CORSA 2012: 2010 Convention Vendors

[Cathy]

Thank you everyone for your input to my ideas and inquires regarding vendors at the 2012 convention.  Never having participated in something like this before, I appreciate your insight. 



I think the prices mentioned by Sarah and Ward of a one time fee of between $30 - $40 per table are very reasonable, especially in today's economy.  I was hoping for a reasonable fee such as this because I don't want to exclude a potential vendor from participating because they felt the table fee was too high. 



If acceptable to the Committee, when I approach a vendor, I'll let them know that the ballpark figure for a table will be in the $30 - $40 range, give or take a little, although I think it should be capped at $40 max. and a good compromise would be $35 per table.  I'll mention that these figures are not cast in stone, but pretty close. 



FYI, when looking for vendors, I'll primarily be looking for vendors who are selling small, easy to carry, easy to transport items--not huge pieces of artwork or sculpture or tree carvings--you get the picture; manageable items.  I'll be contacting a woman down the Cape who makes beautiful jewelry from natural stones and a guy up in Maine who makes very nice, attractive, funky PEACE tee shirts.  I liked the tee shirts so much that I called the artist this afternoon and put in an order for two of his tee shirts for myself. 



Sarah, your idea regarding one of these jewelry makers conducting a "tech session" in jewelry making is excellent and I'll ask these women when I speak to them if they would be interested.  One woman I'll be seeing this Wednesday.  One of the other vendors I have lined up, the photographer, does other things as well, such as decorating tiles and Sharpie art, and I'll ask her if she'd be interesting in conducting a class in something as well. 



Again, thanks everyone for your thoughts.  Now I have a basis and a ballpark figure on which to proceed. 



Cathy McCafferty 


----- Original Message ----- 
From: sarahvair @ juno .com 
To: CzarinaCatrina @comcast.net 
Cc: conv-2012@ corvair .org 
Sent: Monday, August 23, 2010 5:46:03 PM 
Subject: Re: CORSA 2012: 2010 Convention Vendors 

Hi Cathy, 

Excellent ideas for prospective vendors.  Anyone is welcome to vend at the convention as long as the host club is okay with it.  Vendors not related to the Corvair World are NOT required to join CORSA . 

The cost to vend at the convention depnds on how much the price per table will be.  Those prices will be set at a budget meeting sometime early in 2012.  Rough guess at this point would be $35- $40 per table.  It is a one time fee for the entire week.  To me it is a STEAL....any show I have participated in whether it is a antique show or other I am paying $150 per table and that is for 1 - 2 days. 

They can vend any of the days they like.  Naturally it would be great if they could be there the entire time.  If they cannot, all the need to do is cover their merchandise and it will be safe.  They can be inside or out, it's up to them. 

While you are at it, you may want to see if the jewelry lady would be interested in doing a class on how to make the jewelry.  You know, tech session for ladies.  

Sarah 





---------- Original Message ---------- 
From: Cathy < CzarinaCatrina @comcast.net> 
To: conv-2012@ corvair .org 
Subject: CORSA 2012: 2010 Convention Vendors 
Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2010 21:03:07 +0000 ( UTC ) 



Hello Everyone, 



This is Cathy McCafferty from North Attleboro , MA and a member of the Bay State Corvair Club.  I would like to receive information from CORSA or NECC regarding vendors for the 2012 convention to be held in Sturbridge , MA. 



Speaking from a woman's perspective, it would be nice to have a variety of vendors at the 2012 convention, in addition to parts vendors, and in that respect I have been on the look out for artists or craftspeople that I think would be a good fit.  I have been in contact with a woman who takes part every Wednesday in a farmer's market near where I work.  This woman makes beautiful jewelry from Swa rovski crystal.  Her jewelry is beautiful, unique, fun, eye catching and more importantly, affordable and she is very interested in being a vendor at our show.  Every Wednesday for the past month or so, I visit her booth and her booth is by far one of the most popular booths at this little farmer's market.  I bought a pendant from her two weeks ago and every single time I wear it I get lots of compliments on it, so much so that I just purchased the matching set of earrings. 



I have also been in touch with a woman who is a photographer.  Her photographs are primarily of New England and Massachusetts in particular.  She also dabbles in other forms of artwork; namely, jewelry, tile painting, and Sharpie art, which is becoming very popular.  Her photos are beautiful, her artwork unique and she is affordable.  She would also be very interested in participating in our show. 



Just for the record I would like to state that I do not know either of these women personally and have no connection to them whatsoever.  These are two artists I have come across in my travels that I think would be a welcome addition as vendors at the convention. 



I have other artists and craftspeople in mind as well, but as I mentioned above, I would like to receive some direction regarding vendors at CORSA conventions.  For example, if an artist agrees to be a vendor at the convention, are they locked in for the four days?  What is the fee to the vendor?  Is it a one time fee or are they charged a daily fee?  Will they be able to set up a table inside the hotel if they desire or are all vendors relegated to outside space?  Will the hotel allow the vendors to set up inside the hotel?  What roll does CORSA play when it comes to vendors other than parts or car related vendors?  For example, does CORSA leave it up to the club(s) hosting the convention (i.e., NECC ) to find vendors interested in participating? 



I know that I, for one, would love to see a whole host of non-parts related vendors at the convention and I think it would prove to be very popular with the ladies (and the guys also) who attend the convention, not to mention all the visitor's to the convention. 



I look forward to receiving your reply regarding "signing up" vendors who would like to be involved with the convention and the policy and procedure for doing do. 



Thanks very much. 



Cathy McCafferty 

Bay State Corvair Club 
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