With less than five weeks to go until the start of the 14th Annual Convention in Las Vegas, excitement is beginning to build for those planning on attending. But, what about those who can't make it??????

This announcement is for all members who will not be able to attend this year's convention in Las Vegas...

For those who don't remember the first and second Un-Convention-al Ziploc Drawing, here's how it works:

I remember how miserable I was my first year as a chipper when I couldn't attend the convention. So, for those club members who cannot attend this year, I'm taking along 5 ZIPLOC bags. That's right....

I will drop extras of whatever I come across into the ZIPLOCS... chips, slot cards, room keys, bungees, matches, beer bottle caps from the Splash Bar, etc. If I run out of room in the ZIPLOCS, I'll borrow one of the many bags my wife will be collecting at the Fashion Show Mall during convention week.

I can't guarantee what will be in the ZIPLOCS when I get back, except for the few items I've added ahead of time to get it started.

When I get back home, I'll hold a drawing and 5 lucky winners will get the contents of the 5 ZIPLOCS. If I get more than 5 of something, I'll draw additional names for the extra stuff.

The rules are simple.

The contest is only open to MEMBERS OF THE WHO ARE NOT ATTENDING THIS YEARS CONVENTION. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS ARE ALSO ELIGIBLE

And all you have to do to enter is POST YOUR FIRST AND LAST NAME AND MEMBERSHIP NUMBER AS A RESPONSE TO THIS THREAD (or earlier posts of this same announcement.)

Don't e-mail me to enter, just post a response to this message.

I'll post the names of the winner(s) when I get back and contact you for a shipping address.

If any of this years attendees are reading this, I encourage you to pick up an item or two and have your own drawing for those left at home this year, or send them to me to add to the Ziplocs. You'll be sharing the excitement you feel when you pick up your own "goodie bag" at the registration desk.

Other donated items are welcome from those fortunate enough to attend Since I'm doing five bags this year, I welcome your help. E-mail me and I’ll give you an address to send your stuff to and I’ll add it to the Ziplocs