ARA Las Vegas 2006 (The List) - Engraving Etc. Forum

From:	Ed (EMANA)	18 Jan 2006
To:	ALL	112 of 343

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Has anyone done the Vegas show and the one on the East Coast? How do they compare?

I am on the fence about Vegas and the East Coast show is at the end of March.

Keep in mind that I just got a free room offer in the mail from the MGM Grand so Vegas is looking mighty good right now.

Also, w/ respect to the Vegas show, do y'all go from the full Wed-Sat?

Thanks!
Ed

EDITED: 18 Jan 2006 by EMANA

From:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	18 Jan 2006
To:	Femur (JFEEMAN)	114 of 343

2602.114 In reply to 2602.113

John,

Thank you for filling out your profile information, so completely.

I've added you to the list.

Here's the updated list of forum members, we can look forward to meeting at the ARA Show:

Peter & Kathy Vasic (Engraving Services Co.)
Harvey & Dee Lentchner (Accent on Engraving)
David Lavaneri (DGL Engraving)
Mick Eminger (Cactus Equipment)
Cody & Janna Stewart (Eternity Creations)
Joe & Toni Hayes (Graphics Galore Inc.)
Ed & Sharon Holley (Victor Valley Trophy Co.)
Jeff & Lisa Higginbotham (TrophyUSA)
A J Palik (Photon Graphics)
Rolf & Leslie (Mountain Memories)
Roy Brewer, Jeanette Brewer & Randy Allen (Engraving Concepts)
Mike Mackenzie & Treavor Hertel (CEM)
Bruce and Packy Larson (Magic Router)
Chuck Burke (American Pacific Awards)
Larry & Sandy Herman (Century Badge & Engraving, Inc.)
Russ & Martha Warrick (WarrLight Engraving)
Rob Simpson (PlayAll Awards & Engraving)
John & Alexa Montgomery (Lakeshore Engraving)
Greg Bencsik & Debbie Koehler (Bux-Mont Awards)
Zona & Steve Hudkins (Zona's Engraved Creations)
Garry (AAA Awards & Embroidery)
Diane & Rob Bosworth (ACCESS Business Solutions, Inc.)
Rebecca Leedy & John Feeman (YNH Laser Graphics Company)

David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri
DGL Engraving
Port Hueneme, CA

EDITED: 18 Jan 2006 by DGL

From:	LaZerDude (C_BURKE)	18 Jan 2006
To:	Ed (EMANA)	115 of 343

2602.115 In reply to 2602.112
Ed, You said, quote: Has anyone done the Vegas show and the one on the East Coast? How do they compare? They Don't........Las Vegas is HUGE, but the regional shows offer a little more "closeness" if you will, but so far Vegas is the only time "this" crew gets together face to face for fun and fivolity.... It wil be great to see you there.....

From:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	18 Jan 2006
To:	Ed (EMANA)	116 of 343

2602.116 In reply to 2602.112
Ed, The ARA show, held at Meadowlands Exposition Center, March 30-April 1st, is a new venue. It was created to accomodate those on the East Coast who can't make it to the Las Vegas show. Probably worth attending, but as Chuck says, if you're looking to meet the largest contingent of Engraving Etc. members, ARA Las Vegas has become the annual meeting place. David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri DGL Engraving Port Hueneme, CA

From:	Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY)	18 Jan 2006
To:	Ed (EMANA)	118 of 343

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I do both shows, just because I can drive to the east coast show.

The Vegas show, even though it has shrunk to about half size, is THE one.

Vegas takes about a day and then another to re-hit the places of high interest to talk more.

The Atlantic City, (or Meadowlands, wherever that year), can be done in three hours. I spend a full day there talking to friends.

Philadelphia, PA (Really Bensalem)

Harvey's Tips Page When you finally understand it completely... it changes.

From:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	19 Jan 2006
To:	UCONN Dave & Lynn too (DANDL48)	121 of 343

2602.121 In reply to 2602.120
Dave, If you don't make the show, it will be the first time in how many years? Peter & Kathy Vasic (Engraving Services Co.) Harvey & Dee Lentchner (Accent on Engraving) David Lavaneri (DGL Engraving) Mick Eminger (Cactus Equipment) Cody & Janna Stewart (Eternity Creations) Joe & Toni Hayes (Graphics Galore Inc.) Ed & Sharon Holley (Victor Valley Trophy Co.) Jeff & Lisa Higginbotham (TrophyUSA) A J Palik (Photon Graphics) Rolf & Leslie (Mountain Memories) Roy Brewer, Jeanette Brewer & Randy Allen (Engraving Concepts) Mike Mackenzie & Treavor Hertel (CEM) Bruce and Packy Larson (Magic Router) Chuck Burke (American Pacific Awards) Larry & Sandy Herman (Century Badge & Engraving, Inc.) Russ & Martha Warrick (WarrLight Engraving) Rob Simpson (PlayAll Awards & Engraving) John & Alexa Montgomery (Lakeshore Engraving) Greg Bencsik & Debbie Koehler (Bux-Mont Awards) Zona & Steve Hudkins (Zona's Engraved Creations) Garry (AAA Awards & Embroidery) Diane & Rob Bosworth (ACCESS Business Solutions, Inc.) Rebecca Leedy & John Feeman (YNH Laser Graphics Company) Dave & Lynn Loda (Big Sky Awards) David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri DGL Engraving Port Hueneme, CA

From:	Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY)	19 Jan 2006
To:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	124 of 343

2602.124 In reply to 2602.121

You may want to add Anna & Laszlo Varga of A & L Engraving.

They are not official members of the forum, but are through me. They are great friends and engravers, but somewhat forum challenged.

Philadelphia, PA (Really Bensalem)

Harvey's Tips Page When you finally understand it completely... it changes.

From:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	19 Jan 2006
To:	Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY)	126 of 343

2602.126 In reply to 2602.124
Harvey, Any friends of yours, are friends of ours. :-) We look forward to meeting them. Here's an updated list of people we can look forward to meeting at the show: Peter & Kathy Vasic (Engraving Services Co.) Harvey & Dee Lentchner (Accent on Engraving) David Lavaneri (DGL Engraving) Mick Eminger (Cactus Equipment) Cody & Janna Stewart (Eternity Creations) Joe & Toni Hayes (Graphics Galore Inc.) Ed & Sharon Holley (Victor Valley Trophy Co.) Jeff & Lisa Higginbotham (TrophyUSA) A J Palik (Photon Graphics) Rolf & Leslie (Mountain Memories) Roy Brewer, Jeanette Brewer & Randy Allen (Engraving Concepts) Mike Mackenzie & Treavor Hertel (CEM) Bruce and Packy Larson (Magic Router) Chuck Burke (American Pacific Awards) Larry & Sandy Herman (Century Badge & Engraving, Inc.) Russ & Martha Warrick (WarrLight Engraving) Rob Simpson (PlayAll Awards & Engraving) John & Alexa Montgomery (Lakeshore Engraving) Greg Bencsik & Debbie Koehler (Bux-Mont Awards) Zona & Steve Hudkins (Zona's Engraved Creations) Garry (AAA Awards & Embroidery) Diane & Rob Bosworth (ACCESS Business Solutions, Inc.) Rebecca Leedy & John Feeman (YNH Laser Graphics Company) Dave & Lynn Loda (Big Sky Awards) Anna & Laszlo Varga (A & L Engraving) David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri DGL Engraving Port Hueneme, CA

From:	Jo (OAAE)	20 Jan 2006
To:	Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY)	127 of 343

2602.127 In reply to 2602.96

Hi All:

Thought I would pipe in and let ya' all know my husband Todd and I just finished making our reservations for the ARA show as well.

You can add us to the lists of "those who are in the know" so to speak :)

From:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	20 Jan 2006
To:	Jo (OAAE)	128 of 343

2602.128 In reply to 2602.127

Jo,

Hey! Look at you! Coming to the big city to hang out with those in the know. Don't worry. After the show, the two of you will be firmly entrenched as one of that group. :-)

We're looking forward to meeting you.

Sorry, I forgot the name of your company.

Here's an updated list of people we can look forward to meeting at the show:

David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri
DGL Engraving
Port Hueneme, CA

EDITED: 20 Jan 2006 by DGL