BACK! There will be two categories on display in the Museum Room: pre-1940 and 1940 to 1978. That’s right—TWO contests—so TWICE the prizes: 1st place $300, 2nd place $200, 3rd place $100. Winners will be decided by votes of our convention attendees. Short, tall, lights, no lights, glass, plastic, aluminum, cotton, feather—let your imagination run wild. Sorry, no live trees permitted, and we will not be able to accommodate last-minute entries.

Tributes & Entertainment!DORIS DAY (a Cincinnati native) MONDAY DINNER & A MOVIE FEATURE Pillow Talk!* 6pm Enjoy this 1959 Eastmancolor romantic comedy that tells the story of an interior decorator (Day) and a womanizing composer/ bachelor (Hudson), who share a telephone party line. Don’t miss the hilarious love triangle of Doris Day, Tony Randall, and Rock Hudson.

Doris Day Tribute Join us as we honor our very own Doris Mary Ann Kappelhoff at our Friday luncheon. Doris Day is one of the most popular and acclaimed singers of the 20th century and the biggest female film star in the early 1960s.

ROSEMARY CLOONEY TUESDAY DINNER & A MOVIE FEATURE White Christmas!* 6pm Released in 1954, White Christmas tells the story of singers Bob Wallace (Bing Crosby) and Phil Davis (Danny Kaye) when they join sister act Betty (Clooney) and Judy Haynes (Vera-Ellen) to perform a Christmas show in rural Vermont to help out their old Army commander, Major General Thomas F. Waverly (Dean Jagger).

Rosemary Clooney Tribute At the Saturday banquet, Heather French Henry, Miss America 2000, will honor Rosemary Clooney and her family. She will tell us about her friendship with the actress as she got to know Clooney in their hometown of Augusta, Kentucky, just down the river from Cincinnati. We’re encouraging era-appropriate clothing inspired by the movie White Christmas. We would love to see veterans in their military dress uniforms.

CINCINNATI BOYCHOIR World-class ensemble performs for the Wednesday opening reception.

WHITE CHRISTMAS EXHIBIT We are bringing the largest collection of White Christmas memorabilia in the world to the Cincinnati Convention. See the inside cover of this issue for details.

DETAILS ON EDUCATIONAL TALKS, LECTURES, AND ROUNDTABLES TO FOLLOW*Movies will be shown on a 16 x 9 foot exhibit screen!

QUESTIONS? Please contact Joe Meyers at Glow2018Chair@aol.com or by phone at 937-558-8840.

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