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SUMMARY:Help Needed For Day Following August Membership Meeting 2024
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer Opportunity Available\nAugust Membership Meeting – The Corn and Pig Roast\nHosted by Dan and LuAnn Pate\nThe Program Committee is looking for a Cleanup Crew for the day after (the 15th) the August 14th\, Membership Meeting.\nPosition available: Cleanup Crew\, August 15th.\nRequirements/Qualifications: Willingness to help clean up after the August membership meeting.\nSpecific Tasks and Responsibilities: Show up at Dan Pate’s home at 8:00 a.m. the day after the event to help get the homestead back in order. This means moving items back that were moved the prior day. Dan and LuAnn’s address: 35730 Highway 56 Blvd.\, Dennison\, MN 55018\nWhy Should You Join the Team? This is an opportunity to hangout (work) with fellow members for another day.\nContact: Kim Maas\, Volunteer Coordinator\ntgom.volunteer@gmail.com\n651-328-7219 \n 
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/help-needed-for-day-following-august-membership-meeting-2024/
LOCATION:Dan Pate’s Shop\, 35730 Hiway 56 Blvd\, Dennison\, MN\, 55018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240814T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240814T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T213405
CREATED:20240608T215411Z
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UID:5788-1723622400-1723662000@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Help Needed for August Membership Meeting 2024
DESCRIPTION:Once again\, help is needed for August membership meeting! \nVolunteer Opportunity Available\nAugust Membership Meeting – The Corn and Pig Roast\nHosted by Dan and LuAnn Pate\nThe Program Committee is looking for a Set up Crew for the August 14th\, Membership Meeting.\nPosition available: Set up Crew\, August 14th.\nRequirements/Qualifications: Willingness to do what it takes to set up for the August membership meeting.\nSpecific Tasks and Responsibilities: Show up at Dan Pate’s home at 8:00 a.m. on the day of the event to help get the homestead prepared for a fun-filled evening. The tasks will include moving items to make room for tables/chairs\, mowing and trimming the lawn. Please bring your chainsaw and hedge/lawn trimmers. Dan and LuAnn’s address: 35730 Highway 56 Blvd.\, Dennison\, MN 55018\nWhy Should You Join the Team? This is an awesome opportunity to mingle (work) with fellow members or if you are a new member\, meet fellow members.\nContact: Kim Maas\, Volunteer Coordinator\ntgom.volunteer@gmail.com\n651-328-7219
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/help-needed-for-august-membership-meeting-2024/
LOCATION:Dan Pate’s Shop\, 35730 Hiway 56 Blvd\, Dennison\, MN\, 55018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other,Upcoming
GEO:44.4134293;-92.9877975
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220918T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220918T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T213405
CREATED:20220701T213209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220701T213209Z
UID:5451-1663488000-1663520400@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:45th Annual TGoM Fall Conference - Day 3 of 3
DESCRIPTION:Featuring Blacksmithing Demonstrations by:\nCraig Kaviar from Louisville\, KY\nArchitectural Pieces and Sculptures\nand\nMatt Jenkins\, assisted by Karen “Rudy” Rudolph from Selkirk\, Manitoba\nTraditional blacksmithing to design modern-day needs\nIncluding pre-conference class\, gallery\, silent & live auction\, tailgating\, onsite camping\, great food\, and events for the entire family!\nSubmit your best “Body Adournment” contest items to the live auction for the chance to win cash prizes! (additional details to follow online).\nFree attendance for non-members on Saturday after 5 pm for viewing of the gallery & participation in the live auction. Come join us!\nLocation: The Pierce County Fairgrounds\n364 N. Maple St.\nEllsworth\, WI 54011
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/45th-annual-tgom-fall-conference-day-3-of-3/
LOCATION:Pierce Country Fairgrounds\, Ellsworth\, WI\, 55033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Kim Maas":MAILTO:TGoM.volunteer@gmail.com
GEO:44.63343;-92.835444
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220917T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220917T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T213405
CREATED:20220701T213042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220701T213042Z
UID:5450-1663401600-1663448400@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:45th Annual TGoM Fall Conference - Day 2 of 3
DESCRIPTION:Featuring Blacksmithing Demonstrations by:\nCraig Kaviar from Louisville\, KY\nArchitectural Pieces and Sculptures\nand\nMatt Jenkins\, assisted by Karen “Rudy” Rudolph from Selkirk\, Manitoba\nTraditional blacksmithing to design modern-day needs\nIncluding pre-conference class\, gallery\, silent & live auction\, tailgating\, onsite camping\, great food\, and events for the entire family!\nSubmit your best “Body Adournment” contest items to the live auction for the chance to win cash prizes! (additional details to follow online).\nFree attendance for non-members on Saturday after 5 pm for viewing of the gallery & participation in the live auction. Come join us!\nLocation: The Pierce County Fairgrounds\n364 N. Maple St.\nEllsworth\, WI 54011
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/45th-annual-tgom-fall-conference-day-2-of-3/
