Winter 2015 - United Federation of Doll Clubs

United Federation of Doll Clubs, Inc. – Winter 2015 Newsletter
Region 12 - Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio
Vanessa E.P. Ghant, P.O. Box 3755 Southfield, MI 48037-3755
Phone: (248) 470-6348 Email: UFDCRD12@ufdc.org
Happy Holidays everyone!
On September 3, I attended the Flint Doll
Collectors, Annual Auction in Montrose, Mi.
After the Flint Doll Collectors Auction in the
beginning of October, I attended the R.D.
training in Kansas City, Missouri. It was a typical
training session. However, while I was there, I
got a sneak preview of the dolls that will be
displayed in the museum, and viewed our new
renovated beautiful museum.
I also attended the Ken Vention which was held
this past October in the Sheraton Chicago
O’Hare Airport Hotel in Rosemont, IL. The
theme this year was Barbie and Ken Wedding.
Many attendants made a decision to attend the
Ken Vention dressed as a bride. (Only at a doll
convention will you have the opportunity to
witness several brides in attendance).
After the wedding, I returned to Michigan and
drove to Loveland, Ohio, to attend the Madame
Alexander Doll Club Fall Friendship Luncheon.
The combined guests in attendance were from
seven different doll clubs. Mary Ann Duffield,
President Madame Alexander Doll Club was the
program presenter. The Madame Alexander Doll
Club Fall Friendship Luncheon consisted of door
prizes, lunch, and raffles. I was lucky to be the
ticket holder of two of the raffles. The first raffle
item was a bride doll, Elise by the Madame
Alexander Doll Co. in mint condition. The
second raffle was an African American Madame
Alexander baby doll.
Sunday November 2nd, I attended the
“DOLLICIOUS” doll show and sale in Madison
Heights, MI.
Using formal training in business, I plan to assist
clubs in developing membership, bring
excitement by sharing knowledge of restoring
and preserving today’s dolls for tomorrow. Tell
me as soon as possible, when you plan to have
an event, so that it can advertise the Newsletter.
Purchase holiday gifts from the UFDC on line
shop. Many items have been reduced (a couple
dolls are priced at just $20!) and have free
shipping.
Clubs send in your credentials forms to register
delegates/alternates to our 2015 Annual
Business meeting in Kansas City, MO. Clubs who
have not done so, please return your Regional
Files Status Report Form. Hotels reservation may
be made after 1/1/2015. Look for information
coming soon in 2015 Winter Doll News.
Email Addresses Needed: Please notify UFDC
directly so they can add your email address to
the email blast.
Do not forget to keep your mailing address up to
date with our central office.
Adopt A Doll: Your club donation of $100.00 a
year will help to ensure that the dolls are taken
care of for today and for the future.
I would love to visit as many Region 12 clubs as
possible. Please extend your invitations.
WELCOME our newest Members at-Large: Ms.
Janice Fox, Battle Creek, MI., Ms. Suzanne
Kaley, Northville, Mi., Ms. Linda S. Riley,
Ridgeville Corner, OH, Ms. Kathleen Wilson,
Greenwood, IN.
The theme for the 66th National Convention is ‘A
Dream Come True’. The location for the
convention is Kansas City, Missouri, July 16 thru
July 19, 2015. The souvenir Doll will be by Susan
Fosnot.
I am Looking forward to the upcoming holidays
and travels in 2015.
Thanks to the following individuals and clubs for
their contributions!
Contributions (August 1 to October 31, 2014)
Convention Sponsorship: Cindy A. Bailey, Lois H. Lamb, Jill Sanders, Jacqueline Swanton, Mary K. Workman
Quarterly Regional Contributions
Collections Fund for Future Acquisitions: Hoosier Doll Collectors Club, Illiana Antique Doll Guild, Rita M. Johnston,
Timbertown Dollology
Unity Fund: Lake Erie Doll Club - In Memory of Ms. Marge Anders, Mr. Elmer Gerhart, and Diana Hansen
Ohio Valley Doll Collectors - In Memory of Ms. Marguerite Hoffman
Queen City Doll Club of Ohio - In Honor Of MS. Kay Cassedy
Museum Fund
Treasures of The Past Collectors Guild
Upcoming Events:
Date: March 28, 2015 12.00 p.m. -3:00 p.m. “Taking Tea with Mr. Tonner” presented by the Doll-icious Doll Club of
Michigan. Come join us for a Victorian themed Tea with Mr. Robert Tonner, at Farina’s Banquet Center, 2485 Coolidge
Hwy., Berkley, MI 49072. Gifts, Prizes, Hugh Raffles and Silent Auction. Contact the website at www.Dollliciousclubtea.yolasite.com or email address dolliciousdollclub@gmail.com for your $35.00 tickets
Date: April 11, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. St. Joseph Mercy Saline Health Center, 400 W. Russell Street, Saline, MI. Please join the
Ann Arbor Doll Collectors for a presentation by Denis Bastien of Affordable Designs-Canada. Denis is “Leeann’s Dad”
and the creator of the new Beju Dolls line of resin BJDs. Party Refreshments will be served. Dolls, outfits, and
accessories will be available for sale.
Please RSVP by March 1 to Lorrie Neikirk, neikirk@att.net or 734-242-8816
Michigan Largest Doll Show “The DOLLICIOUS” Doll Show and Sale Sunday May 17, 2015, UFCW HALL
876 Horace Brown Dr., Madison Height, MI 48071 E. of I-75 S. of 13 mile, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Show Admission $5.00 Info: Michael 248-399.4345 or Sharon 586.731-3072
Doll Circle of Indianapolis’ 2015 Region 12 Doll Luncheon: September 19, 2015 at the Ritz Charles Catering Hall, 12156 N.
Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN. Our guest speaker will be Alan Scott Pate on Antique Japanese Dolls. Doll artist Carl
Armstrong will make the event’s souvenir doll Limited to 120 attendees for information contact Linda Cantwell
317-585-0534 or email lindacdolls@yahoo.com