SAVE THE DATE! MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

The Shaving Collectibles Extravaganza is being held on October 12-13 of this year. It will be a combined meeting of the 10th National Shaving Collectibles Meeting and the National Shaving Mug Collectors Association. Collectors and fans of shaving memorabilia will gather with people having similar interests in safety razors, straight razors, shaving mugs, stroppers and hones, razor blades, blade banks, barber bottles, and other shaving related items. See in person those rare collectibles you only read about or see in pictures. Join your fellow collectors in an atmosphere of congeniality, sharing, and stimulating discussions and presentations.

There will be many, many barber and shaving-related items on display for both viewing and purchase and two special presentations during the meeting.

This is the only meeting of its kind and scope in the United States that caters to the collecting and preservation of all shaving memorabilia.

Over the years, many collectors have been attending the meetings, almost religiously. The meetings provide a time not only to share experiences and knowledge with other members, but also to interact on a social basis (if one so desires). I have personally found items to add to my collection that could have taken years to acquire had I sought them at antique shows, flea markets, and antique malls. I know from speaking with other collectors that they too have found many hard-to-find items to add to their collections.

If you are new to this hobby, you will find that the seasoned collectors attending are warm and friendly and eager to share their knowledge and experiences. You will also find many items for sale or trade. This is a meeting you don't want to miss and a gathering of friends and kindred spirits that you will remember for years to come.

The Shaving Collectibles Meeting is for collectors of shaving memorabilia, whether they have been collecting for many years or are very new to the hobby. The Meeting is not intended for those who just wish to casually stop by to make a purchase and leave, similar to attending a traditional antique show.

The Cincinnati/West Chester area of the Midwest has an extended fall season with mild temperatures and beautiful foliage. It also has many attractions: cultural, sports, dining that are typical of large, cosmopolitan cities.

MEETING AGENDA

For those arriving on Friday, October 11, there will be an informal dinner get-together at a local restaurant. The formal meeting, at the beautiful Indiana Wesleyan Conference Center in West Chester, Ohio, will take place on Saturday from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Coffee and refreshments will be available in the morning as well as lunch and coffee/beverage breaks during the day. On Sunday morning, there will be a brunch at the Rosenthals', a short 5-10 minute drive from the meeting site.

Tables will be available for exhibiting, buying, selling, or swapping of shaving-related items. Several short presentations during the day will feature topics of interest. And, of course, ample time will be available to talk with fellow collectors.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

The Hampton Inn and Suites Hotel, West Chester, Ohio. The hotel is located just north of Cincinnati, Ohio, near Exit 19 off of Interstate I-75. It is about 50 yards from the Indiana Wesleyan Conference Center. A block of rooms is being held specifically for this meeting at a special rate of $109 plus tax/night for either single or double occupancy. To receive this rate, tell the hotel receptionist (telephone 513-341-2040) when making reservations that you are attending the Shaving Collectibles Extravaganza at the Indiana Wesleyan Conference Center on October 12.

The hotel has a free hot breakfast every morning for guests, in-room refrigerator, microwave oven, free Internet access, cable TV with movie channel, and many other features.

GETTING TO THE MEETING

If not driving, swimming, backpacking, or taking a Greyhound Bus to the meeting, flying (by plane) may be your best option. There are two airports about equidistant from the hotel: the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky (CVG) International Airport and the Dayton, Ohio, International Airport. Check airfares for both airports. Many times, the Dayton airport will have significantly lower fares. The best transportation from the airport will be by rental car. Weekend rates are usually quite reasonable, depending upon size of car and rental agency.

Both hotel and conference center are located at exit 19 off of Interstate I-75, only a few miles north of Cincinnati.

REGISTRATION FEE

The Registration Fee for the meeting is $59. Spouses, at a special reduced fee of $20, are always welcome and encouraged to attend. Please click on the Registration Form link (below), complete the registration, and send it with the appropriate fee to the address on the form. Payment may also be made through PayPal. REGISTRATION FORM

Fee includes: All day coffee, morning and afternoon breaks with homemade goodies, and catered lunch on Saturday; Sunday morning brunch at the Rosenthals; conference facilities, display tables, audiovisual equipment, and related meeting materials.