Volume 3/No.B
April 22, 1977
Staff
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Ralph C. Lally II
Managing Editor:
RichardS . Dietrich
International Editor:
David Snook,
Editor, Coin Slot
Technical Editor:
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DickWelu
Mary Claire Blakeman
J .W . Sedlak
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Skybird Typography
Circulation Manager:
Carolyn Desmond
Advertising Representatives :
Ralph C. Lally II
Carolyn Desmond
Advertising Production :
Don Randon
European Representative :
Esmay Leslie
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amusement machines but indicated
that that would not change the
association's "long-standing com-
mitment to represent exclusively the
merchandise vending and manual
foodservice interest of its member-
ship:· NAMA also invited AMOA to
move with it out of Chicago.
Listed as reasons for continuing
to hold the AMOA Exhibition and
Trade Shows in Chicago were the
success, year after year, of the
Chicago show; the favorable loca-
tion of Chicago as a transportation
center to both foreign and U.S.
visitors; and the wide range of
facilities offered by the city in terms
of housing, accomodations, res-
taurants and entertainment. Also
noted was the fact that AMOA trade
shows have become identified with
Chicago "as the mecca for games
and music people from around the
world."
In accordance with its long-stand-
ing policy to arrange show dates
Sherwood Joins
Cinematronics
Jim Pierce, president of Cinema-
tronics, Inc., El Cajon, Cal., has
announced the appointment of Bob
Sherwood to the post of director of
marketing, effective immediately.
Sherwood formally held positions
with Chicago Coin as director of
international sales, assistant to the
president and most recently, direc-
tor of marketing. His service with
ChiCoin covered an eight year span .
In discussing his appointment,
Sherwood stated, "I am very
excited and pleased to be joining a
firm as progressive as Cinematron-
ics. They are fortunate to have one
of the finest engineering staffs in the
industry as evidenced by the line of
new arcade pieces, the first to be
released April," Sherwood added.
According to Pierce, Sherwood is
presently establishing a worldwide
network of distributors.
Pierce
further stated, "We are extremely
pleased to have a man of Bob's
caliber and experience joining our
team here at Cinematronics and
look forward to utilizing his talents
for our continued growth."
Sherwood will soon be relocating
to the El Cajon area with his wife,
Chris, and their four children.
current with those of NAMA when
that show is scheduled for Chicago,
the Board announced that the 1979
Exposition and Trade Show will be
held October 26-28. The NAMA
show is-scheduled for October 25-28.
in 1979.
The AMOA further issued an
invitation to NAMA "to hold its
annual shows in Chicago and to
work with the AMOA to establish
concurrent dates whenever possible
for the convenience of the whole
industry."
In other business, the Board of
Directors voted to hold the line on
exposition fees, both for registration
and exhibition, and , at least for
1977, to continue the no charge
policy for special events. It decided
to return the Regional Seminar to
Chicago, despite the success of the
Denver seminar, again because of
Chicago's convenience to travellers.
The mid -year board meeting for
1978 was set for Scottsdale, Ariz.
Calendar
May12-15
Music & Amusement Association
(NYC). convention and trade show.
Stevensville Country Club, Swan
Lake, New York.
May 20-22
Music Operators of Minnesota,
convention and trade show. Holiday
Inn - Downtown, Minneapolis, Mn.
June10-12
Colorado Coin Industries, annual
meeting. Holiday Inn, Glenwood
Springs, Colorado.
June 16-18
Illinois Coin Machine Operators
Association, annual convention.
Hospitality Motor Inn, Earth City
(St. Louis) , Missouri.
July17-19
Music Operators of Texas, annual
convention. St. Anthony's Hotel,
San Antonio, Texas.
July 22-23
Montana Coin Machine Operators
Association, annual convention.
Outlaw Inn, Kalispell , Montana.