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Rick-H · 11-03-2009, 08:03 PM

I just might come and I am in Iowa. Some of the comments I am seeing here are what keep many picnics form ever happening. People stating I will come if it convenient, if it is not too far, what within an hour drive, nobody is definate they are coming. Second thing is someone has to plan it. I what I have been involved with SAW on the expos here are a few things you need to keep in mind.
The show area needs to be maybe 20,000 square feet. You need motels close, approximately 100-150 rooms, and at a low price. Someone needs to sign to pay for the hall, if not enough people attend and the event goes in the hole someone is out the money. You need about 10 people minimum and up to 30 to help in setup and getting the vendors in and setting up dinners and seminars if you are going to have them. Someone needs to contact all the vendors and get them to commit if they will come. Advertising need to be done. And a whole lot more.

BobD · 11-03-2009, 08:23 PM

I think it depends on what you want to accomplish. If you want to put on an event, like the Texas Scroll Saw Picnic, the Mid-West Scroll Saw Trade Show, or the SAW Expo, you will need the things Rick outlined.

But, when Dale Whisler started the picnics, it was a picnic on his property. Scrollers got together, interacted, swapped stories and techniques, and just had a good time with people who shared similar interests. That can be as simple as booking a pavilion at a local park!

Bob

Karl Taylor · 12-18-2009, 09:53 PM

I am the founder of The Atlanta Scrollsaw Club, aspecial interest group of Gwinnett Woodworkers. It sounds like we have a picnis brewing. Contact me, I will be happy to help. I live in Lawrenceville. scrollsawvideo@gmail.com

Karl Taylor · 12-18-2009, 09:59 PM

Rick is correct if you want a large picnic. Being large is not always the way to go though. We could muster up 200 people in N. Georgia alone. There are several county parks that will loan or rent you the space. LOL.... maybe we could outdo those woodspinners.

cskipper · 12-20-2009, 02:32 PM

I work full time in Greenville SC, but would like to make it to a picnic in GA. I am a member of an internet group of NC woodworkers (Id plug the site if allowed). We started up several years ago, and represent all types and skill levels of woodworking. We started an annual picnic around Raleigh that is just a day of fellowship and food (usually everybody bring something). We started small, but it has grown increasingly larger every year. We also gather at the woodworking show in the fall in Hickory. One of the vendors is a great supporter of the group, and helps us with that one. Getting vendors would be great but it's not necessary for a fun day. Have a show and tell, a little food and great fellowship.
Cathy Skipper
cskipper_1023@msn.com

HuckD · 12-20-2009, 05:36 PM

I'm in Albany, GA and I'd love to attend. I don't know anyone who has a scroll saw. Thank goodness for the internet.
Huck

Tim Rogers · 02-16-2010, 09:18 PM

I would attend. Let me know if something is set up.

Southeast GA but will travel.

oldvaxguy · 02-17-2010, 03:57 AM

OK. Who's going to organize one down there? Any of you down there in GA?
You could have in the summer and work in a barbecue contest and scroll saw picnic on the same weekend.

just my 2Cents worth

Barry · 02-17-2010, 11:49 AM

I live in Roswell and would love to go.

11-03-2009, 08:03 PM	#21
Rick-H Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Grimes, Iowa Posts: 295	I just might come and I am in Iowa. Some of the comments I am seeing here are what keep many picnics form ever happening. People stating I will come if it convenient, if it is not too far, what within an hour drive, nobody is definate they are coming. Second thing is someone has to plan it. I what I have been involved with SAW on the expos here are a few things you need to keep in mind. The show area needs to be maybe 20,000 square feet. You need motels close, approximately 100-150 rooms, and at a low price. Someone needs to sign to pay for the hall, if not enough people attend and the event goes in the hole someone is out the money. You need about 10 people minimum and up to 30 to help in setup and getting the vendors in and setting up dinners and seminars if you are going to have them. Someone needs to contact all the vendors and get them to commit if they will come. Advertising need to be done. And a whole lot more. __________________ Rick Hutcheson http://www.scrollsaws.com

11-03-2009, 08:23 PM	#22
BobD Technical Editor Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lebanon, Pa Posts: 3,160 Blog Entries: 2	I think it depends on what you want to accomplish. If you want to put on an event, like the Texas Scroll Saw Picnic, the Mid-West Scroll Saw Trade Show, or the SAW Expo, you will need the things Rick outlined. But, when Dale Whisler started the picnics, it was a picnic on his property. Scrollers got together, interacted, swapped stories and techniques, and just had a good time with people who shared similar interests. That can be as simple as booking a pavilion at a local park! Bob __________________ www.WoodCarvingIllustrated.com www.FoxChapelPublishing.com www.ScrollSawer.com Shopsmith, Hawk G4

12-20-2009, 02:32 PM	#25
cskipper Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Forest City, NC Posts: 231	I work full time in Greenville SC, but would like to make it to a picnic in GA. I am a member of an internet group of NC woodworkers (Id plug the site if allowed). We started up several years ago, and represent all types and skill levels of woodworking. We started an annual picnic around Raleigh that is just a day of fellowship and food (usually everybody bring something). We started small, but it has grown increasingly larger every year. We also gather at the woodworking show in the fall in Hickory. One of the vendors is a great supporter of the group, and helps us with that one. Getting vendors would be great but it's not necessary for a fun day. Have a show and tell, a little food and great fellowship. Cathy Skipper cskipper_1023@msn.com __________________ Cathy

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12-18-2009, 09:53 PM	#23
Karl Taylor Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 35	I am the founder of The Atlanta Scrollsaw Club, aspecial interest group of Gwinnett Woodworkers. It sounds like we have a picnis brewing. Contact me, I will be happy to help. I live in Lawrenceville. scrollsawvideo@gmail.com

12-18-2009, 09:59 PM	#24
Karl Taylor Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 35	Rick is correct if you want a large picnic. Being large is not always the way to go though. We could muster up 200 people in N. Georgia alone. There are several county parks that will loan or rent you the space. LOL.... maybe we could outdo those woodspinners.

12-20-2009, 05:36 PM	#26
HuckD I'm puzzled! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Albany, GA USA Posts: 103 Blog Entries: 7	I'm in Albany, GA and I'd love to attend. I don't know anyone who has a scroll saw. Thank goodness for the internet. Huck

02-16-2010, 09:18 PM	#27
Tim Rogers Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 66	I would attend. Let me know if something is set up. Southeast GA but will travel.

02-17-2010, 03:57 AM	#28
oldvaxguy Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 32	OK. Who's going to organize one down there? Any of you down there in GA? You could have in the summer and work in a barbecue contest and scroll saw picnic on the same weekend. just my 2Cents worth

02-17-2010, 11:49 AM	#29
Barry Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Roswell Ga. Posts: 16	I live in Roswell and would love to go.