February 2, 2012 

Official E-Newsletter
All the latest gun show news you can use!

A BIG THANK YOU!!
to the East Albany Lions Club for their hospitality!

The weekend of January 21^st and 22^nd the East Albany Lions Club sponsored their Annual January Gun Show.

Last year this show was scheduled the same weekend as my big Portland EXPO Show. This hurt both shows for vendor attendance. This year we were not able to move the EXPO date. Mr. Whitley was able to change his date at the Albany Fairgrounds

Since then, Whit and Wes have committed to staying in communication with each other for the betterment of both shows.

The East Albany Lions Club invited Wes to participate in their Gun Show to help promote the WES KNODEL / ROSE CITY chain of Gun Shows. Wes and Summer brought the door prize raffle drum and invited participants to enter the drawing for a Calico carbine which is normally seen at all the Wes Knodel Gun Shows. It was this same scenario that produced last years winner from the Medford Rifle and Pistol Club Show.

The East Albany Lions Club Gun Shows are meaningful to Wes for good reason. First, Wes lived in the area for many years and considers it home. Second, the Lions club is a non-profit organization using volunteers to raise money for charitable organizations.

Again, THANK YOU!!

Only one month since publishing our 2012 dates and we already have 2 changes!
The April 28 & 29 Central Point show is rescheduled to May 5 & 6.
The November 17 & 18 Medford Armory show has been cancelled.

Congratulations to Robin Tankersley!
She is the drawing winner of the
Calico LWS 22LR Carbine!
(Photos here!)

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EMAIL CONFIDENTIALITY ISSUE

09.20.10

A couple of weeks ago I received an email newsletter from the Portland Metropolitan EXPO center. It was advertised as a medium for announcing upcoming events at the center.

In the normal course of business many exhibitors have asked why they are suddenly getting emails from the EXPO center. I encouraged them to ask the EXPO center since it originated from there.

One of my participants did so and received this reply. I redacted the name to protect the confidentially. Then copy and pasted below.

“NAME – Thank you for your call. I took the time to immediately find this information for you. Your inclusion was provided as a courtesy from Collectors West. We had approval to mail to the list provided and your email was then added to our growing listing for Sports and Outdoors. This is a new effort over the past year on the part of the Expo Center.  

Our intention is for mailings roughly 4 times a year for a brief newsletter on all events over the quarter, and occasional informational postcards on specific events that meet the criteria of the given category. Timing of the mailings is dependent on staff time available. It is not our intention to over mail to people. Simply to inform them and hopefully drive attendance to the many positive events taking place here. The various categories are found here:  http://www.expocenter.org/newsletter.htm Additionally and as many others are doing, we are also participating in social media and have pages for MySpace, Facebook and Twitter. All have the intention of increasing attendees and awareness.  

Should you wish to unsubscribe your current e-mail from the list, the link at the bottom of the newsletter takes you to a simple site to do so, including an option for a confirming e-mail to be sent. If you would like me to do so for you on your behalf, I am happy to assist.   

We apologize for any inconvenience caused. Further questions you can call or e-mail me at the contact information below. 

Matthew P. Rotchford
Sales and Events Manager - Portland Expo Center
503.736.5203  /  503.736.5201 fax  /  info@expocenter.org 
Web:  www.expocenter.org  / MySpace / Facebook/ Twitter

Join the e-XPO Newsletter!  www.expocenter.org/newsletter.htm

Most of the emails gathered were from DOOR PRIZE entry forms handed to participants when admission is paid. On these forms it clearly states, “Contact information will be used to update our mailing list and WILL BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL.”

I wish to clearly state those of us at Wes Knodel Gun Shows, Inc. do not take our commitments lightly and was not provided by us.

WES KNODEL GUN SHOWS INC. and ROSE CITY GUN SHOWS INC. ALWAYS HAS AND ALWAYS WILL ONLY USE CONTACT INFORMATION TO UPDATE OUR MAILING LIST AND THAT INFORMATION WILL BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL FOR ALL OTHER PURPOSES. WE DO NOT SELL OR PROVIDE THAT INFORMATION TO ANY OTHER ENTITY.

What to do?

Since the WES KNODEL GUN SHOWS email list is held in strict confidence we will never sell, barter or otherwise release it to anyone.

The Portland Metropolitan Exposition center and its employees are working diligently to provide their events with the best marketing tools available to insure us with a successful and enjoyable experience. There is confusion about two promoters doing gun shows at the same venue. I encourage anyone who wishes to participate in ANY event there, to subscribe to the EXPO newsletter.

Sincerely,

Wes Knodel

Just for fun!

Do you have a friend or family member that would like to be on our mailing list? Is there a more convenient/updated email address that you would like us to use for you?  Let us know at wesknodel@aol.com.

Thanks for allowing our E-Newsletter into your home or office. For more information about attending or exhibiting our shows call 503-363-9564 or email us at wesknodel@aol.com.