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<body> <h1>Full Version: <a href="https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&msg=2602.80">ARA Las Vegas 2006 (The List)</a></h1><a name="a2602_80"></a><p><b>From: Awardsguy</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=2602.80">#80</a>]<br /> 15 Jan 2006<br /><b>To: ALL</b></p> I'm new to EE, but in the business for about 9 years. Found out about this through a salseman. Anyway, the room's booked, the flights booked and I'll be at ARA Las Vegas for the first time. Look forward to meeting some of you! <hr /><a name="a2602_81"></a><p><b>From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=2602.81">#81</a>]<br /> 15 Jan 2006<br /><b>To: Awardsguy</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=2602.80">#80</a>] 17 Jan 2006</p> <p>Garry,</p> <p>Welcome to the forum from a former Iowan. I know your turf very well. We usually stop for lunch in Clive to break up our family trips to and from Cedar Rapids, where most of my family still lives.</p><p class="edit_text">EDITED: 15 Jan 2006 by DATAKES</p> <hr /><a name="a2602_82"></a><p><b>From: Stunt Engraver (DGL)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=2602.82">#82</a>]<br /> 15 Jan 2006<br /><b>To: Awardsguy</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=2602.80">#80</a>] 17 Jan 2006</p> Garry,<br /> <br /> Sounds like the salesman gave you a good tip. <span class="e_smile" title=":-)"><span class="e__">:-)</span> </span><br /> <br /> Looking forward to meeting you in Las Vegas.<br /> <br /> Here's the updated list of forum members, we can look forward to meeting at the ARA Show:<br /> <br /> Peter & Kathy Vasic (Engraving Services Co.)<br /> Harvey & Dee Lentchner (Accent on Engraving)<br /> David Lavaneri (DGL Engraving)<br /> Mick Eminger (Cactus Equipment)<br /> Cody & Janna Stewart (Eternity Creations)<br /> Joe & Toni Hayes (Graphics Galore Inc.)<br /> Ed & Sharon Holley (Victor Valley Trophy Co.)<br /> Jeff & Lisa Higginbotham (TrophyUSA) <br /> A J Palik (Photon Graphics) <br /> Rolf & Leslie (Mountain Memories)<br /> Roy Brewer, Jeanette Brewer & Randy Allen (Engraving Concepts)<br /> Mike Mackenzie & Treavor Hertel (CEM)<br /> Bruce and Packy Larson <br /> Chuck Burke (American Pacific Awards)<br /> Larry & Sandy Herman (Century Badge & Engraving, Inc.)<br /> Russ & Martha Warrick (WarrLight Engraving) <br /> Rob Simpson (PlayAll Awards & Engraving) <br /> John & Alexa Montgomery (Lakeshore Engraving) <br /> Greg Bencsik & Debbie Koehler (Bux-Mont Awards)<br /> Zona & Steve Hudkins (Zona's Engraved Creations) <br /> Garry (AAA Awards & Embroidery) <hr /><a name="a2602_83"></a><p><b>From: JHayes55</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=2602.83">#83</a>]<br /> 16 Jan 2006<br /><b>To: Awardsguy</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=2602.80">#80</a>] 17 Jan 2006</p> Garry - Which rep gave you the tip about the forum - one of my reps also covers Iowa - just wondering if it was him. <hr /><a name="a2602_84"></a><p><b>From: Boz (CHEDDARHEAD)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=2602.84">#84</a>]<br /> 16 Jan 2006<br /><b>To: ALL</b></p> Hey, don't forget about us. Diane and Rob Bosworth of ACCESS Business Solutions, Inc. We haven't figured it all out yet, but we will be there. I think we are going to try to stay downtown this year. Seems like we have tired everything else, so why not downtown. Maybe next year will be Bullhead City. See you there. We'll be the good looking couple. <hr /><a name="a2602_85"></a><p><b>From: Russ (MEATSHAKE)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=2602.85">#85</a>]<br /> 16 Jan 2006<br /><b>To: Boz (CHEDDARHEAD)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=2602.84">#84</a>] 17 Jan 2006</p> <div class="quotetext" id="quote"><b>quote: </b></div><div class="quote">We'll be the good looking couple.</div><br /> <br /> There is no conceit in your family, you have it all! <hr /><a name="a2602_86"></a><p><b>From: Stunt Engraver (DGL)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=2602.86">#86</a>]<br /> 16 Jan 2006<br /><b>To: Boz (CHEDDARHEAD)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=2602.84">#84</a>] 17 Jan 2006</p> <p>Rob,</p> <p>We'll keep an eye out for the two of you, although there's an extremely off-chance, there will be another good looking couple in town that week. <span class="e_tongue" title=":P"><span class="e__">:P</span> </span></p> <p>Here's the updated list of forum members, we can look forward to meeting at the ARA Show:</p> <p>Peter & Kathy Vasic (Engraving Services Co.)