Make a list and check it twice!

Check out Nature's Garden's fragrance oils and make a list of oils you might be
interested in. Bring your list with you and sniff them at the gathering to find
out if you like them or not.
Here is a list of fos.
http://www.naturesgardencandles.com/candlemaking-soap-supplies/category/366/Frag\
rance-Oils--List.html
Click on the link to the oil to get the info.

Link to Van Yulay

Save on shipping. Order your molds now so Monica can deliver them to the gathering. 
http://www.vanyulay.com/store/pc/home.asp

Link to Soapmaker's Equipment

http://soapmakersequipment.com/

What is your favorite tips or tricks?

Are you coming to the Gathering? If you haven't registered yet, do it by
tomorrow so that you can play along!

Got a favorite shortcut for soaping?
A unique new tool?
A great technique for incorporating additives, colorants, scents?

SEND THEM TO ME OFF LIST AT Saponibus@ live .com (remove the spaces)    The person who submits the best
tip will win 6 liters of Kirkland Olive Oil
(can be viewed in the Photo section here on the list: 
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Ohio_Soapers/photos/album/1047525601/pic/list)
and will be decided by private ballot at the Gathering.



No tip is too small, no trick too ordinary-- we want to see them all, SO ENTER
AS MANY AS YOU LIKE!

Special offer from Essential Depot

Derek from Essential Depot would like to extend this special offer especially for you!
http://www.essentialdepot.com/servlet/the-120/Ohio-Soapers-21st-April/Detail

Update on hotel reservations

Please everyone, if you are attending and have not booked a room yet, we have rooms blocked until April 7th. at the Days Inn.  You need to mention you are there for the Ohio Soap Gathering so you can receive your discount.  If you already booked and didn't mention it, you can call them back and tell them, they will give you the discount.

Good news everyone!  Deborah Ward from Nature's Garden has agreed to let us pick up her sample bottles of fragrance oils for us to sniff!  She will have order sheets for us with places to mark our favorite oils so we know which ones to order.  She had to decline attending because of her boys being heavily into baseball so she is running everyday.

Also we have Brooke Gatten, licensed massotherapist attending the gathering giving massages for $1 per minute.  She will be at the gathering from 9-1 so bring your dollar bills!  Should feel really good!

Attendee List

Here are the attendees registered so far.  Thank you! Reminder, you can register with or without lunch.  Deduct $11 per person.  No need to send lunch choices, this will be a served buffet style.


Karin Wishner-paid

Kelly Kroasmun-paid
Ashley Norman-paid

Jeff Nourse-paid
JoAnn Nourse-paid

William Streeter-paid
Patrick Waugh-paid

Nancy Whisler-paid

Ruth Blackwell-paid
Ann McFarland-paid

Lori Chandler-paid
Stu Chandler-paid
Abigail Chandler-paid

Roland Harris-paid
Jacqueline Harris-paid

Carole O'Callaghan-paid
Christine Davidson-paid

Susan North-paid

Andrea Stoops-paid

Cynthia Smith-paid

Margaret Neff-paid

Kay Bright-paid
Jackie Clifford-paid

Mary Mullet-paid

Michelle Smith-paid
Mark Parker-paid 

Kristy Schemrich-paid

Kay Tibbs-paid 

Robin Eastman-paid

Rhonda Frye-paid

Sandy Oravec-paid

Sally Botson-paid

Helen Schemrich-paid lunch

Sharon Phillips-paid
Donna Young-paid

Michelle Grant-paid
unknown guest-paid

Juanita Reed-paid

Jody Bartokl-paid

Tabitha-paid

Joanne Wittenbrook-paid

Candi Groh-paid

Mary Jean Hammann-paid

Marie Ricci- 2 paid

Morgan Ryder-paid

Kim Craigs-paid

Marsha Kruze-paid

Robin Hasty-paid

Christy Rose-paid

Judi Gardner-paid

John Small-paid

Janice Small-paid

Theresa Cook-paid

Katherine Irvin-paid

Vendor List for Gathering

Willow way aka Soap Equipment.com
 http://soapequipment.com//contact/
Helen's Handbags
Essential Depot
Makes Scents
Van Yulay Silicone Soap molds, lotions, emu oil, etc.
Planktown Hardware & More
Nature's Garden sample bottles for sniffing and huffing.
Brooke Gatten, licensed massotherapist.


