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SAVE THE DATE! April 27th and 28th, 2012. I'm throwing in some big changes this year, the 6th annual event. The biggest change is that I'm moving it closer to me, but more importantly, central in the state. Greg Cozad, who was the founder of the event in Chamgaign, has moved on to previous hobbies and isn't turning at all. The 2012 event will be held at the IBEW 197 Union Hall in Bloomington, IL. Street address is 2407 Beich Rd. It's easy to get to, very near the intersection of Interstates 55 and 74 in Central IL. There are a bunch of hotels and restaurants within 5 miles, and I will get a block of rooms for the best deal. The other big change is that I am extending the event. We will open the doors to vendor and room setup at noon on Friday the 27th, first demo at 3:30. If you come early, you can help setup the room. I want to have two demos on Friday before we close the doors. I know that some will not be able to make the Friday events, but I also know that many drive in the day before since they travel from out of state. We can extend the social aspect of the event with something on Friday night. This extra time will allow at least one basic demo, and more on casting. I sent word out to Curtis this past fall, and hopefully he will be coming up from Texas. So pass the word. It will be all free, with an exception to the vendors. I need to put a $500 damage deposit on the building. I will be asking the vendors for modest help with this. If everyone helps out and keeps the place in good shape, it will be free, all money returned to the vendors. Any damages, the money will be there to cover it. I could of course use lots of help. Let me know if you are willing to do any demos, and let me know the subject matter. Let your local vendors and clubs know about it. Tell your wife about it, there is lots to do in the Bloomington/Normal area. It is a college town (Illinois State) like Champaign (U of I) but also more large businesses. So lots to do in the area. Lots more info to follow.
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