Hatteras On The Move will be available at about 35 events during 2000, starting with the Memorial Day unveiling at USCG Station, Cape Hatteras NC. The price is $65. No photos are being released of this piece until May 27.

The signing on Saturday May 27 is for Lighthouse Gallery of Nag's Head NC. However the actual signing will take place at a community center very close to the lighthouse (a good hour south of Nag's Head).

Five Regional Events for Collectors are being set up for 2000. The general areas will be:

• July 16 - Milwaukee WI
• August 13 - Orange County CA
• August 19 - Orlando FL
• September 16 - Chesapeake Bay area
• October 21 - Portland OR

These dates could possibly change as the area Reps are going to be working with dealers in each region to locate venues and set up.

The format will be a half-day with signings and either open discussions or a 'seminar' from Bill. Again, as each event is put together you'll find more information at www.HarbourLights.com/events/

You will only be able to purchase 'Hatteras On The Move through dealers who sponsor these regional events or at the 30 other dealers where Bill Younger will appear during 2000.

Rep Events will still be held at many dealers around the country. This year, for the first time, there will be a separate Event Edition for Rep Events.

Kim referred to it as 'Bill's Beckoning Beacons'. It is what we collectors have called a 'dealer sign', but which HL calls a 'point of sale' piece. There are two versions. One version with the background of the sign in tan and the lettering in blue and red will be available from all Harbour Lights dealers for the suggested retail of $35.

Another version with a blue field to the sign and gold lettering will only be available from dealers holding a Rep Event in 2000. This piece shows two well-known American Lighthouse towers with a 'banner' in between reading 'Harbour Lights' and 'Keep The Flame'. Same price $35.

The 'Beckoning Beacons' pieces were sneak-previewed at the chat on 3/1/2000. I'll be posting images in a few days.

Note that there is not a 'dealer-only version' of the point of purchase piece (like the 'Red Legacy'.)

Also the two Beckoning Beacons have a flat back with three-dimensional front and sides - like a bookend.


[This message has been edited by JChidester (edited 03-02-2000).]

How soon will Bill's appearance schedule be available? How soon will the rep event schedule be available?

Since the Rocky Mountain area has no chance (it appears) for a regional event, how are we to get Hatteras or the special "Beckoning Beacon" unless we know where to call and order from?

Lets hope HL remembers that there are areas
of the country without lighthouses that still
have passionate collectors of their products.




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Randall & Linda Ronne

Randall: To answer your question on where to order your Hatteras piece, look at my posting on this same forum under the thread for 2000 events. Collectors World is having a Bill siging and he specializes in mail order shopping of HL pieces and can help you.

It is too bad your region is not having an event. Hopefully each year regional events will be rotated around. New England has been hoping to have a regular regional event also, as we have over 170 HL dealers out there to draw upon.

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ladylightkeeper

Randall, I have had great success when not being able to attend a signing event to call a dealer that is hosting one. They are always happy to sell and ship. I also know Terry from the Bronze Lady in Orlando is always happy to help HL collectors. . They have a website you can go to for more information. I don't know how to do the link thing yet but just type www.bronzelady.com and you will be on your way.

KYKEEPER - Pat

I've posted an updated list showing cities and dates for Bill Events and Rep Events. A 6th Regional Event has been added in Raleigh NC:

http://www.lighthousekeepers.com/forums/Forum14/HTML/000043.html