The National Insulator Association’s 40th Annual Show & Convention   Coralville, Iowa  July 10-12th, 2009
This show will be held at the:  Coralville Marriott Hotel & Conference Center 300 East 9th St. Coralville, Iowa 97232

The hosts are Larry & Pat Whitlock, Bill & Linda Connell, and Dennis & Jeanne Weber.   Members of the Missouri Valley Insulator Club will be helping the show hosts with activities and duties to ensure that you will have an enjoyable National.

The location will be the Coralville Marriott Hotel & Conference Center in Coralville, Iowa, July 10 thru July 12, 2009.  (Note: The Marriott is a smoke free  facility).

Directions:  Interstate 80, Exit 242, South on 1^st Avenue, left on E. 9^th Street  (easily seen from interstate)

Airport:      Eastern Iowa Airport - approximately 21 miles north on I-380    www.crairport.com        319-362-8336

                   Airport Shuttle:  $36 for 1^st person, $5 for each additional person (rates may change!)     319-365-0655

                   Cab service:  Black & Gold Cab Co.  $75+                                                                    319-887-1976

                   Limousine:  Express Limousine Service Call for information                                              319-626-5466

Hotel Reservations:  The host hotel is the Coralville Marriott.  Our guaranteed rate of $92/night + tax (includes $8/day parking fee) is for July 8 thru July 12, 2009.  Reservations can be made after July 10, 2008, on-line (Event Web Page) or by phone (319-688-4026).  The rate will be honored until June 24, 2009. (After that date, the block of rooms we have reserved will be released and the convention rate may not be available.)   Notes on making reservations from the Event Web Page:

• Fill in the necessary information under check rates and availability (Form to the right)

• Under Group Code (not corporate/promotional code), enter ainaina and click Find

• Next screen click Reserve Room

• Next screen check room type then click continue

• Next screen check information then click continue

• Next screen fill in information then click complete reservation

Camping:  The Edgewater Campground is just East of the Marriott.  At this time the fee is $13 per night.   There are 15 sites.  They have electricity, water & showers, but no dump site.  They do not take reservations.  319-248-1750

Hall:  The convention hall is approximately 30,000 square feet with a layout of 132 sales tables and 29 displays.  (room to expand, if needed)  Food will be available in the hall and in the hotel restaurant.

Security:  The Marriott provides area security at all times.  Security in the hall will be provided by the show hosts and members of MVIC from Friday morning through Sunday afternoon.

Admission Fee:  $3 — 3 day admission (children under 12 free)

Dealer Tables:  All dealer tables are 2 ˝’ x 8’ with white table covers provided.  Hand carts and flat bed carts  will be available for use.

 --->  Click here for a printable dealer contract

Display Information:  Table/Spaces are 2 ˝’ x 8’.  Free electricity will be provided.  If you have questions about displaying, you may contact Bill Connell, 641-449-3236,             or blconnell@iowatelecom.net

  Category choices for entries:

• Threadless

• Threaded Glass

• Threaded Porcelain

• Specialty — one company, one style, patents, errors, etc.

• Color — glass, porcelain, or any combination

• Foreign — glass, porcelain, or any combination

• Lightning Rod Equipment — insulators, balls, vanes, etc.

• Junior — must be under the age of 18 at the time of the show and not receive excessive adult assistance                                                                                                   

• General — displays of mixed insulators, the total theme of which does not accurately fit any other single category listing                                                                             

• Go-Withs — must include some use of insulators and/or related items, but may include any other items that complete the theme of the display                                               

• Non-Competitive — open to insulators or related items

Awards Banquet:  Choice of Iowa Pork Chop (served with maple glaze) or Chicken Forestiere (breast of chicken with forest mushroom sauce).  Served with:  assortment of breads, rolls, & gourmet breads, fresh garden greens with pepper cream & red wine dressings, chef’s choice of potato, bouquetiere of fresh vegetables, chef’s choice of dessert,      coffee & tea.  Children’s menu:  (ages 5-12, under 5 complimentary)  Chicken tenders (deep fried breaded strips of  chicken served with honey mustard & barbecue sauce), french fries, choice of fruit cup or salad,   dessert, soft drink or juice.

Note:  Pick up banquet tickets at show.

Refund Cut-off Date:  JUNE 9, 2009—Cancellations past this date will be considered on an individual basis.

CYI Raffle:  Many donated items will be raffled at various times during the show.  The price for the chances to CYI (choose your item) will be very reasonable.  Hint:  you might want to bring return address labels so that you won’t have to write your name so many times.

You will not want to miss this event. Plan now to attend the 2009 National Show in Coralville, Iowa July 10-12, 2009!