NDGA 2015 Convention Information

July 11-12, 2015 - Kansas City, Missouri

The 2015 Convention Chairperson is John Fields. He will be looking for volunteers to work at the Convention, and will be naming a Display Coordinator to handle the displays. Send him an email if you're willing to help.

The schedule should be similar to past Conventions. We'll have a general membership meeting. 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 Chairman as it comes in, so check back for updates periodically.

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, bring a friend, 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 Convention will be held at the KCI Expo Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

Thursday – July 9th	6:00 pm Pickers Antique Mall has graciously invited NDGA for a shopping evening and light refreshments. This is a great opportunity to find that special glass item and to socialize. RSVP: convention@ndga.net if attending
Friday – July 10th	5:30 pm Membership Meeting Immediately following the meeting, the Heart of America Glass Collectors and friends will host a Reception in the Foyer just outside the Missouri Ballroom in the Holiday Inn Hotel. RSVP: convention@ndga.net if attending
Saturday – July 11th	10:00 am – 5:00 pm Glass Show & Sale 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Silent Auction Seminar 11 am “Visit To a Glass Museum – No Admission Fee” Helen Jones Seminar 1 pm "Glass 101 – A Primer for Beginners” Dean Lowry Seminar 3 pm “Heisey – More than Crystolite and Colonial, 6 Decades of Elegant Glass from Newark, Ohio” Eric Tankesley-Clarke 6pm Banquet, followed by Live Auction
Sunday – July 12th	11:00 am – 4:00 pm Glass Show & Sale, 12 pm - 2 pm Free Glass Identification Seminar 12 pm “Visit To a Glass Museum – No Admission Fee” Helen Jones Seminar 1:30 pm “Glass 101 – A Primer for Beginners” Dean Lowry Seminar 2:30 pm “Heisey – More than Crystolite and Colonial, 6 Decades of Elegant Glass from Newark, Ohio” Eric Tankesley-Clarke

National Glass Organizations

Each year, the NDGA invites representatives from other national glass organizations to participate in our Convention, each with a table with membership information for their organization and other items of interest. Please contact us if you would like to be included.

Registration

There is not registration required to attend the Show or Convention. However, if you plan to attend the Saturday night banquet, you will need to complete this registration form. Make sure to send your completed form and payment prior to July 1, 2015.

NDGA Annual Meeting

The Annual General Membership Meeting will be held Friday evening, permitting time for other activities Saturday evening. The meeting should last about 1½ hours, and all members are encouraged to attend and participate. The newly elected Board members and Officers will be introduced and sworn in.

Live Auction

NDGA's 4th Live Auction will take place Saturday night after the banquet and promises to be the best one yet. The auction is open to the general public and should start around 7:30 p.m.

Here is a PDF of the most current listing for the Live Auction at convention. This list is alphabetical, and not the order the items will be auctioned.

Remember, proceeds will go to the Museum Support Fund to help keep the museum up and running.

Silent Auction

There will be another Silent Auction during the Glass Show, 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 the NDGA National Glass Fund. 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. We will also exhibit the additions to the National Glass Collection acquired since the last Convention.

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. Prospective dealers must be a current member of the club in order to apply to do the convention show. Please click here to join the NDGA.

Here are the dealers for the 2015 Convention.

Depression Classics Pam & Bob Franscella Gurnee, IL	JS Antiques Jane & John Schleinzer Aurora, IL	Rae Patrick Enterprises Sharon & Pat Ervin Sycamore, IL
Tucker’s Treats & Antiques Kay Tucker Cottage Hills, IL	Curio Cabinet Antiques Janet Wasson Highland, IN	Helen Allen Helen & Gene Allen Overland Park, KS
McEwen’s Extras Carol McEwen Wichita, KS	R & J's Antiques Ron & Judy Druse Topeka, KS	The Fralicks’ Eric & Jaye Fralick Overland Park, KS
Thirties Premiums David Hollingshead Kansas City, KS	DJ Glass Don Rogers Wentzville, MO	John & Dovie Fields Independence, MO
Jonathan Fields Independence, MO	Red Apple Antiques Dale & Betty Buersmeyer Pacific, MO	Carolina Antiques Jack Peacock Winston-Salem, NC
The Glass Chalet Sandra Bridwell-Walker Newcomerstown, OH	Leasure’s Treasures Jim & Leora Leasure Eighty Four, PA	David Cleveland Dallas, TX
Enid's Glassware Enid & Len Waska Flatonia, TX	Max Miller Antiques Max Miller Houston, TX	Showcase Glass Bert & Donna Kennedy Mesquite, TX
Backward Glances Helen & Bob Jones Berkeley Springs, WV	L & M Glassware Michael & Leegh Wyse Albany, OR	Our House Antiques Linda & David Adams Las Vegas, NV
Glass By Goshe Ed Goshe Tiffin, OH	L & B Glass Larry & Brooke Newton Longwood, FL	Old Yeller Barn Joyce Nicoletti Goodman, MO
Lisa & Tom Underwood Topeka. KS	Yellow Brick Road Antiques Jean Will Leavenworth, KS	Pretty Things Tim & Lei Cantrell Springfield, MO
Freeman & Jeannie Moore Flower Mound, TX

