Our next in person meeting will be held on February 24th in Tomball, which is just north of Houston at the [Hampton Inn Tomball Houston NW] 14100 Medical Complex Dr., Tomball, TX 77377 . Rooms will be $104 per night for Friday February 23rd and Saturday, February 24th. This rate includes a hot breakfast. You can book at the discounted rate using the link at [Hampton Reservations]. If you prefer not to book online, you may call the front desk and provide the code PCA to get the discounted rate. The front desk number is 281.357.1500.
Our guest dealer for this meeting will be Eric Jump owner of The Paperweight Collection in Los Angles CA [The Paperweight Collection]. Eric also serves as the PCA National’s Dealer Representative and is a member of the PCA National [PCA National] Board of Directors. He will be making a presentation and have lots of paperweights for our perusal! His Presentation will be on a group of paperweights that’s origin is unknown and for years has been referred to as the “Lily-of-the-Valley Group”. This group has been the subject of much public discourse and despite the fervent study the origin of these has remained a mystery – until now. He has strong evidence that may prove when and by who these paperweights were made.
The doors to the meeting room(s) usually open at 9:00AM for visiting with members and our dealer. And of course looking at all the beautiful paperweights on display and for sale if you wish!! The meeting itself begins promptly at 10:00AM. We will have updates from various PCATX committees. If you are a newcomer please do not be put off by the “business” portion of the meeting as it doesn’t take long and is usually entertaining!
The late morning and afternoon will be filled with presentations.
We typically have a morning break and then a lunch break about noon. Lunch will not be provided at this meeting. So please make plans for your own lunch.
We will be having door prizes and “Show and Tell” at this meeting. Please bring any door prize donations and any “Show and Tell” items for everyone to enjoy…..
Our meeting usually ends about 3 o’clock.
Friday night dinner will be at Goodsons Cafe, 27931 Tomball Parkway, Tomball, TX 77375 (281.351.1749). Please plan on an early dinner as we usually meet at the restaurant about 6:00. You can meet us at the dinner location or catch a ride from the event hotel with someone. Newcomers are welcome!! Please check back for more details as they will be posted as soon as become available.
Saturday night dinner will be Pecos Grilliing Company, 28900 Tomball Parkway, Tomball, TX 77375 (281.290.9200). Please plan on an early dinner we usually meet at the restaurant about 6:00. You can meet us at the dinner location or catch a ride from the event hotel with someone. Newcomers are welcome!! Please check back for more details as they will be posted as soon as become available.
All interested parties are welcome and encouraged to join us at the meeting!
We are looking forward to seeing you there.