NATIONAL CONVENTIONPhoenix, Arizona

2012

Dear Enthusiast,

Hello and welcome to Cabin Fever, the Northern American Association of Lincoln Log Enthusiast third edition convention! Thank you for joining us at this very special event. We have designed the convention around your specific needs and what we believe will benefit you. The topics and sessions that are delivered are to unite educators, professional practitioners, industry executives and other interested parties.

Our main goal of Cabin Fever is to provide you, our members, with networking opportunites so that you are able to exchange information, ideas, research, products, and services related to uses revolving around Lincoln Log collectors.

We hope today will give you new ideas, knowledge and connect you with other Lincoln Log enthusiast. We have an incredible program which we have been careful to include a wide range of topics to cover areas of your interest.

A big thank you to our sponsers:

• Vitamin Water• K’NEX • KMLE Radio Station• Planters Peanuts

• Phoenix Magazine• UPS• Home Depot• Coca Cola

Industries like yourselves, help improve and lead partnerships across the association.

On behalf of the NAALLE board and staff we appreciate your attendance this weekend. We hope you find your time at this years convention a productive and rewarding experience. While you are here take the opportunity to talk with attending industry partners and professionals.

Sincerely,

Jill Almasi-DoleDirector, Meeting Management

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Meet Your Convention Planners 3-4

History of Phoenix 5

Convention Schedule 6

Transportation Information 7

Convention and Hotel Map 8

Hotel Amenities 9

Breakout and General Session Schedule 10-11

Gala Dinner Program and Entertainment Bio 12

Keynote Speaker Bio 13

Sightseeing Tours 14-15

Sponsored Event 16

West Building Convention Center Map 17

Exhibtor Booth and Layout Map 18

Laura Schmidt Major: Apparel MerchandisingMinor: Event Management Career Goal: Own and operate own buisness Greatest Accomplishment: Recieved an athletic award for playing sports all three years of high schoolFun Fact: Athlete in high school; played soccer, volleyball, and danced for 16 years.

Alisha RickmanMajor: Commercial RecreationMinor: Event Management & Hospitality Career Goal: Project Manager for high-scale eventsGreatest Accomplishment: Selected to program events for the American Pavillion in France at the Cannes Film FestivalFun Fact: Central Michigan University Cheerleader

MEET YOUR CONVENTION PLANNERS

Kelley MarcaccioMajor: Commercial & Community RecreationMinor: Event Management & HospitalityCareer Goal: Program Director for a City Recreation DepartmentGreatest Accomplishment: Student Recreation Association PresidentFun Fact: Finished Walt Disney World Marathon without prior training

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Sara StoneMajor: Hospitality Services AdministrationMinor: Event Management Career Goal: To become a wedding plannerGreatest Accomplishment: Finished a 10k race without walkingFun Fact: Was born in Wisconsin

Jake MurphyMajor: Sports ManagementMinor: Event Management Career Goal: NHL Head Coach, to work with people and positively affect anyone throughout professional career.Greatest Accomplishment: Graduating from Central Michigan UniversityFun Fact: Never had to learn how to ice skate, it’s a natural born talent

Chase RoitmanMajor: Commercial RecreationMinor: Advertising & Event Management Career Goal: Own and operate a music venueGreatest Accomplishment: Coordinating a eventFun Fact: Seen favorite band live in concert 31 times

FEVER SHOW CASEPRODUCTIONS

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HISTORY OF PHOENIX, ARIZONA

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Phoenix’s modern history began in 1867 when Jack Swilling of Wickenburg stopped to rest his horse at the north slopes of the White Tank Mountains. He saw farmland that was free of rocks in a place beyond the reach of heavy frost or snow. He saw the opportunity in the wealth of the land and became inspired. This first town of Phoenix was one mile long, a half-mile wide and contained 96 blocks. Washington Street was the main street and, on the early maps, showed to be 100 feet wide. The east and west streets were named after our American presidents. Washington Street was placed in the middle and Adams, who was the second president, was given the first street to the north. Our third president, Jefferson, had the first street south of Washington named after him. The pattern then followed: one to the north and one to the south until recently.

By 1875, there were 16 saloons, four dance halls, two Monte banks and one faro table in Phoenix. With the arrival of statehood, the casual, easy growth that made up a farming community slowly came to a stop and began to grow into a young metropolis. After eight years under statehood, Phoenix became an important city with a population of 29,053 people with 2,000 students attending Phoenix Union High School in the year 1920. A total of 1,080 buildings went up that year along with Arizona’s first skyscraper, the Heard Building.

Today, the city covers more than 500 square miles and has a population of more than 1.4 million, ranking it sixth in the country. While Phoenix is the corporate and industrial center of the southwest it has certainly not forgotten its past. It has retained its sophisticated reputation of friendliness and concern of its citizens for one another and their government.

