This blog has been created to keep you up to date on Connecticut's Largest Crop just 5 weeks away! Many of the FAQ are answered below such as food, electricity, crop talks etc.
Check back weekly for information on what to pack and other final details.
WHAT'S NEW:
WE NOW HAVE A DINNER OPTION:
Food will not be available to purchase. You can bring your own lunch, dinner, drinks and snacks. We have contracted a caterer for a dinner only option. If you would like to order one of the dinners below, send your payment to your consultant by 2/10/10, choose between:
BASIC
Choice of Turkey, Ham, or Tuna, all with Cheese
Served on a Kaiser Roll,Bag of Potato Chips, Chocolate Chip Cookie,Assorted Soda
$10.50 Per Person
BASIC 2
personal pizza, choice of cheese or pepperoni,salad,cookie,Assorted Soda
$10.50 Per Person
DELUXE
Choice of Turkey, Ham & Cheese or Tuna Salad
Served on a Kaiser Roll,Pasta or Potato Salad,Fresh Fruit,Bag of Potato Chips
Chocolate Chip Cookie,Assorted Soda
$12.00 Per Person
COFFEE & SNACKS: We are working on having a coffee station available throughout the day.
ADDING SUNDAY:If you are having so much fun on Saturday you decide you want to come back Sunday we will be able to take reservations that day. The cost for Sunday is $25 and you can pay your consultant Saturday.
ELECTRICITY NEEDS:
If you are a bringing your lap top we will have a battery charging station free of charge. You can re-charge your battery through out the day. If you plan to use a cricut or other machines the cost per line is $85 . This can be split with another person because there are two outlets per line. Let your consultant know ahead of time and send your payment to your consultant.
CROP TALKS: Will occur every hour through 7pm. Topics include: Bordermainia, Come See What's New, Paper Crafts, Got Digital Photos?, How to Use Creative Memories Award Winning digital software, Gift Giving Ideas and more.
PRIZES:The person who was donating the scrapbooking cruise was unable to secure the free spots BUT she will be Raffling a cruise for every 16th person who deposits $100.00 during or before 2/27. If 32 people commit she would draw 2 names etc. Look at your calendars and gather your friends for a great time away. Crop til you Drop Aboard the Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas
Don’t Miss the first ever Scrap book Cruise Sail Date October 23,2010
Enjoy 24/7 scrap booking on a 5 night cruise to Bermuda
Ship departs from Bayonne, New Jersey
Pricing includes Cruise
Tax & Port charges
And is based on double occupancy
Inside $865.00
Ocean View $965.00
Balcony $1055.00
PAMPERING: We will have massage therapists and reflexology available through out the weekend.
FUND RAISER: Baskets are being donated and raffle tickets will be available. All proceeds will go to "Where Love Is" a non-profit organization that supports women and families in the Hartford area.
VENDORS: The following vendors will have tables for shopping: Party of Gold, Mary Kay, Pampered Chef, Premier Design Jewelry, EnerG Holistic Health, Madison Hand Bags, Dove Chocolates, Tupperware, Tastefully Simple, At Home America, TyJo Fashion Beads, Professional Photographer, Cruise Planner and more.
If you haven't registered yet, it isn't too late. Here is the all the information you need.
You are invited to New England’s Largest Scrapbooking Event
One day or two, you choose! Sat. & Sun. 2/27-2/28/10
Could you use a day away with your friends, talking, laughing, attending interesting classes, eating, shopping and scrapbooking?? Do you like to get gifts and win prizes?? This event is for YOU. All beginners, experienced, traditional & digital album makers are welcome.
Don’t Scrapbook? Bring you boxes of photos and we’ll help you get organized.
CT EXPO CENTER, HARTFORD (no stairs or elevators)
Time: SATURDAY from 10AM – 10PM (12 hours);
SUNDAY from 9 am to 3 pm (6 Hours).
Cost: SATURDAY Only: $50
Saturday & Sunday: $75
Your registration includes: table space, gift for coming, prizes, classes and more. If you come both days you can leave everything set up, no need to pack up, the building will be locked and secure!
Name:
Email:
Sit me with:
Circle your choice : Saturday only or Saturday & Sunday
Make it a weekend getaway! We have reserved a block of rooms at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Hartford for $99 a night (shared room). Call (860) 549-2400 and mention Creative Memories.
FOOD: You can bring your own food and snacks.
Boxed Dinner is available to order in advance, choose either and include your check with your registration.
Question: Is the 85.00 for electricity outlet on top if the cost of the Crop?
