| The 2008 Chicago Pen Show Sponsored by
Gregory H. Sachs This year's co-sponsors are:
Pendemonium.com, Judd Perlson's
Auction Sales, Plan Ahead! You are invited to attend
the Westin-O'Hare Hotel, Rosemont, IL
Book Signing, Two Also, and at the same time and in the same place, Dr. Laurence Oldfield will be present to sign the newly released comprehensive pen repair book by Jim Marshall and Dr. Oldfield. Copies will be available at the show.
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| Chicagoland Culture, Shopping & Dining: Chicago's Museums, Orchestra Hall, the Civic Opera, Loop and North Michigan Avenue shopping areas are all easily accessible via CTA Rapid Transit (the station is a two block walk from the Westin). Several fine restaurants are within a short walk of the Westin; sometimes the hotel van will arrange to drop off and pick up groups. Chicago:
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| Contact How to Contact Us General Information Registration and Fees Sponsorship Information
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| SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 2008 2008 CHICAGO PEN SHOW SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Pendamonium will be giving away a free nib customization grinding by Letta Grosekemper and also will be hosting a Rhodia writing paper seminar The schedule is subject to change THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2008 - subject to change 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 am - O'Hare 1 (12th floor) 8:00 pm - Pizza and Pop Party. Pizza by Judd Perlson, Pop by CPS - 12th floor. FRIDAY , May 2, 2008 - subject to change 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. - GRAND B & C; Everyone is welcome to congregate, meet one another and buy, sell and trade pens. Doors lock at 12:00 am. with overnight security in place Friday night for entire space and Saturday. Around 6:00 pm. the full Grand Ballroom should be ready for Saturday setup for dealers with table registrations. 8:00 p.m. - PARTS AND TOOLS AUCTION - 12th floor SATURDAY, May 3, 2008 - subject to change 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. BUY/SELL/TRADE - GRAND
BALLROOM; additional space is available in the evening in the MADISON
(across from Executive Forum).
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| Prices
Weekend Package is $60.00 Saturday/Sunday admission - $30.00; Included Saturday seminars and appetizer buffet at 4:00 available only at the door. Sunday Only $5.00 Show Admission, from 10:00 AM Sunday , is available only at the door. Tables Sponsorship & Advertising
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| Parts/Tools
Auction
Friday evening we will host a live auction of pen parts and repair items at the Westin-O'Hare. This auction will consist of approximately 100 lots of vintage pen parts, vintage pen nibs, vintage repair tools, semi-modern repair tools, and repair supplies. An inspection will be conducted before the auction. Potential bidders should note that any successful bids must be paid for in U. S. Currency or U. S. Dollar denominated travelers checks immediately following the auction.
Consignments are being considered for the parts and repair tools auction. If you have items you would like to consign, for Parts, please contact Don Lavin; for tools, please contact Michael Fultz.
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| Hotel The convention hotel is the Westin-O'Hare
Hotel, Rosemont, Illinois. Guests can access the Westin O'Hare site to book, modify, or cancel a reservation directly up to May 1, 2008 or alternatively Hotel Reservations Some useful hotel links: Hotel Features and Activities: Please note all public spaces in the State of Illinois are non-smoking. No smoking is permitted in the Westin.
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