HLCCA Conference 2013

Fiesta and HLC Collectors in Pittsburgh, PA

• HLC and HALL Factory Tours

• Competitive Exhibits

• Show and Sale

• Auctions

• Seminars on a Variety of Topics

• Awards Banquet

• Door Prizes/Giveaways

• Conference Exclusives

Join the Homer Laughlin China Collectors Association for Conference

in Pittsburgh, PA, for HLCCA's 15th Anniversary Celebration, where enthusiastic people,

all dedicated to collecting the best in American dinnerware, will meet to study, buy,

sell, discuss, and network about Homer Laughlin™ pottery.

Conference Registration Deadline is JUNE 1, 2013.

Limited to 240 registrations! First Come First Serve!

July 11-14, 2013

Embassy Suites Pittsburgh-International Airport

550 Cherrington Parkway, Coraopolis, PA 15108

Preliminary Schedule

Thursday, July 11, 2013
8:00am - 5:00pm	Conference Registration (Hotel Lobby)
6:00pm - 11:00pm	Conference Registration (in front of Salons A, B, C)
6:00pm - 7:00pm	Conference Welcome, Introductions, and Seminar (Salon C)
7:30pm - 11:00pm	Welcoming Mixer (Cash Bar) & Conference Registration (Salons A&B)

Friday, July 12, 2013
8:00am	Buses leave promptly for Newell, WV (hotel main entrance)
8:00am - 12:30pm	Conference Registration, HLC Co. Factory Tour plus HLC Retail Factory Outlet shopping
12:30pm	Buses leave HLC promptly for East Liverpool
12:45pm - 4:45pm	Hall China Co. Factory Tour, C. C. Thompson House Tour, Museum of Ceramics Tour, East Liverpool shopping at Pottery City Antiques Mall (lunch on our own)
5:30pm	Buses leave East Liverpool promptly to return to hotel (Buses board at Pottery?City Antiques Mall entrance)
6:30pm - 7:00pm	"Eat and Peek" - Free hors d'oeurves plus cash bar while previewing HLCCA Auction Items (Salon C)
7:00pm - 'til	HLCCA Auction / Cash Bar (Salon C)

Saturday, July 13, 2013
6:00am - 9:00am	Show & Sale Dealer Booth Set-Up (Salon B) (also option to set up Friday evening, 9:00pm - 12:00midnight)
7:00am - 9:00am	Conference Registration (in front of Salon?B)
7:00am - 9:00am	Display Exhibits Set-Up (Salon A)
7:00am - 9:00am	Set-up Exhibits for Tablescapes and Floral Arrangement Competition (Salon A)
9:00am - 2:00pm	Show & Sale (Open to Conference registrants)(Salon?B)
9:15am - 10:00am	Display Exhibit Judging (Salon A)
10:00am - 2:00pm	Show & Sale (Open to the Public, $5 donation) (Salon B)
10:00am - 2:00pm	Display Exhibits (Salon A)
10:00am - 2:00pm	Tablescape/Floral Arrangement Exhibits (Salon A)
2:00pm - 4:00pm	All Exhibits breakdown (Salon A)
3:00pm - 3:45pm	Seminar: Come On Over To My Place: Collectors' Show and Tell, presented by Kathy Holley (Salon C)
4:00pm - 4:45pm	Seminar: Conversation with Dave Conley, HLC Director of Retail Sales and Marketing (Salon?C)
6:00pm - 7:00pm	Pre-Banquet Cocktail Hour (Hotel Atrium)
7:00pm - 11:00pm	Annual Awards Banquet, Vintage Costume Contest, and HLCCA Auction (Salons A&B)

Sunday, July 14, 2013
9:00am - 12:00noon	Breakfast and Conference Business Meeting (Salons A&B)

General Travel Information

Embassy Suites Hotel Pittsburgh-International Airport
550 Cherrington Parkway
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15108
Tel: 1-412-269-9070

Hotel registrations must be made by June 18, 2013. Request the HLCCA room rate. Hotel room rate is $109 + tax per night for single or double occupancy. The hotel extends this same rate 3 days before and after the Conference dates. Attendees must request these days when making initial reservation to guarantee the HLCCA rate.

Directions to the hotel:

From the Pittsburgh Int'l Airport - Exiting the Airport stay in the LEFT lanes and follow the signs for Rte. 60 South towards Pittsburgh. Follow Route 60 South for about four miles to Exit #3, (60 Business / Moon Twp.) Follow Route 60 Business for two miles to the Thorn Run Rd exit. Stay in the RIGHT lane off of the exit and continue STRAIGHT through the stop sign. The hotel is straight ahead.

From Philadelphia and Points East - Follow the turnpike to Exit #57, (Monroeville, Pittsburgh). Follow signs for I-376 West towards downtown. Exit at the Fort Pitt Tunnels and Airport Exit, (I-279 South). Follow through the tunnels for about 12 miles to Exit #3, (60 Business / Moon Twp.). Follow Rte. 60 Business for two miles to the Thorn Run Rd exit. Stay in the RIGHT lane off the exit and go STRAIGHT through the stop sign. The hotel is straight ahead.

From Ohio and Points West - Follow the turnpike to Exit 10 (60 Toll South, Pittsburgh Airport). Follow Rte. 60 South to Exit #8, (60 Business / Moon Twp.). Follow Business 60 through three traffic lights. STRAIGHT through the third light on the RIGHT is the Thorn Run Rd exit. Off of the exit turn LEFT and at the next stop sign turn RIGHT. We are straight ahead

From Lake Erie and Points North - Follow I-79 South to Exit #66, (Sewickley / Emsworth). Follow Rte. 65 North to the 3rd traffic light, and turn LEFT across the Sewickley Bridge. Across the bridge turn LEFT onto Rte. 51 South. Follow to the 2nd traffic light and turn RIGHT onto Thorn Run Rd. Follow STRAIGHT through one traffic light and then two stop signs. The hotel is STRAIGHT ahead through the second stop sign.

From West Virginia and Points South - Follow I-79 North to Exit #59B, (Rte. 22/30 West and Airport). Follow 22/30 West for approximately six miles to Exit #3, (60 Business / Moon Twp.). Follow 60 Business for two miles to the Thorn Run Rd exit, (no #). Stay in the RIGHT lane off of exit and go STRAIGHT through the stop sign. The hotel is straight ahead.

Pittsburgh International Airport

Distance from hotel: 6 miles

Drive time: 8 minutes

Directions - Follow route 60 south towards Pittsburgh to Exit #3, 60 Business, two miles to Coraopolis / Sewickley exit

Transportation to and from the Airport:

• Courtesy Bus

• Hotel Shuttle

• Rental Car: minimum 25.00

• Taxi: minimum 12.00

Hotel Policies

• Check-In: 3:00PM

• Check-Out: 12:00PM

• Parking: Complimentary

• Pets: Allowed