MPG 2019 - November Update - Demonstrators

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mg_dreyer

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[size=+2]2019 Midwest Penturners Gathering - Chicago - April 26 and 27[/size]

Update:
So things are progressing. We are a little over 5 months out and we already have about 75 people signed up. Now for the big news – we have lined up a great set of demonstrators:

Dick Sing - World-renowned woodturner and author of 9 books on woodturning and pen making
John Underhill – Clear Casting
Mark James – IAPs very own - Segmenting
Greg Bonier – Color Casting
Ed Brown – ExoticBlanks – Marketing and Selling Your Work
Fred Wissen – Bullet Casings
Melanie Rollens - Self-taught Polymer clay millefiori cane artist
Rob Nelson – Kitless Pen Making
Mark Dreyer – From Beginner To Pro in 50 Minutes

Subject to change - and we may still be adding.

Just another great reason to sign up soon (and still get 5 chances for the lathe). Over the next few months we will be detailing the vendors, door prizes (got a great list of prizes already), and our ideas for the Friday night activities.

This will be another "can't miss" MPG. See you in April.

Registration:
Registration is now open. Why register so early? Because there is a big incentive. As you know there are door prizes and the big one is a lathe. Yes - a lathe. Want a better chance to take it home - here's the deal - for every month early you register you will receive an extra ticket for the lathe. So register in November and get 5 chances to win the lathe. Other door prizes will be on a different ticket you get at the door. We have also secured 30 rooms at the hotel (details below).

URL:
Midwest Penturners Gathering

See the site for all the details.

Overview:
Two days of demonstrations and hand-on sessions. As we get details we will continue to update the site. Numerous vendors have already signed up. Registration is per family. This year we will cater in food both Friday night (Chicago Beef and Pasta) and Saturday afternoon (Chicago Pizza). There will be a nominal charge for the food to cover the costs. Additionally we will have shirts with the MPG Logo. If you want to volunteer and help out contact us at MPGInfo@yahoo.com.

Location:
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Chicago Schaumburg

The MPG rate is $109 (plus tax) and it includes breakfast everyday you stay. If you any issues with getting a room please contact us before booking and we will see what we can do to get the rate. Rate is good Thursday to Saturday evening.

Over the next few months we will be communicating all the exciting details:
• Registration Details
• The Vendors
• The Demonstrators
• The Prizes
• New Social Activities

The Venue:
Traveling with family? The hotel is situated near many popular attractions such as Woodfield Mall (largest in Illinois and one of the largest in the country) and LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Chicago - so bring the whole crew. Look at the pictures below of the main meeting facility and break out room. We have two meeting rooms reserved and plan to follow the symposium strategy of those in Ohio. One main room with vendors and demonstrations and a second room for hands-on activities. This is going to be a lot of fun. And we have some new social events planned.

The History:
Those who have "been around" long enough will remember Cozee (Greg Cozad) starting the Midwest Penturners Gathering (MPG) about a decade ago in Urbana, Illinois. After four years, Low48 (Rich Coers) continued the tradition in a super-human single-handed presentation for another four years. Then, the Ohio IAP contingent volunteered and the event was moved to Wadsworth, Ohio for the last four years. The event has seen tremendous growth over all these years. From a few hours at a union hall to a three day event in a fantastic hotel. Great demonstrations, vendors, and new activities. Most importantly great friendships, conversations, and sharing of ideas.

The Chicago Team:
Ed Brown, John Underhill, and Mark Dreyer

Additional Info:
If you would like to volunteer or be a demonstrator please contact any of the Chicago team or email us at MPGInfo@yahoo.com
 

mg_dreyer

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Ernie,

We will be announcing the hands-on room activities over the course of the next few weeks as finalize who has offered to help out. I am looking forward to your session on watch parts pens. We have two adjacent rooms and plan to fill them both with activities.

Thanks for helping out,
Mark
 
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