The Golden Glow of Christmas Past
Spring e-Newsletter
 
First and foremost, I want to wish you and your family a very Happy Easter! It's finally starting to warm up here in North Jersey, so it may actually feel like spring on Easter Sunday!

Today we hit the 1400 member milestone! The Glow continues to grow everyday as more new members join. The April Issue of The GLOW is now available online on our website. Online versions of the magazine will typically be posted before the paper version of the magazine reach you in the mail. The online version is an easy-to-read "flip book" format with working links in the stories! Check it out HERE.

Below you will find some timely updates that could not make the April issue of The GLOW Magazine, including convention updates for Lancaster. There's still plenty of room at the convention...are you going?
 
Happy Easter! - Craig

Craig McManus, Chair
The Golden Glow of Christmas Past
MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR WANTED

Russ Meckes, our current Glow Membership Coordinator, will be stepping down from that post after the Lancaster Convention. We thank Russ for all the hard work he has done for our organization over the past five years keeping track of lists of member data!

We are now looking for someone to fill the position of Membership Coordinator. A job description is available from the Vice Chair, Sandee Kelsey.

 

The Membership Coordinator receives, as compensation each year, his or her annual membership, a free convention registration and four free night's lodging at the convention.

To request a job description or to apply for this position, please email Sandee Kelsey at kelse005@umn.edu. The new position starts in August 2015.


The 2015 Lancaster Convention is filling up fast...Hurry & Register!

Almost 700 people have now registered for the Lancaster Convention in July. Have YOU registered yet? Don't miss out on one of the most exciting conventions ever! Here are some updates and news from Convention co-host Steve Wilt.

  • OVERFLOW SALES ROOM TABLES : If you did not order tables in the overflow sales room, you must call Jack Maroski  at 610-866-9870 or email him at jackmaroski@msn.com to order what you need for selling. The hotel does not keep tables on hand, they are brought in from a rental company.
  • The same applies to HOTEL ROOM AND SALES ROOM TABLES. You will NOT be able to order tables when you arrive at the convention. Please order your sales tables NOW.
  • There are PLENTY OF ROOMS AVAILABLE at the overflow hotels. For information on hotel room availability, call Steve Wilt at 717-757-5835 or email him at greenridg@comcast.net
  • Fabulous raffle prizes are being offered at this year's convention including the wonderful 29" tall Santa (pictured above) donated by Two Sisters Studios!
  • Don't forget to bake some WINNING COOKIES for the cookie contest!
  • The Christkindlmarket this year is for artist-made and new Christmas items.
  • Show off pieces of your collection in the Museum Room. Whether it's one special piece or an entire display case worth of your treasures...help us make the Museum Room a big success!
  • All of the pre-convention workshops are full.
  • There is NO LIMIT on the number of convention attendees. There's still room for you to come!
  • Don't forget the decorated tree contest. bring a tree and things to decorate it with and you could win some great CASH prizes!

 
The NEW Golden Glow Members Marketplace on Facebook!

In addition to our BUY/SELL Forum on the website, we have created a special, members only Marketplace on Facebook where Glow members can buy, sell or post want ads.

Facebook is a free social media platform that anyone can join. The Golden Glow has a very active discussion group on Facebook and now we have a wonderful Marketplace where Glow members can buy or sell pre-1976 Christmas lights, ornaments and decorations. If you are not on Facebook yet, it's VERY easy to create an account!

If you are on Facebook, just ask and we will email you a link to the new Golden Glow Members Marketplace. Hurry...things are selling fast! 
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Someone in YOUR Family Could WIN
a $500 or $1,000 Grant from the Glow!
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THE VAL BERRYMAN EDUCATIONAL GRANT ESSAY COMPETITION 

   

The Golden Glow of Christmas Past will be awarding, through the Val R. Berryman Educational Grant, THREE PRIZES, $1,000, $500 and $500 to winners of this year's Essay Competition.

 

Any member of The Golden Glow of Christmas Past (GGCP) in good standing for at least three (3) consecutive years, or the relative of a member in good standing, may apply for this grant.

 

Applicants must be enrolled in/attending a technical school, 2- or 4-year college or university. Proof of enrollment is required. Please read all the requirements and rules on the Glow website in the Documents section.

 

Contest details can be found on the Golden Glow Website DOCUMENTS SECTION HERE 

  

The DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES IS MAY 1, 2015. Tell the writers in your family to get busy!


 
Nomination Letters for the Golden Glow 2015
Volunteer of the Year and Ambassador Awards
are now being accepted by the Board of Directors 
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The Board of Directors has created two awards they hope to bestow on an annual basis. The first, the Ambassador Award, will be given to an individual or group of individuals for their contributions in promoting antique and vintage Christmas history on behalf of the Golden Glow to others in their community, region, state or country. The second, the Volunteer Award, will recognize an individual or group of individuals for their contributions to the Golden Glow of Christmas Past. The awards will be presented during the annual convention. These individuals will be listed in the magazine and also in the membership directory.

 

Any member in good standing is eligible to submit the name of a member in good standing for consideration. If you know of a member you feel has made outstanding contributions to the organization itself or has promoted the Glow outside the organization, you can place their name in nomination by following these guidelines:

 

In 150 words (absolute maximum) or less, cite specific examples of their accomplishments deserving of the award you are nominating them for. These examples should have occurred within the past two years. The same person can be nominated by more than one person and an individual can be nominated for both awards.

 

Nominations must be submitted by Friday, May 1, 2015 to Secretary Greg Spatafore by e-mail to mrgoodlite@aol.com or by mail to Greg Spatafore, 13105 Old Hanover Rd., Reistertown, MD 21136-4718, postmarked NO LATER than May 1, 2015.

 

Once a person wins the award, they will not be eligible for that particular award for another five years.

 

 

 Not responsible for typographical errors.