Tradeshow
September 2018 Meeting
The Tradeshow, that happens every other year, except some leap years, happened again like clockwork on September 21, 2018. The reason I said every other year is because I can never remember if that is bi-annual or semi-annual and I’m way too lazy to even look that up or ask Siri.
Anyway, 66 brave Vendors set up inside (they had a devil of a time setting up, but they did it). Another 5 vendors were outside enjoying the sunny weather and light northwest breezes. Those Vendors were visited (hopefully) by 248 or more attendees who chatted with them and even faked interest in some of their products and services.
By the way, Breakfast sandwiches, pastries, coffee and juices were enjoyed by all courtesy of:
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M. J. Reider Associates, Inc.
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Reiner Pump Systems, Inc.
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Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP
Thanks, you are now my favorite vendors (but I probably won’t buy anything from you anytime soon).
I was really hungry that day, and looked at my watch about a hundred times until noon finally arrived and we moved into the lunch room.
Warning: Editorial Comment
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Why do the officers always get lunch first? Is that really fair? Or maybe they are checking to make sure the food is safe to eat for us commoners?
Marykay, who remains young and sharp as a tack, thinks we had salad, ham, chicken, perogies casserole, green beans (maybe?) and dessert, all catered by Dori Martin (who also catered the breakfast). Thanks Dori, and thanks Marykay for almost remembering.
Oh yeah, we also had a business meeting that was handled professional and expeditiously (really freakin fast) by President David Kerhsner. I’m gonna miss that guy, but I’m looking forward to the new incoming regime of:
John Troutman – President
David Wisser – 1
st
Vice President
Tina Myers – 2
nd
Vice President
I personally know all three of them and I’m not aware of any of them serving jail time, so I think we’re in good hands.
One final note: If you stay at the Tradeshow long enough, you will win a door prize, no matter how small. This year I won a Swedish Fish (not a bag, just one). Knowing that I was at a tradeshow, I tried to trade said fish for ice cream to one H. David Miller of Entech, formerly of Exeter, but he refused. Apparently the guy only works at places that begin with E. Where to next H. David, Exlax ? I hear they're pretty loose over there.
Finally, thanks to Twila and her committee for all their hard work, and thanks Marykay!
Strangely submitted by Phil Schwartz, Director in charge of Nothing
