How about a SE Penturners Conference?

[TonyL]

I would have loved to attended Mid Atlantic show (esp. to meet the fine IAP folks), but didn't want to make the drive. I was thinking if there would be enough interest to host a "conference in the North Georgia/Atlanta area. If there is, I would ask Peachtree, Rockler and/or Woodcraft to host. They are all within 30 minutes of each other. Peachtree and Woodcraft are less than 5 miles from each other. All of the stores are very well laid-out. Maybe in the early Spring or late Fall (not to interfere with the mid Atlantic event). What do you think? Maybe a Saturday at one and a Sunday morning at another?

 

[BRobbins629]

If you host it, they will come - and from far and wide. The first one is the hardest. Good luck and let me know if we can help in any way.

 

[TonyL]

Thank you Bruce.

 

[low_48]

The lack of responses doesn't look too promising for you Tony. I've been involved with MPG since it started in Illinois, and as far as I can tell, none of them are easy. You don't get much response to posts, you don't get a lot of volunteers, and you just go ahead and do it. All of a sudden, 75-100 people show up and everyone helps. Funny how it works, but it sure costs the organizer some sleepless nights.

 

[TonyL]

That's ok. I was only up to securing the locations. My schedule doesn't allow for anything more. I would just really like to meet more of the folks. It's all good .

 

[TellicoTurning]

Can't promise that I will be there, but I'm only about 2-3 hours from Atlanta....

 

[southernclay]

I'd love to attend. Don't have a lot of time to help but happy to take on a small job.

 

[TonyL]

Thanks Warren. More of a pipe dream at this point.

 

[Tom T]

I would attend. I went to Virgina a few years back and it was great. Wonderful people, met some of our venders. Saw Ed turn a pen in 30 seconds. It was amazing. Bought some cool stuff. Learned a lot. It was a very long drive from Florida.

 

[TonyL]

Well..maybeI will send out a poll, and see who may be interested (then reduce that number by 2/3rds), If we can net 50 to 75 folks, I will approach the three shops in the metro Atlanta area. We'll see. I am going to be in Sunrise, FL for a few days next week, but I never get a chance to leave the office/hotel.

 

[OLDMAN5050]

I'm in..........