[Phono-L] Phonovention 2008

[Steve Andersen]

I have been to the Kruse museum several times. If your into WWII  
vehicles especially German, this is one of the best displays of German  
equipment in the world! Sounds like a great place for a Phonovention!

Steve
On Aug 25, 2008, at 9:13 PM, Robin Rolfs wrote:

> Greetings Friends,
>
> MAPS Phonovention 2008 with the new location at the Kruse War  
> Memorial Museum at Auburn, Indiana was a grand success thanks to the  
> members of the Indiana Chapter under the leadership of Paul Ladd.    
> A very special "Thank you" to the Stanton Auction Service for their  
> financial support in sponsoring this event.   Steve received the  
> prestigious "Founding Fathers Award" presented by the Indiana  
> Chapter and it is well deserved.
>
> The facility was outstanding for the sale and swap meet and the  
> educational displays of phonographs captured the interest of members  
> and visitors.   It was one of the largest sales ever for  
> Phonovention and business was brisk. Over 60 tables displayed the  
> wares of vendors for the Friday and Saturday sale.  Many interesting  
> machines, parts and records filled the tables with a few bargain- 
> prices items changing hands.  It was good to see vendors and friends  
> from Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Wisconsin, North  
> Carolina, Missouri, Pennsylvania and perhaps more.  The central  
> location is accessible to all.  Informative demonstrations and  
> discussion seminars were held in the afternoon.
>
> The banquet and evening talks were well attended.  Over 50 members  
> enjoyed the program and very tasty and affordable evening meal.  It  
> was a festive occasion and the party room at the LaQuinta was filled  
> with phono enthusiasts who enjoyed Greg Kline's tasty home brew and  
> our good Wisconsin beer and other selected beverages and snacks  
> brought for the occasion.
>
> Plans are in the works for Phonovention 2009 to be held the first  
> week in August at the fabulous Kruse facility.  Hats off to the  
> Indiana Chapter and all who helped put this grand event together.
>
> Robin & Joan Rolfs
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