Success At DeafNation Pleasanton, CA!!!!

On Friday, some DeafVolkers were busy setting up the exhibition display set aside by DeafNation exclusively for DeafVolks members...

 

After setting up, we had to go home and wait until the next morning when the Expo opened for the final set up and exhibition. We nearly bit through all of our nails worrying if our babies would be all right alone at the Expo through the night... thankfully when we returned the next day the VW's were intact... 

After polishing up and final preparations, the gate finally opened at 9am for the 100th DeafNation special event. The crowd were floored with our display and we really enjoyed meeting all the people from various walks of life- many of them had stories of their childhood memories riding in the VW bugs or busses- especially one guy who groaned that his grandma gave away her old '49 split window bug before he graduated in high school, he had been begging for it!!!

We really want to appreciate the sponsors that made DeafNation possible and their hospitality letting us host a mini-car show inside. 

 Deaf Volks Crew (left to right): 

Darrell Utley, Daniel Briones Jr., Danny Lee, 

Jimmy Roth Jr., Kristeena Thaten, Tommy Lee

 Proud DeafVolks member, Daniel Briones Jr. with his 1974 VW Thing

 Proud DeafVolks member, Jimmy Roth Jr. with his 1956 VW Kabriolett

 Proud DeafVolks member, Tommy Lee with his 1956 VW Oval hardtop

Here are some more pictures of our display in action with the crowd...

We look forward to doing this again in the future and those who attended DeafNation at Pleasanton, please chime in as we would love to hear from you!!
Update: a few more pictures...

Deaf Volks at Deaf Nation

We have exciting news to share...

Coming up on this Saturday select few of Deaf Volks members will have amazing opportunity to present their vintage VW's at America's foremost touring trade show of, for, by, and about deaf people... the DeafNation Expo! This majestic indoor exhibition will be their special one, being the 100th event- starting with 6 expos and currently averaging 12 expos annually, all at no charge to the public.
When? & Where?! October 8th from 9am-5pm at Pleasanton, CA  It will be at Alameda County Fair, Young California Building.

Deaf Volks has been participating in VW shows and camping events in the past and still going strong. We are fortunate to be part of a diverse community that comes together to share their interests. In this case, we came together because of vintage air-cooled VW's and at the same time 'Volkers' who use American Sign Language, Deaf or not, were eventually led to the Deaf Volks club. We are anxiously looking forward to showcasing our vintage VW's, and we hope to meet some new 'Volkers' out there!!!

Also, please look forward to live tweets and postings during the day from Twitter and Facebook. If you are near Pleasanton, CA- feel free to come by and say hey... don't forget to register online for a speedy and free admission!

To get more information how to register for the free expo near you, check out www.deafnation.com!