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Seminar 1  Boat Pourri

This seminar was a huge success and we look forward to continuing this segment in the future. We presented short segments of about 15-20 minutes each on various subjects.

1.)   Triangulate your pattern presented by Zack Chapman. Zack demonstrated how to use the triangulation method in place of standard patterning.

2.) It's in the bag presented by Julie Sharp. Julie gave some great ideas of how to utilize your leftover scraps.

3.) Cushion Help presented by Jim & Jeri Perillo. Jim & Jeri showed us some of the tools they used in their shop along with a couple of hints to help in the fabrication process.

4.) Hold that cover down presented by Damon Hoard. Damon gave some great ideas on how to secure a full cover to a boat.

5.) Easy Cutting presented by LuAnn Parins. LuAnn demonstrated a technique she uses for cutting clear vinyl.

6.) How to fabricate a hinged cushion presented by Michael Sasser.A few of his secrets given to us by Mr. Cushion himself!

Seminar 2 – Business Round Table Discussion

The Round Table was moderated by Chris Sharp. A special thanks to Chris for keeping everyone in line and on topic. We discussed a variety of issues that we’re all facing with business today. We mainly focused on business operational & management issues such as credit card payment & how to handle delinquent accounts.

Seminar 3  Fabrication & construction of a knee roll seat

     Ed Chandler from Covered Concepts showed us all some of his simple but effective tips on creating a knee roll in a seat cushion.  It is the most requested options from most customers, and it is one of the most difficult things to do correctly. There is a PDF file below with the notes that Ed was so gracious to share with us.

Seminar 4 – Awning Track – PAMA

First off we would like to thank PAMA for participating in this years show. We would like to thank Michelle Slain from PAMA, Andy Morse form Ohio Awning Company, Karen O’ Rourke from Lawrence Fabric & Metal Structures & David Howell from Atlantic Awning, LLC. We had a great turnout for this seminar and are very thankful for all the presenters time. The presenters touched on website & social media, constant contact to promote & communicate to new & existing customers & getting referrals and turning them into sales. We rounded this session out with a very informative panel discussion.

Seminar 5 – Tools, Tips & Tricks

Our popular tools, tips & tricks had a great response again from our members. We had 15 entries this year and the top 3 were

3.) A specialty clamp from Sharps Custom Canvas

2.) A ruler that automatically finds the center of whatever you are measuring from Custom Canvas of Charleston

1.)The number one tool, and winner of the $100 cash ( did I mention that it was CASH) prize to Michael Sasser of Coastal Carolina Manufacturing Co for a device that automatically spaces out fasteners on a boat, no matter how long the span was. 

Thanks to all of you who took the time to contribute to this most popular event at all of our conventions.

We are very grateful to Parker Boats for opening their impressive facility (225,000sq ft) and giving us a first class tour. We would specifically like to thank the employees of Parker Boats that led us on the tour. They were very gracious and informative with all information they shared with our group. Parker boats is located in Beaufort, NC and has been in operation since the early 1960?s.

Market Day

As always, market day was a huge success. This is a great opportunity to meet with our suppliers, ask questions and see all of their new product offerings for our industry. We are very thankful to all of our suppliers for sharing their knowledge and expertise to educate all the fabricators on choosing the right product for the application. We had over 22 exhibitors that displayed all their products.