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DALLAS TEXAS 18TH purple Volkswagen T1 Drag Bus and an orange Volkswagen Drag Bus.
This was a spectacular array of unique colors and I would have to say
from the popularity of this casting that those who won were very happy
indeed!
NATIONALS BUTTON The winners of the 12th game were very, very fortunate and well

pleased. Let’s just say they hit the jackpot. What did they win you ask?
Sorry the group took an oath of silence. What happens in Button Bingo
BINGO REVIEW stays in Button Bingo. I suggest that you play and find out for yourself.
You don’t suppose it was one of every alternate color do you! Needless

or winners (as was the case this year with multiple winners in several
By Paul Di Angi to say, there were a lot of agonizing moments until the lucky winner
games) yelled “BINGO” and came up for their special prizes! The
player’s reactions said it all; it doesn’t get any better than that! It was a
The hotel was immense with lots of “room to roam” for all of this year’s pleasure playing with both groups and as usual we always look forward
Nationals activities. I guess you can call this Texas-style hospitality. to the oohs! and aahs!
There was a full schedule of events, plenty of family activities and Don’t forget - consider registering early for Button Bingo for the up-
lots of room to room trading all topped off with a Sunday Toy Show. coming Convention to join in on the fun and excitement and perhaps
This event was once again an exciting and fun-filled gathering of Hot get a special car for doing so. It appeared that everyone had a great
Wheels® enthusiasts and their families. time participating in our wonderful tradition of Button Bingo. We hope
to see you all again at future events.
Remember to pre-register in the future for the Charity events that are
presented by Collectors Events Unlimited. The Button Bingo sessions All the net proceeds from any of the charity games go directly to our
as well as Convention Mania and the Charity Poker Tournament were sponsored charity.
extremely well attended this year and most of the spots were sold
out prior to the start of the Nationals. All of these game sessions are This event alone was responsible for a significant part of the total con-
a lot of fun and give you the opportunity to attain unique and highly tribution to The Children’s Miracle Network. I want to thank everyone
limited code 3 pieces commemorating the event. Those lucky players that participated in any of the events that raised money benefiting this
that pre-registered for either of the Button Bingo sessions received a organization. Reflecting on the faces that came through the sales room,
special surprise that was handed out at the beginning of each session. I would have to say that almost everyone participated by either buying
It was an awesome, very limited, Volkswagen Drag Bus in pink! The a Charity ’62 Corvette (limited to 450), playing Button Bingo or by pur-
only way to get this one was to pre-register, no others were given out chasing the ever popular raffle ticket not to mention those that played
during the games. in the Charity Poker Tournament, the Convention Mania game or won a
bid at the main charity event at the Friday night Charity Auction. Look
This year the very popular Button Bingo game had two sessions. The for a full report on the Charity Auction, Charity Poker Tournament, and
first session was held on Wed. evening at 7:30 P.M and the second Convention Mania elsewhere in this issue of the Newsletter. Thanks
session was played at 1:30 P.M on Friday. Each session had the same again to all that participated. I hope that you had an enjoyable time.
game car winners. Players of each twelve game session received a We look forward to seeing you in Los Angeles, California in the fall.
red, white and blue trio of ’40 Ford Coupes for purchasing their ticket
to play. Once the games started excitement filled the room as the No event can be successful without participants and with your help
participants tried to win not only the gold ’40 Ford Coupe, but also and generosity this year’s event is now part of our history of goodwill.
some very special and very limited alternate color game-winner cars. If I would also like to thank the Charity staff for all of their hard work and
a player won they would receive a special gold ’40 Ford Coupe to add long hours that they dedicated to make this event a success. Dave
to their set plus additional alternate color ’40 Ford Coupe or Volkswa- Robles, Barb Robles, Jonathan Robles, Jerry Rousselle, and Marsha
gen Drag Busses for each game win. The alternate color cars that were Di Angi were all invaluable to the success of the charity fund raising
given out during the games were the ’40 Ford Coupe in pink, candy events.
red, metallic dark green, smoke gray, and bronze as well as a metallic

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