SMF Convention - Page 2

Originally Posted by NobleMetalWorks

If there were companies also there that sold tools, EPA maybe, recycling companies, scrap yards, refineries, melt furnace companies, etc, people from entities like the Silver and Precious Metals institute, maybe steel companies regulatory entities, etc.

You are talking about a lot of work for someone. If it's just a bunch of guys standing around shooting the breeze, that might be "cool" to attend, but the value would be in talking personally with people that normally we don't come into contact with I think.

I would probably go regardless, it's a great idea, I'm not sure if anything like this has ever been done in the United States. Perhaps we can even get some government grant people out, or maybe lawyers or other people who deal in setting up businesses in this type of industry. It could actually help many people grow their business and increase their profits.

that should be fairly easy to do, i know dewalt has a traveling truck just for shows, ive seen milwaukee reps at home depot before, im sure some district managers from hf, northern tool, would love to hand out coupons.



Scott

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im not sure what i did but my last sentence is the last sentence of scotts quote

This is one reason i enjoy this forum much,Kuto"s to the Adm.Always thinking about new things that benefit its members.I think that first starting some local chapters around the U S A would be the way to start,like holding a meeting once a month say at a dunkin donuts restaurant just a idea. There are many advantages in numbers and at those meetings we could discuss them,One idea i have is to sell our goods to the end user bypassing the middle men (scrap yards and Brokers )another example of this is like F T D they are all independent owner operators that meet a certain criteria of quality in the flower business, how would you like to have your customers and future customers knowing that you and your company represent the best scrap metal,recycling company"s there are.I would welcome the opportunity to start a chapter in South Florida.Then hopefully on to bigger and better things.

aside from me screwing up scotts post, i would imagine a regional would cost as much as a national to set up, this will be expensive to be done right, i think probably the national will be the only way, im sure they are just in the thinking stages and not planning but im looking forward to finding out

yes,also I would like to see an event where all the scrappers in and around an local area get together and talk about different topics.

Originally Posted by AdmiralAluminum

I would be so stoked to attend...unfortunately us Canuckle Heads need a passport to get into the US now and I don't have one. Maybe we'll do an SMF North one...

If you drive across, you can use an enhanced driver's license. I think the cost was around $40.00 when I got mine. A passport is at least double that.

Only if my cooler is allowed to attend.

And if I can drive there within 16 - 18 hours I'm good.


Sirscrapalot - Loves a good road trip.

Great idea i think!

I'm thinking you could get a block of hotels room at a reduced rate if you hold it at a hotel that has a conference center.

Have a confrence, with some speakers doing some presentations or workshops. Like some about Business and accounting, Enivromental concerns, Plastics, Marketing and Sales, and Licensure.

Have a vendor room/reception area with booths setup from different companies. Ask the vendors for door prizes to give away.

Maybe have some contests, like fastest break down of a computer or guess the weight of copper in a jar.

I'm sure you would be able to find Sponsors and Vendors to help manage the cost to make it better for SMF.

Originally Posted by mikeinreco

I used to work alot of conventions doing clean up etc...Nashville would be a good place (plus it's close to me).....LOL

Our frito plant won an award back in 05 and we had a awards banquet at the Gaylord opryland hotel, you ain't had a trip till you drink a cooler full of beer at a spinning bar. I like Nashville Memphis St. Louis Kansas City Dallas Chicago Indianapolis Denver New Orleans Louisville, I'm an old motocross dad so I'm not afraid to drive anywhere

Oldude is right about the big guys, admission would almost have to be charged, of course the more vendors that would set up the cheaper it could be. I'm sure admin knows but I wonder how many of us are on here on a regular basis, I always look when I'm on and it's always the same 50 tp 60 people. I know a lot of guys log on and don't post a lot so I'm sure there's a lot more traffic than I realize. I'm just hoping a lot of guys and gals sign up

I'd be up for it. Centrally located would be good but anywhere is fine. I travel a lot and can drive 16 hours straight. Tater juice and jghilino we might have to carpool. I've got a Dodge Magnum with lots of room and it'll get us there fast!