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Wedgwood International Seminar August 12-15, 2020
Seminar #65
Charlotte, NC
August 12-15, 2020
With A Special Trip
To The Biltmore Estate
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Wedgwood International Seminar
Program August 12-15, 2020
Wednesday, 12 August
Host Hotel: Embassy Suites by Hilton, 4800 S. Tryon St., Charlotte
4:00 Hotel Check-in [Courtesy airport shuttle / Free parking]
3:30 - 5:30 W.I.S. Registration, Lobby
5:30 - 7:30 Evening Reception [complimentary, each evening - Atrium]
7:30 Dinner with group at hotel - Sally’s Room after dinner
Thursday, 13 August
Daily Complimentary Made-to-Order Breakfast, Hotel Breakfast Area
8:45 Welcome by W.I.S. president, Earl Buckman
9:00 - 9:45 Gaye Blake Roberts,
9:45 - 10:30 Brian Gallagher, “Ceramics at the Mint, an Overview”
10:30-10:50
Short Morning Break
10:50-11:15 Lorraine Horn, “Powder Blue” (a mini-lecture)
11:15-12:00 Brian Gallagher, “Classic Black - The Exhibition”
12:00-1:00
Lunch
:15
Board coach for short trip to the Mint Museum, Randolph
1:30 - 5:00 Tour Mint Museum and Special Exhibition “Classic Black”
[3:15 W.I.S. Board Meeting, Conference Room, election]
5:00
Board coach for return to hotel
Evening on your own [Sally’s Room may be open, but not late. TBA]
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Wedgwood International Seminar
Program August 12-15, 2020
Friday, 14 August
8:30 Comfy shoes & jacket! Board coach for day trip to Biltmore in Asheville,
America’s largest home. Journey is approximately 2 hours, 15 minutes. Coach is equipped
with restroom, wi-fi, videos about Biltmore and old Wedgwood films will be shown. General
admission tickets to House & Gardens are pre-paid and will be distributed at the entrance
gate. Photos okay - no flash.
4:00 Board coach for return trip to Charlotte - evening on your own -
Sally’s Room is closed this evening.
Saturday, 15 August
9:00-9:45 Dr. Jeff Tulman - “Fairyland Lustre”
9:45-10:30 Ed Knowles - “Pots to defeat any Demons who might be in the
Eternal Long Sleep”
10:30-11:00 Morning Break
11:00-11:45 Woody Johnson, “Wörlitz”
11:45-12:10 Lorraine Horn, “Marsden Wares” (a mini-lecture)
12:10-1:00 Gaye Blake Roberts, Wedgwood Majolica - a new appraisal
Lunch and afternoon on your own
7:00 Banquet, regional reports, business meeting, the Amazing Gamblini will entertain (?!),
Michael Smith will give a preview of W.I.S. 2021 Pasadena.
Sally’s Room will be open.
Sunday, 16 August Hotel check-out time is 11:00am for those leaving today. Allow time for shuttle.
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Room Rates Are In Effect For 3 Days
Before & 3 Days After The Seminar.
Reservations Cut Off Date Is ?????, 2020 704-527-8400 or 1-800-Embassy
4800 South Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28217
704-527-8400
Date Rate 4/22/2020 4/23/2020 4/24/2020 4/25/2020
Day Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
King Suite $149.00 $149.00 $149.00 $149.00 $149.00
Queen/Queen Suite $149.00 $149.00 $149.00 $149.00 $149.00
Other Information:
Check In 4:00 PM / Check Out 11:00 AM
Local / State Taxes @ 15.25 %
$10.00 Per Adult Per Suite Above Double Occupancy
Total Non-Smoking Hotel
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4800 South Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28217
704-527-8400
Services / Amenities:
Newly Renovated Hotel
Every Room Is A 2 Room Suite
Free Made To Order Breakfast
Complimentary Drinks & Snacks At The
Evening Reception
Upscale Relaxed Environment
E’Terie Bar & Grill
Coffeemakers
Microwaves
Mini-refrigerator
Full sized Sofa Bed In the Living Area
Complimentary Internet Access
24 Hour Pavilion Pantry Market
ATM
Coin Laundry
Laundry
Lounge Luggage Hold
Safety Deposit Box
Fitness Room
Pool
Accessible
Complimentary Hotel Shuttle Service To &
From Charlotte/Douglas International Air-
port
Close To:
Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
City Center / Uptown District
Concord Mills Mall
Discovery Museum
Founders Hall Shops
Levin Museum of the New South
NASCAR Speedway
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REGISTRATION (Please Keep A Copy For Your Records / PLEASE REGISTER SOON
Name:
Address:
Town/City: Zip Code:
Phone: Fax:
Email Address:
It is important that we have an email address for news and messages.
SEMINAR fee includes 2 banquets, Thursday lunch, breaks, receptions, entrance fees to
museums & Biltmore Estate, speakers’ expenses, educational and facility services, and
subsequent publication.
Seminar Fee: The fee for the 2020 Seminar is $645.00 per person.
(Student Discount $215.00)
If you prefer, you may pay in 3 installments of $215.00
We are also now set up to accept credit card payments through PayPal.
The credit card form is below.
Payments are refundable up to ???? 2020.
Send registration & payment(s) to:
Wedgwood International Seminar
c/o Sandy Olubas
809 Pine Valley Place
St. Augustine, FL 32086
Credit Card Information
Type of Card: MasterCard Visa Discover American Express
Cardholder Name:
Credit Card Number:
Expiration Date:
Current Billing Address: (Required)
V-Code Number (Security Code : 3 or 4 Digit Numbers On Back Of Card:)
Approval Code: Date:
By:
(#1) 215.00 June (#2) $215.00 July (#3) $215.00 August
See Next Page Please
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Requested Information:
Do You Have Any Dietary Requirements?
Other Requirements?
Accommodation / Hotel - Our host hotel this year is the Embassy Suites which of-
fers contemporary, moderately priced & comfortable accommodations for our group. The spe-
cial guest room rates apply 3 days before and 3 days after the dates of the seminar to accom-
modate those who wish to come early or stay later.
Room Rates for the 2020 Seminar are $149 Plus Taxes per night for either single or double
occupancy. You will book your room directly with the hotel. You must make your room
reservations by Monday, ????, 2020.
Hotel Booking: You may book either online or via telephone.
Phone: (704) 527-8400 or 1-800-Embassy By March 23, 2020
(please let them know you’re with WIS to ensure the special group rate.)
Online: www.embassysuites.com
or you can link directly to the online hotel registration through our website
www.wedgwoodinternationalseminar.org
All persons attending the Seminar must be members of the WIS. Please join now.
INFORMATION:
IF YOU NEED INFORMATION ON MEMBERSHIP, OR SEMINAR REGISTRATION,
PLEASE CONTACT:
EARL BUCKMAN
(214) 334-9062 OR
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AlanTypewritten TextNOTE: ONLINE BOOKING CAN BE USED FOR THE SEMINAR DATES +/- 3 DAYSIF YOU ARE HAVING DIFFICULTY OBTAINING TO CORRECT RATECONTACT CIERRA FITZGERALD | Sales Coordinator704.409.3549 M-F, 8:30AM – 5:00PM [email protected]