2009 Ohio Soapers Gathering!!

May 2, 2009
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
PAWS Bingo Parlor
848 Martin Street
Greenville, Ohio

Cost will be $30 (if paying by check) if you want to get a goodie bag
and  DO want to be in the drawing for a chance at a door prize.  (The
cost will be $31.25 if using paypal to pay.)

Cost will be $23 (if paying by check) if you DON'T want a goodie bag and
a chance at a door prize.  (The cost will be $23.95 if using paypal to pay.

Paypal account:  theglassbarn@woh.rr.com Payment by check can be sent to:
Marie Ricci
2908 St. Rt. 502
Greenville, Ohio 45331

The last day to register will be April 11th.
The last day to receive payments will be April 18th, if you want a
goodie bag and a chance for a door prize.  If your payment is received
after the 18th, you will not get a goodie bag or chance for a door prize.
You can come the day of the gathering, but you will have to pay the $23
fee and won't have a lunch, goodie bag or chance for a door prize.

Demos:
Making Lotion with EL-1 base by Ruth B 
 
How to maked Whipped Soap by Kristy S 
 
Bubble Cakes by Barb D 
 
Discussion on Starting a Small Business by Pam B 
 
How to Photograph for upload to your Website by Susan N 
 
Debbie W will discuss credit card processing through her company 

Lunch Choices:
Please email me your choice of a sandwhich, salad, and whether you want 
pretzels or chips.  Please put "Gathering Lunch" in the subject line, as 
I have a folder in my inbox for lunches.  I need the lunch orders by 
April 26th.  If you don't send me an order, I'll be choosing your lunch 
for you, and you may not like what I pick.


SANDWICH CHOICES:  (please choose one)

Turkey sandwich on white or wheat.
Ham sandwhich on white or wheat.
Chicken salad croissant.
Turkey or Corned Beef  Rueben.
Veggie Sandwich on foccacia roll.
BLT on white or wheat.

SALAD CHOICES:  (please choose one)

Bacon Tomato Ranch Pasta Salad
Tossed Salad with Dressing Option
Italian Pasta Salad
Greek Salad
Broccoli Apple Salad
Dill Pasta Salad

CHOICE OF:  (please choose one)
chips
pretzels

Hotel Information:

The Greenville Inn
851 Martin Street
Greenville, Oh
877-631-5058
937-548-3613
Across the street from the PAWS Hall

Holiday Inn Express
1195 Russ Road
Greenville, OH
937-548-1328

Comfort Inn
1190 Russ Road
Greenville, Ohio
937-316-5252

10th Annual Gathering!!!

Welcome to the 10th Annual Ohio Soaper's Gathering!! We had an official turnout of 108 this year (and with gas at $3.50 a gallon, that's pretty darned good, I think!) After a last-minute change of venue, we ended up in the Strongsville High School library:

If you have soaping supplies that you don't need or won't use, we have a garage sale area: Barb demonstrated Bubble Bars
and lots of people watched(My apologies to Kristy and Ruth - I didn't get any pictures of their demos!)

Every year we have a swap, and every year people outdo themselves:
















Kay, the Indomitable Swap Queen, did a fantastic job in spite of the fact that she just had BOTH knees replaced - one 3 weeks before, and one 10 days before.

Belinda from National Shrink Wrap

And the lovely Kay (with her daughter Jackie) with her table of goat's milk fudge. You haven't lived until you've eaten at least a pound of her fudge!

Some of the door prizes

and a few more door prizes

Joanne demonstrated mica swirling (and using a salad shooter in your soapmaking)

Tracey and Molly

Jan, Sabrina, Tracey & Molly - the knitter's table!

Hi Jan! :-)Cheryl & Mari at the table, and Kathy Kalleker Nolan standing behind themWe had cake!
And our surprise demo/vendor? Diana from Tony's Fragrance Oils demonstrated a hair conditioner

Everybody seemed to enjoy themselves - I was too busy (and tired - I was in Week 8 of my post-hysterectomy recovery, and I still poop out pretty quickly) to be able to sit down and visit very much. I'll have my energy back for next year. :-)

Next year's gathering will be back in Greenville, Ohio...Marie is crazy hosting for 2009.

2008 Gathering Info!

10th Annual Ohio Soapers Gathering
April 26, 2008
9:00 am - 5:00 pm Strongsville High School
20025 Lunn Road Strongsville, Ohio 44139
Admission this year is $30 if you pay by check. Admission if $31.25 if you pay by paypal. The cost is higher for paypal because of the associated fees.
For payment information, please email Kim at KCraigs (at) roadrunner (dot)com

The last day for registration will be April 4, 2008. The last day for receiving payment (including checks) will be April 11, 2008. You may register after this deadline but you will not receive a goody bag. People who show up on the day of the gathering will be allowed in if you pay in full. You will not receive a goody bag or a lunch as these need to be ordered ahead of time. Please plan to come and have a great time!!

