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                                                 2010 Midwest Rendezvous Seminar Schedule


Dear Volunteers,
       Below is a listing of those individuals who have offered to do seminars for our event.  If you would like to step-forward and share you knowledge and/or skills we would be glad to add you to our list.  Our Seminar Coordinator is Ms. Ruth Py and she can be contacted at (717)336-6194 or via e-mail at: <hbpysknk@ptd.net
>. Because Ruth and her Husband spend considerable time on the Rendezvous circuit, if you are unable to make contact with Ruth please feel free to contact Father Thomas at <frtaf@centurytel.net> or call 715-667-5362.
Thank you for your help!
Father Thomas-Booshway

 

   2010-Midwest Rendezvou                 (Special Activities at our Event)
2010 Midwest Rendezvous Seminar Schedule

      
Friday - July 30th-  
9:00Am -

10:30Am - Major Wally - Lewis & Clark Presentation - His Lodge

1:00Pm - Don Frisby - Napier's Bones: a 17th Century Calculator

2:00Pm - Opening Ceremonies for the Rendezvous

Saturday - July 31st -
9:00Am -Father Thomas - Early French Explores of the Lake Superior- Seminar Tent

10:30Am - Sue Crase - Animals of the Fur Trade - Her Lodge
Note: This Seminar is especially designed for Children - Come and pet the furs!

1:00Pm - Don Frisby - "1600-1800 Chess Play" - His Lodge (bring a chair)

2:00Pm - Jennifer & Rita - Delegate and Booshway Candidate Meeting - Seminar Tent
Note: This a Opportunity for the Delegates to talk with all Candidates   

2:30Pm - Rick Quaintance - Leather Work - His Lodge

3:00Pm - Major Wally - Lewis & Clark Presentation - His Lodge

4:00PM - Don Frisby - Napier's Bones: a 17th Century Calculator

7:00Pm - Camp Meeting

8:00Pm - Father Thomas-Youth Muzzle Loading Safety Class#1 (Introduction)- His Lodge
(This first class will be brief, books will be issued and a reading assignment given)

8:30Pm - Fr. Tom & Others  - "My favorite MW-Rendezvous Stories"- Hang Around Cafe
Note - This seminar will be for the Sharing of "Funny" past Midwest Rendezvous Stories

Sunday - August 1st
9:00Am - Father Thomas - Ecumenical Church Service - His Chapel

10:00Am - Eric Davis - Field Range Officer Class - His Lodge
Note: This class will run until @ 2:00Pm- the Written Test will follow!  Those passing the written
portion must then work one day on the shooting range for a final pass/fail grade.

10:30 Am- John Curry - The Long Hunter - His Lodge
Note: John will lead a "Period Style Over-Night Trek" for those interested in participating
given that appropriate Land and Critter conditions are acceptable.  John will also have some his books available for purchase and signing for those wishing to make a purchase.   

1:00Pm - Jan Zander & Rochelle Dale -  Birch Bark Articles - His Lodge

2:00Pm- Fr Tom, Eric Davis, Rita & Jennifer-New Booshway & Key Staff Orientation- Seminar Tent

2:30Pm - Teri Quaintance - Calligraphy - Her Lodge

3:00Pm - Don Frisby - Napier's Bones: a 17th Century Calculator

3:30Pm - Major Walley - Lewis & Clark Presentation - His Lodge

4:00Pm - Jon Eldeen - Cooking Contest Orientation - His Lodge (Brief Meeting)

7:00Pm - Camp Meeting

8:00Pm - Father Thomas - Youth Muzzle Loading Safety Class#2 - His Lodge


Monday - Aug. 2nd
9:00Am - Father Thomas, et. al. - The Future of the Midwest Rendezvous - Seminar Tent

10:30Am- Tom Ward - Coppersmith - His Lodge
Note: Tom will have many of his products available for purchase for those interested

11:00 - Don Frisby - Napier's Bones: a 17th Century Calculator

1:00Pm - Bruce Johanson - Fur Trade History of Ontonagon - Seminar Tent (bring a chair)

2:30Pm - John Gettinger - Glass Blowing - His Lodge
Note: John will have many of his products available for purchase for those interested

3:30Pm - Major Wally - Lewis & Clark Presentation - His Lodge

6:00Pm - Camp Feast

7:00Pm - Camp Meeting

8:00Pm - Father Thomas - Youth Muzzle Loading Safety Class#3 - His Lodge

Tuesday - Aug 3rd
9:00Am - Father Thomas - Denis de La Ronde: Commandant of Lake Superior - Seminar Tent  

10:30Am - Eric Davis - History of Wampum - His Lodge

1:00Pm - Jan Zander & Rochelle Dale - Quill Work - His Lodge

2:30Pm - Larry Chowing - "Ladies Silver Soirée" - His Lodge
Note: The focus of this seminar will be on Trade Silver during the Fur Trade Era - Men are      
welcome to attend, Wine and Cheese will be served!

3:30Pm - Major Wally - Lewis & Clark Presentation - His Lodge

4:00Pm -

7:00Pm - Camp Meeting

8:00Pm - Father Thomas - Youth Muzzle Loading Safety Class#4/Final Test- His Lodge


Wednesday - Aug. 4th
9:00Am - Voting Poles Open for Election (2012-MW Booshway & Delegate)

9:00Am - Father Thomas - The Jesuit Rings - Seminar Tent

10:30Am -Eastern Woodlands Puzzle Bags on Wed Aug. 4th at 10:30 am at the Seminar tent.

