2019 Lawrence Lo Memorial New York Toy Soldier Symposium (1 Viewer)

[Louis Badolato]

Is there any interest in a full weekend New York Toy Soldier Symposium, like we used to host before Larry Lo passed away? There would be an opening dinner Friday night, lunch, dinner and tours of collections and local airpower and armor museums Saturday, and further tours and a farewell luncheon on Sunday. For those who may not recall, the sponsors (just me, since Larry passed) provide all the food and drink Friday through Sunday except for the farewell luncheon. Since the Westcoaster has been cancelled this year, I thought it might be time to bring back a full scale symposium.

If enough people are interested, and we can pick a date convenient for the attendees, I will reach out and invite manufacturers, like Andy & Gordon Neilson of King & Country (who attended the first 7 or 8 Symposia), John Jenkins (who attended one) and Ken and Erika Osen of Britains (who have attended 4), and this time, I would invite dealers like George Guerriero, Tin Tyler and Matt Murphy who could set up shop for collectors who want to take something home.

Those interested in attending, please PM or e-mail me, or respond on this thread. We need to select a weekend in either March, April or May to hold it, so please post some suggested dates on this thread if you are interested in attending. Obviously, if Andy, John Jenkins or the Osens want to attend, their scheduling needs will weigh heavier on picking a date.

 

[theBaron]

I'm glad you're thinking of continuing the symposium, Louis! I'm interested, though I'd only be able to attend on one of the days, Saturday, most likely, especially once baseball season starts. As far as dates go, in April, the MFCA show is the 12th and 13th, and Easter is the following weekend.

Prost!
Brad

 

[Louis Badolato]

I'm glad you're thinking of continuing the symposium, Louis! I'm interested, though I'd only be able to attend on one of the days, Saturday, most likely, especially once baseball season starts. As far as dates go, in April, the MFCA show is the 12th and 13th, and Easter is the following weekend.

Prost!
Brad

Brad,

Obviously Easter weekend is out, but we used to hold the Symposium the same weekend as a show (Schutzen Park if I recall correctly). Would holding it the weekend of the MFCA or another New York or New Jersey area show appeal to potential attendees?

 

[wwiibuff]

Louis sounds great. I'm definitely interested in coming if the weekend you choose works out for me.

 

[tdubel]

Louis,
I owe you a phone call, the NJ show this year is March 3rd (sunday) at the Hasbrouck Heights Hilton. Sorry have been out of touch, been hectic here lately!

Anyhow, I will ring you tomorrow or Tuesday

Best!
Tom

 

[Louis Badolato]

Louis,
I owe you a phone call, the NJ show this year is March 3rd (sunday) at the Hasbrouck Heights Hilton. Sorry have been out of touch, been hectic here lately!

Anyhow, I will ring you tomorrow or Tuesday

Best!
Tom

Look forward to hearing from you, Tom!

So the weekend of March 3rd is also in the running.

 

[Currahee Chris]

Hey Louis

Thanks for the invitation. Jill and I could attend in March and early April. Beyond that, we are at the mercy of our kids baseball/ softball tournament schedule which is a doozy.

She was digging through some old papers on Friday and found one of his business cards she had- she snapped a pic and sent it to me! I cant help it but he is on my mind a lot usually between November and during your symposium.

 

[Louis Badolato]

Hey Louis

Thanks for the invitation. Jill and I could attend in March and early April. Beyond that, we are at the mercy of our kids baseball/ softball tournament schedule which is a doozy.

She was digging through some old papers on Friday and found one of his business cards she had- she snapped a pic and sent it to me! I cant help it but he is on my mind a lot usually between November and during your symposium.

Chris,

I really want you and Jill to attend, so I will be lobbying for March and April.:salute::

 

[Louis Badolato]

Okay guys, looking at everyone’s concerns, how about The weekend of March 23rd? If that works please let me know on this thread or via PM or e-mail. If I get enough firm commitments it’s a go!

 

[Louis Badolato]

Ken and Erika Osen of Britain’s and Hudson & Allen have agreed to attend as the guests of honor.

I will post Hotel information on the forum shortly, for those coming from out of town. There are 4 local hotels of various expenses.

If you plan on attending my wife’s fantastic formal opening dinner please PM or e-mail me ASAP. We can comfortably sit about 20-24 people in the dining room, so spots will fill up. As of today 11 dinner seats are taken.

 

[ucla1967]

Ken and Erika Osen of Britain’s and Hudson & Allen have agreed to attend as the guests of honor.

I will post Hotel information on the forum shortly, for those coming from out of town. There are 4 local hotels of various expenses.

If you plan on attending my wife’s fantastic formal opening dinner please PM or e-mail me ASAP. We can comfortably sit about 20-24 people in the dining room, so spots will fill up. As of today 11 dinner seats are taken.