More to come, waiting for replies.

Demos Itininary

Ahem. May I have your attention please?
Kristy and I would like to tell you about some of the activities we have organized for your Gathering pleasure~

Our keynote speaker will be Debbie May, the owner and creative force of Wholesale Supplies Plus!
We will also have these demos:
Color Mixing in CP including micas, FDC colorants, clays
Column Swirl in CP as seen in this and other You Tube videos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mksRfX-9Qgw&feature=channel
Kristy's Flower Swirl soap as seen here:

Polymer Clay soap dishes by Kelly
Quick and Easy Wax Melts and Tarts

Tips and Tricks

And more!

As you know, we will have the traditional garage sale, our excellent swap, the awarding of the wonderful door prizes, and a lovely lunch.

Get your registrations in and be prepared for a fun and informative day!

Soap Gathering Menu

Salad
Mixed greens with fruit, feta cheese, craisins and poppy seed dressing
Mixed greens with bacon, cheese, onions, tomatoes and easy salad dressing

Sandwiches
Chicken Salad on Croissant
Sliced Turkey Breast with Cranberry spread and lettuce and onions

Soup
Chicken Chowder
Tomato Tortellini

Vegetarian
Side Salad with sprouts and no cheese or meat
Croissants with Cranberry Spread and vegetables
Vegetarian Chili Soup

Hotel information

Hi everyone. Demo information is coming this afternoon. Lunch chooses coming
soon.
Here is the local hotel information as follows. Unfortunately there are soccer,
basketball and some other tournaments going on that weekend plus a wedding. Go
figure! Get your hotel reserved asap because they will be gone.

If anyone would like any information on bed and breakfasts or hotels in the
amish tourist area, please let me know. I can get names and phone numbers but
not rates.

Ok we have:

Days Inn
789 E. Milltown Rd.
Wooster, Ohio 44691
330-345-1500
Friday night I have rooms blocked.
1 king, 4 queens, which are $75 plus tax. 2 suites are $99 plus tax or 1 double
is $69 plus tax.
Sat. night I have rooms blocked with 1 less queen.
This is a continental breakfast.
1.5 miles from the church

Hampton Inn
4253 Burbank Rd.
Wooster, Ohio 44691
330-345-4424
This is the closet to the church. 0.3 miles from church
No group rates available.
Either King beds with pull out sofas or single queens for $109 plus tax or
$98.10 with AARP or AAA discount.
They have a full breakfast.

Hilton Garden Inn
959 Dover Rd.
Wooster, Ohio 44691
330-202-7718
$109 plus tax.
Closet to tourist towns of Berlin and Millersburg. 18 miles from Berlin.
Limited amount of rooms with continental breakfast.
7.2 miles from church

I will list 3 others but don't know their rates
Econolodge
2137. E. Lincoln Way
Wooster, Ohio 44691
330-264-8883
5.5 miles from church

Rodeway Inn
2055 E. Lincoln Way
Wooster, Ohio 44691
330-262-5008
5.5 miles from church

Super 8 Motel
969 Timken Rd.
Wooster, Ohio 44691
330-264-6211
Not far from the Hilton Garden Inn.
6.3 miles from church

Here is a list of Amish country hotels and B & B's.
Comfort Inn-Millersburg
330-674-7400

Comfort Suites-Millersburg
330-893-7400

Hotel Millersburg
330-674-1457

Inn and Spa at Honey Run-Millersburg
330-674- 0011

Lamplight Inn-Millersburg
330-893-1122

Oak Ridge Inn-Walnut Creek
330-893-3811

Zinck's Carriage House-Berlin
330-893-2514

B & B's-This is only a partial listing.  Google Berlin, Ohio Bed and Breakfasts for more.
A day in the country-Berlin
330-893-7017

The Carriage House Inn-Berlin
www.berlincabins.com
330-893-2226

Coblentz Country Cabin-Berlin
330-893-8007

Water's Edge Cabins of Berlin
330-893-2767
www.watersedgecabins.com

Tranquil Acres Cabins-Millersburg
330-674-0996
www.tranquilacrescabins.com

Hidden Oasis Cabin-Millersburg
330-674-1414

2012 OH Soapmakers Gathering!!

2012 OH Soapmakers Gathering!!

The 2012 OH Soapmakers Gathering is being Planned!!!!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!



