Hello Elly and Everyone,
Yes alot of work is being put into the Convention here, which unfortunately
has limited resources. Am sure this will change with time. The UK Chapter does come under the umbrella of the IPBA in the States but it is on its own when
it comes to funding.
To clarify, I am only one member of the group on the Committee. My
specific task set by the Treasurer and our other members, was minute compared to others. I must say
that Estee Lauder, Head Office in London came up trumps. They have really helped and hopefully the persons involved will be visiting the Convention on the Sunday.
Terry and his wife and the other members of the Committee have been working
extremely hard and have arranged for various Speakers and we are lucky in having the slideshow of the Keynote Speech given to the 2005 IPBA Convention in Dallas by Christie Mayer-Lefkowitch.
I am pleased to say that Woody will be sharing the event with us and is being
asked to give a round table informal talk on solid perfumes and compacts. I am sure he will also speak about his beautiful collection of other items and Margaret
and I will be with him so he will not have to look far for support! We have
a wonderful group of people attending and some well known Collectors from
the States flying in!
Yes, it would have been nice to have had some of the European Collectors attend
the Convention. Room is still available should they wish to join. Perhaps
there is still time to entice one or two!
It is only through a united effort that the IPBA and its sister groups will be able to continue with these events of sharing and learning. Plus the opportunity to meet one another to discuss and make new friends. The umbrella of this organisation is opening far and wide and if we want it to continue, then we must also contribute with our fullest support. The Convention is for Everyone and we really would not want to see such events disappear. The same way as we would not wish to lose Lisa and Jack's informative and special site!
Edited by Jacqueline, 04 October 2005 - 02:01 PM.