Nature's Garden!

Natures Garden is going to be attending the gathering! They're taking preorders!

"We will be bringing our new Candy & Caribbean Fragrance Line, and all 828 sniffy samples of our fragrances.
We will also be accepting pre-orders that we will deliver to the event on May 16th. These pre-orders need to be placed no later than May 14th. Orders must be paid in full when placing order. Then, in the special instructions comments area they should write the following: "Please deliver to the Ohio Soapers Gathering." We will credit them for the shipping they paid, and give them 10% off their entire order. We will then deliver those orders to the gathering." Our website is www.naturesgardencandles.com " .

SoapEquipment.com!

SoapEquipment.com will be returning as a vendor this year!
http://soapequipment.com/

Essential Depot!

Prebuy for Essential Depot!
http://www.essentialdepot.com/

"Essential Depot will be accepting pre-buys for the May 16th Show. We will accept orders until May 6th, as the truck is scheduled to leave Sebring, Friday, May 8th. These orders can be pre-paid when placed or paid with check, cash, or credit card at time of pick up. When ordering people simply check the box for local pick up. When email confirmation is received they will respond by saying that the order is for pick up at the Ohio Show. We would like to limit individual orders to 300#, so we know we'll have room on the truck for products to sell."

Columbus Candle Supply!

We have a new vendor coming this year - please welcome Columbus Candle Supply! They are accepting preorders for delivery at the gathering!

http://columbuscandlesupply.com/

Lunch!

Lunch:

We will have box lunches from Honeybaked Ham. Please email me with your lunch choices (sandwich and side, or salad) at KCraigs@roadrunner.com. (If there any any changes that need to be made, please let me know - they can customize sandwiches and salads)

Lunches will include either a sandwich or an entree salad. Sandwich lunches include a side or chips; all lunches include a chocolate chip cookie.

Deluxe Honey Spice BLT
HoneyBaked Signature Honey Spice Bacon with Lettuce, Tomato and Mayo on honey kissed Hawaiian Bread

Deluxe HoneyBaked Deli Classic
HoneyBaked Ham, Swiss Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, and Honey Mustard on Marble Rye

Deluxe Smoked Apple Turkey
HoneyBaked Sliced & Glazed Smoked Turkey Breast, juicy red delicious apples and crispy leaf lettuce topped with sharp and creamy sauce on a fresh bakery roll.

Deluxe Deli Stacker
HoneyBaked Ham, HoneyBaked Smoked Turkey, Swiss cheese, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato and honey mustard mayo on a fresh artisan bakery roll

Deluxe Hoagie Italiano
HoneyBaked Ham, HoneyBaked Roasted Turkey, genoa salami, provolone cheese, spring mix, tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette and tangy mayo on a fresh artisan bakery roll

Deluxe HoneyBaked Turkey Classic
HoneyBaked Roasted Turkey, Swiss Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Tangy Mayo and Honey Mustard on a Fresh Baker's Roll

Deluxe Veggie Delight
Swiss and Cheddar Cheese, Red Onions, Buttermilk Ranch, cucumber, Lettuce and Tomato on Fresh Multigrain Bread

Deluxe Ham Salad Sandwich
Freshly made HoneyBaked Ham Salad, Lettuce and Tomato on Marble Rye

Deluxe Chicken Salad Sandwich
Homemade with 100% all white meat chicken breast, grapes, lettuce and tomato and served on a flaky Croissant

HoneyBaked Chef Salad
HoneyBaked Ham, HoneyBaked Turkey Breast, HoneyBaked Signature Honey Spice Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Swiss Cheese and Ripe Tomatoes on Crisp Lettuce. Served with our Signature Honey Ranch House Dressing on the side. Comes with a cookie

Chicken Breast Salad
Chicken Breast, Cheddar Cheese and Ripe Tomatoes on Crisp Lettuce. Served with our Honey Ranch Dressing. Comes with a cookie

Harvest Salad
HoneyBaked Turkey Breast, HoneyBaked Signature Honey Spice Bacon, Dried Cranberries, Swiss Cheese and Ripe Tomatoes on Crisp Lettuce served with Balsamic Vinaigrette on the side. Comes with a cookie

Sides:
Broccoli Bliss Salad: Loaded with Broccoli florets, HBH Spiced Bacon, dried cranberries, and cheddar cheese.

Baked Beans

Loaded Baked Potato Salad

Macaroni and Cheddar Salad

Apple Poppyseed Coleslaw

Potato Chips (Regular, Light, BBQ)

Dessert: Chocolate chip cookie

Soda, water, coffee and tea will be provided

Registration!

