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The Winkie Convention is an annual gathering of Oz fans located in the Western half of the United States. Since 1984, the group has been meeting at the Asilomar Conference Grounds in Pacific Grove, California. | |||
'''2011 Winkie Convention''' | |||
The 2011 Winkie Convention will be held July 8-10 at Asilomar Conference Grounds in Pacific Grove, California. The chairman will be David Maxine, and the convention promises the return of the wildly popular program guide, the treasure hunt, and the auction. | The 2011 Winkie Convention will be held July 8-10 at Asilomar Conference Grounds in Pacific Grove, California. The chairman will be David Maxine, and the convention promises the return of the wildly popular program guide, the treasure hunt, and the auction. | ||
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* [http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=135243296512937 The Winkie Convention 2011 Facebook Page] | * [http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=135243296512937 The Winkie Convention 2011 Facebook Page] | ||
'''The Winkie Newsletter''' | |||
The Winkie Newsletter was started in 2009 to address the lack of communication and news between conventions. The initial subscribers were the attendees of the 2009 Winkie Convention. The Newsletter contains articles and news updates related to all Oz fans living on the West Coast of the United States. Submissions to the newsletter may be sent to winkies@oogaboo.org. | The Winkie Newsletter was started in 2009 to address the lack of communication and news between conventions. The initial subscribers were the attendees of the 2009 Winkie Convention. The Newsletter contains articles and news updates related to all Oz fans living on the West Coast of the United States. Submissions to the newsletter may be sent to winkies@oogaboo.org. | ||
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* [http://winkies.oogaboo.org/ The Winkie Newsletter Website] | * [http://winkies.oogaboo.org/ The Winkie Newsletter Website] | ||
** [http://winkies.oogaboo.org/news.html Subscribe to the Winkie Newsletter] | ** [http://winkies.oogaboo.org/news.html Subscribe to the Winkie Newsletter] | ||
==2010 Winkie Convention== | ==2010 Winkie Convention== | ||
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* [[2009 Winkies Images]] - Formatted in a gallery of thumbnails. | * [[2009 Winkies Images]] - Formatted in a gallery of thumbnails. | ||
* [http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=43064768426&ref=mf The Winkie Convention 2009 Facebook Page] | * [http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=43064768426&ref=mf The Winkie Convention 2009 Facebook Page] | ||
==2008 Winkie Convention== | |||
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==2000 National Oz Convention== | |||
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==1967 Winkie Convention== | |||
The [[1967 Winkie Convention]] was held August 19th at the Van Nuys-Sherman Oaks Park Auditorium. Approximately 55 Winkies attended and enjoyed an Oz display, games, [[Winkie Quiz|the quiz]], and talks on Oz. The Baum Bugle report was written by Blake Maxam and appeared in Volume 11, Number 3, Christmas 1967. | |||
==1966 Winkie Convention== | |||
The [[1966 Winkie Convention]] was held August 20th at the home of Mrs. Florence Hurst in La Canada, California. This villainous event was attended by 100 Oz enthusiasts and featured an auction, the [[Winkie Quiz]] and talks on Oz baddies. The Baum Bugle report was written by Warren Hollister and appeared in Volume 10, Number 2, Autumn 1966. | |||
==1965 Winkie Convention== | |||
The [[1965 Winkie Convention]] was held June 26th at the Baum home in Claremont, California. The event was attended by more than 60 Winkies and at least two Gillikins and featured the first [[Winkie Quiz]], films and talks. The Baum Bugle report was written by Peter E. Hanff and appeared in Volume 9, Number 2, Autumn 1965. | |||
==1964 Winkie Convention== | |||
The [[1964 Winkie Convention]] was held August 22nd at the home of Peter Hanff in Arleta, California and was attended by approximately 60 Oz fans and guests. The Baum Bugle report was written by Judy Pike and appeared in Volume 8, Number 3, Christmas 1964. | |||
Revision as of 08:55, 29 July 2010
The Winkie Convention is an annual gathering of Oz fans located in the Western half of the United States. Since 1984, the group has been meeting at the Asilomar Conference Grounds in Pacific Grove, California.