LOCATION:Pierce Country Fairgrounds\, Ellsworth\, WI\, 55033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Kim Maas":MAILTO:TGoM.volunteer@gmail.com
GEO:44.63343;-92.835444
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220916T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T213405
CREATED:20220701T212905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220701T212905Z
UID:5449-1663322400-1663358400@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:45th Annual TGoM Fall Conference - Day 1 of 3
DESCRIPTION:Featuring Blacksmithing Demonstrations by:\nCraig Kaviar from Louisville\, KY\nArchitectural Pieces and Sculptures\nand\nMatt Jenkins\, assisted by Karen “Rudy” Rudolph from Selkirk\, Manitoba\nTraditional blacksmithing to design modern-day needs\nIncluding pre-conference class\, gallery\, silent & live auction\, tailgating\, onsite camping\, great food\, and events for the entire family!\nSubmit your best “Body Adournment” contest items to the live auction for the chance to win cash prizes! (additional details to follow online).\nFree attendance for non-members on Saturday after 5 pm for viewing of the gallery & participation in the live auction. Come join us!\nLocation: The Pierce County Fairgrounds\n364 N. Maple St.\nEllsworth\, WI 54011
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/45th-annual-tgom-fall-conference-day-1-of-3/
LOCATION:Pierce Country Fairgrounds\, Ellsworth\, WI\, 55033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Kim Maas":MAILTO:TGoM.volunteer@gmail.com
GEO:44.63343;-92.835444
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220910T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220910T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T213405
CREATED:20220405T214418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T214418Z
UID:5425-1662800400-1662829200@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Op: Lamberton Hot Iron Days 2022
DESCRIPTION:Contact Bob Brown to volunteer to help out at Lamberton Hot Iron Days on September 9-10\, 2022
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/volunteer-op-lamberton-hot-iron-days-2022-2/
LOCATION:Lamberton Hot Iron Days\, lamberton\, MN\, 56152\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Brown":MAILTO:bbrown474@msn.com
GEO:44.2310676;-95.2641639
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220909T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220909T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T213405
CREATED:20220405T214117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T214117Z
UID:5424-1662714000-1662742800@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Op: Lamberton Hot Iron Days 2022
DESCRIPTION:Contact Bob Brown to volunteer to help out at Lamberton Hot Iron Days on Sept. 9-10\, 2022.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/volunteer-op-lamberton-hot-iron-days-2022/
LOCATION:Lamberton Hot Iron Days\, lamberton\, MN\, 56152\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Brown":MAILTO:bbrown474@msn.com
GEO:44.2310676;-95.2641639
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220904T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220904T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T213405
CREATED:20220405T214729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T214729Z
UID:5427-1662282000-1662310800@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Op: Rice County Steam & Gas Days 2022
DESCRIPTION:Contact Martin Pansch to volunteer to help out at Rice County Steam & Gas Days on Sept. 2-4\, 2022.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/volunteer-op-rice-county-steam-gas-days-2022-3/
LOCATION:Rice County Steam & Gas Engine Show grounds\, Highway 3\, Dundas\, MN\, 55019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Pansch":MAILTO:blacksmithingyeti@gmail.com
GEO:44.4031876;-93.2171554
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rice County Steam & Gas Engine Show grounds Highway 3 Dundas MN 55019 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Highway 3:geo:-93.2171554,44.4031876
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220903T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220903T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T213405
CREATED:20220405T215005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T215005Z
UID:5428-1662195600-1662224400@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Op: Rice County Steam & Gas Days 2022
DESCRIPTION:Contact Martin Pansch to volunteer to help out at Rice County Steam & Gas Days on Sept. 2-4\, 2022.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/volunteer-op-rice-county-steam-gas-days-2022-4/
LOCATION:Rice County Steam & Gas Engine Show grounds\, Highway 3\, Dundas\, MN\, 55019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Pansch":MAILTO:blacksmithingyeti@gmail.com
GEO:44.4031876;-93.2171554
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rice County Steam & Gas Engine Show grounds Highway 3 Dundas MN 55019 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Highway 3:geo:-93.2171554,44.4031876
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220902T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220902T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T213405
CREATED:20220405T213948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T213948Z
UID:5423-1662109200-1662138000@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Op: Rice County Steam & Gas Days 2022