Let the registration begin!

17th Annual Ohio Soaper's Gathering
May 16, 2015
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Strongsville High School
20025 Lunn Road
Strongsville, Ohio

$35.00 per person
Registration includes:
All activities, access to vendors, and demos
Honeybaked Ham boxed lunch (choices will be on blog)
Goody Bag
Door prize drawing
We will be having a swap and garage sale table - details to follow!

Paypal ("sending money to friends/family," please) is KCraigs@roadrunner.com
Please note the first and last names of whom the registration is covering.

If you don't have a paypal account, please email me with details of how you would like to pay (registration isn't complete until check clears).

Registration deadline (to be guaranteed a goody bag and lunch) is Monday, May 4th.

2014 Gathering

From Cheryl:

I am offering to be the pick up person for anyone wanting to place an order at Wholesale Supplies Plus for delivery to the Gathering.  I have been in touch with Debbie May and we have coordinated the following:
(Important note:  your deadline for ordering is:  WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23RD.)  This gives them time to process and pull our orders.

1.  Go to the WSP website (www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com) and create an order.
2.  At checkout you will need to select the "pickup" option and you must type "Ohio Soaper's Gathering" in the comment section. 
3.  You must pay for your order at that time.  I am not collecting money for this.
4.  Let me know via Facebook or e-mail (bythehearth at aol dot com) that you have an order.  I would also appreciate a contact number in the event there is a question at the time of pick up.  It rarely happens but I like to be prepared.

A couple things of note: 
1. when you place an order for pickup you receive 20% off the published prices online
2. if you don't want to use the website you may call it in but it must be paid for at the time of order. 
3.  I will pick up on Friday, 4-25.
3.  I am not driving my SUV this year.  I will have room but I obviously won't be able to accommodate huge orders.

I finally made connections with Debbie May at Wholesale Supplies Plus!  She has kindly offered to host a post-gathering dinner on April 26 in Sandusky.  If you are interested in attending this dinner, it is imperative that you let me know no later than Wednesday, April 16.  I can't get into the Ohio Soapers website so I'm asking that Kim or someone else please send this on to the email list for anyone who doesn't get this blog or facebook.  Thank you in advance for your prompt attention to this as it should be a fun event!

Here are the directions to the Gathering:  Take State Route 250 N to where 250 veers off to the right, and you'll see the "Four Corner" bar.  Go straight through the intersection with the traffic lights and turn at the first right after the lights.  You'll see the building right there.  :o)

Please be reminded that I MUST have your lunch orders by Saturday, April 12! 

Here's a new "blurb" I just received from Brandy at Soap Equipment:
"SOAPEQUIPMENT.COM is excited to be a vendor at the Ohio Gathering this year!  We'll be bringing a variety of things for you to view and purchase.  This is a great opportunity to ave on shipping costs!  All major Credit Cards as well as Checks will be accepted.  Is ther a piece of non-custom equipment you would love to be able to see and touch?  Want to place an order now to ensure that particular item will be brought to the Show?

Please contact Brandy at 765-886-4642 or brandy@soapequipment.com with yoru requests or inquiries."

She's awesome, and their products are wonderful!  It'll be well worth your time to check out all their products.

Here's the list of attendees from whom I've received payments so far -
Sharon Phillips
Donna Young
Jeff Nourse
JoAnne Nourse
Lynne Akalin
Kathy Irvin
Joy Andrews
Barbara Lyons
Karin
Wishner
Pamela McFadden
Angela Dobbins Rivera
Nancy Kegley
Renee Solano-Szuba
Margaret Neff
Theresa Langham
Rhonda Frye
Micfhelle Grant
Mark Parker
Mary Jean Hammann
Samantha Corwin
Alsatia Corwin
Savannah Corwin
Susan North
Anna North
Noami Kell
Mary Mullet
Cheryl Blazek
Rachel Blazek
Lora Dobbins
Kay Bright
Jackie Clifford
Donna Wagner
Melody Kitzmiller
Kristy Schemrich
Anne Lailo
Juanita Reed
Bobbie Eastman
Seree Sewell
Judi Gardner
Kay Tibbs
Dawn Hicks
Kim Craigs
Andrea Schlenkerman
Ralph Schlenkerman
Candi Groh
Joanne Wittenbrook
Alonza Jackson McCabe

Please note that I still need lunch choices for the following:
Joy Andrews
Pamela McFadden
Renee Solano-Szuba
Rhonda Frye
Naomi Kell
Donna Wagner
Kim Craigs
Alonza Jackson McCabe

I just got an email from Deborah Ward from Nature's Garden regarding pre-gathering orders.  She wrote, "Orders must be paid in fulol when placing order.  Then, in the special instrucftions comments area they should write the following:  Please deliver to the Ohio Soapers Gathering.  We will credit them for the shipping they paid, and give them 5% off their entire order.  We will then deliver those orders to the gathering."  Their fragrance oils are wonderful, and I know nobody will be disappointed with their order.  So please visit their website and place your orders!  :o)

I just got an email from Debbie Ward of Nature's Garden.  They're sending a rep to our Gathering!  There will be a table with their products, and according to Debbie, pre-orders will be welcome so please visit their website to see what you'd like for their rep to bring along.  Isn't this wonderful news?!