Hotels & RV Parks

If you have not made your hotel reservation, I would encourage you to do so as soon as possible, in order to get the special NDGA rate. The Holiday Inn is our host hotel and is located just 2 miles from the KCI Airport. The Holiday Inn offers free shuttle to and from the airport and also offers free shuttle within a 5 mile radius, enabling you to shop and dine. The Holiday Inn is offering a special NDGA rate of $59.00 per night for a king and $69.00 for a double queen. The central number of the hotel to make your reservation is (816) 801-8400.

Additional hotels nearby are: Four Points by Sheraton, (816) 464-2345, Hilton Kansas City Airport (816) 891-8900, Fairfield Inn by Marriott, (816) 464-2424.

If you need an RV park, there are three within a very short distance of the hotel:

Basswood,
15880 Interurban Road,
Platte City, Mo.
(816) 858-5556

Linden Mobil Court,
400 N.E. 76th Terrace,
Kansas City, Mo.
(816) 436-0860

World’s of Fun Park,
(816) 454-4545.

OTHER CONVENTION ACTIVITIES

For those coming to the convention and feel like the local activities are not enough and the show/sale isn’t going to be enough to take care of your glass “sickness”, consider the following.

Places of interest and entertainment venues in the area.

Worlds and Oceans of Fun, (816) 454-454;
Schlitterbahn, (913) 312-3110, (world’s largest water slide);
World War I Museum, (816) 888-8100;
Union Station, (816 )460-2020;
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, (816) 751-1278;
Kansas City Zoo, (816) 285-3689;
Historic Westport, (816) 531-4370;
Downtown Power & Light District (entertainment center) (816) 842-1045;
Arabian Steamboat Museum (816) 461-1856 (This is a wonderful experience for all ages);
Crown Center, Kansas City is the home of Hallmark cards and this is a family place for entertainment, dining and shopping, located just south of downtown Kansas City;
Country Club Plaza (this is also a great location for fun, entertainment and dining places and is the location of the fountain that is shown on the NDGA Show card;
Truman Library and Home, (816) 268-8200,
Jesse James Farm & Museum (816) 736-8500;
Historic Weston with tobacco farms and its development (very near the KCI Expo Center);
Argosy Casino, (816) 746-3100;
Kansas City Chief’s Stadium (next to KC Royals);
Downtown/Crossroads Arts District.

You should also check out the following website: VisitKC.com.

Visit the Famous Gates Barbecue establishment, which is just one of many BBQ places in Kansas City. Take in a Kansas City Royals baseball game. They will be at home playing July 6th thru 9th, playing Tampa Bay Rays, July 10th thru 12th, Toronto BlueJays, These are all evening games, beginning at 7:05, except for the 9th which is a day game at 1:10 pm.

The following is a partial list of the area Antique Malls:

WD Pickers, Platte City, Mo. I-29, Exit 20, (816) 858-3100;
Enchanted Frog, I-35, Exit 40, (816) 740-6933;
Jesse James, Exit 53, I-29, (816) 232-0099;
Brass Armadillo, 1450 Golfview Dr., Grain Valley, Mo.; (816) 847-5260;
River Market Antiques, 115 W. 5th St., K.C., Mo., (816) 221-0220;
Brown’s Emporium, 13720 E. 40 Highway, Independence, Mo., (816) 356-0040;
Silver Fox, Odessa, Mo., (816) 230-5600;
Mission Road Antique Mall, 4101 W. 83rd St., Prairie Village, Ks., (913) 341-7577;
Leavenworth Antiques, 505 Delaware, Leavenworth, Ks., (913) 758-0193,.

This is to name just a few, there are many more. These are within the area of the Convention location.

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