1991 Kansas City KOCC Convention

The Keepsake Ornament Collector’s Club event of 1991

The first-ever Keepsake Ornament Collector’s Club National Convention.
Commemorated the five year anniversary of The Keepsake Ornament Collector’s Club.

Event Dates: Thursday-Saturday, June 20-22, 1991

Start Time: 3:00 p.m.
End Time:

Location: Kansas City, MO

Attendance: 400 – 700

Registration

Mail in only (Registration fees had to be included with registration form.)

Event Fee:

• Early Registration: $235.00 per KOCC member*
  (must be postmarked by December 10, 1990)
• After December 10, 1990: $265.00 per KOCC member*

Fee included meals (except Friday night), tours, materials and admission to all seminars and workshops plus many, many surprises and extras! It did not include hotel accommodations.

*Event was limited to KOCC members only.

Travel/Hotel

A limited number of rooms were available at a discounted rate at the Hyatt Regency.

• $84.00/night – Single Occupancy
• $94.00/night – Double Occupancy
• $105.00/night – Triple Occupancy

Hyatt Regency Crown Center
2345 McGee St.
Kansas City, MO 64108

Reservation line: (888) 421-1442

Agenda

Thursday, June 20, 1991

• Registration
  Attendees picked up their Convention Tote Bags and had the opportunity to buy a Convention T-Shirt.
  
• Get-Acquainted Ice Cream Social
  Attendees got to meet with representatives from the Collector’s Club and Keepsake department.
• Games:
  • Collectors were given Series buttons at Registration.  They were told to find other collectors in the hall with buttons of the same series.
  • Ornament Bingo – Each attendee received the Tender Touch figurine, “Times to Cherish”.

Friday, June 21, 1991

• Breakfast Buffet
• Welcome
  Rachel Perkal, Brad Beyer, and Don Hall. Gordon MacKenzie spoke about creativity.
• 1991 Keepsake Ornaments
  Clara Johnson Scroggins spoke briefly about the 1991 ornament line and then used a giant pair of scissors to cut a ribbon, unveiling the 1991 line.
• Video Presentation
  “A Look Behind the Scenes” showed various stories about Keepsake Ornaments throughout the years.
• Lunch
  Featuring famous Kansas City foods like BBQ and a live Jazz band.
• Decorating Ideas
  Sarah Taylor, who designed the photos in Clara Johnson Scroggin’s ornament book, shared decorating ideas and tips using Keepsake ornaments.  Each attendee participated along with a large box full of crafting material.
• Keepsake Staff Q&A
  Attendees were able to ask staff questions about ornaments and upcoming products.
• Artist Signing
  Each attendee received 5 signatures from each artist and one from Clara Johnson Scroggins.
• Evening Event at Benjamin Ranch
  A western-themed evening featuring real stage coaches and hay rides that the attendees could enjoy. A country music band played during dinner.
• Attendees staying at the event hotel found two miniature ornaments on their pillow when they returned for the night.

Saturday, June 22, 1991

• Continental Breakfast
• Hallmark Distribution Center Tour – Leavenworth, Kansas
  Guided tour of the Hallmark facility where Hallmark products are produced and distributed.  At the conclusion of the tour attendees were given a box lunch with a Hallmark Christmas lapel pin.
• Hallmark Keepsake Designer Holiday Home Tour
  A fully decorated turn-of-the-century home decorated by Hallmark staff with ornaments donated by Clara Johnson Scroggins. Each attendee left with a tiny golden bag filled with candy.
• Christmas Wonderland Banquet Finale
  • Traditional Christmas dinner with a band playing throughout the evening.
  • Costume Contest: More than 200 members turned out in dazzling costumes inspired by their favorite ornaments at the banquet.
  • Video highlights from the Convention
  • The Kansas City Santa ornaments were given to attendees.

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Famous Surprise Speakers

Seminars – led by experts, including Clara Johnson Scroggins, a leading authority on Keepsake Ornaments and American Christmas ornaments.

• How Keepsake Ornaments are made
• How to protect your ornament collection
• Decorating with Keepsake Ornaments
• What Collectors Think – a forum where attendees had a chance to ask questions about ornament collecting and Keepsake Ornaments

Hands-On Workshops

Preview and Displays

• The entire 1991 Keepsake Ornament line was unveiled
• Displays included Hallmark’s newest products and popular collectibles including: puzzles, calendars, lapel pins, cookie cutters, Merry Miniatures, Tender Touches and more!

Audio-Visual Presentation

Panel Discussion

Artist Signings – Each attendee received 5 signatures by each Artist and Clara Johnson Scroggins signed her books.

Special Tours

• Scenic tour of Kansas City
• Hallmark Facilities Tour – Guided tour of the Hallmark facility where Keepsake Ornaments are produced and distributed.
• Hallmark Keepsake Designer Holiday Home Tour – A fully decorated turn-of-the-century home decorated by Hallmark staff with ornaments donated by Clara Johnson Scroggins. Each attendee left with a tiny golden bag filled with candy.

“Christmas At Home” Banquet Finale
(Saturday Evening)

• Traditional Christmas dinner with a band playing throughout the evening.
• Costume Contest – More than 200 members turned out in dazzling costumes inspired by their favorite ornaments at the banquet.
• Video highlights from the Convention
• The Kansas City Santa ornaments were given to attendees.

Event Notes