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17th Annual McCoy Pottery Collector's Society
Show & Tell - 2004

The Show and Tell event is a regular feature of our Annual McCoy Pottery Collector's Society Reunion. This event provides an opportunity for all members of the Society to see many special pieces every year, shared by other members of the Society. The Show & Tell will again be held in conjunction with our banquet, which will be on Monday, July 12th, 2004. Doors will open at 5:30PM. The location has changed this year to the EagleSticks Golf Club facility, 2655 Maysville Pike (Highway 22), in Zanesville, Ohio. (Phone: 800-782-4493) A map for directions to EagleSticks Golf Club will be included with your registration materials and can be found on their web site at www.eaglesticksgolf.com.

Each attendee is cordially invited to add their special piece to the Show & Tell display. The piece can be any authentic but uncommon piece of McCoy pottery. Uncommon can mean not only a difficult pottery shape piece but may be an unusual or non-production glaze coloring or decoration. All pieces must have been produced by J.W. McCoy, Nelson McCoy or Brush-McCoy.

Please note that the "Tell" part of the Show & Tell is silent; you do not have to make an oral presentation. Just simply fill out the Entry Form where you can include a few comments to share about your piece with all the attendees. The simple form for this purpose will be provided in the registration packet that you will receive at registration and extra forms will also be available at the banquet that evening. In addition, the form may be downloaded and printed from the Society web site www.mccoycollectorssociety.org.

All attendees that are putting an entry into the Show & Tell display, are invited to bring your display items, along with your completed forms, anytime after 5:00PM. Doors open to all attendees at 5:30PM. From 5:30PM to dinner, this time is set aside for all members to view and read about all the entries. Attendees will also get an opportunity for a final peek at the entries for about 30 minutes following the conclusion of the program. Remember to bring your camera. You are welcome to photo the Show & Tell items for future reference and enjoyment.

In keeping with our theme for this year's Reunion- The Nifty Fifties, there will also be a large display at the banquet of approximately 70-80 of the most desirable production pieces made by the Nelson McCoy Pottery Company during the 1950s for your enjoyment.

It is always great fun for all to see the very special pieces shared in the Show & Tell display. Together with the large display of high desirable product pieces from the "Nifty Fifties", this year should prove to be another outstanding and educational event.

Looking forward to seeing everyone there for another exciting time,

Your 2004 Show & Tell Committee