Dear Jody,

Herewith, the latest on the Chicago '96 meeting:

As of July 5, 715 members have registered for the Chicago meeting.  We
know that scores of members are waiting until the traditional
July/August time period to register.  Unfortunately, that will be too
late.

Today confirmation letters have been mailed to the first 640
registrants.  This was handled by Beatrice Robertson, who has our
gratitude.

The total in attendance will be about 712.  There is no need to rush to
get registrations in, this one is a sell out.  The Hyatt has been sold
out for three weeks and all the optional tours are also sold out.  This
will be the largest meeting of mechanical music enthusiasts ever.

Please share the word with your fellow enthusiasts: Chicago '96 is sold
out!

With our thanks for such a terrific response.

Angelo Rulli,
Chicago '96 Chairman