Just Received Notice From ANA: ANA 2005 Convention is officially moved to S.F.
JadeRareCoin
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Just received the following notice. I know that something similar has already been posted, but here's an update for everyone:
American Numismatic Association
FOR RELEASE: December 20, 2004
CONTACT: Becky Hurley
ANA 2005 CONVENTION MOVES TO CITY ON THE BAY
(Colorado Springs, CO) American Numismatic Association (ANA) executive director, Chris Cipoletti today announced the organizations decision to move the Summer 2005 Worlds Fair of Money from San Jose to nearby San Francisco. Convention dates will remain the same: July 27 31.
The decision was made as a result of the San Joses inability to give the ANA the convention center space it needed.
Despite efforts over the last 18 months to work with the San Jose Convention and Visitors Bureau to obtain space on the dates needed by the ANA, San Jose could not confirm the space needed. This problem was compounded by the City Councils December 7 vote to host a Grand Prix auto-racing event during the same weekend. The road rally would close the downtown corridor to traffic and fill area hotel rooms. San Jose could not provide the ANA with any assurances that the race would not interfere with the 2005 Worlds Fair of Money.
We hoped to find a way to work with the city of San Jose, but practical issues forced us to look for a less complicated venue, said Cipoletti.
Contract negotiations with the Moscone Center and nearby hotels continue. The ANA anticipates being able to come to agreement on the facility and hotel arrangements before the end of the year. Meanwhile ANA officials are upbeat.
Feedback from the Association so far has been very positive, said Cipoletti, who noted the last ANA Summer Show in San Francisco took place in 1949. Our goal is to announce this location change as soon as possible to assist those who are making early travel arrangements.
Bishop also noted that it is still just a short drive into San Francisco for those members who have purchased airline tickets to San Jose.
Lysa Lewin, national account executive with the San Francisco Convention and Visitors Bureau is credited with finding the space and hotel rooms to make the change work.
Her efforts will likely be rewarded. According to industry estimates, the annual ANA convention attracts more than 15,000 visitors and generates between $15 and $20 million for host cities.
Information and updates regarding the ANA summer convention will be published in the February issue of Numismatist or may be obtained by calling 719.482.9871.
American Numismatic Association
FOR RELEASE: December 20, 2004
CONTACT: Becky Hurley
ANA 2005 CONVENTION MOVES TO CITY ON THE BAY
(Colorado Springs, CO) American Numismatic Association (ANA) executive director, Chris Cipoletti today announced the organizations decision to move the Summer 2005 Worlds Fair of Money from San Jose to nearby San Francisco. Convention dates will remain the same: July 27 31.
The decision was made as a result of the San Joses inability to give the ANA the convention center space it needed.
Despite efforts over the last 18 months to work with the San Jose Convention and Visitors Bureau to obtain space on the dates needed by the ANA, San Jose could not confirm the space needed. This problem was compounded by the City Councils December 7 vote to host a Grand Prix auto-racing event during the same weekend. The road rally would close the downtown corridor to traffic and fill area hotel rooms. San Jose could not provide the ANA with any assurances that the race would not interfere with the 2005 Worlds Fair of Money.
We hoped to find a way to work with the city of San Jose, but practical issues forced us to look for a less complicated venue, said Cipoletti.
Contract negotiations with the Moscone Center and nearby hotels continue. The ANA anticipates being able to come to agreement on the facility and hotel arrangements before the end of the year. Meanwhile ANA officials are upbeat.
Feedback from the Association so far has been very positive, said Cipoletti, who noted the last ANA Summer Show in San Francisco took place in 1949. Our goal is to announce this location change as soon as possible to assist those who are making early travel arrangements.
Bishop also noted that it is still just a short drive into San Francisco for those members who have purchased airline tickets to San Jose.
Lysa Lewin, national account executive with the San Francisco Convention and Visitors Bureau is credited with finding the space and hotel rooms to make the change work.
Her efforts will likely be rewarded. According to industry estimates, the annual ANA convention attracts more than 15,000 visitors and generates between $15 and $20 million for host cities.
Information and updates regarding the ANA summer convention will be published in the February issue of Numismatist or may be obtained by calling 719.482.9871.
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Cameron Kiefer
<< <i>Mega kudos to the ANA for the handling of this. I bet those Bay Area collectors are really happy!
The San Francisco Mint is closed to the public.
Cameron Kiefer
<< <i>He is talking about the Old San Francisco Mint and it is closed to everyone except building inspectors
Cameron Kiefer >>
The old building needs millions in retrofitting.
What is now proved was once only imagined. - William Blake
Cameron Kiefer
Going to San Jose instead of San Francisco is like having the show at the NJ meadowlands instead of midtown Manhattan NYC - more convienent, but less class.
The current San Francisco Mint is a fortress. I can only recall one time in the recent past when it was opened, and that was for some visiting foreign dignitaries. I doubt the ANA could swing it, but I would challenge them to attempt to arrange a tour! Go for it guys!
<< <i>I'm glad they were able to take the lemon San Jose threw at them and turned it into lemonade! I love the change!
Going to San Jose instead of San Francisco is like having the show at the NJ meadowlands instead of midtown Manhattan NYC - more convienent, but less class. >>
Hey! Some of us like the Meadowlands!