Gathering of The Green

I think the event is going to be held in March of next year, possibly in Moline Ill.

Has anyone heard this also or do you know where I can get more info.

Thanks

• Gathering webpage

The "Gathering" is composed of workshops, drop-in sessions, vendor area, visits to John Deere manufacturing plants,trips for spouses, special evening speakers, fun auction, and a banquet with keynote speaker.

Go to the "Gathering" web site at: >Link
The web site contains detailed information about the conference including specifics about registration. The web site will permit you to print a registration form, fill it out and return to me.

An option, call the "Gathering" Information Line for questions and registration materials:
815-246-8123

By the way, I am the Gathering registration coordinator.

The conference will offer a wide variety of extremely interesting and informative workshops and speakers. Here is a sample of the workshops:
John Nordhoff - basic & advanced electrical and ignition systems.
Travis Jorde - decals
Robert Beaver & Cork Groth - carbs & mags
Gene Tencza - using the internet for your tractor hobby
Dan Peterman - basic tractor restoration
Al Ulrich - buying a diesel tractor
Bill Proft- John Deere toys and implements
Gary Uken - restoring old tractors
Bruce Johnson - unstyled B
Mike Williams - clutch troubleshooting, rebuild/repair
Don Ward - pony motors on diesel tractors
Brandon Pfeiffer - lawn and garden tractors
Greg Stephen - JD parts location, acquisition & policy
Don McKinley/Marvin Huber - implement restoration
Dick Lund - power steering
Joe Marks - Loctite Corp. gasket sealants/thread lockers.
Bill Dies - cylinder head & valve repair
Mark Johnson - suggestions for 1st. time buyers
Duane Larson - spark plugs
Rye Faulk - Type E engines

Other special speakers:
Roger Welsch - special guest will speak
Randy Leffingwell - nationally known photographer
Brenda Kruse - author - JD Collectibles
Travis & Trevor Gottshalk - restoration thru FFA
JR Hobbs - brings his wit and knowledge
Lois Hobbs - author and artist
Louis Baumgartner - "World's Worst Farmer" - keynote speaker

We think the conference will be "dynamite!" Won't you join us? Ken Reese