CONVENTION SCHEDULE

Wednesday: Registration 9:00a.m-5:00p.m Trade Show 9:00a.m-5:00p.m Reception 6:00p.m-7:30p.m Gala Dinner 7:30p.m-10:30p.m -Keynote Speaker: Noel Barrett -Entertainment: The Woods Brothers

Thursday: Breakfast 7:00a.m-9:00a.m General Session 9:00a.m-10:30a.m Break 10:30a.m-11:00a.m 6 Breakouts 11:00a.m-12:30p.m Lunch/Trade Show 12:30p.m-4:30p.m 3 Breakouts 4:30p.m-5:30p.m Break 5:30p.m-6:00p.m 6 Breakouts 6:00p.m-7:30p.m Silent Auction 8:00p.m-11:00p.m

Friday: Breakfast 7:00a.m-9:00a.m 6 Breakouts 9:00a.m-10:30a.m Break 10:30a.m-11:00a.m General Session 11:00a.m-12:30p.m Lunch 12:30p.m-1:30p.m Sightseeing Tours 1:30p.m-6:00p.m -Botanical Gardens -RaWhide Western Town Dinner 7:00p.m-9:00p.m

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The Phoenix Convention Center, located in the heart of downtown Phoenix, welcomes more than one million guests each year from across the nation and all around the world.

Travelers arriving from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport will find a variety of convenient ground transportation options just minutes from the convention center and downtown Phoenix hotels.

METRO Light RailA westbound/northbound light rail station is located south of Symphony Hall on Washington Street between Second and Third streets.

An eastbound light rail station also is located south of Symphony Hall on Jefferson Street between Third and Fourth streets.

For more information about METRO light rail station locations and routes, visit www.valleymetro.org.

Valley Metro Bus ServiceFrequent bus service is available between all three airport terminals and downtown Phoenix, served by Valley Metro’s Red Line route. Less than a half-hour bus ride from the airport, Valley Metro’s Central Station is a short walk to most downtown hotels and the convention center, and is also served by the Downtown DASH, a circulator shuttle that can drop you and your belongings just steps away from your final lodging destination.

Read more details about Valley Metro bus service at www.valleymetro.org/bus

TRANSPORTATIONINFORMATION

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CONVENTION AND HOTEL MAP

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ARIZONA GRAND RESORT AND SPA

The resort is conveniently located just six miles from Phoenix’s Sky Harbor International Airport, and features a variety of exciting amenities that put you in a world beyound your own, including:

• Challenging 18 hole golf course• Over 60 miles of hiking and biking trails• 7-acre private resort water park• 640 redesigned suites

• 20,000 square foot athletic club• 100 new villas• Full-service spa and salon• Concierge

• Casual dining at six on-site restaurants

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Breakouts and GeneralSession Schedule

Breakouts Thursday 11:00a.m - 12:30p.m1. Toy Collectors Network Introduction Jay Thomas West Building 2082. Team Building (Lincoln Style) Maria Smith West Building 2103. What Makes an Antique Jeremy Billis West Building 2074. Linked In Logging In Paul Chang West Building 2115. History of John Lloyd Wright Rachel Trice West Building 2016. Toy’s Aren’t Just for Kids Janet Richards West Building 213

Breakouts Thursday 4:30p.m - 5:30p.m1. K’NEX Future with Lincoln Logs Jordan Meyer West Building 2082. Endless Possibilites - New Ideas Chris Decker West Building 2133. From Generation to Generation Bruce Root West Building 201

Breakouts Thursday 6:00p.m - 7:30p.m1. Vintage Logs Salley McCormick West Building 2112. Make Building Fun Michael Sly West Building 2103. Restoration Investigation Ryan Miller West Building 2084. Lincoln Logs International Brad Grove West Building 2065. Wood vs. Plastic Logs Matthew Williamson West Building 2136. World’s Best Loggers Zach Flynn West Building 202

Breakouts Friday 9:00a.m - 10:30a.m1. Building Your Antique Network Jay Thomas West Building 2122. From Lincoln To Logs Daniel Smith West Building 2133. Customize Your Logs Randall Cobb West Building 2114. Building Large Chad Bush West Building 2025. Evaluating the Value of Antiques Mason Hawk West Building 2006. What’s It Worth? Nick Oswald West Building 202

General Session Friday 11:00a.m - 12:30p.mAntique Toy Restoration Randy Ibay South Building, Birch 102

Breakouts Saturday 11:00a.m-11:30a.m1.Tricks of the Trade Misty Lang West Building 2132. Online Toy World Brock Hughes West Building 2003. Tinkertoys Chris Nelson West Building 202

General Session Saturday 11:30a.m-12:30p.mHistory of Lincoln Logs Michael Araten, President and CEO of K’NEX Brands South Building, Oak Room

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HISTORY OF LINCOLN LOGS Michael Araten, President and CEO of K’NEX Brands Located in the South Building Oak Room Thursday 9:00a.m - 10:30a.m

Knex leader and CEO, Michael Araten will be discussing the history of Lincoln Logs and how they have evolved. Introduced just after the Tinker Toys, Lincoln Logs were invented in 1916 by John Lloyd Wright. John was inspired by the Imperial Palace Hotel architecture in Tokyo. He named his invention after Abraham Lincoln, the President who began his celebrated life in a log cabin. These classic toys are made with real wood, polished with a top-grade stain to help preserve and extend the life of the wood. The interlocking logs eventually were sold to K’NEX toy company where they continue the making and selling of this classic toy. Michael will share his story with buying the Lincoln Log brand and what he sees for the future of an all-time favorite toy.