Just a reminder that I need the registrations no later than April 1 in order to receive a goodie bag.  You have till April 12 for your lunch choices, but the registrations must be in by April 1.  I thought I had mentioned that before, but I thought I'd re-post this in case anyone missed it the first time.  I've been getting payments and am eagerly looking forward to seeing these new (and "old") faces on the 26th!  Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!  :o)

The Gathering lunch choices are as follows: 
 
Ham and Cheese or Turkey and Cheese Sandwich on a bun 
Chicken Salad on croissant 
Veggie Wrap 
Potato Salad or Cole Slaw 
Chocolate Chip Cookie 

choice of soda

There will be chips available for anyone who wants them

coffee and water available all day 

Lunch choices need to be sent to northcoastsoaps@buckeye-express.com by April 
12th

Registration information:

Registration is $35. 

If sending a check or money order, please send it to:
 Jackie Harris
 516 E. Madison St.
 Sandusky, Ohio  44870

If using paypal, please send it to jmharris270@bex.net   Choose "I'm sending money to family or friends" and the fee will be added to your final total and not deducted from the amount that Jackie receives. 

Rol thought someone might want to know what restaurants there are here in town, whether you like sit-down places, fast food or buffet.  Following is a list of the restaurants:

Longhorn Steak House
Outback Steak House
Olive Garden
Chipotle
Mekong
Red Lobster
TGI Friday
Applebees
Chilis
Cracker Barrel
Brick Oven
Fazoli
Diana's Deli
Danny Boy
Manny's
Samurai Japanese Steak House
Bob Evans
Ruby Tuesday
Steak & Shake
Panera Bread
El Camino
Andy's Chinese
Ming's Garden
Five Guys
McDonald's
Burger King
Wendy's
Arby's
Lee's Chicken
Taco Bell
Long John Silver's
Sonic
Pizza Hut
Home Family - Chinese take-out
Subway
Domino's Pizza
Marco's Pizza
Papa John's Pizza
Chet & Matt's Pizza
Ryan's Buffet
China Dragon Buffet
And if there are any veterans - there are the American Legion, Amvets & VFW

After posting the things to do in Sandusky, I was reminded of 2 more water parks here in town - Rain (which is associated with Quality Inn and The Thirsty Pony which is a betting parlor) and Castaway Bay which also has a hotel which I listed, and a spa.

At the Thirsty Pony/Quality Inn/Rain water park, there is laser tag as well.

There is Skate World if you like roller skating;

There are 2 museums - the Merry-Go-Round Museum down town and the Maritime Museum, both of which close somewhere between 4 and 5. 

I have a list of the Sandusky hotels that are open now and will be open for the Gathering.  Pease note that Milan Road is Route 250.

Fairfield Inn - 419-61-9500
6220 Milan Rd.
Sandusky, Ohio  44870

Hampton Inn - 419-609-9000
6100 Milan Rd.
Sandusky, Ohio  44870

Best Western Plus - 419-627-9595
6211 Milan Rd.
Sandusky, Ohio  44870

Comfort Inn - 419-61-0200
5909 Milan Rd.
Sandusky, Ohio  44870

Super 8 - 419-625-7070
5410 Milan Rd.
Sandusky, Ohio  44870

Maui Sands - 419-621-7357
5513 Milan Rd.
Sandusky, Ohio  44870

Sleep Inn - 419-625-6989
7509 Milan Rd.
Sandusky, Ohio  44870

Econolodge - 419-626-8720
3309 Milan Rd.
Sandusky, Ohio  44870

La Quinta - 419-626-6766
3304 Milan Rd.
Sandusky, Ohio  44870

Howard Johnson - 419-626-3742
2809 Milan Rd.
Sandusky, Ohio  44870

Quality Inn - 419-626-6761
1935 Cleveland Rd.
Sandusky, Ohio  44870

Castaway Bay - 419-627-2334
10 Harbour Pky
Sandusky, Ohio  44870