On Oct 24 and 25(Fri & Sat), Klingspor will be having their annual show in Hickory. This will be the 4th year that we have had a presence and the third year that we have been invited to participate.
There are 2 primary reasons, that I would like this year to be the largest and most active we have ever been.
So what will we doing? Well, in many ways that will depend on you. Here's what can do.
Formal presentations
There are 2 primary reasons, that I would like this year to be the largest and most active we have ever been.
- With our new status as a non-profit, primarily educational corporation, we can demonstrate that intent more easily at a show like this than at the website.
- Klingspor has been the first and the most supportive retailer of our efforts:
- They provide us with a real and useful discount program.
- While all our other advertisers only pay us something, if we purchase through them. Klingspor is paying us a flat fee each quarter for their advertisement. And I promise you, that other than google adsense, we will get more money from than anyone else.
So what will we doing? Well, in many ways that will depend on you. Here's what can do.
Formal presentations
These will done in one of the formal Demo areas provided by Klingspor. These CAN NOT be a demo where you just do your thing and maybe answer some questions. You have to lead your audience through what you are trying to convey. If you are not ready to speak in front of an audience, then this isn't for you. (Unless, you get a partner to do that for you, which may be a great way to do it.) There is another thread for signup and more details.
Demos
These will be done in our dedicated area. You can demonstrate some skill or technique. You can simply do your thing and answer questions from any audience you may have. This is what we have usually done in the past.
Audience Participation.
These will also be done in our dedicated area. Here we try to show an audience member(s) how to do something. For instance, instead of one of us turning a pen, we let an audience member turn a pen under our supervision and guidance. Simple scroll sawing would be another. Beginning a simple carving would another. And I am sure you can all think of other things, that would work.
Display your work and Maybe sell it.
Bring some of your work for display in our area. We have a lot of talent, let's show it.
Website Demos
We will have several computers there and will display our website in all its glory to people. I will arrange for internet Access.
Calendar Sale
Assuming the calendars are ready, I will bring a bunch to sell. Price will be more than the $16.50.
Lunch on both days.
We will have a private lunch in one of the rooms in the center on both Friday & Sunday.
Please fill in the attached poll to let us know if you will be there, even if you just going to look around. This will help us plan the lunches and prepare name badges.
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