2010 Charity Events
In celebration of hosting the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation for the 6th year, the CECE presents the Treasure Chest of Art. A wonderful keepsake at an affordable price.100% of the net profits, less expenses, benefit the POTCF.
For more information and to order, click here.
2010 Non Sport Update Variant Issue
To preorder a copy of this year’s variant issue,go to www.nonsportupdate.com/2010cece
Please note:artwork is not final and is subject to change without notice.
Non-Sport Update (NSU) is once again producing a variant issue for this year’s Chicagoland Entertainment Collectors Expo to be held September 9-12 at the Holiday Inn in Carol Stream, IL. This year’s Star Wars variant cover features a stunning piece of original art from fan-favorite Mark McHaley. The magazine cover and card are produced under authorization of Lucasfilm Ltd. NSU has produced two previous Star Wars variant issues. With this being the 10th Anniversary Chicagoland Show, we have something really fantastic planned – the inclusion of the very first Star Wars costume card!
Each copy will contain a one of a kind and first of its kind, Star Wars costume card, produced by Topps exclusively for the issue. The card features authentic “Ewok fur” provided by The Prop Store (check out their website at propstore.com for over 4,000 original movie props and costumes). Only 300 copies of this magazine and costume card will be sold. This will be the most limited Non-Sport Update variant issue ever produced and with this incredible card inside, copies will definitely sell out. Each card will be sequentially-numbered and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Non-Sport Update will be donating 50% of the net proceeds from the sale of this issue to the Chicagoland Entertainment Collectors Expo charity of choice – The Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation (www.treasurechest.org). The cover price will be $19.99.
Copies of this issue will premier at the show. Non-Sport Update is now taking orders for copies to be picked-up at the show. Doing so will save you all shipping costs. We urge you to place an order to ensure that you receive a copy as we do expect the issue to sell out. We realize that the demand is quite high for this issue; therefore, we are offering the opportunity for you to pre-order. Note: there is a limit of three copies per household. So, please order yours now to avoid missing such a monumental issue! Beckett Grading Services will offer exclusive special pricing on grading and encapsulation for this card at the show. Felix Silla, the “Flying Ewok,” will be on hand for autograph sessions (please note that Mr. Silla charges for his autograph).
Non-Sport Update is also now taking orders for copies to be mailed to those collectors who are not able to attend the show. Only a small portion will be sold this way and priority will be given to pre-orders and those attending the show.To preorder a copy of this year’s variant, go to www.nonsportupdate.com/2010cece
Charity Breakfast
The Charity Celebrity Breakfast Buffet has returned to the Expo! Saturday, Sept. 10th in the Garden Room, adjacent to Alberto's Restaurant, 8:00am to 9:00am
Charity Dinner
Charity Celebrity Dinner Buffet, Saturday, Sept. 10th in the Tent, from 7:30pm to 9:00pm.
Enjoy dinner music with artists Denise Vasquez & Randy Martinez. This year's dinner will be slightly different as we will have some items on display in the silent auction.
There will also be a special recognitions ceremony during the evening.
Charity Auction
This year's auction will be held differently than the previous years. Due to the amount of items this year, we have decided to display the items in the Tent area, via a silent auction with a "Buy It Now" price as well. Unsold items will automatically go through the Live Auction on Saturday afternoon.
CECE Trading Card Autograph Offer
One Set of The Exclusive Chicagoland Entertainment Collectors Expo Trading Cards are to be given at no charge to every Paid admission that comes through the door .
The customer will pay admission to the Expo, then pay for any autographs desired on the trading cards at the Charity Trading Card Payment Table near the Admissions table. The cost is $ 5.00 per card; we will give you, the customer a ticket redeemable at the celebrity’s/artist's table.
However, you must also purchase an autograph from the respective celebrity/artist at normal price, payable to the celebrity/artist, to make this offer valid.
Proceeds from the Charity Trading Card Offer will benefit the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation. Their Website is www.treasurechest.org.
Please note: approx 90% of the Trading card revenue will go to the Treasure Chest.
Please limit your trading card signature requests to one per celebrity. If you have a special request, please be courteous and ask the celebrity, please remember, we leave special requests to the discretion of the celebrities. Please note: there may be a case or two where there are non participating celebrities in this special offer. There will be a sign on each of the participating celebrity’s tables to designate who is participating in the program.
This part of the program has been in place since 2004 and has been successful each year. We wish to make 2010 a record year for us and the Treasure Chest Foundation!
I believe we can with every one's help.
Thank you in advance for your support.
Sincerely,
Paul
Trading Card Singles for Charity
In addition to having tens of thousands of card singles to browse through, a great selection of my genres and age, we will be offering Bulk sales this year. Fill a lunch bag for only $ 25.00, your selection! Please ask about large bulk purchases, we now have over 100,000 cards singles in stock! Thanks to the generosity of all the folks who made this possible.
100% of the revenue of these sales will benefit the POTCF.
Toy Drive
We are hosting a sealed toy and card set drive to benefit the POTCF directly. A free gift with donation, while supplies last. Thanks for supporting the Treasure Chest!
Star Memories
Once again Star Memories will provide a film program to accompany our event. The schedule will be posted here soon. Star Memories will be selling autographs in the film room and 25% of the purchase price of all sales will be donated to the Treasure Chest. In addition, after the Saturday night celebrity dinner, a second charity auction will take place in the film room before the evening films begin. This will consist of autographs and movie memorabilia. 100% of the proceeds of this auction will be donated to the Treasure Chest by Star Memories.
And More!
Special raffles and other cool things to make the weekend very memorable for all!
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2007 & 2009 Non-Sport Update Magazine Variant Issues!
In 2007 and 2009 , CECE & NSU magazine partnered to bring you two very cool limited edition variant covers drawn by Cynthia Narcisi and Katie Cook respectively. Both came with a Star Wars trading card inside! This project was approved by Lucasfilm & Topps. A portion of the proceeds benefittedthe Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation. Hopefully you were lucky enough to grab your copy!
Celebrity Dinner & Breakfasts
Over the years attendees have had the opportunity to dine with our Media Guests and Artists while supporting our charity of choice. We are very proud and grateful of all our patrons who have attended and made these events a success year after year! Please consider joining us again in 2010! To reserve your spot at a dinner or breakfast, down load the registration form here.
Trading Card & Media Guest Autograph Event
In the past we have offered Exclusive Chicagoland Entertainment Collectors Expo Trading Cards which were given at no extra charge to everyone that came through the door. Folks had the opportunity to have their card autographed by the Media guests for a fee. Approximately 80% of the Trading Card revenue from these autographs benefited the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation.
2009 Spring Ohio Expo
We collected approx 6 boxes chock full of toys and card sets along with approx. 80,000 card singles.2009 Spring Chicago Expo
We collected approx 500 card sets and approx 3 boxes of toys for the Treasure Chest Foundation.
Fall 2008 Expo
We collected approx. 30 boxes of toys and cards for the Treasure Chest, along with approx 60,000 single cards for our charity card singles program. We also raised a nice monetary sum for the Treasure Chest through our various programs.Thank you to EVERYONE, show guests and patrons alike, who have supported this charity. We have really, really made a difference in the lives of so many children with cancer who are helped by the Treasure Chest Foundation.
Sincerely,
- Paul
