I am very proud to announce that I will be attending the 1998 Beanie Symposium Show with much enthusiasm.
Mr. Christopher Gann (show promoter) and myself have worked closely to ensure all kids feel welcomed and are included in the day's events. Mr. Gann has done an exceptional job with organizing special events for kids and offering special raffles and prizes just for the KIDS.
Attention adults: don't feel left out. This show will offer more than you could ever imagine. After all, aren't we all kids at heart?
The first 50 LUCKY paid attendees to walk through the door of the dealer room will receive a FREE Beanie Grab Bag!
Three of these bags will contain a Retired Beanie Baby Retired Beanie Baby valued at $50.00 or more.
Raffles and Giveaways for all attendees, as well as, Raffles and Games "Just for Children" will be conducted throughout the day of the show.
Friendly dealers will be offering an array of surprises, some which are as follows:
Beanies Galore - Current and Retired Beanie Babies.
Tag Protectors
The Beanie House
Puffkins products by Swibco
String Beans by Gund
Beanie Accessories
Beanie Games
Beanie Charms and Pins
Beanie Books
Misc. Beanie variety (Possibly Disney, Nascar, Meanies and more)
A special appearance will be made from Ellen Kerley of Duke University Primate Center.
Please take the time to visit their website and become educated on endangered species. This organization will also be participating in raffles to help fund their projects. Duke University Primate Center will also be donating three (3) special Beanies as prizes. For more information, visit the following site:
http://www.duke.edu/web/primate
Show Details
Date: July 25, l998
Location: Ramada Inn Downtown
600 Willard Street
Durham, NC
Admission: $5.00 (Children 6 and under are admitted FREE with paid adult)
Hours: l0 AM to 5 PM
Click on the following link for explosive details!
http://members.aol.com/gglobal98/gglobal98.html
If the link is not available - copy and paste it into your browser.
Special Guests will include the following (In no specific order):
"Me" Janie Daniels, author of "The Beanie Invasion"
I also write articles, and sponsor contests which are posted on various sites throughout the Internet.
I will be donating five gift bags, packed full of Beanie related items to be raffled off for charity, kids and show attendees. Some of the items will include autographed copies of The Beanie Invasion, Retired Beanies, balloons, bookmarks, and an Alien Beanie which represents My Theme - Ms. Janie thinks you're out of this world - and other special surprises.
Suzy - From the World Famous Beaniephiles website.
Suzy has been credited for her outstanding work on this remarkable website. The site includes such sections as the News Digest, Rumors, Pictures, Trading Post, Chat Room, Janie's Files and more! Make sure to take the time to check out the on-line wedding of Peace and Bongo, which was held on Valentines Day. Suzy will also be donating five retired Beanies along with Beaniephile buttons.
Ellie Keils - The creator of the NEW Beanie Chase Board Game.
http://www.beaniechasegame.com
Ellie has captured the Beanie chase down to a science. Her remarkable game allows you to educate yourself in Beanie collecting, and experience the chase from the luxury of your own home. Ellie will graciously be donating 6 Beanie Chase Board Games for prizes.
Teresa Cheung - Inventor of the most complete Beanie software program available. "The Beanie Jeanie"
The Beanie Jeanie allows you to completely organize your Beanies; no collector should be without this program. This program is cleverly designed to work with Windows 95 operating systems. The Beanie Jeanie offers complete Beanie information, yper links, changing prices, references and a lot more. It's a complete point and click Beanie Encyclopedia, at your fingertips. Teresa will also be donating copies of her program for the show.
I will be conducting interviews and taking pictures throughout the show. I would like to capture comments from dealers, guest and attendees. I plan on writing a review on the show's events and special offerings.
I look forward to attending and meeting all Beanie collectors, young and old alike. Hope to see you at the show!
Ms. Janie
