HK HOUSE OF PEERS
Representatives from independent clubs met on the Primordial Crooze, in April, to formulate a network that will facilitate communication and enthusiasm between Harmony Kingdom (HK) and the clubs. Noel Wiggins, Harmony Ball Company President, was so impressed with the organization that the council was given "royal" status; the 'House of Peers,' to compliment the 'House of Lords' dealers.

Harmony Kingdom brought the independent collectors clubs into the realm by giving the collectors, via the clubs, the opportunity to work closely with HBC. In the past, these clubs sponsored Harmony Kingdom Hospitality events on the Friday nights of the International Collectible Exposition (ICE) shows. The clubs also provide support for dealers at special HK activities, such as Oktobearfest and Pumpkinfest. Now the clubs will support Harmony Kingdom as a group.

HK HOUSE OF PEERS ROLES
With the endorsement of Harmony Ball Company, the roles provided by the council include:

	Channeling information between collectors and HK
	Coordinating collector events managed by more than one club, like the Hospitality receptions at the ICE shows
	Serving as an informal advisory panel for HK on issues affecting collectors
	Overseeing much of HK's charitable work on a national level
	Providing support and assistance to new independent clubs
	Being involved with decision making for HK events such as the Annual Convention

HK HOUSE OF PEERS OFFICERS
Each independent HOP club is represented by its President or another delegate. The interim officers were selected by HBC to enable the organization and assist with activities before the Rosemont 1999 ICE Show. Officers are elected at the Annual Meeting in June of each year, on a rotating basis, so not all officers are new following each election.

	President / Facilitator
	Vice President
	Secretary / Communications Coordinator
	Treasurer
	Member-at-Large
	Charity Coordinator (appointed)
	Data Coordinator (appointed)
	Internet Coordinator (appointed)

HK HOUSE OF PEERS CHARITIES
Harmony Kingdom enthusiastically supports this group! HK will be donating various prototypes of popular box figurines to the Council for charity fundraising activities.

Our first offering began on Wednesday evening, May 26, 1999. A prototype version of 'Road Kill' will be auctioned on eBay to raise funds for the recent victims of the tornado-ravaged neighborhoods in Oklahoma and Kansas. The designated charity for this auction was Feed the Children.

HOP COMMUNICATIONS
The primary means of communication on a regular basis is the Internet. Meetings will be held at major national collector events such as ICE Shows and the Annual HK Convention.

STAY TUNED!
Watch for more to come as the HK House of Peers gets into full swing. HK and your independent HOP clubs are working together to make your collecting experience a great one. Show your support by joining an Independent Collectors' Club!