MILITARY INSIGNIA COLLECTORS GATHER IN NKY
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Jim McDuff 816-804-6379 (m)
Fort Mitchell, KY/September 3, 2009—The American Society of Military Insignia Collectors (ASMIC, www.asmic.org) is preparing to hold its 2009 Tri-Convention at the Drawbridge Inn Friday and Saturday, September 11th and 12th.
Event organizer Jim McDuff expects 500 enthusiasts from states as far away as California and New Hampshire, and nations such as Germany and England, but he says local attendees are equally welcome.
“We intentionally open part of the show to the general public as we are always looking to add to our membership list of 2,000 people in the US and two dozen other countries. Whether you are a collector of military insignia or a student of heraldry or military history, whether an expert or novice, you will find membership in ASMIC educational and enjoyable,’ said McDuff.
Founded in 1937, ASMIC is the oldest and largest organization of military insignia collectors in the world. Public admission is $6. Non-members are welcome Friday, the 11th from noon to 8, Saturday, 9-5. Information: 913-631-3942 or jmcduff@swbell.net.
The mission of the Northern Kentucky Convention and Visitors Bureau is that of an aggressive sales, marketing, service and informational organization whose primary responsibility is to positively impact the Northern Kentucky economy through conventions, meetings and visitor expenditures. The direct economic impact of visitors” spending in Campbell, Kenton and Boone Counties in 2007 was $325 million.