NWHS Conv-- More about Dates

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Todd:
I agree with Chuck. It is worth a suggestion but don't be afraid of being turned down. When Norris Deyerle and I  hosted the convention here in Lynchburg, 2002, seems we fitted our event between an NMRA event (National Convention?) and July 4th. We used the 2001 date as a guideline. Dates are set well in advance (and have to be) for planning.
Charlie Long
Lynchburg, VA

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>From: NW Mailing List <nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org>

>Sent: Dec 8, 2006 11:46 PM

>To: nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org

>Subject: Re: NWHS Conventions

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>In a message dated 12/7/2006 8:49:17 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  

>nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org writes:

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>Why are the conventions  always held during the mid-summer months?  

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>Todd,  it may be as simple as that no one has asked to change the  dates of 

>the Convention.  It was held in the Summer and people came,  but keep in mind 

>that changing the date may effect  the availability of convention sites.  

>Convention planning is  started a year or more in advance.  Arrangements and 

>reservations are made  months ahead.  We try to have the convention at a site with 

>direct  N&W historical connections well as trains to look at and things of 

>interest  to do.  Picking a best color time in the mountains of WV and  Va is a 

>tricky thing. You most likely will end up with either green or  brown (or 

>possibly white) background instead of a cascade of colors. 

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> If there is a strong desire to change the dates of the annual  Convention, 

>you need to let the Society Officers and Board of Directors know  AND offer 

>suggestions of where and when.  We are open to  suggestions.  Maybe someone will 

>think of something new and  different.  Contact can be made thru the Society 

>web site. 

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>The 2007 Convention is in Bluefield, WV.  Hopefully the humidity in  late 

>June will not be too bad.

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>Chuck Stewart

>Bahama, NC

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