The New York State Chimney Sweep Guild is proud to present our 17th Annual Summer Workshop. Our mission is to provide education to chimney professionals, and we have been providing that since 1982. The summer workshop is held at Chris and Ingrid’s Priors place nestled in the foothills of the Adirondacks and close to Lake George and Saratoga NY.
Our main educational focus this year will be “The Great Fireplace Burnoff” - participants will build various fireplace designs (under the leadership of Chris Prior, Walt Kelly & Glenn Luse) including the Tek Spec 3, Modified Rumford, Straightback Rumford, the Priorfire and others who may be interested in bringing their pre-fab designs. All of them will be lit simultaneously on Saturday night.(CEU’s to be applied for) The NY Summer Workshop 2009 officially begins at dinnertime on July 23rd. Industry expert Royal Edwards will be on hand for discussion on subjects you may need to know the answers to. He is one of the foremost technical experts in our industry in the country. This is a not to miss event!!
Camping is available (primitive no electric or water at site) onsite but most camp onsite - with port a potties and hot showers. Chris and Ingrid also have an in-ground pool. (Lifeguards on duty 12-5pm Friday and Saturday) Meals included beginning dinner Thursday through Sunday breakfast. There will be our famous top-burn, the auction of all auctions, tons of food (including the Galway Methodist Church Famous Chicken BBQ), fun, camaraderie and the band “The Sootprints” (our own in house chimney sweep band)” will return for the second year! For those of you who just cannot rough it, there are some motels within a half hour of the event. The Blue Moon Hotel, 3778 State Highway 30, Broadalbin, NY 518-883-5760: The Best Western Amsterdam, 10 Market Street, Amsterdam, NY 518-843-5760. These hotels fill up fast so book today!
Please note: There are a couple of events, (separate from the workshop) planned for Wednesday and Thursday. These events, are not part of the actual summer workshop, however, if you would like to attend any of these you will need to contact the person in charge of each event by the deadlines (see each event listed below). All are invited to camp on site for these events should they so wish, however no meals will be provided during this time by the Guild. Grills will be available for those who wish to use them.
· The first event is the Motorcycle Excursion (weather permitting), planned for during the day Wednesday July 22nd. Riders from all over will go for a short excursion somewhere near the workshop site in the foothills of the Adirondacks or near the Great Sacandaga Lake. (Riders will assume all risk). If you are interested in being included in this event, please contact Frank Francisco, 518-346-3996 and let him know before July 15th.
· Thursday, July 23rd will be the Golf Tournament in memory of our late colleague, Shawn Simboli. If you are interested you must reserve your spot with Jeff Leonard (609-267-1494) by July 10th. He will have all information including price and times.
· Hiking available with seasoned adventurist Marge Fish (no charge – but will need drivers) On Friday - leave at 9:30 - back by 5:30 - one of these depending on weather: hike up Sleeping Beauty Mountain, with superb views over Lake George and of the High Peaks and the Green Mtns, return via Bump Ponds - child friendly hike - 4.5 miles hike, 1 1/2 hour drive each way. Or - if not a good day for viewing, hike the Second Lake Trail to Second Lake - very little elevation change, easy hike - beautiful pond - return the same way - total 5.4 miles hike - 1 1/2 hour drive each way On Saturday - leave 9:00 - back by 5:30, hike up Blue Mountain fire tower, excellent views - some steep parts - up and back on the same trail - 4.1 miles round trip hike, 2 hour drive each way alternatively if the weather is really bad, visit the Adirondack Museum at Blue Mountain Lake, the town at the base of this mountain. IF Friday is rainy and Saturday looks good I will switch the days and do the trip to the museum on Friday and the Sleeping Beauty hike on Saturday
Pre-registration ends 7/10/09!!! Postmarked registrations received before that date will be honored!!
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800-249-3943
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