There will be many vendors and great demos but the best is meeting up with friends and meeting all the new people!

There are two motels at the corner of I-71 and Rt. 82. One is a Motel 6: Motel 6 Strongsville #1497 15385 Royalton Rd I-71 at SR 82, Exit #231/231-a Strongsville, OH, 44136 Phone: (440) 238-0170 Fax: (440) 238-1097 Rooms at the Motel 6 average about $35 - $40/night.
Right next door is a Holiday Inn: Holiday Inn Select CLEVELAND-STRONGSVILLE(ARPT) 15471 ROYALTON RD. STRONGSVILLE, OH 44136 UNITED STATES Hotel Front Desk: 1-440-2388800 Hotel Fax: 1-440-2380273 Book Online or Call 1 800 315 2621 Fancier, but $100 - $120/night.

There are tons of restaurants and 2 grocery stores within a mile of the hotel (and on the way to the high school). Southpark Mall is also between the hotels and the high school. The hotels are both about 1-1/2 miles from the gathering. If you have any questions, please let me know! :-)

LUNCH CHOICES
We are going to be getting box lunches from Brueggers Bagels: http://www.brueggers.com/products.html

Bruegger's Box Lunch Each Bruegger's Box Lunch consists of your choice of sandwich (selected from the list below), a bag of chips, a freshly baked cookie or apple, and a crisp pickle spear.

Sandwiches are served on your choice of bread variety - Bagel, Softwich, Ciabatta, or Wrap.

Sandwich choices: Herby Turkey, Supreme Club, Leonardo da Veggie, Radishy Roast Beef, Chicken Salad, Tuna Salad, Honey Ham and Swiss, Garden Veggie

A couple of Descriptions:
Herby Turkey Always a favorite! Premium turkey, sundried tomato spread, light herb garlic cream cheese, crisp lettuce and crunchy red onions.

Supreme Club A meat eater's delight! Premium turkey, honey ham, crisp bacon, lettuce and tomato. Leonardo da Veggie Veggie lovers everywhere sing its praises! Light herb garlic cream cheese, muenster cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, roasted red peppers and red onions.

Radishy Roast Beef Roast beef, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions and tangy horseradish mayonnaise. For extra zip, try it on an Asiago Softwich.

Bread choices: Softwich Sort of like a bagel, only bigger, softer and square! Available in Sesame, Asiago Cheese, Everything and Plain. Ciabatta

Our stone hearth ovens can bake more than just bagels! Bruegger's now offers authentic Ciabatta, an artisan bread with a hearty crust and light, chewy texture. Wraps Our whole wheat wrap offers whole grain nutrition and portability in one convenient and delicious package.

You can also choose a Salad Box Lunch: Bruegger's Salad Box Lunch Bruegger's salads are made with the freshest ingredients and served on a bed of romaine and field greens. All salads are accompanied by one of our signature Bruegger Bites and a cookie or an apple. Each salad comes in its own individual bowl with the appropriate dressing and utensils. Choose from Tangy Tango Salad, Chicken Caesar Salad, or Asian Chicken Salad.

Please send me an email at KCraigs (at) roadrunner (dot)com and let me know the following: Sandwich or Salad Choice
What kind of bread?
cookie or apple?
and would you like regular/diet pop or bottled water?

Some truck pictures

Kim's truck works hard every year to get everybody their goodie boxes...







Unfortunately, because I am apparently simpleminded, those are the only three pictures I took of the Gathering this year!! And they're not even of the Gathering!

So, I present this instead: 2003 Ohio-Kentuckiana Soapers Gathering, Brunswick, OH.

I finally made it!

I couldn't remember my blogger password (or ID) and just spent the last hour trying various combinations. I'm sorry I don't have any pictures to share. I asked my family if they knew which one of the pictures Kim posted was me. Even though you can't really tell who I am, they said the red hair gave me away. I think my hair looks brown in the picture!! Looking forward to seeing more of everyone's pictures!

The 9th Annual Ohio Soapmaker's Gathering!!!

Greeting

Hello!
This is my first blog post-I don't know what I am doing but thought it worth a try. I love the OH soaper's group and am glad to be here. Thanks for the invite!
Lora

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Thank you Kim for another great place to hang out and send people to shop!
Can't wait till the others join in!

The night before the gathering....

On the trip to Grove City, my Durango was overloaded, once
again...

And Tammy the Mud Queen did facials!!! Aren't we gorgeous?? :-)

(We looked a lot better in the morning...I promise!!) We really had a lot of fun!!! Pictures from the gathering coming soon!!!

Welcome!!!!

This is the Ohio Soaper's Blog!! If you are a soapmaker from Ohio (or anyplace else!), we welcome you!!!

(Please pardon our dust as we get this set up...)