[NJARC] Fwd: NEARC: Emergency NEARC Insider: This is HUGE: Location Change for RADIO XLVIII on March 5, 2017!!!!

Mon Feb 27 19:27:30 EST 2017

 Hi everyone.  Well if there ever was a screw-up by a host site, this is it.  You can read the message from Bruce Phillips, NEARC Prez below.   If you're planning on coming up, it's a little closer to the NH / MA border.

Regards,

Joe Devonshire

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From: Radioorphanage <radioorphanage at comcast.net>
To: Comcast Radio Orphanage <radioorphanage at comcast.net>
Sent: Sat, Feb 25, 2017 10:39 pm
Subject: NEARC: Emergency NEARC Insider: This is HUGE: Location Change for RADIO XLVIII on March 5,2017!!!!

Do you know what is says on the cover of “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy”?

DON’T PANIC!!!

Email today from Steve Morabito- Director of Sales-Nashua Marriott to Bruce Phillips- President NEARC:

Hi Bruce, 
We cannot apologize enough for this error and we will try our best to make this right to the best of our ability. We agree to the below terms that you set forth in order to make your event as successful as possible under the circumstances. I will set up a meeting with Chris Tarris at Radisson Nashua as soon as possible on either Monday or Tuesday to move forward. We are all truly sorry for the damage this has caused your event and truly apologize.
Sincerely,
STEVE MORABITO | Director of Sales
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NEARC had put a ton of money and countless hours of effort into moving RADIO XLVIII to the Marriott, to come to this.

The bottom line is: The Marriott double booked the Event Center on Saturday and Sunday for The New Hampshire Home Show, and Sunday for RADIO XLVIII.
Now, before you go all ballistic, the top 100 of you with a problem about this can’t hold a candle to how bad Steve, Anna, and I feel.
The Marriott has done everything in their power to resolve this problem.

So, suck it up a little, don’t get POed, and let’s go on and make RADIO XLVIII the best RADIO show ever !
As you know, RADIO always goes on- Rain. shine, and now a new, new location change. 
Everything remains the same for RADIO XLVIII except the location change.

RADIO XLVIII on March 5, 2017 has been moved to:
The Radisson 
11 Tara Blvd (NH Route 3 Exit 1) 
Nashua, NH 03062 
Phone (603) 888-9970
https://www.radisson.com/nashua-hotel-nh-03062/nhnashua
The Radisson looks like a Huge Castle. It was formerly known as “The Tara”, and can easily be seen from Route 3 in either direction at Exit 1. 

This Event Runs Rain or Shine at the new Radisson location.
Timing, Table Layout, and all other information about RADIO XLVIII remains the same.
The only thing changing is the new Radisson location! 

Please alert anyone you know who is going!
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Directions to the new Radisson location coming from the south(Massachusetts):

Merge onto US-3 N via the ramp on the left toward Nashua   NH (Crossing into New Hampshire).   

Take the   Spit Brook Rd exit, EXIT 1, toward S Nashua.   
Then 0.49   miles

Turn left onto Spit Brook   Rd. 

Then 0.30 miles. Turn right onto Tara   Blvd. 

Then 0.08   miles  Take the 1st right to stay on Tara Blvd.   

The Radisson is a HUGE CASTLE ! If you haven’t seen it by now, I can’t help you!

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Directions to the new Radisson location coming from the North(New Hampshire) :

1) Merge onto Everett Tpke S (Portions   toll). 

2) Take the Spit Brook Rd exit, EXIT 1, toward S   Nashua.Then 1.12 mile2 mi.   

3)   Keep right to take the Spit Brook Rd ramp toward Tara Blvd.   

4) Turn right onto Spit   Brook Rd.   

5). Turn right onto Tara   Blvd. 

The   Radisson is a HUGE CASTLE ! If you haven’t seen it by now, I can’t help   you!

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You can still buy Tables at our Website www.nearc.net , but they will be at the Radisson.

The table layout at the Radisson will be as close as possible to the published layout at the Marriott.

If you booked a room with RADIO XLVIII at the Marriott already, an equal to or better room is being booked for you at the Radisson.
The only difference is that the Marriott is picking up the bill for your room at the new Radisson location. You have not, and will not be charged for a room at the Marriott, and your room at the new Radisson location is free.

If you still want a room Saturday night at the new Radisson location, you can book it at the Radisson (at the Marriott Agreed $99 rate) by calling the Radisson at (603) 888-9970 and mentioning RADIO XLVIII.

