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• Antiques and Collectibles 101 Workshop

  • When
    May 28, 2020
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Virtual Meeting
  • Spaces left
    25
  • Registered
    74 registrants

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  Gems or Junk? End the guessing game.
  

  Antiques and Collectibles 101 Workshop on Zoom
  

  
  

  You must register to receive Zoom meeting participation instructions.

  After May 18th, registration will open to guests and clients. Space is limited, so register right away to reserve your spot.

  Please note that this meeting will NOT be recorded for viewing afterward.

  Virtual Meeting Info

  Zoom will allow participants to interact with each other via audio and video on their computer, tablet, or smartphone app in a real virtual meeting (optional alternative audio available by telephone) where we will be able to see and listen to each other in real dialog.
  

  • How to Join a Zoom Meeting: Be sure to download the app when prompted for the full experience.

  • Meeting Controls

  • Tip: In upper right you can toggle between Speaker view and Grid view that shows everyone.

  Presentation

  • You'll get an A to Z overview on the value and demand for a wide range of antiques, art, collectibles, jewelry, coins, military items, and so much more
  • You'll learn what's hot, and what's not
  • You'll hear the pros and cons of sales strategies (auctions, estate sales, dealers, and more)
  • You'll know who to call when you and your clients have questions about their objects
  • You'll gain an even greater value-added service for your clients

  Speakers
  

  High energy, information-packed workshop presented by four NAPO-WDC Business Partners:
  

  • Chris Lancette of Orion's Attic (estate liquidator)
  • Tim Frank of Mid-Atlantic Military Antiques (military historian)
  • Sarah Reeder of Artifactual History Appraisal (fine arts appraisals)
  • Steve Gouterman of Paradigm Experts (jewelry and coins appraisals)

  They'll lead a show-and-tell on the kinds of items you most need to know about, and field your questions throughout the workshop.

  Inclement Weather Policy
  

  In the event of bad weather, we will only cancel if power is out for necessary meeting managers, in which case, meeting registrants will be emailed.

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• NAPO-WDC Chapter Meeting: Business Partners to the Rescue!

  • When
    June 01, 2020
  •  
    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Virtual Zoom meeting
  • Spaces left
    70
  • Registered
    29 registrants

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  This is a virtual meeting. You MUST be registered to receive Zoom meeting participation instructions. 

  My Client Needs Help! Business Partners to the Rescue

  
  

  Panel: NAPO-WDC Business Partners

  Topic: Case studies from project beginning to end with how business partners can help & how to best network with business partners.

  Virtual Meeting Info
  

  Zoom will allow participants to interact with each other via audio and video on their computer, tablet, or smartphone app in a real virtual meeting (optional alternative audio available by telephone) where we will be able to see and listen to each other in real dialog.

  • How to Join a Zoom Meeting: Be sure to download the app when prompted for the full experience.

  • Meeting Controls

  • Tip: In upper right you can toggle between Speaker view and Grid view that shows everyone.

  Agenda
  

  • 6:30 - 7:00:  Break out rooms: General Networking and Ask the Expert with Vernestine Laughinghouse
  • 7:00 - 7:05: Zoom tutorial
  • 7:05 - 7:30:  General Chapter Business
  • 7:30 - 8:30:  Business Partners to the Rescue
  • 8:30 - 9:00:  Break out rooms: Business Partners

  Presentation

  Our Business Partners will begin the presentation with a case study, followed by rotations of breakout rooms based on industry to talk with participants and answer any questions. Business Partners will also be available in the post-meeting breakout rooms following the presentation. 

  Inclement Weather Policy

  In the event of bad weather, we will only cancel if power is out for necessary managers, in which case, meeting registrants will be emailed.
  

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• Rte 66 Neighborhood Group (Chantilly)

  • When
    June 18, 2020
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (EDT)

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  This meeting will be virtual.

  The Rt 66 Neighborhood Group meets from 7 PM to 9 PM. 

  The coordinator is Karen Salinetti. Karen's contact information will be included at the bottom of the registration confirmation email.  The video conferencing information will be sent to registrants.

  The Neighborhood Groups are a “chapter members-only” benefit, so we ask that you not bring guests who are not members of our chapter until they join.

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• Northern VA Book Club (Arlington)

  • When
    June 25, 2020
  •  
    6:30 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    See confirmation email after registering (members only).
  • Spaces left
    8

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  The Virginia Book club will be meeting virtually
  

  Book: "Project 333: The Minimalist Fashion Challenge That Proves Less Really is So Much More" by Courtney Carver

  Where: The Northern VA Book Club will virtually.  The virtual conference info and C. Lee's contact information will be relayed to members via email upon registration.

  To do: Register to attend to receive the virtual information.
  
  When: We meet at 6:30 PM for conversation and begin discussion of the book at 7:00 PM. 

  • Limited to 15 people to keep it intimate so register soon
  • If you can’t attend be sure to cancel your registration so someone else can attend

  
  

  Books Selected for upcoming NoVA Book Club: 

  August

  "The Home Edit: A Guide to Organizing and Realizing Your House Goals" by Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin

  October

  "Secondhand: Travels in the New Global Garage Sale" By Adam Minter

  The book selection for October has a long wait at the Arlington and Fairfax County libraries. You may want to get on the list now!

  For new members: Welcome to NAPO-WDC!  We have two book clubs, one in Maryland and one in Virginia. They alternate months and read different books.  You are welcome to attend both or whichever one is more convenient for you.  The Virginia club meets at a home in Arlington and the Maryland club meets at a home in Bethesda.

  The Book Clubs are a “chapter members-only” benefit, so we ask that you not bring guests who are not members of our chapter until they join.

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• Silver Spring Neighborhood Group

  • When
    June 29, 2020
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (EDT)
  • Spaces left
    14

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  Previously known as the Rockville Group, the SSNG group is for NAPO-WDC Chapter members who live in Maryland or the District of Columbia.

  As long as we are on lock-down, we will meet virtually.

  Whenever we revert to a regular schedule, we will meet in person during the evening.

  Our next meeting is scheduled for June 29, 2020 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

  If you are interested in joining the SSG, please register.

  Please note that there will be a maximum of 15 attendees to keep the forum intimate as neighborhood groups are intended.

  
  

  
  

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• Maryland Book Club (Potomac)

  • When
    July 21, 2020
  •  
    7:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Virtual
  • Spaces left
    15

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  What to read: "The Memory Collector" by Fiona Harper
  

  Where: TBD

  What to bring: (optional) a small dish to share

  To do: Register to attend

  For new members: Welcome to NAPO-WDC!  We have two book clubs, one in Maryland and one in Virginia. They alternate months and read different books.  You are welcome to attend both or whichever one is more convenient for you. 

  The Book Clubs are a “chapter members-only” benefit, so we ask that you not bring guests who are not members of our chapter until they join.

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