DUM-DUM 2009 ~ Dayton, Ohio
Hosted by Dick Spargur
August 13-16
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2009 Dum-Dum ~ Dayton, Ohio
August 13-16
Guest of Honor: Pete Ogden ~ Host Richard Spargur

UPDATE FROM HOST RICHARD SPARGUR
I need to meet with the motel staff soon to arrange and plan the banquet.
This leaves me in a bit of a quandary as I am still not sure how many people will be attending the Dum-Dum this year.
Here’s a list of people who have either registered or expressed a strong enough desire to attend by reserving a room at the motel.

Critchfield, Dave
Critchfield, Teresa (banquet)
Franke III, Henry G.
Manson, Ken
Spannraft, Jerry and Candy
Kamper, Bill
Versandi, Robert 
Versandi, Mrs. Robert 
Burwell, Mickey
Burwell, Shirley
Swaun, Harry 
O'Malley, Robert
Bledig, Joan
Burrows, Bob
Hart, Jon
Phillips, Greg
Hillman, Bill 
Hillman, Sue-On
Tyner, John G
Huckenpohler, Huck
Helfrich, Gary
Helfrich, Pam
Wood, Bruce
Conran, Mike
McGeeney, Bob
Karr, Jim
Evanek, Phyllis
Le Beau, Ray
Le Beau, Shirley
Morse, Bill
Wilcutt, Dennis

Here’s a list of people who haven’t registered but who have expressed a willingness or an intention to attend:

Badre, Phillipe
DeLeo, Philip and wife
Dunn, Laurence
ERB, Inc.,  Wilbanks, Cathy
Figere, Milan
Hadac, Jim
Howell, DJ
Ross, Bill
Salen, Bruce
Sigmund, Rudy
Thompson, Jim
Vinson, Brad

Planned Events
Location
1. Mucker Jeopardy
2. Art Presentation by Dennis Wilcutt
3. Panels and Presentations
4. Friday backyard dinner at Spargur Home
5. Saturday Banquet
6. Auction
7. Huckster’s Room
8. Saturday Spouses' Non-ERB events 
9. Advance Showing of Tarzan Documentary Footage
10. And more . . .
Registration Costs: 
Early: Member: $80 Spouse: $75
Guest for Banquet Only: $35
Please RSVP by July 6, 2009
Late: Member: $85 Spouse: $80
Guest for Banquet Only: $40
Dealer tables free to members, $10 for everyone else.
Member: $80 ~ Spouse: $75 ~ Guest for Banquet Only: $35
Mail to: Richard C. Spargur
5535 Woodbridge Lane ~ Dayton, Ohio 45429
Phone: (937) 4348676 ~ Email: rspargur@woh.rr.com
HOLIDAY INN
Dayton-Mall- I-75 & Rt 725
31 Prestige Plaza Dr.
Miamisburg, OH  45342   USA

Desk: 1-937-434-8030
Fax: 1-937-434-6452
Web: www.hidayton.com

Mention "Dum-Dum 2009" when registering

Rates
$79 King or Queen
$89 Double Beds



Directions
From North: I-75 South to exit #44, left off exit to 2nd light, right at Prestige Plaza Drive, the hotel will be to the right.
From South: I-75 South to exit #44, right off exit to light at Prestige Plaza Drive, right at Prestige Plaza Drive, the hotel will be to the right.
Spouses Day at the Dayton DumDum 
(Events for Saturday August 15)
Excursion to Jungle Jim’s International Market 

http://www.junglejims.com/index.asp

A food lovers paradise - Foodieland - No matter what you call it, Jungle Jim's is arguably the nation's most unique supermarket megastore, featuring more than six acres of food, wine, beer, gourmet cheeses, exotic meats, cigars, fresh seafood, spices, confections, bakery, gourmet cookware, gifts of distinction and more!  Unbelievable displays and hands-on activities make this destination a delight for families and foodies alike.  Jungle Jim’s International Market is a place where the first rule is to treat customers like gold and the second is to have fun doing it.  Over 50,000 people a week visit from several states away for the unique shopping experience Jungle Jim’s International Market offers.  You can buy food from over 70 countries, listen to Elvis and Mariachi music, sample tasty foods, get red hot deals and, of course, have hours of fun. 


Lunch at The White House Inn 
http://www.heartlandcooking.com/

Nestled on six acres of southern Ohio countryside, this 50-year-old farmhouse was restored  into seven separate dining rooms each with its own unique decor. There are four fireplaces, country and herb gardens, two outdoor patio areas, a  gorgeous Gazebo, a Tavern featuring a breathtaking two-story stone fireplace, and a loft. 


Optional Visit to IKEA
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/

IKEA offers a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible will be able to afford them. This is the idea at the heart of everything IKEA does, from product development and purchases to how we sell our products in IKEA stores globally

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ECOF 2009
El Dorado Hills, California
Hosted by Don Gray was held in May 29-31, 2009
See the poster HERE
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ECOF 2009 PHOTO COVERAGE
A Photo Tour by 
Cathy Wilbanks and Janet Mann
of Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc., 
Tarzana, California
plus
Gallery I: Bob Zeuschner Photos
Gallery II: John Martin Photos
Gallery III: Huck Huckenpohler
Gallery IV: John Pappas
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View all the Dum-Dum 2008 Features in ERBzine

ERBzine 2077
Dum-Dum Intro
ERBzine 2078
II: Photo Overview
ERBzine 2079
III: Huckster Room Photos
ERBzine 2080
IV: Critchfield Report
ERBzine 2311
V: Hadac Photo Gallery
ERBzine 2312
VI: Events Photos
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ERBzine 2313
VII: BB Banquet Photos
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Louisville Dum-Dum 2007 and Bob Hyde Collection Dedication
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1988: Rogue Gallery I
1989: Rogue Gallery II
1990: Hyde Dedication
1992: Hyde Posters
1993: Hyde Photos
1994: Hyde Art
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1996: Presentations
1997: Bibliophiles
1998: Banquet | a | b | c
1999: Farewell Breakfast

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