Someone is bound not to receive this information and go to the Marriott Sunday morning.
The Marriott will display large (4’) signs stating that RADIO XLVIII was moved to the Radisson (with address and apology):
a) At both road entrances to the Marriott
b) Outside the main entrance to the Marriott
c) Outside the main entrance to the Marriott Event Center
These signs will be in place no later than noon on Wednesday 3/1/2017, and will remain in place through Monday 3/6/2017.
The Marriott will have printed directions available (From the Marriott to the Radisson) for anyone who shows at The Marriott looking for RADIO XLVIII.

Silver linings in these clouds:
1) The new Radisson location is 6 miles closer for the 80% of people coming from the south.
2) If you had your act together and previously booked a room at the Marriott, your room is now at the new Radisson location, and it has been paid for by the Marriott.
3) The Marriott will reimbursed NEARC for RADIO XLVIII at the new Radisson location.

Remember, what doesn’t kill you makes you strong.
I’ll see you at the Radisson on March 5th for RADIO XLVIII,
Bruce Phillips
President NEARC
(603) 772 7516

Below is other modified info from the Insider I started to write this week, and the previous Insider:

The current projected weather for RADIO XLVIII shows partly cloudy 32 degrees Saturday night, and about 45 degrees on Sunday.
Patience, have Patience: The change in location of RADIO is a lot of work, and there are bound to be issues. Instead of complaining about trivial matters, look around and see what YOU can do to make this the best RADIO show ever.
Seller Tables: Some seller tables are still available: If you want a table for RADIO XLVIII book it NOW! Joe will lock out table purchases on the NEARC website first thing Friday morning 3/5. Do NOT send a check for a table at this point. Order on line at www.nearc.net
Seller Pricing Assistance: Sellers, if you’d like some assistance with pricing a few of your items, I will give you my opinion between 7 am and 8 am during seller setup. 
Publicity for RADIO XLVIII: NEARC printed and distributed over 6000 Flyers for RADIO XLVIII., We partnered with 25 different Record Shops and Antique Shops to promote our show. Press Releases were sent to the Boston Globe, Boston Herald, Lawrence Eagle Tribune, Nashua Telegram, and Manchester Union Leader, We ran full ½ page colored ads in New England Antiques Journal and Maine Antiques Digest. There will be a special write up in HIPPO –available free at newsstands in New Hampshire on Thursday 3/2.

 Terrey Auction Leftovers Tag Sale
(Closed Sunday Morning During RADIO XLVIII)
Saturday: March 4, 2017: 12noon to 8:00pm
Sunday March 5, 2017: 1:30pm to 6:00pm
The Barn, 498 Cross St., Carisle, MA
For more information: www.terreyauction.com

