HOUSE OF PEERS
Representatives from independent Clubs
met on the Primordial Crooze, in April, to formulate a network that will
facilitate communication and enthusiasm between Harmony Kingdom (HK) and the Clubs. Noel
Wiggins, Harmony Ball Company President, was so impressed with the organization that the
council was given "royal" status; the 'House of Peers,' to compliment the 'House
of Lords' dealers. Harmony Kingdom brought
the independent collector's Clubs into the realm by giving the collectors, via the Clubs,
the opportunity to work closely with HBC. In the past, these Clubs sponsored Harmony
Kingdom Hospitality events on the Friday nights of the International Collectible
Exposition (ICE) shows. The Clubs also provide support for dealers at special HK
activities, such as Oktobearfest and Pumpkinfest. Now the Clubs will
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HOUSE OF PEERS ROLES
With the endorsement of Harmony Ball Company, the roles provided by the council include:
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Channeling information between collectors and HK |
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Coordinating collector events managed by more
than one Club, like the Hospitality receptions at the ICE shows |
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Serving as an informal advisory panel for HK on
issues affecting collectors |
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Overseeing much of HK's charitable work on a
national level |
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Providing support and assistance to new
independent Clubs |
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Being involved with decision making for HK
events such as the Annual Convention |
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HOUSE OF PEERS OFFICERS
Each Independent HOP Club is represented by
its President or another delegate. The interim officers were selected by HBC to enable the
organization and assist with activities before the Rosemont 1999 ICE Show.
Officers are elected at the Annual Meeting in June of each year, on
a rotating basis, so not all officers are new following each
election.
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HOUSE OF PEERS CHARITIES
Harmony Kingdom enthusiastically supports
this group! HK will be donating various prototypes of popular box figurines to the Council
for charity fundraising activities. Our
first offering began on Wednesday evening, May 26, 1999. A prototype version of 'Road
Kill' will be auctioned on eBay to raise funds for the recent victims of the
tornado-ravaged neighborhoods in Oklahoma and Kansas. The designated charity for this
auction was [Feed The Children].
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