National Insulator Association
53rd Annual Convention & Show
July 29-31, 2022

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

 

General Show Information

Along with the Chesapeake Bay Insulator Club, Show hosts Gus Stafford, Mary Ann Pike, Justin & Emily Stoudt, and Steve Gosciminski invite you to the 53rd Annual National Insulator Association Convention & Show to be held on July 29th-31st at the Wyndham Hotel in Gettysburg, PA. The Wyndham Gettysburg is located two short miles from the Battlefield that changed the course of our Nation’s History. The Hotel is surrounded by countless historic sites, as well as outlet malls, antique stores, and family friendly venues for all ages. The Wyndham has a helpful concierge service to assist you in finding activities external to those offered by the National Show.

All activities for the show occur at the Wyndham. The Presidential Ballroom serves as our main show hall with 8,901 square feet, while the NIA General Membership meeting and NIA Awards Banquet take place in the 5,360 square foot Pre-Function Space. Adjacent smaller rooms facilitate the board meeting, special displays, etc. The building is air conditioned, with WiFi access throughout.There is ample parking, and all loading and unloading are at ground level.The Chesapeake Bay Insulator Club is the overall sponsor for the NIA National Show.

The Wyndham Gettysburg is conveniently located at the intersection of US 15 & US 30 in Gettysburg in close proximity to: Harrisburg (36 miles), Baltimore (54 miles), Washington DC (78 miles) and Philadelphia (118 miles).Designed with a heightened appreciation of its historic setting, Gateway Gettysburg is a wonderful shopping, dining & entertainment complex located on a pedestrian friendly 100 acre campus.

The Presidential Ballroom will accommodate 126 Dealer Tables 18 Exhibit Tables. Tables are 6’ long and 30” wide. The aisles and dealer space will be 6’ wide. Dealers with Insulators, related go-withs, bottles, etc. are all invited. Dealer tables will be $50 each. Optionally, electricity is available for $25 per dealer, wired to your table. All tables come with a white table cloth covering, at no additional charge.Staying setup until the close of the show is strongly recommended.

 

Show Location:  Wyndham Gettysburg
                          95 Presidential Cir.
                          Gettysburg, PA 17325

Click this link for room reservations:  RESERVATIONS
                             Group code - 072722NAT

 

SHOW HOST CONTACT INFORMATION:

Gus Stafford
   816 Flintlock Ridge Road
   Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
   (717) 790-9183
   Gus.Stafford@gmail.com
Mary Ann Pike
   1280 Sugar Run Rd
   Venetia, PA 15367
   
   mapike@earthlink.net
Justin & Emily Stoudt
   1531 Helffrich Rd
   Kutztown, PA 19530
   (610) 428-6190
   justin@theinsulatorstore.com
Steve Gosciminski
   118Tyson School Road
   Catawissa, PA 17820
   
   rcpandc@yahoo.com

 

Show information and form links:

 

Optional Tours available to attendees: (Please contact Tammy Brewer at 301-730-8001 with any questions or to make reservations.)

  • Wednesday Tour:
    • Gettysburg Tour: Museum, Cyclorama, and Battlefield Bus Tour (Tour is from 1PM-5PM, meet at Hotel 12:45PM) - only six seats left!
  • Thursday Tour:
    • Harrisburg Tour: Capitol, Riverboat Cruise, PRR Station, Chocolate World -- only six seats left!
  • Friday Tours:
    • Do it yourself battfield tour
    • Gettysburg Ghost Tour -- Meet in town at 7:45PM for 8:00PM tour. (More details regarding transportation/parking will be available at the show.)

 

 

 

Schedule of Events

  Wednesday, July 27th
   
   

 

Thursday, July 28th
8:00 am - 8:45 am NIA Board of Directors Breakfast
9:00 am - 4:00 pm NIA Board meeting
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm NIA Board of Directors Lunch
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dealer unloading / Exhibitor Setup
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Hospitality Suite (cash bar)
   

  Friday, July 29th
7:00 am - 9:00 am Dealer & Exhibitor Setup
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Show (NIA day)
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Display Judging for NIA Awards
4:15 pm – 6:00 pm NIA General Membership Meeting (Cash bar) 
   

  Saturday, July 30th
8:00 am - 9:00 am Dealer Setup
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Show (general admission)
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Cash bar open at banquet hall
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm NIA Awards Banquet
   
  Sunday, July 31st
8:00 am - 8:30 am Devotional
8:00 am - 9:00 am Dealer & Exhibitors Only
9:00 am - 2:00 pm Show (general admission – no entry fee)
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Dealer & Exhibitor Tear-down
   

 

SHOW FLOOR LAYOUT

Notes:

  • Show floor layout is flexible subject to change
  • All dealers and displayers agree to abide by NIA rules including the rules of Ethics which will be enforced at the show

Click this link to NIA Show and Ethics rules:

 

 

 


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