Hi Louis,

I had always wanted to attend one of your symposiums, but they always conflicted with the West Coaster Show in the past. Bob W. is planning on holding an open house sometime in March to some what replace the West Coaster. He will be showing his amazing collection, providing catered food, hiring a bag pipe band, etc. Please put me down as attending the symposium. I will get back to you as soon as I can check with him regarding the date and, if they conflict, see if I can talk him into changing the open house date.

Mike

 

[Louis Badolato]

Hi Louis,

I had always wanted to attend one of your symposiums, but they always conflicted with the West Coaster Show in the past. Bob W. is planning on holding an open house sometime in March to some what replace the West Coaster. He will be showing his amazing collection, providing catered food, hiring a bag pipe band, etc. Please put me down as attending the symposium. I will get back to you as soon as I can check with him regarding the date and, if they conflict, see if I can talk him into changing the open house date.

Mike

Mike,

I am thrilled you will be joining us!. Your spot at all events is reserved.

Regards,

Louis

 

[ucla1967]

Mike,

I am thrilled you will be joining us!. Your spot at all events is reserved.

Regards,

Louis

Thanks Louis. I am really looking forward to this!

Mike

 

[ucla1967]

Hi Louis,

I had always wanted to attend one of your symposiums, but they always conflicted with the West Coaster Show in the past. Bob W. is planning on holding an open house sometime in March to some what replace the West Coaster. He will be showing his amazing collection, providing catered food, hiring a bag pipe band, etc. Please put me down as attending the symposium. I will get back to you as soon as I can check with him regarding the date and, if they conflict, see if I can talk him into changing the open house date.

Mike

Hi Louis,

Bob would like to coordinate the open house with Matt Murphy assuming he can pull this off. Bob's open house would be on a Saturday and the West Coaster on a Sunday. April or May would be great if Matt can pull this off. If this comes to pass, assuming your back isn't an issue, you might be able to join us.

Mike

 

[Louis Badolato]

Hi Louis,

Bob would like to coordinate the open house with Matt Murphy assuming he can pull this off. Bob's open house would be on a Saturday and the West Coaster on a Sunday. April or May would be great if Matt can pull this off. If this comes to pass, assuming your back isn't an issue, you might be able to join us.

Mike

I'd love to come! ^&cool^&cool^&cool^&cool Keep me posted.

 

[Louis Badolato]

I am thrilled that Mike Thornton, the head of the New York Historical Society, is joining us for the Symposium! ^&cool^&cool^&cool^&cool^&cool He is working with Rich (and hopefully me if I make the cut) on some dioramas for the NYHS museum in the City. :salute::

 

[Louis Badolato]

Gentlemen,

There are still as many as 6-8 seats available for the opening dinner (we can seat as many as 22-24 people). I'm hoping to give my wife a final number soon so she can begin planning the dinner. Anybody whose on the fence (like Chris), now is the time to jump on the bandwagon for what I think will be the best Symposium in years!:salute::

 

[Louis Badolato]

The best airports to fly into are JFK and LaGuardia. It is less convenient to fly into Newark Airport (New Jersey) or MacArthur Airport (further out on Long Island).

The hotels in the Roslyn area are:

The Hilton Garden Inn Roslyn - (516) 626-3600 - $148 per night

The Roslyn Hotel - (516) 625-2700 - $104 per night

The Holiday Inn Express Roslyn - (516) 627-2460 - $101 per night.

The Glen Cove Mansion - (877) 782-9426 - rooms and suites ranging from $149-169 per night and up.

 

[Louis Badolato]

I ordered the food for Friday and Saturday!

Friday night dinner (cocktail hour starts at 7, dinner once everyone arrives) will be a 20+ pound Turkey, with all the trimmings, 9 lbs. of my wife's famous brisket, Salmon, my wife's homemade matzoh ball soup, and dessert is assorted pasties from Buttercookie Bakery. As of right now we have 15 places reserved for dinner, but could sit six more, so those of you who still are considering coming can be accommodated.


Lunch Saturday is a 3 foot American Hero, a 3 foot Italian Hero, potato salad, macaroni salad, cole slaw, fruit salad and a cookie tray from Deli on the Green.


Dinner Saturday is Shrimp Cocktail, Salad, Caprese Salad, mini-crab cakes, baby lamb chops, Swedish meatballs, penne alla vodka, egg plant rollatini, string beans almondine, braised short rib and Chicken Caccatori from Iavorone, a terrific Italian Pork Store. Desert is assorted brownies and pies from Diane's Bakery.


Look forward to seeing you a week from Friday!! :salute::

 

[Go for Broke]

Good stuff Louis. Yum. Yum. ^&cool