Fire-Flies you say! Who or what are Fire-Flies and what do they have to do with dolls? Remember those days that we now refer to as "the good old days" back when life seemed much simpler and catching fireflies in a jar was the end of a perfect day. Let the Fire-Flies' glow guide you back to the era which we call "The Golden Age of Dolls".
So we invite you to join us in Orlando, Florida on May 29th to enroll in Fire-Flies Elementary School where you will study and learn wonderful things, such as classes from "The Music Teacher", costume design, meet some dolls of the Golden Age, and so much more that we can't divulge at the moment.
A Madame Alexander® luncheon, limited to only 50, is on the schedule for Saturday, a new and exciting event. Diane McCarthy, President of the Madame Alexander Doll Collectors Club will be our special guest.
Click on the links to the left to download a Registration Form for the 2008 Convention. A Dealer Contract is also available. And for a downloadable Schedule of Events click here .
For Hotel Reservations call the Holiday Inn directly at 407-351-3500 and mention that you are with the Fire-Flies Golden Age of Dolls Convention for the special rate which accomodates up to 4 in a room. Click here for map and hotel and shuttle from airport information.
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We wish to thank all the companies and individuals who contributed "helpers" for the 2008 convention. You can see them on the next page.
Fire-Flies
Golden Age of Dolls Convention
Dolls we played with in the 30's, 40's, and 50's
PRINCE CHARMING
MAY 29, 30, 31, JUNE 1, 2008 - ORLANDO, FLORIDA
LUXURIOUS ROOMS for up to Four People - $87.00 per night + tax
Tell Hotel that you are with the Fire-Flies for the special rate
7 Souvenirs from Vogue and others
Four meals
2 free Workshops
Programs and Speakers
"Goldy" - our version of Bingo
SOUVENIRS
GINNY & DAVID by Vogue Dolls, Inc.
Limited Edition "First Day of School"
Limited Edition "School Operetta Outfits" by Vogue
Limited Edition "Sparky"
Unique and Special for his perfomance in the Operetta
Vogue Souvenirs are limited to 85
Special Souvenir Doll "The Music Teacher"
SPECIAL CREATIONS BY FIRE-FLIES
AND LOTS OF OTHER SURPRISES!!!
An Auction
Favors and Entertainment
Thursday eve Social
with Workshop & Refreshments
Doll Doctor on premises & Doll Appraisals
PROGRAMS
HITTY
by MARY ELLIS
MARIQUITA PÉREZ FROM SPAIN
by DIANE MILLA
"BOY, HE'S A DOLL"
by JUDITH WHORTON
"SETTING THE SCENE: DISPLAYING THE DOLLS WE LOVE"
by SUSAN DART
Doll Appraisals
Jeanne Niswonger Wood
Doll Doctor
Dr. Margaret Wulff, DDA has an ER on the premises.
She can diagnose and in some cases she is able to do minor "same day surgery".
SPEAKERS
JEANNE NISWONGER WOOD
Founder of Fire Flies and Modern Doll Collectors Convention®
DAVID SMITH
Vice President, Vogue Dolls, Inc.
Also Principal of Fire-Flies Elementary School
DIANE McCARTHY
Director and President of Madame Alexander Doll Club
$235 Registration includes
MADAME ALEXANDER® LUNCHEON
Special Guest - Diane McCarthy
President Madame Alexander Doll Club
Program by Pat Burns
Editor of "The Review"
$55 fee - Limited to 50
Open to the public
Click here for registration form and details
on second page of downloadable PDF.
WORKSHOPS
COSTUME TRUNK
Welcome Party Workshop
SILK BABY DOLL BONNET
BY RITA BROWN
Materials Fee
CIGAR BOX THEATER
by Samantha Anderson
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