Convention Update

bear tooth billy · February 08, 2016, 07:49:09 PM

The convention planning is nearly complete, and I wanted to update a couple of things. We will be having
a 3 stage indoor shoot on Thursday afternoon, pistols only, see the website for more info. We don't have
a "home" posse putting this on, but rather a small group of members spread out over about 400 miles.
We will need a little help working the front table (collecting money and checking guns) we have some
volunteers already but could use a few more, 2 people for 2 hour shifts. If you would like to donate a
door prize for the banquet it would be very much appreciated. We are having a chili cookoff at the Friday
night hospitality room, please bring your best chili to share, please let me know if you are entering.
The hotel catering has a March 1st deadline for our food order, so we need registrations in SOON,
please spread the word to fellow members to get registered SOON. Please see the website for more info

www.sweetwaterregulators.com/2016_NCOWS_CONVENTION.html

We very much look forward to seeing you there !!!
John Hoker

bear tooth billy · February 24, 2016, 07:40:50 PM

A couple of other things. I have a room reserved at the Iowa Machine Shed for dinner Thursday evening, it's a couple
miles away, and has very good food served family style. We will meet there about 6:00 PM. Also, We have a 4 piece band
hired for the banquet, they will be playing during happy hour and then again after we eat and door prizes are awarded,
they will be playing dance music.

John

bear tooth billy · March 06, 2016, 07:13:57 AM

Well, after 8 months of planning it's almost here, a couple more things for you.
At the Friday night hospitality room, we are having 10 pizzas delivered between
5:15 and 6:30 plus a keg of beer Mississippi blonde from bent river brewing co.
We've only had 2 people say they're bringing chili, so if anyone wants to bring
something to share that would be great. The extended weather sounds good
with highs in the upper 50's, so no one should have any road issues. I know
many of you are coming some long distances, so be safe and we sure look
forward to seeing you!!

BTB

bushwhacker · March 06, 2016, 11:12:49 AM

Looking forward too it Billy. Thanks for all the hard work!

Tascosa Joe · March 07, 2016, 08:15:21 AM

BTB:
Is the event at the Iowa Machine Shed like Kansas City where everyone gets dressed up to go to dinner?
T-Joe

bear tooth billy · March 07, 2016, 05:50:16 PM

Joe, probably not, it's a casual restaurant with good family style food,
with a Iowa farm theme. You'll like the food, try the warm chunky applesauce

BTB

Tascosa Joe · March 07, 2016, 09:34:44 PM

Do they have a bar?

Dustin · March 07, 2016, 10:24:21 PM

Now we're getting to the important questions.

bear tooth billy · March 08, 2016, 09:07:27 AM

Sorry Joe, they don't have a bar, I thought we could get together in the pool area back at the
hotel for some whiskey sampling and B.S. afterward. Please don't feel obligated that you have
to go to the machine shed to eat.

BTB

Texas Lawdog · March 08, 2016, 02:41:36 PM

I am going to be flying up to the Convention again this year. The hotel has a shuttle to and from the airport. I will be without transportation up there. I will need a ride to the restaurant on Thursday night.

Yuma Kid · March 08, 2016, 05:34:50 PM

John,
When will the trade show hall open to bring stuff in. I would like to get my stuff in the hall on Thursday so I can go to the Auction house Friday morning and not have to worry about my goods.
Yuma

bear tooth billy · March 08, 2016, 06:31:17 PM

TLD,if you're bringing you own plane, I'm assuming you're landing at the Davenport airport, 2-3 miles from site, rather than the
Quqd City airport over in Moline. The main hall will be open from 2-5 Thursday afternoon, and 9-1 Friday for vendor setup.

BTB

Cash Creek · March 09, 2016, 12:18:22 PM

I don't know about you guys but I'm ready to go..

can't wait to see everyone..

Cash

bushwhacker · March 09, 2016, 12:35:35 PM

Looking forward to seeing everyone. Glad you are feeling better Cash. Glad you are going to make it.

Texas Lawdog · March 11, 2016, 05:44:54 AM

I flew in yesterday to Quad Cities and caught the hotel shuttle to the hotel. I got checked in and went to my room. I took a nap till after 5. I went down for a couple weeks f beers and ended getting a sandwich at the bar. I got back to the room and laid down for another nap. I slept till 0500. I made Cawffee in the room and I am waking up.

Major 2 · March 11, 2016, 07:01:31 AM

Enjoy it TLD and all ...wish I was there ....I understand the weather is perfect.

Congrats to the Senators elect & the incumbents ...and Dave thank you for your tenure

Kudo's to the new Marshall ? a fine platform was erected by your predecessor.

BTB you have done an outstanding job as host, I'm coming next year if I have to walk, $:-\$

Will Ketchum · March 13, 2016, 03:32:23 PM

Quote from: Major 2 on March 11, 2016, 07:01:31 AM
Enjoy it TLD and all ...wish I was there ....I understand the weather is perfect.

Congrats to the Senators elect & the incumbents ...and Dave thank you for your tenure

Kudo's to the new Marshall ? a fine platform was erected by your predecessor.

BTB you have done an outstanding job as host, I'm coming next year if I have to walk, $:-\$

Major, hope you can make it next year. I, for one, missed you.

Will Ketchum

Irish Dave · March 13, 2016, 05:07:06 PM

Thank you, Roger.