New Location for the 2020 Chicago Pipe Show

[winton]

This year’s show is May 1-3, at the Westin in Itasca, IL.
Same weekend, different location

We have a minimum number of room rentals, so we need attendees to stay at the Westin. This is about the survival of the show. Please make reservations asap.

We need donations for the silent auction, again, this is about the survival of the show.

The Westin is located at the junction of three expressways and is close to O’Hare Airport.

Please attend the free Friday night banquet for future show announcements.

We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused. We have had less than three months to put the show together under the most pressing of circumstances.

Link to room reservations:

Book Your Group/Corporate Rate | Marriott International

www.marriott.com

 

[stevecourtright]

Well done!!

 

[litup]

How does one go about donating something for the silent auction?

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

Just a suggestion. If you want to raise a little extra money, allow people to purchase reserved tables in the tent. Either per night or for all 3 days. Then people could wander around and leave their drinks, coats, etc. at the table without being concerned about losing it. Wouldn't be big money but I suppose every little bit helps.

 

[winton]

How does one go about donating something for the silent auction?

I don't know the logistics at this point. But once we get to the hotel, it will be easier. Show officers and other volunteers will be able to direct you to the correct area. Thanks

 

[winton]

If anyone wants to donate anything to the silent auction, you could either bring it to the show with you, or you could mail it. Please PM me for the mailing address.

 

[litup]

Please tell me attendance is only expected to be around 999 people.

 

[jguss]

Not to be a downer, but while the 1000 person limit might be problematic in a normal year I suspect it’s unlikely to matter this time around. The greater danger is that at some point in the next six weeks the governor decides the 250 cap (or some other significantly lower number) becomes mandatory instead of volitional.

 

[logs]

It's over. Even if the state doesn't ban it. The turnout will be so low as to make it unprofitable for sellers. It's just a fucked up year.

 

[sfduke]

Only time will tell. Hoping the show still happens. I will be in attendance if it does not get cancelled.

 

[sfduke]

Show Update 3.15.2020 (COVID-19)

The Chicago Pipe Collectors Club is committed to hold the Chicago Pipe Show on May 1 – 3, 2020. All of the current travel restrictions on flights run to mid-April. We are hopeful that these restrictions will slow the Covid-19 pandemic and will not be extended to include our Show dates. We are concerned with the health of all who plan to attend the Show, but we are not willing to cancel the Show in mid-March.

 

[Bowie]

Just out today:
The CDC has issued guidelines calling for all events involving 50 or more people be delayed for 8 weeks. The CDC cited conferences, festivals, parades, concerts, sporting events, weddings, and other types of assemblies where more than 50 people will attend.

 

[clickklick]

So I should cancel my hotel reservations....???

 

[3rdguy]

Really some bad luck this year with Pheasant Run now this virus.

Would be shocked if the show even happens...

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

So I should cancel my hotel reservations....???

Why cancel them until you reach the no cancellation period? Unless, that is, you prefer not having options.

 

[logs]

My understand is Governor Pritzker has already placed a 250 people limit on events:

Illinois governor ‘looking hard’ at closing bars, restaurants: ‘We need to go on lockdown’

Illinois Gov. J.B Pritzker (D) said Sunday the state is “looking hard” at the possibility of closing bars and restaurants, suggesting a lockdown may be the next step the state take…

thehill.com

 

[logs]

Actually that article was incorrect. I just looked at his twitter page. The event limit is presently still 1000 people or less in Illinois.

Governor JB Pritzker (@GovPritzker) | Twitter

The latest Tweets from Governor JB Pritzker (@GovPritzker). Husband and father. Proudly serving as the 43rd governor of Illinois. I'm #AllInIllinois!

twitter.com

 

[verporchting]

This is gonna get rough for all public events and particularly those involving travel to get there.

I’m gonna say it’s not happening. Unfortunately.

Blast it all. Like the pipe smoking world needs another kick in the teeth right now.

 

[chilllucky]

From the CDC website:


"Guidance as of 3/15/2020

Large events and mass gatherings can contribute to the spread of COVID-19 in the United States via travelers who attend these events and introduce the virus to new communities. Examples of large events and mass gatherings include conferences, festivals, parades, concerts, sporting events, weddings, and other types of assemblies. These events can be planned not only by organizations and communities but also by individuals.

Therefore, CDC, in accordance with its guidance for large events and mass gatherings, recommends that for the next 8 weeks, organizers (whether groups or individuals) cancel or postpone in-person events that consist of 50 people or more throughout the United States.

Events of any size should only be continued if they can be carried out with adherence to guidelines for protecting vulnerable populations, hand hygiene, and social distancing. When feasible, organizers could modify events to be virtual."

So, I dunno. Who do we have to convince that we can adhere to 'guidelines for protecting vulnerable populations' (which include a significant proportion of attendees)? How much is up to us as attendees and how much is up to the venue? Eight weeks from the date this was posted covers the show.

 

[Peter Peachfuzz]

It's time for a reality check..