There is an ARA branch meeting on Feb. 15 in Union NJ. If you would like further info you can contact rolando@gti.net

Dee

Philadelphia, PA (Really Bensalem)

Dee,

Is Rolando and industry supplier?

Is there a set agenda for the meeting?

Is it necessary to be an ARA member to attend?

Any cost to attend?

He stopped in our store yesterday, and would you not know it, the dead day suddenly turned busy. We did get a chance to talk for a while.

Rolando is an engraver since 1966. He is not a supplier.

The meeting is generally set to revolve around glass engraving.

It might be necessary to be an ARA member, not sure.

No cost to attend.

He is trying to get the local branch active again, I think that is a good thing. I am trying to be able to attend.

Philadelphia, PA (Really Bensalem)

When you finally understand it completely... it changes.

Harvey,

Sounds like a good opportunity. If you and/or Dee attend, please let us know how it goes.

Here is an update on the meeting.

Cuban Association
508-43th Street
Union City, NJ

Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 7 PM

After the business meeting will be a presentation about glass engraving
Dee from Accent on Engraving will talk about New Hermes Glass engraving machine.

Vince Scordato from Universal will talk about Laser glass engraving.

Rolando Rios from Rios' Engraving will talk about mask and sandblasting glass carving.

Any question call Rolando afternoon and evenings at 888 539-5749
Next week we will send directions.

Philadelphia, PA (Really Bensalem)

When you finally understand it completely... it changes.

Harvey,

Sounds like a great lineup. I'm 3,000 miles away from being able to attend, but I'll be there in spirit. :-)

David, Harvey, and Dee,
Rios invited me to attend and I look forward to it especially on the glass subject.
Thanks to Dee I had the opportunity to speak to a long time associate engraver and customer.
AL La Costa
www.atttransfer.com
1-866-900-2830

David, I am really looking forward to it. I like this glass and acrylic applications and want to learn a lot about the different ways to embellish them.
Who would ever think I would be rubbing elbows with engravers again. I have had a whole week of past experiences with past associates. It is almost scary.
I sent you some samples. I should have sent you some trophy gold plates as it is stunning.
AL La Costa
www.atttransfer.com
1-866-900-2830

Al,
Harv & I look forward to meeting you and looking at your products.

Dee

Philadelphia, PA (Really Bensalem)

Yes attendees will qualify for CEU credits and thank you.

Dee

Philadelphia, PA (Really Bensalem)

What are CEU credits?
Frank

Certified Education Units.

ARA Education info: http://www.ara.org/education/index.cfm

Thanks I emailed the link or address....

Bill

It was a nice meeting with good information and samples.

If time permits I certainly will go to the next meeting. It is currently being planned for September.

We saw the ChromaColor system demonstrated, and had the rotary and sandblasting arenas of marking glass covered. I did a minute or two about the forum and Beach Party.

Subtoner Al was there with a bunch of samples of things done with his white toner process. Pretty impressive. When used on dark items, (on the surface rather than being viewed through the piece), the white toner acts as the bonding agent to the piece. It does not need to be coated first. The adhesion of the white toner and its flexibility was quite impressive.

Everyone attending plans to go to Vegas.

All in all it was a relaxing informative evening, even the messy weather conditions did not dampen spirits.

Philadelphia, PA (Really Bensalem)

When you finally understand it completely... it changes.

Dee, if you are accruing CEUs for certification, would your presentation count as credits earned? Just throwing this out if you are in the program.
See you in Vegas B-)