2011 Convention Report

 

 

Convention 2011 LogoShaking on the Columbia 2011

The Northwest Shakers Will Travel chapter, with Louise Davis as Convention Chairperson, hosted a fun-filled, fantastic convention.

Members from around the world traveled to Vancouver, Washington to buy, sell and trade salt and pepper shakers. Other fun activities included auctions, costume contests, display contests and raffles. Many friendships were formed or renewed during the week of activities.

Check out the following convention highlights.

 

Costume Contest

The costume contest is one of the most popular contests of the convention. Smiles and laughter filled the convention ballroom as members paraded dressed as one of their favorite shaker sets. Per the contest rules the costumes must represent an entire shaker set - even in the one person categories.

Adult Costume Contest - One Person

1st Place: Donna Leiby

 

2nd Place: Al Young

 

Adult Costume Contest - Double Person

First Place: Cheryl Lenhart & Phil Mays

 

Second Place: Brenda & Tom All

Junior Member Costume Contest - One Person

First Place: Abigail Eastman

Second Place: Alex Marks

 

Third Place: Crystal Marks

 

Toddler Costume Contest (under 5 years of age)

First Place: Alexie Weaver

Mixed Costume Contest (any age)

First Place: Lou Pearson, Cole & Flynn Herman

 

Display Contests

Shaker displays may be arranged in a variety of sizes. This year's creative contestants really outdid themselves.

Shoebox Display

Shoebox displays can be any number of shakers but they must fit inside a shoebox that is no larger than 7.5"x13"x5". Shakers or any part of the display cannot extend out of or above the box.

First Place: Mark Games (Alcatraz)
Second Place: Marcia Oswald (King Neptune and His Court)
Third Place: Veronique Verbist (Underground)
Fourth Place: Steve Holt (Teenager's Bedroom)

Small Display

Small displays are not more than 30 shakers and may not occupy more than half a 6' table.

First Place: Donna Lieby (Gator-Aid)

Second Place: Anita Pyle (Two for One Special)

 

Third Place: Veronique Verbist (Breakfast in Bed)

Fourth Place: Penny Reuben (Columbia River Cat Beach)

Medium Display

Medium displays are from 31 to 75 shakers and may not occupy more than half a 6' table.

First Place: Alison Greene (S & P Cinema)

Second Place: Melissa Franklin (Melissa's Restaurant)

Third Place: Audrey Martinson (Chattanooga Choo-Choo)

Fourth Place: Marjorie Keiser (Old Home Bakery)

Large Display

Large displays are more than 75 shakers and may not occupy more than a 6' table.

First Place: Kim Maddox (Life on Shaker Lane)

Junior Displays

Junior displays (for junior members only) are not more than 30 shakers and may not occupy more than half a 6' table.

First Place: Crystal Marks (Down by the Lake)

Second Place: Alex Marks (The Old West)

Third Place: Kennedy Ditmore (Ancient Egypt)

Shaker Theme Contest

Members bring shakers that represent their interpretation of the convention theme. This year's theme was "Shaking on the Columbia."

Adult

First Place: Mary Holt (Washington Riverboat)
Second Place: Clara McHugh (Dancers)
Third Place: Joanne Rose (Lusterware Ships on a Tray)

Junior

First Place: Crystal Marks (Fish Nodders)
Second Place: Jaden Warwick (Sand Castles)
Third Place: Abby Eastman (Covered Wagon)

 

Miscellaneous Convention Photos