Email #6: Sent May 7^th, 2009 to All Members & Subscribers

Greetings to all collectors and members of the International Netsuke Society,
Two and a half years have sped by since the INS convention in Miami. We are just two months away from the next great convention in New York . . . and I do mean great! Michael Strone has pulled out all stops and will be presenting us all with a very special time. From great events to great lecturers with really interesting topics, you will find your days filled to the brim and overflowing. There will not be enough time to partake of all, but there will always be time to see old friends, make new friends, and have lots of discussions about netsuke and inro art. The current schedule can be found at www.netsuke.org/Convention2009/Schedule.htm

The most important dealers in the world will be there with some of the greatest netsuke, inro, ojime, etc. in the world. A chance to see, compare, and increase your fine collections. And don't forget that we will have a wonderful INS auction, a chance to buy very good things for great prices and support the INS.

We already have an excellent turnout but we need all of you to decide to come and make the convention even better! Yes, financial times are hard, but netsuke do not know that as prices remain on the rise. Don't miss a fabulous time in the BIG APPLE!

Remember, this is your society and we need you all to support it by coming to the convention and buying at the auction.

Joseph Kurstin, President
Norman L. Sandfield, Constant Contact Coordinator