P3D Back from Green Bay!!!

[fj834@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Dr. George A. Themelis)]

Another unforgettable convention is over...  I think I speak for all of us
when I say that we had a wonderful time...  The hotel deal was unbelievable
this year!   I shared a room with Paul Talbot and Michael Chikiris and for
3 nights my share came to $85!  This price includes a free breakfast and
free cocktails in the afternoon!  Cannot beat that!  The hotel had
balconies so you could watch the action from any floor.  Very nice &
friendly arrangement.

The projection room was large and well set-up.  The shows were excellent
this year.  Gary Shaker and Larry Haines did an excellent job as first time
presenters.  Robert Bloomberg and others (too many to mention without
forgetting anyone - I do not have the schedule with me) did their usual
great job to entertain us this year too.  I enjoyed Mr. Hugo DeWijs'
presentation "3D for a Living"... We got to see a slice of the life from
someone who makes a living from stereo photography in the Netherlands.

Something new for me were the workshops.  Bill Moll had everything well
arranged.  I received good feedback and I think this is something we should
continue and put more effort into it. 

The trade show room was in a large, cool room.  Everything worked fine and,
again this year, I did very well selling most of my inventory... I was
pleased that people whose opinion I respect, had good things to say about
my Realist book!  All 35 copies sold quickly... but, don't worry, I have
165 left here at home!!!

Saturday night awards dinner, Sunday morning breakfast and the many social
activities are always among my favorites.  This year I got to meet quite a
few people for the first time and good old friends.... I will not mention
any names... except I have to say that I was pleased and impressed by Bruce
Springsteen.  What a great guy!

My sincere thanks to Convention Chairman Harry Richards, and all the
volunteers who worked hard to make this year's NSA convention a great 
success!

Looking forward to Mesa AZ, NSA 2000!!!

George Themelis


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