Antique Toy Restoration Randy Ibay, Owner of Randy’s Toy Shop Located in the South Building Birch Room Friday 11:00a.m - 12:30p.m

Have you ever wondered what goes into toy restoration? Or how you could bring back the luster of your old toys? Well

join us with Randy Ibay of Randy’s Toy Shop who will lend us his knowledge of toy restoration. With 25 years of experience Randy’s Toy Shop has brought back the luster of over 10,000 antique toys. Randy will be doling out some useful tips he has learned through the years, as well as, showing you the ins and outs of toy restoration. There will also be a hands on portion where Randy will teach you his own techniques for restoring boxes.

GENERAL SESSIONS

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GALA DINNER PROGRAMCocktail Reception 6:00p.mIntroduction and Toast 7:30p.mSoup and Salad Service 7:45p.m Keynote Speaker: Noel Barrett 8:00p.mMain Course 8:30p.mDessert 9:00p.mEntertainment: The Woods Brothers 9:30p.m

THE WOODS BROTHERS

The Woods Brothers are musician siblings from Boulder, Colorado. After 15 years of creating music projects separately, the two brothers decided to form a band. The Woods Brothers adapt the blues, folk and other roots music sounds they loved as kids into their own evocative sound, twining their voices in the sort of high lonesome harmony blend for which sibling singers are often renowned. Oliver Wood (guitar, vocals) and Chris Wood (bass, vocals, harmonica) refine their rich, spacious sound along with supple assistance from drummer Tyler Greenwell and a fleet of gifted guest players. The brothers simmer, swing and soar, shifting moods and time signatures with aplomb. We are happy to welcome The Woods Brothers as they perform songs from the duo’s third full-length album, as well as some bluegrass classics.

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Keynote Speaker

NOEL BARRETTNoel Barrett was born in Westerly, RI but grew up in Alexandria, VA. A class of 1964 graduate of Columbia University, Barrett earned his Bachelor’s Degree in American History.

After graduation, Barrett turned to his greatest passion, antique toys and American history artifacts. Barrett was able to turn what others would call a hobby into a successful retail business. In 1986, after 20 years in the industry, he broadened his retail business by adding the auction division to the company, turning it into what is known today as NoelBarrett Antiques & Auctions.

America knows Barrett best for his role on the hit PBS show, Antiques Roadshow where he offers appraisals for antique toys with a mix of his quirky but exciting personality.

Over the past ten years, Barrett has focused more strongly on the auction portion of his business. He holds two or three of his own auctions every year on top of the several auctions he serves as Lead Auctioneer for.

In addition to his commitments with PBS and his own business, Barrett still finds time to write articles for numerous collector publications, in particular Antique Toy World. He also currently serves as president for Antique Toy Collectors of America.

Make sure to join us at our Gala Dinner, Wednesday at 7:30p.m to catch Noel Barrett in action at the Grand Phoenix Ball Room.

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RAWHIDE WESTERNTOWN SIGHTSEEING TOUR

Come visit the remake of an 1880’s western town!Attractions include:

• Train Rides• Stunt Theatre• Gold Panning

• Texas Kate The American Cowgirl

Based on your preregistration if you have selected Rawhide Western Town as your sightseeing tour, the shuttle will leave from the front of the Grand Phoenix in 30 minute intervals from 1:30p.m-4:30p.m.

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DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN SIGHTSEEING TOUR

Take a stroll through fifty acres of natural beauty with something ALWAYS in bloom!Also Enjoy:

• Ottosen Entry Garden• Boppart Courtyard

• Center for Desert Living Trail• Ullman Terrace

Based on your preregistration, if you have selected Desert Botanical Garden as your sightseeing tour, the shuttle will leave from the front of the Grand Phoenix in 30 minute intervals from 1:30p.m-4:30p.m.

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Sponsored Event

ANTIQUE TOY SILENT AUCTION

Join us for our first annual Antique Toy Silent Auction. Enjoy an open bar, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, live music, and

networking! In attendance will be Keynote Speaker Noel Barrett and K’NEX CEO Michael Araten.This is a great opportunity to

network with the most experienced antique toy collectors all while having fun! Don’t forget your convention ID badge for this is your

admission to the event!

Thursday, November 8thArizona Grand Ballroom

8:00p.m - 11:00p.m

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A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSERS