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The 30th Annual Hot Wheels Convention (Cont’d) auction. Let’s also offer a thank you to the Newslet- this is quite obvious through your kind dona- Convention Mania contributed $1,800.00 to our
ter for the low run alternate color Newsletter cars tions. Many of us don’t contribute because we donation total.
and to Lexmark for its ongoing donations. Thanks think our donation may be insignificant so let’s
to all of the collectors and clubs for your most try to ramp up our total contributions by being No event can be successful without participants
welcomed donations that we as staff have become creative as well as investigative. Many of our and with your help and generosity this year’s event
accustomed to seeing, such as quilts, blown glass, donations are non-Hot Wheels related such as is now part of our history of giving. This speaks
wine holders and a host of other custom creations. quilts, mail boxes, hand blown glass items, dis- to all of you and what you are made of and why
A special thanks to Mike and Diane Strauss for play cases and custom made items to mention these events are so successful. We are a commu-
the abundant donations that made up at least ten a few. Here are some suggestions: Check with nity of collectors that help one another and I am
of our auction lots. Last but not least a big thank your employers to see if they have a corporate very proud to be part of your group. Your dedica-
you to Larry Wood for his time and effort and for gifting program. Many do and will share with tion and support generated a combined total of
donating a spectacular creation from his personal product or gift certificates. If you belong to a $81,085.00 from all charity events. Thanks to you
collection. All of you are what makes these events club donate an extra club car, ROAKS, or have all. See you at the next one!
happen and continue to be successful! A big thank some of your “crafters” do a one of a kind cus-
you also goes out to our designers, not only for tom or display case. Consider artwork, signage, I would also like to thank the Charity staff for all of
their time and presence but also for their gracious and wood working items as well. We will do our their hard work and long hours that they dedicated
artwork and signatures that make these auction best to give you (especially if it is a stand-alone to make this event a success. Barb, Dave and, Jon-
donations so unique and coveted. item) or your group the proper acknowledge- athan Robles, Jerry Rousselle, and Marsha DiAngi
ment when the item is auctioned. were all invaluable to the success of the charity
Once the bidding began at the Charity Auction it fund raising events.
became no holds barred on some of the items. In We tried a new guess how many wheels are in
fact some of the items brought a hush to the crowd the mason jar game. This guessing game added Let’s all extend a big and well earned thank you to
as the bidders continued to outbid one another $375.00 to the total. The winner was announced Collectors Events Unlimited LLC Mark & Jennifer
and the dollar values climbed to record highs. at the Grand Finale and won all four of the code 3 Millhollin for their year-long efforts and hard work
The Corvette C7 ZO6 FEP by Ryu Asada brought Volkswagen Bus models from this year’s Conven- to make these events a reality. Without them these
in $2,600.00 and right behind was the Corvette tion including the laser etched 1 of 30. events would not happen. And to Mike and Diane
Racer FEP by Mark Jones at $2,500.00 those were Strauss for their continued support and foresight to
exciting moments and I would like to extend a big Check this issue for reports on our other three create a venue for us collectors to gather and share
thank you on behalf of the charity for your over- events where they are recapped and our hard the hobby.
whelming participation and donations. working charity staff is acknowledged; Charity
Please consider this: We as collectors are proud Button Bingo contributed $14,800.00, the Charity
to share and contribute to those in need and Poker Tournament contributed $2,700.00 and

cars. The alternate color Volkswagen Beetles came
in: yellow, spectra flame pink, antifreeze, metallic
green and bronze and the Volkswagen Drag Bus
models were either a red T1 Drag Bus or a chrome
Volkswagen Drag Bus. Every game winner won
at least another three cars! Needless to say there
were a lot of agonizing moments until the lucky
winner or winners as was the case this year (multi-
ple winners per game) yelled “BINGO” and came
up for their special prizes! Just for the record each
game 12 winner received more than the three cars
for their win. How many you might ask? The answer
is “play and see….remember anything can happen
in Button Bingo! All I can say is what a haul! Wow!
It doesn’t get any better than that! It was a plea-
30th ANNUAL COLLECTORS sure playing with both groups and as usual I had a
great time being with you and giving as well as re-
CONVENTION: BUTTON BINGO REVIEW ceiving the banter that goes along with the game.
You might want to consider registering early for
Button Bingo for the upcoming Nationals to join
By Paul & Marsha DiAngi in on the fun and excitement as well as supporting
a great charity. All of the net proceeds from this
game go directly to the charity that we support.
We hope to see you all again at future events.
This event alone was responsible for a significant
part of the total contribution to Make-A-Wish
Foundation of Greater Los Angeles. I want to thank
What kind of surprises will Button Bingo have at As the games progressed the eager participants everyone that participated in any of the events
the next event! Those lucky players that pre-reg- in each session of the ever popular Button Bingo that raised money benefiting this organization. The
istered for Button Bingo at this year’s Convention Game were all trying to win not only the game win- charity review is posted elsewhere in this News-
received a special Volkswagen T1 Drag Bus. This ning gold car, but the very special and very limited letter. It will give you a listing of our events and a
bus came in burnt orange and was only available alternate color game winner cars that were also grand total of the money raised at the 30th Annual
to those that pre-registered. None of these were given out to each winner. The Button Bingo cars for Collectors Convention.
given out during any of the games. This year we this year were a set of red, white and blue Volkswa-
played for an awesome selection of Volkswagen gen Beetles. A player automatically received these Please share your thoughts or your
Beetles that came in six different colors and were for purchasing a Button Bingo ticket and playing in ideas about other games that you would like to
all very low run pieces as well as two different color one of the two, twelve game sessions. If a player see played at these events. If you think the present
Volkswagen Drag Bus models for a total of eight won they would receive a special gold Volkswa- games could be tweaked or enhanced kindly share
possible cars to win. Do you think this trend will gen Beetle to add to their set and to increase the your thoughts via “contact us” at www.hwcollec-
continue? Assure your spot and pre-register early. excitement every game winner also received at torsnationals.com.
Don’t leave it to chance. least two additional very low run alternate color

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