We’ve been asked to post a new, updated invitation to the Clay Fan Fest:

“Clay Fan Fest”
National Inclusion Project Benefit
May 22nd & 23rd 2010
Yorktowne Hotel
48 E Market St. York, PA 17401

Would you like an opportunity to “meet up” with friends you have not seen for awhile or have never had an opportunity to meet? Are you interested in “kick Starting” what appears to be an exciting summer? Then this event is for you…hope you can join us in 2010!

Schedule of Events:

• Saturday 10:30AM -1:30 PM- Welcome and registration in Hotel Lobby.
• Saturday AM – A “Welcome to York” historic self walking tour ending at one of the nations oldest Farmers Market…a fun place to browse and enjoy a great lunch! Maps will be available at the registration table to do this at your leisure. www.yorkfarmersmarket.blogspot.com.
• Saturday 2:00PM- Doors opens for Fan Party.
• Saturday 2:30 -5:00 PM – The Fan Party with lots of fun and surprises.
• Saturday 6:30 PM – A fully plated dinner with your choice from two entrees and a “wine pour”.
• Saturday 8:30 PM – Introductions, announcements and closing remarks.
• Sunday 8:30 AM – A “Goodbye Breakfast” with your choice from two specialty offerings.

We are hoping that this minimally structured schedule will allow your plenty of time for fellowship with old friends and will also offer an opportunity to make many new ones!

The cost to attend this two day event is $75.00 and is limited to the first 95 reservations. Payment in full is due by April 10th, 2010.

Room reservations will be the responsibility of each individual directly with the Hotel and is “NOT” part of the $75 event fee. There will be a block of rooms reserved and you will receive a discounted rate of $95 a night for both a single room with a king bed or a double room with two full size beds. Suites are also available but will not be part of the reserved block. To receive the discounted rate mention “Clay Fan Fest”. The cut off date for this special room rate is April 28th, 2010. This is a nice discount as the room rates are normally $139 a night. 1-800-233-9324

For those fans who will be driving, the Hotel offers free valet parking during the day only. Over night guests $8 per night.

This is a wonderful Historic Hotel with beautiful ambiance and a very helpful and friendly staff. This Hotel has hosted many famous people over the years including several past US Presidents and many well known stars! For more information about the hotel visit www.yorktowne.com. We are sure this will be a fun event and a weekend to be remembered!! All net profits from this event will be donated to the National Inclusion Project. Thanks for your support and interest in the “Clay Fan Fest” from South Central PA fans for CLAY AIKEN…Partners for National Inclusion!

UPDATE
News on Auction Items for Fan Fest 2010
We have acquired the late Bev McMullen entire collection of Clay memorabilia from the members of her family. Bev was a passionate Clay Fan and had quite a collection. I’m sure she would be delighted to know that we are using many of her “special” items for both our silent and verbal auctions. Featured will be several signed items and many “one of a kind” items. We will be using some of the other items for surprises!! Thanks to her family for donating this collection for Fan Fest and to benefit NIP.

We have gotten word from other fans who are donating very special items as well…..it will be a wonderful collection of items for everyone to bid on!

We are awaiting receipt of a “VERY SPECIAL” item and will share that info with everyone ASAP.

PS: Just a note to all fans who are flying into Harrisburg International…..there will be a shuttle service available to York and back again…please contact Cookie at djknappy.1@juno.com

Go to the Clay Fan Fest/National Inclusion Project Fundraiser Facebook page to read the complete invitation with all the information about the event, reservations and sign up form!