New Washington 2006 Web Site Design Unveiled

The web site for Washington 2006, the international exhibition scheduled for May 27-June 3, 2006 at the Washington, DC Convention Center, has been completely redesigned.  It can be viewed at http://www.washington-2006.org.

Randy L. Neil of Neil Creative Media took on the challenge of giving the show's web presence a new look and making it easier to navigate.  An initial prototype was presented to and approved by W2006 officers in August.  Work on the final product began soon thereafter.  It has been online since mid-October.

Neil has since accepted the position of webmaster, taking over from Doug Lehmann, who held the post since the first web site went up in 1998.  Doug was recently named chief administrator of the exhibitor's bin room.

"A redesign was always in our plans to take place about two years before the event," says W2006 Media Communications chairman Tom Fortunato.  "The Washington 2006 web site has been a collaborative effort from the start.  Doug laid the groundwork, and Randy's new look continues to set the standard other international philatelic exhibition sites should emulate now and into the future."

Much can be found on the web site.  Visitors will be interested in learning about show registration and area hotel discounts.  A current listing of attending dealers, postal administrations and societies is there as well.  Exhibitors from around the world will find details about applying for the exhibition, including The Bulletin and national commissioner contact information.  Advertisers will find several options in both print and electronic formats.

Unlike other international exhibitions, individual and society memberships financially support Washington 2006.  The show is recognized by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) organization, allowing donors to take a tax deduction to the fullest extent of the law.  Contributors should bear this in mind as 2004 comes to a close.

Questions about Washington 2006 may be sent by email or by writing to Washington 2006, PO Box 2006, Ashburn, VA 20146-2006 USA.  Please include a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Thomas M. Fortunato
Washington 2006 Media Communications Chairman
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