mg_dreyer
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Well it's only a few days to the 2019 Midwest Pentuners Gathering just outside of Chicago. Hope everyone is ready. Chicago has planned two very full days with some great demonstrators, vendors, hands-on and socializing.
For those coming the most important thing to bring is your questions and conversations. We will have over 200 registered families and 300 pen makers in the room. The demos start Friday at 11:30 am. We will go as late as everyone wants to stay. Saturday is full also.
This event is setup truly for the advancement of the pen making community. The Chicago team would like to thank the IAP for allowing us this forum to help promote the event. We have long enjoyed the partnership we have and look forward to it getting even stronger as we go forward. We also would like to thank in advance all those who have worked on this is the past - our history is below. And all those currently working on it.
And the door prizes --- someone is going to walk away with a Jet 1015 VS Lathe. And if that is not enough we have numerous sets of carbide tools to give away, a buffing system, a stabilization system with 5 gallons of juice, hundreds of pen blanks from the best names in the casting business. Over $5000 in prizes alone.
Safe travels and I expect everyone to stop by and say "Hi". The Chicago chapter is looking forward to meeting everyone.
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.
For those coming the most important thing to bring is your questions and conversations. We will have over 200 registered families and 300 pen makers in the room. The demos start Friday at 11:30 am. We will go as late as everyone wants to stay. Saturday is full also.
This event is setup truly for the advancement of the pen making community. The Chicago team would like to thank the IAP for allowing us this forum to help promote the event. We have long enjoyed the partnership we have and look forward to it getting even stronger as we go forward. We also would like to thank in advance all those who have worked on this is the past - our history is below. And all those currently working on it.
And the door prizes --- someone is going to walk away with a Jet 1015 VS Lathe. And if that is not enough we have numerous sets of carbide tools to give away, a buffing system, a stabilization system with 5 gallons of juice, hundreds of pen blanks from the best names in the casting business. Over $5000 in prizes alone.
Safe travels and I expect everyone to stop by and say "Hi". The Chicago chapter is looking forward to meeting everyone.
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.