<br /> Harvey & Dee Lentchner (Accent on Engraving)<br /> David Lavaneri (DGL Engraving)<br /> Mick Eminger (Cactus Equipment)<br /> Cody & Janna Stewart (Eternity Creations)<br /> Joe & Toni Hayes (Graphics Galore Inc.)<br /> Ed & Sharon Holley (Victor Valley Trophy Co.)<br /> Jeff & Lisa Higginbotham (TrophyUSA) <br /> A J Palik (Photon Graphics) <br /> Rolf & Leslie (Mountain Memories)<br /> Roy Brewer, Jeanette Brewer & Randy Allen (Engraving Concepts)<br /> Mike Mackenzie & Treavor Hertel (CEM)<br /> Bruce and Packy Larson <br /> Chuck Burke (American Pacific Awards)<br /> Larry & Sandy Herman (Century Badge & Engraving, Inc.)<br /> Russ & Martha Warrick (WarrLight Engraving) <br /> Rob Simpson (PlayAll Awards & Engraving) <br /> John & Alexa Montgomery (Lakeshore Engraving) <br /> Greg Bencsik & Debbie Koehler (Bux-Mont Awards)<br /> Zona & Steve Hudkins (Zona's Engraved Creations) <br /> Garry (AAA Awards & Embroidery) <br /> Diane & Rob Bosworth (ACCESS Business Solutions, Inc.)</p><p class="edit_text">EDITED: 16 Jan 2006 by DGL</p> <hr /><a name="a2602_87"></a><p><b>From: Becky (KIAIJANE)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=2602.87">#87</a>]<br /> 16 Jan 2006<br /><b>To: Stunt Engraver (DGL)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=2602.86">#86</a>] 16 Jan 2006</p> <p>I'm not sure if you are adding vendors only to the list but I will be at the show (first time) and am looking forward to it. I would love to meet all of you and get together. If it's a vendors only kind of thing, I will see you at the show.<br /> Thanks<br /> Rebecca Leedy<br /> YNH Laser Graphics Company</p><hr /><a name="a2602_88"></a><p><b>From: Stunt Engraver (DGL)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=2602.88">#88</a>]<br /> 16 Jan 2006<br /><b>To: Becky (KIAIJANE)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=2602.87">#87</a>] 16 Jan 2006</p> <p>Rebecca,</p> <p>By all means. Come one, come all! The current list is a mix of vendors and "regular" people as well. <span class="e_smile" title=":-)"><span class="e__">:-)</span> </span></p> <p>Looking forward to seeing you there.</p> <p>Here's the updated list of forum members, we can look forward to meeting at the ARA Show:</p> <p>Peter & Kathy Vasic (Engraving Services Co.)<br /> Harvey & Dee Lentchner (Accent on Engraving)<br /> David Lavaneri (DGL Engraving)<br /> Mick Eminger (Cactus Equipment)<br /> Cody & Janna Stewart (Eternity Creations)<br /> Joe & Toni Hayes (Graphics Galore Inc.)<br /> Ed & Sharon Holley (Victor Valley Trophy Co.)<br /> Jeff & Lisa Higginbotham (TrophyUSA) <br /> A J Palik (Photon Graphics) <br /> Rolf & Leslie (Mountain Memories)<br /> Roy Brewer, Jeanette Brewer & Randy Allen (Engraving Concepts)<br /> Mike Mackenzie & Treavor Hertel (CEM)<br /> Bruce and Packy Larson <br /> Chuck Burke (American Pacific Awards)<br /> Larry & Sandy Herman (Century Badge & Engraving, Inc.)<br /> Russ & Martha Warrick (WarrLight Engraving) <br /> Rob Simpson (PlayAll Awards & Engraving) <br /> John & Alexa Montgomery (Lakeshore Engraving) <br /> Greg Bencsik & Debbie Koehler (Bux-Mont Awards)<br /> Zona & Steve Hudkins (Zona's Engraved Creations) <br /> Garry (AAA Awards & Embroidery) <br /> Diane & Rob Bosworth (ACCESS Business Solutions, Inc.)<br /> Rebecca Leedy (YNH Laser Graphics Company)</p><p class="edit_text">EDITED: 16 Jan 2006 by DGL</p> <hr /><a name="a2602_89"></a><p><b>From: Becky (KIAIJANE)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=2602.89">#89</a>]<br /> 16 Jan 2006<br /><b>To: Stunt Engraver (DGL)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=2602.88">#88</a>] 16 Jan 2006</p> So how do we distinguish ourselves as EE members? Is there a secret handshake or something? LOL<hr /><a name="a2602_90"></a><p><b>From: Cody (BOBTNAILER)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=2602.90">#90</a>]<br /> 16 Jan 2006<br /><b>To: Becky (KIAIJANE)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=2602.89">#89</a>] 16 Jan 2006</p> <p>You can usually recognize a fellow member by the goofy smile on their face. If that doesn't work, we have a secret greeting: three cartwheels, followed by a loud "hooty whoo!".