DESCRIPTION:Contact Martin Pansch to volunteer to help out at Rice County Steam & Gas Days on Sept. 2-4\, 2022.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/volunteer-op-rice-county-steam-gas-days-2022/
LOCATION:Rice County Steam & Gas Engine Show grounds\, Highway 3\, Dundas\, MN\, 55019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Pansch":MAILTO:blacksmithingyeti@gmail.com
GEO:44.4031876;-93.2171554
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rice County Steam & Gas Engine Show grounds Highway 3 Dundas MN 55019 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Highway 3:geo:-93.2171554,44.4031876
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220822
DTSTAMP:20260415T213405
CREATED:20220405T213539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220430T223420Z
UID:5421-1660867200-1661126399@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Op: Nowthen Threshing Show 2022
DESCRIPTION:Contact Christina Dodge to volunteer to help out at the Nowthen Threshing Show in Nowthen MN on August 19-21\, 2022.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/volunteer-op-nowthen-threshing-show-2022/
LOCATION:Nowthen Historical Power Association Blacksmith Shop\, 7415 Old Viking Blvd\, Nowthen\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Christina Dodge":MAILTO:christina.guildmbr@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220822
DTSTAMP:20260415T213405
CREATED:20220405T213750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220430T223510Z
UID:5422-1660867200-1661126399@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Op: Butterfield Threshermen's Days 2022
DESCRIPTION:Contact Larry Wasmund to volunteer to help out at the Butterfield Threshermen’s Days on August 19-21\, 2022.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/volunteer-op-butterfield-threshermens-days-2022/
LOCATION:Butterfield Threshing Bee\, 103 2nd St\, Butterfield\, MN\, 56120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Wasmund":MAILTO:poundedtreasures@gmail.com
GEO:44.0507296;-94.8394166
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Butterfield Threshing Bee 103 2nd St Butterfield MN 56120 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=103 2nd St:geo:-94.8394166,44.0507296
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220812
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220815
DTSTAMP:20260415T213405
CREATED:20220405T213329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220430T223312Z
UID:5420-1660262400-1660521599@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Op: Almelund Threshing Show 2022
DESCRIPTION:Contact Patrick Sullivan to volunteer to help out at the Almelund Threshing Show August 12-14\, 2022.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/volunteer-op-almelund-threshing-show-2022/
LOCATION:Almelund\, 17760 ST. Croix Trail\, Taylor's Falls\, MN\, 55084\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Patrick Sullivan":MAILTO:smokiemilo@gmail.com
GEO:45.46483;-92.743129
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Almelund 17760 ST. Croix Trail Taylor's Falls MN 55084 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=17760 ST. Croix Trail:geo:-92.743129,45.46483
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220729
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220801
DTSTAMP:20260415T213405
CREATED:20220405T213115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220430T223008Z
UID:5419-1659052800-1659311999@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Op: Little Log House Antique Power Show 2022
DESCRIPTION:Contact Dick Carlson to volunteer to help out at the Little Log House Antique Power Show July 29-31.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/volunteer-op-little-log-house-antique-power-show-2022/
LOCATION:Little Log House Power Show Grounds\, Hastings\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Dick Carlson":MAILTO:blacksmith@onlinecarlson.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220725
DTSTAMP:20260415T213405
CREATED:20220405T212720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220430T222704Z
UID:5418-1658275200-1658707199@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Op: Rice County Fair\, 2022
DESCRIPTION:Contact Lou Groth to volunteer to help out at the Rice County Fair in Faribault\, MN\, July 20-24\, 2022.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/volunteer-op-rice-county-fair-2022/
LOCATION:Rice County Fair\, Faribault\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Lou Groth":MAILTO:loug_33@yahoo.com
GEO:44.2949636;-93.268827
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220604T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220604T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T213405
CREATED:20220405T212337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220430T222200Z
UID:5416-1654333200-1654362000@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Op: Dundas Armed Forces Days 2022 - Day 1 of 2
DESCRIPTION:Contact Martin Pansch to volunteer to help out at Dundas Armed Forces Days
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/volunteer-op-dundas-armed-forces-days-2022-day-1-of-2/
LOCATION:Dundas Armed Forces Das\, Dundas\, MN\, 55019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Pansch":MAILTO:blacksmithingyeti@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220507T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T213405
CREATED:20220405T212031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T212031Z
UID:5415-1651914000-1651942800@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Op: Boy Scouts Welding and Metalworking Merit Badges 2022
