The Pacific Pin Club, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Richmond 2009 Olympin Collectors Show

Important Update for All Registered Delegates

August 02, 2009

The Pacific Pin Club Society and your Host Committee want to provide you with the most up-to-date information on the show and all related activities so you can be fully prepared to attend and enjoy the best Olympin Show ever. Please take the time now to read all of the following information. Thank you.

The Weather Outside:

The entire Lower Mainland has been basking in record-high summer temperatures for the past several weeks and the trend may continue. Daily forecasts are as follows (C = Celsius and F = Fahrenheit):

August 7:
Cloudy; 60% Chance of Precipitation; Low 15 C / 59 F; High 23 C / 73 F

August 8:
Cloudy; 30% Chance of Precipitation; Low 15 C / 59 F; High 23 C / 73 F

August 9:
Sunny; 5% Chance of Precipitation; Low 16 C / 61 F; High 25 C / 77 F

Show Times:

August 7: Setup 08:00 AM to 09:30 AM Show 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
August 8: Setup 08:00 AM to 10:00 AM Show 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
August 8: Setup 08:00 AM to 10:00 AM Show 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
NOTE: See Opening Ceremony

Show Location:

Richmond Olympic Oval, 6111 River Road, Richmond 1 778 296-1400
www.richmondoval.com

The Show Location is not in a room, hall or enclosed area of any kind. It will be on part of the apron surrounding an active and working long-track speed skating oval in a multi-purpose building that is open to the public, holds sport day camps, and has facility tours and visiting speed skating teams and coaches from the world over.

Because of this, you may expect far more of the public to attend the Show and far less time for delegate table-hopping than past shows. And with three separate entrances to the Oval, every table will have an excellent location.

The Weather inside the Show Location:

The speed skating ice surface is quite close to where the tables are set up and, as such, you may want to bring a sweater or light jacket to compensate for the lower temperature inside the venue.

Parking at Show Location:

For those of you who are driving, the entrance to the underground parking lot is at the West end of the Oval. Once you enter the lot, be sure to immediately turn left and park as close to the entrance as you can. That’s because there is a handy elevator at the top of the ramp that will take you from the parking lot almost to the Show location on the track apron.

The signage states the first three hours are free. You must leave the lot at the end of the Show each night. The building is locked at 10:00 PM.

Overnight Secure Storage:

We have arranged for overnight secure storage immediately adjacent to the Show location should you wish to use it. Your storage options include leaving your displays and inventory at your table (the site will be surrounded by stanchions and velvet rope), using the secure storage, and either moving your displays and inventory to your vehicle or back to your hotel room. The building is locked at 10:00 PM.

Please note, the City of Richmond, 0827805 B.C. Ltd., the Richmond Oval Corporation and the Pacific Pin Club Society assume no liability whatsoever for any injury or accident, or any items lost or stolen, while you are a guest at any facility or in areas adjacent to these facilities.

Business Licence for all Cash Transactions:

Your Host Committee has applied and paid for a City of Richmond Business Licence for any and all cash transactions that may occur at the event. This ensures we will not break any City of Richmond By-Laws or regulations and will assure you an environment where you can sell for cash if you wish.

Social Location:

Richmond Curling Club, 5540 Hollybridge Way, Richmond 1 604 278-1722
www.richmondcurling.com

The Richmond Curling Club will host the Welcome Reception on Friday, August 7 and the Delegates’ Banquet on Saturday, August 8. There is free parking at the Club for all delegates. Be sure to read the Welcome Reception and Delegates’ Banquet sections following for more information.

Host Hotel:

Executive Airport Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre
7311 Westminster Highway, Richmond 1 800 663-2878
www.executivehotels.net/airport/s_richair_home.cgi

Your Host Committee trusts you will be pleased with the proximity of the Hotel, the rates negotiated, and the complimentary services the Executive Airport Plaza has provided for you. Enjoy your stay !!

Venue Map:

Click on the following link or copy and paste the link into your web browser to see the Show Location, Social Location and the Host Hotel on one map. And be sure to click on Satellite for the best view.

http://maps.google.com/maps/Richmond2009OlympinShowVenues

Opening Ceremony:

Your Host Committee has planned a special Opening Ceremony to mark the start the Richmond 2009 Olympin Collectors Club Show in fine fashion. Invited guests include:

• Official Representative(s) of the Musqueam First Nation
• His Worship, the Mayor of the City of Richmond or Alternate
• Royal Canadian Mounted Police Colour Guard

Onsite Media Coverage:

There will be onsite media coverage on Friday, August 7 including:

Vancouver 2010 Organizing Committee podcast and delegate interviews

Vancouver 2010 Host Broadcaster CTV onsite news and weather coverage

CTV will be promoting the Show all this week. The live “hits” take place between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM … and after the cameras leave, the Welcome Reception follows at the Richmond Curling Club … just across the street from the Oval.

Welcome Reception:

The Welcome Reception takes place on Friday, August 7 at the Richmond Curling Club immediately following the close of the Show. Vancouver 2010 Official Home Improvement Partner RONA is our reception sponsor and RONA 2010 Olympic Ambassador and Olympian Georgina Wheatcroft will attend. Complimentary appetizers are provided and a cash bar is available. The Reception is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM.

Your Show accreditation is your admission and must be presented at the door. Please wear it !!

Delegates’ Banquet and Guest Speaker:

The Delegates’ Banquet takes place on Saturday, August 8 at the Richmond Curling Club at 6:30 PM. IOC Worldwide Olympic Partner Coca-Cola is our banquet sponsor and our special keynote speaker is Pete Canalichio (cana LEEK ee-oh) who is leading Coca-Cola’s pin-related activation plans. The dinner buffet will have meat, fish and vegetarian options and a cash bar is available. The Banquet is scheduled to start at 6:30 PM.

Your Show accreditation is your admission and must be presented at the door. Please wear it !!

Delegate Accreditation:

Accreditation includes a lanyard with name tag, and tickets for the Welcome Reception sponsored by RONA and the Delegates’ Banquet sponsored by Coca-Cola only if you have paid for them in advance.

If you have not paid for your table, or not purchased a separate reception or banquet ticket for either yourself or your accompanying person(s), you will not be admitted to either event.

Once you receive your delegate accreditation, please be sure to wear it at all times.

What is the Pacific Pin Club?

The Pacific Pin Club is Western Canada's premiere organization for lapel pin collectors and traders. Founded in 1987, the Club is entering its 22nd year of generating awareness and interest in pin collecting and promoting the hobby in British Columbia, across Canada and around the World.

Last updated: 02 August 2009