</p> <p> <span class="e_wink" title=";-)"><span class="e__">;-)</span> </span></p> <p>There's been some talk about a nametag design just for EE members, but nothing's been finalized yet.</p><hr /><a name="a2602_91"></a><p><b>From: Becky (KIAIJANE)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=2602.91">#91</a>]<br /> 16 Jan 2006<br /><b>To: Cody (BOBTNAILER)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=2602.90">#90</a>] 16 Jan 2006</p> All right, but if I throw my back out doing these cartwheels, there's gonna be heck to pay.<br /> And it was a "hooty whoo" right?<hr /><a name="a2602_92"></a><p><b>From: Stunt Engraver (DGL)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=2602.92">#92</a>]<br /> 16 Jan 2006<br /><b>To: Becky (KIAIJANE)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=2602.89">#89</a>] 16 Jan 2006</p> <p>Rebecca,</p> <p>We haven't formalized a badge design. Last year, a few of us just made our own.</p> <p>Faro USA furnished some nice pewter pins that we wore during the show. The pins were handed out at the Faro USA booth, which "forced" us to look at their offerings, which, by the way, were quite nice. <span class="e_smile" title=":-)"><span class="e__">:-)</span> </span></p> <p>I'll see if we can arrange something with Faro USA this year.</p><p class="edit_text">EDITED: 16 Jan 2006 by DGL</p> <hr /><a name="a2602_93"></a><p><b>From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=2602.93">#93</a>]<br /> 16 Jan 2006<br /><b>To: Stunt Engraver (DGL)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=2602.92">#92</a>] 16 Jan 2006</p> <p>I finally got home.</p> <p>Here are the EE logos. One for drag engraving, one for routing, a cloor one and a b/w one.</p> <hr /><a name="a2602_94"></a><p><b>From: Stunt Engraver (DGL)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=2602.94">#94</a>]<br /> 16 Jan 2006<br /><b>To: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=2602.93">#93</a>] 16 Jan 2006</p> Thanks Harvey.<br /> <br /> What's a cmx file? <hr /><a name="a2602_95"></a><p><b>From: Cody (BOBTNAILER)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=2602.95">#95</a>]<br /> 16 Jan 2006<br /><b>To: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=2602.93">#93</a>] 16 Jan 2006</p> Um...for that matter, what is a "plt" file? Sorry, but I'm still getting to know all this stuff.<hr /><a name="a2602_96"></a><p><b>From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=2602.96">#96</a>]<br /> 16 Jan 2006<br /><b>To: Cody (BOBTNAILER)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=2602.95">#95</a>] 17 Jan 2006</p> <p>plt is Hewlett Packard Plotter Language. Most modern engravers import this file. Corel Draw does also.</p> <p>CMX is Corel Metafile Xchange, (I saved them in version 5, older version). Most graphics programs can import this file, it is native of Corel so that can import it also.</p> <p>I can convert it to any format that Corel can export.</p> <hr /><a name="a2602_97"></a><p><b>From: Zonas</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=2602.97">#97</a>]<br /> 17 Jan 2006<br /><b>To: Cody (BOBTNAILER)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=2602.90">#90</a>] 17 Jan 2006</p> <p>Is that a challenge <span class="e_wink" title=";-)"><span class="e__">;-)</span> </span> Are we only official members if we can do the "three cartwheels, followed by a loud "hooty whoo!"?? You know David likes a challenge...........that's why he's the "Stunt Engraver". <span class="e_smile" title=":-)"><span class="e__">:-)</span> </span> </p> <p>Zona<br /> Zona's Engraved Creations</p><hr /><a name="a2602_98"></a><p><b>From: Stunt Engraver (DGL)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=2602.98">#98</a>]<br /> 17 Jan 2006<br /><b>To: Zonas</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=2602.97">#97</a>] 17 Jan 2006</p> Zona,<br /> <br /> I surely enjoy a challenge, but I'll have to admit, at this stage in my life, I'm only good for the "hooty-whoo!" <span class="e_smile" title=":-)"><span class="e__">:-)</span> </span> <hr /><a name="a2602_99"></a><p><b>From: Awardsguy</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=2602.99">#99</a>]<br /> 17 Jan 2006<br /><b>To: JHayes55</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=2602.83">#83</a>] 17 Jan 2006</p> It was the gentleman from Universal Laser Sytems. 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