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American Cut Glass Association
2010 National Convention
“Diamonds, Silver and Gold”
Ann Arbor, Michigan
July 14 through July
17, with pre-Convention Tours on July 12 and 13
Click here for a program schedule
(ACGA Member Update: There are still plenty of double rooms left in the
ACGA room block for all the dates of the 2010 Convention. However, response
by members has been so enthusiastic for King rooms that there are only
limited room nights still available for King rooms)
The Great Lakes Chapter cordially invites you to attend the annual convention in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Join with other American Brilliant cut glass enthusiasts to enjoy the diamond sparkle of our cut glass, and the silver and gold of long-time friendships and new friendships to be made. In the words of the campfire song from our childhoods: “Make new friends, but keep the old, one is silver and the other is gold.”
The 2010 Convention will have all your favorites—Dealer’s Show, Collector’s Night, Hands-On Workshop, top-notch speakers, banquets, and pre-convention tours, to share fellowship and good times.
2010 Convention Dates: Wednesday, July 14 through Saturday, July 17, 2010
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan, 45 miles west of Detroit, and 35 miles north of the Ohio border, home of the University of Michigan.
Four
Points by Sheraton
www.fourpointsannarbor.com
3200 Boardwalk
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108
Phone: 734-996-0600
Toll Free: 800-368-7764
Be sure to mention ACGA to receive the ACGA rate. There is a special link
to allow you to make reservations online for our convention:
http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/booking/reservation?id=0906250755&key=30097
ACGA
room rate is $99 per night plus taxes.
A partial list of hotel amenities includes in-room refrigerators,
microwaves, in-room safes, complimentary wired and wireless internet, fully
equipped business center, gift shop, car rental agency on premises,
indoor/outdoor pool, fitness center, complimentary parking, lounge, and
restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The hotel also provides
complimentary around town transportation with advance notice. The Four
Points is a smoke-free facility.
Our convention hotel, the Four Points by Sheraton has a comprehensive website with links to maps, restaurants, shopping, and all sorts of information that will be helpful as you plan your trip to Ann Arbor, Michigan for the 2010 Convention.
www.fourpointsannarbor.com
Airport transportation is not provided by the hotel.
Pre-Convention Tours July 12 & 13
Specific tour information and costs will be included in the Convention
Registration Packet which is sent to all ACGA members in April, and this
information will also be updated on this website at that time.
2010 Pre-Convention Tour Opportunities
Tour Registrations will be accepted with a paid convention registration. Login to Members Only to pay with Paypal
TOUR #1 Monday, July 12, 2010
To the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village, Dearborn, Michigan
Cost for this tour is $65 per person. Lunch is not included.
Your Tour #1 fee covers transportation to and from the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village, admission to both the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village. Your entry ticket includes the Ride All Day pass that provides riding privileges on the historic train, Ford Model AA Bus, horse-drawn vehicles, and vintage Model Ts. Both the Museum and the Village have interesting restaurants from which to choose and many places to stop for a snack. The gift shops feature unusual book titles and handmade historic reproduction items, so plan a bit of time to shop. We will leave about 9:00 a.m. and return to the hotel by about 4:30. Specific time and schedule information will be provided when you sign in at the Convention Registration Table.
For the physically challenged, the Museum and Village have both regular wheelchairs and motorized scooters for rent for about $20. The Village has been paved and historic buildings have had ramps installed to make access easier. With the Ride All Day pass you should also be able to get around the Village and see all the sights.
You are encouraged to visit the website for more information about the exhibits at each venue. You will not have enough time to see everything in both the Village and the Museum in one day as there is so much to see. For more information on the Henry Ford Museums visit: www.thehenryford.com
TOUR #2 Tuesday, July 13, 2010
To the Toledo Glass Pavilion and the Toledo Museum of Art
Cost for this tour includes lunch and a $5 donation to the Glass Pavilion, $50 per person.
For this day’s tour we will travel south to the Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion to view the collection of glass housed in this lovely new and unique building. Outstanding examples of cut and engraved glass are on display with the crown jewel, for enthusiasts of American Brilliant cut glass, being the Libbey Glass Company 1904 (St. Louis) Exposition Punch Bowl. Curator of Glass, Dr. Jutta Page, has made special arrangements for additional examples of cut and engraved glass to be on display at the time of our convention. There is a hot glass demonstration at regular intervals. We will have box lunch in the GlasSalon and then visit the main building of the Toledo Museum. Even though access to the Toledo Museums is free, five dollars of your tour fee will be donated to the Glass Pavilion with the compliments of the ACGA for hosting us. Additional contributions by attendees will be cheerfully accepted by the museum, and memberships to support the work of the museum are always available.
The second half of the tour will be to the main portion of the Toledo Museum of Art, directly across the street from the Glass Pavilion. Here you will have the opportunity to either browse on your own or select from various themed tours of the museum. The Toledo Museum has in its collections wonderful examples of ancient art, Impressionist works, both modern Masters and early American, and European art. There is Cloister from the Middle Ages set up with in the museum which is a unique experience. There is a gift shop and cafeteria in the museum. The Toledo Museum website is: www.toledomuseum.org
A specific itinerary will be provided for each of the tours when you sign in
at the Convention Registration Table.
Other Tourist Information
Ann Arbor Tourist Information is available through the Four Points’ website and also www.visitannarbor.org
There are many interesting museums that are part of the University of Michigan. For information on attractions like The Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Museum of Dentistry, Sterns Collection of Musical Instruments, art galleries, and Museums of Art, Archaeology, Natural History, and more, visit: www.umich.edu/museums.php
The Ann Arbor Art Fair is the week following the 2010 ACGA Convention, July 21-24. More info is available www.visitannarbor.org under Art Fairs.
For additional information about other Dearborn tourist sites such as the Henry Ford Estate, please see: www.dearborn-mi.worldweb.com
Detroit Tourism: http://www.visitdetroit.com
Michigan Tourist Info: www.go-michigan.com or www.michigan.org
Toledo, Ohio Tourism: www.dotoledo.com
2010 Convention Chairperson, LindaJo Hare, email: acga2010@comcast.net
Collector's Night
Click here for more information
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Non-member Convention Registration Did you know that the bulk of the convention registration goes to cover the cost of meals? There are a number of meals included, which can range anywhere from $15 to $40 in a hotel. If you are a member, go to Members Only to register for convention! |
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| Convention Registration Fee Per Person $250 | |
| Tour #1, Monday July 12, Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village, $65 Per Person | |
| Tour #2, Tuesday July 13, Toledo Glass Pavilion & Toledo Museum of Art, $50 Per Person | |
The
Great Lakes Chapter looks forward to seeing you and sharing a memorable time
at the ACGA 2010 Convention
“Diamonds, Silver and Gold”