RADIO XLVIII
The Year of the Transoceanic Raffles

LOCATION: The Radisson 11 Tara Blvd. (NH Rt 3- Exit 1) Nashua, NH. 
TIME and ADMISSION: Sunday, March 5, 2017 Show runs rain/snow or shine.
NEARC has never canceled a show, and never will. 
Show Hours: 8:00 am — 1:00 pm 
     Admission to this big annual indoor "flea market style" antique radio (vintage electronic) show is $10 from 8:00 am doors-open until 11:00, and free from 11:00 to 1:00 pm.
     Spouses and children under 18 are admitted free — just fill in one registration form and come in together.  On-site parking is free too!  
TABLES:  There are 110 six foot tables available for RADIO XVIII.. All tables at RADIO XLVIII will have an INTRODUCTORY, 1st year price of $20. You can expect the table price at RADIO 49 (IX?) to be in the $25 range. Please remember only a few years ago, a table at RADIO cost $35, and the seller had to also pay a $12 admission.  
You may order 1,2,3,4 or 5 tables. If you would like a Wall tables with power, please specify “Wall Table Please”.  You may look on the Table Layout and request specific tables, but please understand NEARC can not guarantee you a particular table. The sooner you request your table(s) the happier you will be. All bets are off in the last few weeks, and tables at this show will sell out early!!
Tables will be assigned as orders are received by our Treasurer Gerry Pacht. 
The easiest way to order tables is online at www.nearc.net  with ANY credit card.
 There is a lot to do in the Nashua area- Try indoor skydiving at Skyventure, Tour the Anheuser Busch Brewery in Merrimack, or just walk through the Merrimack Premium Outlets. There are 200+ restaurants within 10 miles of the Radisson. 
Check them out on Tripadvisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g46172-Nashua_New_Hampshire-Vacations.html
PHOTO Contest: Bring your camera or cellphone, and snap the best picture at RADIO XLVIII. You could win $25, $50, or even $100. See details in the the PHOTO CONTEST article in this issue. You can’t win if you don’t enter your best photos !
RAFFLES at RADIO XLVIII: 
Thanks to the generosity of a few NEARC Members, we will raffle 9 interesting radios or radio related items at RADIO XLVIII:
At 9:30 am:
1948 Zenith Transoceanic 8G005- Zenith’s 1st Post War set
1950 Zenith Transoceanic H-500 “SuperTransoceanic”
Both of these radios were gifted by member Larry Brent in memory of his father who ran Brent’s TV in Lowell, Mass for many years.
At 10:30 am:
$25 Gift Certificate for WJOE.com gifted by member Joe Coco
1956 Zenith Transoceanic Y-600 “Slide Rule Dial gifted by member Jon Kummer
At 11:30 am:
1948 Zenith Transoceanic 8G005- Zenith’s 1st Post War set gifted by member Jon Kummer
1950 Zenith Transoceanic H-500 “SuperTransoceanic” gifted by member Jon Kummer
$25 Gift Certificate for WJOE.com gifted by member Joe Coco
 At 12:30pm (last Raffles):
1942 Zenith Transoceanic 7G605 “BOMBER” gifted by members Al Purkis and Tom Scarpelli. This rare BOMBER is one of only 35,000 that Zenith made between January 1942 and April 1942 when Zenith stopped all radio production to help with the war effort. It is serial# T886208, being made in the last 5000. These BOMBERS are Legendary and very hard to come by. Don’t miss this chance!
1970 Knight Kit AA5 AM Radio Kit (unbuilt with original instructions) gifted by Bruce Phillips in memory of former NEARC Member Tom Romano who fixed 100s, maybe 1000s of radios for me before he passed away. This Knight Kit was the end of the Allied Knight Kit line as Allied was in the process of selling out to Tandy ( Radio Shack). The identical unbuilt kit, but sold by Radio Shack two years later in 1972 as an Archerkit just sold for $866.00 on eBay (item 291956094158) on December 4, 2016. Unbuilt kits are hard to come by. Don’t miss your chance at this one.
50/50 Raffle: The proceeds of the 50/50 raffle will also be drawn at 12:30.
NOTE: All Transoceanic radios work. They have been repaired, but not particularly restored by member Tom Scarpelli.  Tom donated the parts and his time. 
All items are as is as seen, and NEARC has no responsibility as to how you use the items.
RAFFLE TICKETS:
1) Each Sellers will receive one raffle ticket with their “Seller Packet”.
2) Each Paid Attendee will receive one raffle ticket on receipt of payment and admission form
3) Additional tickets will be sold at the Registration Table, and from time to time inside the halls for: $3/ticket, $5/2 tickets, $10/5 tickets, and $20/12 tickets (consider it a donation to NEARC)
RAFFLE RULES:
1)      You must be present to win a raffle
2)      You must be 18 or older, or accompanied by someone 18 or older to collect a raffle prize
3)      You have 3 minutes from the time your number is called to claim your prize; otherwise a new number will be drawn for the raffle. The PA system is audible in both main ballrooms.
4)      Once a ticket is drawn, it will not be returned to collection of raffle tickets. (You can not win 2 items with the same raffle ticket)

Spread the Word!   
Please mark your calendar for RADIO XLVIII on March 5th at the new Radisson location, and bring your friends. 
Let’s keep RADIO the “Biggest and Best Antique Radio Show on the Entire East Coast”. 

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Great New, New Location for the
“Biggest Old Radio Show on the entire East Coast”
NEARC RADIO XLVIII
Antique Radio Flea Market
Hourly Old Radio Raffles
PUBLIC IS WELCOME!!!
March 5, 2017 8:00am-1pm Rain or Shine
The Radisson-11 Tara Blvd. , Nashua, NH 03062
Route 3 – New Hampshire Exit 1
www.nearc.net or call (603) 772-7516
RADIO is the East Coast’s Largest Antique Radio Show & Flea Market!! 100+ Indoor tables and 60+ Vendors. This is a family event, and with one $10 adult admission, spouse and children under 18 are free.  Admission is FREE from 11 am to 1 pm. There is free onsite parking. The show is guaranteed to runs Rain or Shine. NEARC has never cancelled an event, and never will!!

See you at RADIO XLVIII on March 5th,
Bruce Phillips
 president at nearc.net 
603 772 7516

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