DESCRIPTION:Contact Patrick Sullivan to volunteer to help out at Almelund Threshing Show Grounds for Boy Scout Merit Badges.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/volunteer-op-boy-scouts-welding-and-metalworking-merit-badges-2022/
LOCATION:Almelund\, 17760 ST. Croix Trail\, Taylor's Falls\, MN\, 55084\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
ORGANIZER;CN="Patrick Sullivan":MAILTO:smokiemilo@gmail.com
GEO:45.46483;-92.743129
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Almelund 17760 ST. Croix Trail Taylor's Falls MN 55084 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=17760 ST. Croix Trail:geo:-92.743129,45.46483
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220405T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220405T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T213405
CREATED:20220405T214552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T214552Z
UID:5426-1649145600-1649178000@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Op: Rice County Steam & Gas Days 2022
DESCRIPTION:Contact Martin Pansch to volunteer to help out at Rice County Steam & Gas Days on Sept. 2-4\, 2022.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/volunteer-op-rice-county-steam-gas-days-2022-2/
LOCATION:Rice County Steam & Gas Engine Show grounds\, Highway 3\, Dundas\, MN\, 55019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other,Upcoming
ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Pansch":MAILTO:blacksmithingyeti@gmail.com
GEO:44.4031876;-93.2171554
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rice County Steam & Gas Engine Show grounds Highway 3 Dundas MN 55019 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Highway 3:geo:-93.2171554,44.4031876
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210919T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T213405
CREATED:20190702T214751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210611T213633Z
UID:4902-1631872800-1632070800@www.metalsmith.org
SUMMARY:Fall Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Guild of Metalsmiths’ 44th Annual Fall Conference\, aka “The Madness”  happening September 17-19\, 2021.\n \nFor the first time we will be holding this event at the Pierce Country Fairgrounds in Ellsworth\, WI.  See the announcement below from Guild President\, Larry Wasmund:\n \nHello Members\,\nIt is extremely hard to believe that it is June already. There are things going on… but probably the biggest announcement we have heard is the end of the Covid-19 pandemic emergency protocols. This means that we can once again get together as a group to see each other\, share a meal\, talk about the last 15 months\, and get on with our mission of keeping our craft alive. \nThis past year plus has raised problems in the world. Unfortunately\, as restrictions loosen\, the pandemic will still affect us in ways we cannot yet know or understand. One way it will affect us is that the backlog of canceled and postponed events will impact the venues we use for our membership meetings. \nAs you all may be aware\, our board and committees have shifted into the major planning time for the Fall Conference\, aka “The Madness”. It is my unpleasant duty to inform the membership that because of the backlog of weddings\, the Little Log House Show Grounds is not available to host our event this year. I personally have been working with owner Steve Bauer since early April. Their facility had 50 weddings postponed during the pandemic and will be hosting multiple weddings every weekend this year. That includes Friday\, multiples on Saturday\, and even Sundays. This has made us scramble a little so planning may continue. \nThis September we will be holding our Madness at the Pierce County Fairgrounds in Ellsworth\, WI. The board toured the facility and found that the amenities offered gives the conference everything needed and more. There is a building with ventilation\, concrete floors\, and bathrooms to hold registration\, meals\, and the auction. Other buildings nearby can hold the demonstrations and there is ample parking all around. Camping is available on site with or without hookups. We feel this location will provide us an excellent venue for comparable costs to what we are accustomed to. For more information about the Fall Conference\, see future issues of The Forum and the forthcoming Fall Conference brochure. \nThe other news that I will share here is that in my discussions with Mr. Bauer we were informed there will not be an existing building available to us any longer at the Little Log House Show Grounds. This fact has rekindled talks of finding a relationship with a permanent facility that we could become partners with\, and in the future possibly find that home of our own where we could set up shop. \nThe board has authorized the forming of a Partnership Committee to research available locations and begin a dialog as to what is out there and what is being offered. Presently we have a list of possible locations we will be working through\, including having conversations with the Little Log House and others. If you have any interest in serving on this committee\, please contact any board member for further info. \nThat is all for now. Hope to see many of you very soon.\n— Larry Wasmund\, President of TGoM \n  \n 
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/fall-conference/
LOCATION:Pierce Country Fairgrounds\, Ellsworth\, WI\, 55033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other,Upcoming
GEO:44.63343;-92.835444
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