ReplyDeleteyes...the fee is in addition to the fee for the crop itself
ReplyDeletewill there be microwaves availbale for our guests to heat up food that they bring from home?
ReplyDeleteWill there be a swap table available? A place to bring products, idea books, etc to leave for others to take?
ReplyDeleteHow much table space do we have? Does the set-up consist of round tables of 8-10 people each? Or long, rectangular banquet tables?
ReplyDeletehere are answers to a few of the latest comments:
ReplyDeletethere are no microwaves, we asked and they said no...
i think a swap table is a great idea, so yes we will make sure to provide a few tables.
and table space, we are renting 2 8 foot tables to be pushed together with 6 per table space, though there may be some folks at tables of 4. the issue is the cost to rent the tables and we also rent the chairs. They are not included in the cost of the building. That makes it hard to cover all the costs, in years past we put 6 to the table groupings and it was OK.
another comment on electricity, the cost to us is $85 per dropped line that can have two plugs, We asked again today if they could work with us but said they have to pay the electricians a set rate. We are trying to get them to let us put 3 plugs to an outlet since so many have cricuts. We are renting a group of outlets so you can recharge your lap top battery during the day at no cost to you.
ReplyDeleteWill the Expo center object to food being delievered, ie. pizza?
ReplyDeletewill the expo center object to having food delievered, ie. pizza?
ReplyDeleteyes that is why they are offering the pizza option, we have to use their catering company, it is a union situation and i even tried to suggest we have someone make coffee and they said we would have to use their people. I would think someone could run out and get the pizza and bring it in but don't be real obvious!!
ReplyDeleteWill the massage therapists have a sign up schedule? Does anyone know what the prices will be?
ReplyDelete$1 a minute, minimum 10 minutes for massage, same price for reflexology but she recommends 20 minutes. We will try to have a schedule but if you post here, just give your name, time you want and amount of time. Such as massage, 4pm-15 minutes.
ReplyDeleteWould love a 15 minute chair massage. Saturday any time after 5:00. I know I'll need one! Kate Taylor
ReplyDeleteDo we have to be as specific as Basic Option - Ham sandwich (choosing between the turkey, ham or tuna) or Basic 2 - Pepperoni pizza (choosing between cheese or pepperoni) ? thanks.
ReplyDeleteyes be specific when sending in your order. we just added an ice cream vendor who will be selling ice cream sundaes and other baked goods.
ReplyDeleteyes be specific when sending in your order. we just added an ice cream vendor who will be selling ice cream sundaes and other baked goods.
ReplyDeleteCan we bring our own tables?
ReplyDeleteyes
ReplyDeleteHow will you plan ahead for the extra tables? I would like to do that as well :-)
ReplyDeletethe expo center is quite large so there should be plenty of space and you can always re-arrange tables if needed though that would be difficult after awhile. I said yes assuming one or two tables. you aren't thinking of bringing more than that are you? that would be labor intensive.
ReplyDeleteBringing your own tables might be a violation from the fire marshall's perspective, especially if they appove the floor layout as is. We would have to assume everyone is bringing their own table or two when we do the floor layout.
ReplyDeleteI'm confused - will you be getting back to us with confirmation if we can, or cannot?
ReplyDeletewhat time do you suggest we be there on Saturday? I know it starts @ 10 but is there usually long lines, etc?
ReplyDeleteI think we need to hold off on tables until we work with the expo center on the room layout which will be next week. so stay tuned because the fire marshall issue is one we can't overlook. Sorry for any confusion.
ReplyDeleteDo you have to pay to park??
ReplyDeleteI posted about the tables - some people such as myself bring small 29" x 18.5" tables placed next to us. Others might be thinking larger folding tables. Small tables shouldn't be a problem because they don't usually even stick out into the aisle. A large folding table would definitely make a difference. However, I doubt most croppers would bring one that size. Just an FYI
ReplyDeleteNo parking is FREE!!
ReplyDeleteWill we be able to go out to supper and come back in?
ReplyDeleteyes you can come and go throughout the weekend
ReplyDeleteI see you can bring your own food in---however can someone transport their food in a small cooler or is this "food union" going to cause a stir about a small cooler??
ReplyDeletecan someone confirm about tables - NO tables to be brought in right?
ReplyDeletethe food union won't be there so you can bring in your own FOOD. and no additional tables please.
ReplyDeleteHow many people are attending?
ReplyDeleteAre small tables allowed?
we have over 700 plus attending.
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