APA's annual Wayzgoose will convene at the The Clarion Hotel, 1080 Riverdale Road (Route 5), West Springfield, MA 01089 from Thursday, June 5th through Sunday, June 8th.  Thursday's event is a day-trip to Sturbridge Village with a visit to their print shop.  Friday is a half-day trip to Historic Deerfield Village and their print shop.  The afternoon and evening activity is an open house and reception at Letterpress Things in Chicopee.  Saturday begins with the popular swap meet in the morning; follows with the auction in the afternoon; and concludes with the evening banquet and program. 

2008 is the 50th Anniversary of APA.  Members are asked to bring along photos and other ephemera for display in an exhibit that will commemorate APA's growth and activities. APA members have received all pertinent information and a registration form in the April Bundle. 

Non-APA members are welcome to attend the entire four days.  For reservations received by May 10th the registration fee is $120.00; for a spouse/partner the fee is $85.00. Reservations after May 10th add $15.00 per person.  The fee includes all hospitality amenities; Saturday's activities, lunch, banquet and keepsake.  The day trip to Sturbridge is $30 p.p.; to Deerfield is $25.00 p.p.; and to Letterpress Things, no fee.  Non-members can purchase items at both the swap meet and auction.  Items can only be sold by non-members at the swap meet: tables are available at $13.00 each.  Non-members are cordially invited to join APA members for Saturday's lunch, banquet and evening program for $65.00 p.p.

Two important dates: to receive the group rate room price from  The Clarion for one or more nights stay, reservations must be made by May 8th; after that date regular room rates apply.   

All Wayzgoose registrations must be received by May 26th with full payment, checks only, no credit cards.  For more information, questions or to register, contact John Barrett at 413-222-9029 or http://www.letterpressthing@aol.com/