2011 Winkie Convention
The 2011 Winkie Convention will be held July 8-10 at Asilomar Conference Grounds in Pacific Grove, California. The chairman will be David Maxine, and the convention promises the return of the wildly popular program guide, the treasure hunt, and the auction.
The Winkie Newsletter
The Winkie Newsletter was started in 2009 to address the lack of communication and news between conventions. The initial subscribers were the attendees of the 2009 Winkie Convention. The Newsletter contains articles and news updates related to all Oz fans living on the West Coast of the United States. Submissions to the newsletter may be sent to winkies@oogaboo.org.
2010 Winkie Convention
The 2010 Winkie Convention was held July 23-25 at Asilomar Conference Grounds in Pacific Grove, California. The chair was Bob Baum, great grandson of L. Frank Baum, assisted by David Maxine. The convention featured an excellent program guide, costume contest, quiz, and treasure hunt along with several great presentations and other activities. The Winkie Award was presented to Bob Baum.
- 2010 Winkies Images - Formatted in a gallery of thumbnails.
- 2010 Winkie Convention Pictures - Dump of unsorted images
- The Winkie Convention 2010 Facebook Page
2009 Winkie Convention
- 2009 Winkies Images - Formatted in a gallery of thumbnails.
- The Winkie Convention 2009 Facebook Page
2008 Winkie Convention
2007 Winkie Convention
2006 Winkie Convention
2005 Winkie Convention
2004 Winkie Convention
2003 Winkie Convention
2002 Winkie Convention
2001 Winkie Convention
2000 National Oz Convention
1999 Winkie Convention
1998 Winkie Convention
1997 Winkie Convention
1996 Winkie Convention
1995 Winkie Convention
1994 Winkie Convention
1993 Winkie Convention
1992 Winkie Convention
1991 Winkie Convention
1990 Winkie Convention
1989 Winkie Convention
1988 Winkie Convention
1987 Winkie Convention
1986 Winkie Convention
1985 Winkie Convention
1984 Winkie Convention
1983 Winkie Convention
1982 Winkie Convention
1981 Winkie Convention
1980 Winkie Convention
1979 Winkie Convention
1978 Winkie Convention
1977 Winkie Convention
1976 Winkie Convention
1975 Winkie Convention
1974 Winkie Convention
1973 Winkie Convention
1972 Winkie Convention
1971 Winkie Convention
1970 Winkie Convention
1969 Winkie Convention
1968 Winkie Convention
1967 Winkie Convention
The 1967 Winkie Convention was held August 19th at the Van Nuys-Sherman Oaks Park Auditorium. Approximately 55 Winkies attended and enjoyed an Oz display, games, the quiz, and talks on Oz. The Baum Bugle report was written by Blake Maxam and appeared in Volume 11, Number 3, Christmas 1967.
1966 Winkie Convention
The 1966 Winkie Convention was held August 20th at the home of Mrs. Florence Hurst in La Canada, California. This villainous event was attended by 100 Oz enthusiasts and featured an auction, the Winkie Quiz and talks on Oz baddies. The Baum Bugle report was written by Warren Hollister and appeared in Volume 10, Number 2, Autumn 1966.
1965 Winkie Convention
The 1965 Winkie Convention was held June 26th at the Baum home in Claremont, California. The event was attended by more than 60 Winkies and at least two Gillikins and featured the first Winkie Quiz, films and talks. The Baum Bugle report was written by Peter E. Hanff and appeared in Volume 9, Number 2, Autumn 1965.
1964 Winkie Convention
The 1964 Winkie Convention was held August 22nd at the home of Peter Hanff in Arleta, California and was attended by approximately 60 Oz fans and guests. The Baum Bugle report was written by Judy Pike and appeared in Volume 8, Number 3, Christmas 1964.
