The 2019 AGSSSC convention was held at The Radisson in Corning NY on May 30 – June 1 st .The convention began with the Thursday evening welcoming Dessert and Show and Tell, during which members presented their special finds and rare shakers. Several members paid tribute to Scott Roland, who unexpectedly passed away fall 2018. One of the highlights of the convention was the visit to the Corning Museum of Glass and the Carder Gallery on Friday morning. The Corning museum has one of the most extensive glass collections in the country, spanning ancient to modern, and the Carder Gallery highlights Frederick Carder’s renowned glass designs. The buffet and auction were held on Friday night. The convention hosts, Jay and Jim, developed a quiz based on knowledge of the Lechner books for attendees to win a beautiful blue IVT enameled sugar shaker generously donated by the Lechner family. Saturday morning started with the meetings, followed by the Show and Displays in the afternoon. There were many exceptional and beautiful shakers and the creativity of the members was evident. The convention culminated with the annual banquet on Saturday night. Rebecca Hopman and Regan Brumagen from the Corning Museum of Glass were the guest speakers. Regan presented an overview of the Rakow Library and Rebecca gave a presentation on itinerant glassworkers, traveling glassworkers who demonstrated glass blowing and lampworking at fairs and other venues. The winners of the displays and new officers were announced and the outgoing officers were thanked for their contributions. The convention was very successful, with over 35 attendees, and a good time was had by all. Throughout the convention, there were many opportunities for interaction, education, enjoyment, and of course, buying shakers! Our hosts, Jay Rogers and Jim Beverage, did a fantastic job planning and organizing the convention. Many Thanks to you, Jay and Jim!!!
