List, The following general information, plus more detail, can be found on the NYSCON 97 Home Page. If you wish to receive a flyer please contact me. See you in Corning! Don McKechnie Chair, NYSCON 97 October 17-19, 1997 Radisson Hotel, Corning, NY dmckech@ithaca.edu http://www.servtech.com/public/asaginar/NYSCONHome.html ===================================================================== NYSCON 97 - General Information We will be breaking from tradition a bit in order to provide you with exciting learning and networking opportunities at less cost. So, although the conference will involve fewer days, it will be jam-packed with information and fun. The conference starts off with a special "Early Bird" presented by Ruth Brown and Webb Phillips. This will be a 1/2 day introduction to the famous line of Heinrich Konig polyester repair, shop and in-the-home touch up finishing materials. The rest of the seminar will take place Saturday, all day, and Sunday morning. We are delighted to announce that Chris Robinson and Rick Baldassin will be doing a class together on grand rebuilding. The class will span four periods, two periods Saturday and two Sunday. (Sunday is a continuation of the class, not a repeat.) Chris informed me that he is upgrading all his material on the subject for this event. With Chris and Rick presenting new and updated material this class will be a "must- see"! To make this a complete seminar on grands, we have invited the "grand master" himself, Laroy Edwards, to give a class on grand action regulation. This well organized and user-friendly Yamaha-sponsored class is always popular. For those interested in learning more about the upright piano, we will be running classes on the subject concurrently with the grand seminar. What is the best solution to repair an upright pinblock with a major problem? Replacement would be the answer for many technicians. Our friend from Canada, Bob Smit, will be giving a thought-provoking and practical class on this subject. If you do much upright reconditioning you will not want to miss this class. Dan Levitan, New York City chapter, has agreed to do a two period class on tuning. Those who have read Dan's recent Journal articles will know that he brings a special insight in the area of tuning. There will be several mini' technicals that will cover a variety of interests including many basic skills appropriate for the Associate member. A wine and cheese reception will open the conference Friday evening. Sample some delicious wines from the internationally recognized vineyards of the Finger Lakes region of New York State. Saturday, there will be a luncheon (included in the registration) and a banquet with entertainment in the evening. Sunday, there is a closing luncheon (also included in the registration). The Southern Tier Chapter is excited to present the first NYSCON Exhibitors Showcase. This will be in conjunction with the Wine & Cheese Reception. Come and enjoy two leisurely hours with our exhibitors during the reception. Auxiliary member Janet Frederick is working with us to set up a fun-filled and exciting weekend for the auxiliary and family. Friday, there will be an early bird tour of the world- renowned Corning Glass Works and Museum. Saturday will begin with a tour billed as a *Winery and Foliage Tour*, with lunch at one of the picturesque wineries on Seneca Lake. Corning and the surrounding area will be particularly beautiful in mid-October. Since this is a shortened conference weekend, expenses will not be as high and you will need to take less time off from your business. Why not take this opportunity to have an inexpensive, entertaining and educational fall family getaway weekend. Mark your calendars (Friday afternoon, October 17 through Sunday morning, October 19) so you do not miss this exciting event.
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