Candy Container Collectors of America
About Our Club
To learn more about our club click on one of the links below:
Officers History Convention Candy Gram Membership Application
Club Purpose:
The organization was formed in 1980 in Harrisburg, P.A., with the purpose of promoting candy container collecting. In addition, the club works to educate and inform those who collect and encourage new collectors. There are about 250 members through out the United State and Canada.
Membership:
Membership is $25.00 per family per year. Members receives the club's newsletter called The Candy Gram. This newsletter is packed with information and letters from members , and includes a section for buying and selling candy containers. E-mail or write for a sample of the Candy Gram.
Jim Olean, Membership Chairperson
Candy Container Collectors of America
115 Mac Beth, Dr.
Lower Burrell, PA. 15068-2628
Each family also receives a Membership Directory, and information and free catalogs concerning up coming auctions. In order to join you simply click on membership above, fill out the form and sent it with your membership fee. It as easy as that! Soon you will be on your way to owning your own collection of candies. Also along with our membership you gain access to Members Pages, were you will find a membership directory, a theratre page, an auction page , two club new pages as well as a market place were you can sell or buy Candies.
Annual Convention:
The highlight of our activities is the annual convention held every June in Pennsylvania. There are a number of different fun activities. The convention features a Swap Night at which hundreds of containers can be seen, bought and traded. Other activities includes a Banquet at which a raffle is held on a rare candy container, after which a short business meeting is held. The raffle has been discontinued because of small turn outs at the last couple of convention. It will be re-enstated if attendence reachs 50+ in the future. There is also a social night at which special displays are set up of rare candies. There has been an auction as well as worshops on reproductions and variations.
In addition , the convention is held in conjunction with the Eastern Pennsylvania Extravaganza. This is an incredible conglomeration of thousands of antique dealers spread out over several different towns in the area. It is an Antiqueer paradise.
During the day. the members browse the best antiques and collectibles in the country, in the state where candy containers originated. Finally, the convention is a great place to renew old acquaintances and meet new collectors.
Membership:
Membership is $25.00 per family per year. Members receives the club's newsletter called The Candy Gram. This newsletter is packed with information and letters from members , and includes a section for buying and selling candy containers. E-mail or write for a sample of the Candy Gram.
Jim Olean, Membership Chairperson
Candy Container Collectors of America
115 Mac Beth, Dr.
Lower Burrell, PA. 15068-2628
Each family also receives a Membership Directory, and information and free catalogs concerning up coming auctions. In order to join you simply click on membership above, fill out the form and sent it with your membership fee. It as easy as that! Soon you will be on your way to owning your own collection of candies. Also along with our membership you gain access to Members Pages, were you will find a membership directory, a theratre page, an auction page , two club new pages as well as a market place were you can sell or buy Candies.
Annual Convention:
The highlight of our activities is the annual convention held every June in Pennsylvania. There are a number of different fun activities. The convention features a Swap Night at which hundreds of containers can be seen, bought and traded. Other activities includes a Banquet at which a raffle is held on a rare candy container, after which a short business meeting is held. The raffle has been discontinued because of small turn outs at the last couple of convention. It will be re-enstated if attendence reachs 50+ in the future. There is also a social night at which special displays are set up of rare candies. There has been an auction as well as worshops on reproductions and variations.
In addition , the convention is held in conjunction with the Eastern Pennsylvania Extravaganza. This is an incredible conglomeration of thousands of antique dealers spread out over several different towns in the area. It is an Antiqueer paradise.
During the day. the members browse the best antiques and collectibles in the country, in the state where candy containers originated. Finally, the convention is a great place to renew old acquaintances and meet new collectors.
