Steve,

Could be.

We'll keep our eyes out for UFO's (Unidentified Flying Orchids).

:P 

Rebecca,

I'm more than happy to add you and Don to the list of those heading to the show.

We can decide who's most excited, to meet who, once we get there. :-) 

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)
Todd & Jolynne Welter (Oregon Awards & Engraving)
Ed & Dyanna Mana (PromoCreation, Inc.)
Joyce & Mike Mayer (Abbott Trophies)
Rebecca & Don Lyon (LaserCraft Engraving)

OK gang,

We've narrowed down the night of the EE get-together to Thursday, March 2nd at 6:00 pm.

The next question is, of those coming to Las Vegas, how many plan to attend the Thursday night meet/greet?

If we have 40-50 people, we may want to consider approaching Quark's or The Beach (located across the street from the Convention Center) to work out a group rate for a one-price-fits-all buffet w/drinks deal.

Actually, I've requested information from The Beach. I'll post an update, when I receive their call/email.

They're set up for private parties and Thursday isn't prime time in their world, so we may be able to get a good deal.

Maybe this is a good time to put Chuck Burke's negotiating skills to the test. :-) 

OK Brett,

I'm glad to hear that. Us Mac guys need to stick together. :-) 

Looking forward to meeting you.

Here's an updated list of the 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 & Kris (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)
Todd & Jolynne Welter (Oregon Awards & Engraving)
Ed & Dyanna Mana (PromoCreation, Inc.)
Joyce & Mike Mayer (Abbott Trophies)
Rebecca & Don Lyon (LaserCraft Engraving)
Brett Halle (Comet Technologies)

David,
I will DEFINITELY be at Quarks..on Thursday at 6. I would be more than happy to "necgotiate" with the Beach with you.

It's simple. If you don't ask, you don't get.

Anyway, I'll be there......

Hello David,

Kathy and I will be there at 6 pm...quarks or the beach...name the spot. :-) 

Count us in for the get together.

Ed

Chuck,

We can talk to Quark's as well. I only suggested The Beach, because private parties are their specialty.

Their location is as convenient to the Convention Center as Quark's.

In any case, the number of people who can commit to a Thursday night gathering, will be a crucial factor.

Safety in numbers. :-) 

You can count on the Eternity Creations folks for the get-together...no matter where it is.

It may just be Janna & me, but my brother-in-law may join us (he'll be in Vegas for work that week).

Cody

David,

Dyanna and I are in!

Ed

P.S. What's up w/ Chuck's negotiating skills?

Ed,

Thanks for confirming.

Chuck's negotiating skills? You'd have to see him in action; which I have.

As Chuck says, "If you don't ask, you don't get."

Chuck asks lots of questions. :-) 

Here's an updated list of the 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 & Kris (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)*
Todd & Jolynne Welter (Oregon Awards & Engraving)
Ed & Dyanna Mana (PromoCreation, Inc.)*
Joyce & Mike Mayer (Abbott Trophies)
Rebecca & Don Lyon (LaserCraft Engraving)
Brett Halle (Comet Technologies)*

* = Those planning to attend the Thursday evening get-together.

David,
I spoke with Mike McKenzie a couple of days ago. He & ? are planning to attend the GTG.