Hello all were getting down to the final four weeks before the Tri-State gathering. Hopefully we will have good weather for it, mother nature doesn’t seem to be cutting us a break this year though.

The gathering is set for March 29th at the Swiss Valley Nature Center – 13606 Swiss Valley Rd – Peosta, IA 52068.
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Bill Pulk from Midwest Rod and Reel will be there to sell components, also if you would like to place an order with Bill, he will bring the components to the gathering saving you shipping, he's also offering a discount to attendees, contact Bill for details. You can contact Bill at Bill@midwestrodandreel.com or you can call him at 612-720-5268. Bill’s web site is [www.midwestrodandreel.com] .

I’d like to also offer a table or two for attendees to bring some of your unused or unwanted components to swap or sell, I’d like to run that through the lunch hour. I’m providing lunch and will be accepting a goodwill donation for the food. There is no admission and the day is free to any that would like to attend, please RSVP to let me know how much food to bring.

I’m planning on opening the doors at 9:00 am for a meet and greet and will start off the presenters at 9:30.

Please send and RSVP to me at Hellsangler@Live.com or let me know on the Tri-State Rod Builders Facebook page if you will be attending. Thanks again Mark Blabaum