Are you sick of winter yet?!

Spring here we come!

Who? You! All soapmakers or candle makers in the OH, KY, IN, MI, PA area or
anyone wanting to travel!! Bring a friend, the more the merrier!

When? Sat April 21st.  9-4:30

Where? Wooster, Ohio (first time here, yay!)

Specifically Where? Grace Brethren Church, 4599-A Burbank Rd. Wooster, Ohio 44676

COST:$35.00 per person~ a bargain and it includes snacks, lunch, and lots of extras!

Registration at the door will be $40

WHAT?? A day filled with meeting new friends, sharing ideas, yummy food, goodie
bag filled with wonderful things from MANY companies around the US, a notebook
of information and keepsakes. a swap, a `garage sale' with a HUGE variety of
things, WONDERFUL vendors, demonstrations and door prizes!!! It's gonna be a
great fun filled day!!

The lunch menu, vendor list, and demo list will be listed later.

You can register by via paypal at Schem1983@.... Can you send this as a gift please to avoid Paypal fees? Please email me at
OhioSoapers@... with your paypal username, real name, address and contact
information so I can keep names straight. There will be no refunds after April 7th.

This is a great opportunity to go shopping in Amish country on Friday before the
gathering. There is so much to see and do.
If anyone would like more information about visiting Amish country, please don't hesitate to contact me.  I can get you information on places to stay and shopping.

We will keep you posted with more information. Thank you and hope you will
attend!!
Kristy

Registration for the 2012 Ohio Soapmaker's Gathering

Registration for the 2012 Ohio Soapmaker's Gathering

Registration will NOW be accepted for the 2012 Soapmakers Gathering to be held April 21, 9 AM-4:30 PM at Grace Brethren Church, 4599-A Burbank Rd. Wooster, Ohio 44676 (12.5 miles from the square of Wooster and 24 miles from the center of Amish country(Berlin)

The cost for the day is $35. You may mail your registration to Kristy Schemrich, 6939 Columbus Rd. Shreve, Ohio 44676 (Please make checks out to OH Soapers) or use PayPal to Schem1983@aol.com. Please also send the following registration information: your name, your address, how long you have been soaping, you business name (if any), and how many Ohio Soapmakers gatherings you have attended. All registrations MUST be received by April 7th.

The day of the gathering - registration will begin at 8:30. Registration will be $40 at the door. The conference begins at 9. We will have information about the swap, contests, and demonstrations to be posted at a later date. If you have any particular requests please email me at Lovelylathers@aol.com

Registration

Registration will NOW be accepted for the 2011 Soapmakers Gathering to be held April 9, 9 AM-4:30 PM at Cedarville High School, Cedarville OH. (about 15 minutes south of Springfield OH on Rt 72 off of I 70)

The cost for the day is $30. You may mail your registration to Margaret Neff, 3424 Harbison Road, Cedarville, OH 45314 (Please make checks out to OH Soapers) or use PayPal to naturestouch@email.com and send $32 to cover the charges. Please also send the following registration information: your name, your address, how long you have been soaping, you business name (if any), and how many Ohio Soapmakers gatherings you have attended. All registrations MUST be recieved by March 20.

The day of the gathering - registration will begin at 8:30. The conference begins at 9. We will have information about the swap, contests, and demonstrations to be posted at a later date. If you have any particular requests please email me at naturestouch@email.com.

2011 OH Soapmakers Gathering!!

The 2011 OH Soapmakers Gathering is being Planned!!!!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!

Come to the Soapmakers Beach Party!!!!!
Who? YOU and all your soapmaking friends
When? Sat April 9 9-4:30
Where? Cedarville, OH
Specifically Where? Cedarville High School Cafetorium

Registration Information to come soon!!!!

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.