Each person will get apattern and the supplies to make a bag of their choice.

 There is a fee of $8.00 to cover the cost of the supplies and handouts.  Class size limited to 12 people.  Thank you, Uhma Ruth

1:00Pm - Carole Christner - Herbal Medicinal Uses - Seminar Tent (bring a chair)  

2:30Pm -  Jennifer Beaty - The Knitting Nancy - Her Lodge
NOTE: This seminar is specifically designed for kids, but Adults may attend if they wish

4:00Pm Mary Davis -  Needle Tatting - Her Lodge

4:00Pm - Voting Poles Close (Chief Dog Soldier takes Charge of Ballot Box & Counting)

7:00Pm - Camp Meeting  


Thursday - Aug. 5th
9:00Am - Father Thomas - Indians of the Upper Great Lakes - Seminar Tent

10:30Am - 10:30Am - Ray Glazner - Historical Money Speaks! - His Lodge

1:00Pm - Mike Molnar - 18th Century Surveying in Colonial America - His Lodge

2:30Pm - Carole Christner - Wild Herbs & Plants of the Great Lake Region - Seminar Tent

4:00Pm -

7:00Pm - Camp Meeting


Friday - Aug. 6th
9:00Am - Father Thomas - History of the MW-Coup Stick - Seminar Tent

10:30Am- Rick Quaintance -Maintaining a Rendezvous Attitude in the Modern World-Seminar Tent  

1:00Pm - Mike Molnar - 18th Century Surveying in Colonial America - His Lodge

2:30Pm -

4:00Pm -

7:00 - Camp Meeting

8:30PM - Trip into Ontonagon to see the "Night-Life"

Saturday - Aug. 7th
9:00Am-

10:30Am -

1:00Pm -

2:00Pm - Closing Ceremonies for the Rendezvous

End of Schedule !!!

 


   In an attempt to offer some very special and unique activities as part of our event the Staff of the 2010-Midwest Rendezvous has devised the following activities for our participants:

1. Flag of the Day Contest:
   This event is open to all Rendezvous Youth under the age of 14.  Each day a different Historical Flag will be posted in the Council Circle from our country's past of some special significance.  The first youth who is able to tell our event Booshway (Father Thomas) the significance of that Flag and is willing to tell this to the rest of the camp at that evening's Camp Meeting will receive the prize of a $5.00 Booshway token.  The Flag will be change each day of the Rendezvous and all flags will have had some historical significance to the history of our country.

2. Tours of the Ontonagon (Historical) Lighthouse:
   Tours of the lighthouse will be arranged with the cooperation of the Ontonagon Historical Society.  A tour bus will pick those individuals interested in taking the tour at our Front-gate and return you there at the conclusion of the tour. (Tours take about 2hrs. and there is a fee of $5.00 per person)  A maximum of 14 persons will be scheduled for each tour, however, if there is not a minimum of 7 person's going the tour maybe canceled.  Sign-up for all tours will be at the Headquarters Tent and should be done a day in advance.   It is planned that two tours a day will be offered (10:00Am & 2:00Pm), and will be scheduled for Monday, Wednesday and Friday (August 2nd, 4th, & 6th).  If you have any questions please bring them up at the Headquarters Tent when you sign-up.

3. A Sun-Set Trip to the Shores of Lake Superior:
   A Lake Superior Shore trip will be arranged for all individuals wishing to explore the shoreline of Lake Superior while watching the sun-set over the Lake. This tour is open to all individuals, however, children must be accompanied by an Adult.  Don't miss this opportunity to go wading in Lake Superior, to do a little beach scavenging, or simply to watch the beauty of the Sun-Set.  Participants will be picked-up at our Front-gate and returned their at the conclusion of the trip.   A small fee of $1.00 will be charged for each Adult (to help cover our busing expenses) while children under 14 will travel free.  The bus will leave  our front-gate about 7:45Pm and should return by about 9:30Pm. (Water-wear clothing would be recommended.)   This trip is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday (Aug. 3rd) weather permitting, but could be rescheduled for Thursday
(Aug 5th) if conditions require.  Sign-up will be at the Headquarters Tent and should be done a day in advance - if you have any questions please bring them up at Headquarters when you sign-up.  

4. A Visit to the Porcupine Mountain State Park Visitor's Center:
   A tour to the Porcupine State Park Visitor Center will be arranged for those participants who would be interested in learning more about our neighboring State Park.  A 10-15 minute video of the park will be shown along with your ability  view a 16' X 16' Scale Model of the park complete with small lights that light-up when you push the appropriate buttons.  Participants will also be allowed time to peruse the Park's gift shop for those wishing to purchase souvenir's.  This tour has been scheduled for Monday at 1:00Pm and the bus will pick you up at our Front-Gate  and return you there at the conclusion of the trip. (Return time being about 2:30Pm).  A small fee of $1.00 will be charged for all Adults (to help cover our Busing costs) with children under the age of 14 traveling free.  Sign-up will be at the Headquarters Tent and should be done a day in advance - if you have any questions please bring them up at Headquarters when you sign-up.           

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