2012 Great Lakes Primitives Gathering

[dalerj]

17 th annual Great Lakes  Primitives Gathering, skills event has been moved from Bois Blanc Island, MI.  to Commerce Township  (6 miles North of Novi, [SE]) Michigan .  The 3 day camping event  June 29, 30 and July 1, set  in a wooded area, includes meals, potable water, permanent toilets and small lake.  Activities and classes include Atlatl and darts, archery, (open and wooded ranges), Flint-knapping, boom-a-rangs, slings and sling shots, scheduled and impromptu workshops,  gourd and pine needle rim containers, bone and antler working, fiber and felt making, net making, basketry, copper, bamboo flutes, plant identification, survival and firemakiing skills, falconry, and medicinal plants. No prior skills necessary, families and primitive skill beginners welcomed.  Register soon, event limited to 100 participants.   For information and registration details go to Great Lakes Primitives Gathering  Facebook Page or e-mail suevig100@yahoo.com or dart90@hotmail.com or call 248-669-0407.

[MWirwicki]

Does the 100 include day visitors?  I would like to check it out.

[bhenders]

Hmmm, looked at the facebook page but didn't see the costs anywhere.

How much?

thanks

[dalerj]

Greetings to GLP Family and New Participants;

The date is just around the corner, June 29, 30 and July 1.  We are anxiously awaiting the 17th annual GLP Gathering.  It promises to be the best family event you will ever attend, until 2013 of course. 
You will enjoy some of the things we have experienced in the past and will not believe what we have to offer you this year.  As you are already aware, we are holding the event down state, due to the
economy and projected gas prices.  Yes, we are giving each and every one of our community members the opportunity to join us for the best adventure you can hope to have.  We are already speaking with
instructors about classes for you.  The menu is set, take a look, and although we will miss Larry and Missy this year, you will not go hungry or without some special treats.  Here is some additional
information about instructors, classes and the menu.  Please take a minute to look them over.

Send in your registration and weaver forms, along with your check, made out to    GREAT LAKES PRIMITIVES

The event is held at MULTI-LAKES CONSERVATION CLUB  over 80 acres of wooded setting with a lake, open and wooded atlatl and archery ranges, large sheltered gathering area, permanent toilets,
 multiple fire rings and much more.
Check out their web-site for map of club and directions.        web-site: http://www.multilakes.com

Multi-Lakes Conservation
3860 Newton Road, Commerce Township, Michigan 48390
Clubhouse phone:  248-363-9109

If you need additional information or would like to speak to someone about the event, Dale and I would be happy to hear from you
Dale:    dart90@hotmail.com
Sue:      suevig100@yahoo.com

Home phone:  248-669-0407

Hope to see you soon, you won't be sorry if you come to the event and you will be sad if you miss it and hear about it from your friends.

Sue (Vigliotti) and Dale LaPointe

2012 Great Lakes Primitives Gathering





June 29, 30 and July 1, 2012

Please fill out information on this form and return it with your check or money order to:
Great Lakes Primitives, 1842 Lerene,  Commerce Township MI   48390

      Event Fees:                                           Adult                Children Ages 5-13

    Postmarked on or before June 1           $65.00                           $45.00

    Postmarked after June 1                         $80.00                           $60.00

     Day Pass- No Food                                $20.00

Make check or Money Order payable to Great Lakes Primitives

Registration deadline is June 10

Names:________________________________________________________________________
   
______________________________________________________________________________

Address:_______________________________             E-mail:___________________________
     
City:_________________________

State:___________Zip Code______                            Phone:_____________________________

   Please let us know when you plan to arrive  Day:__________  Time:_________

   When do you plan to depart                          Day:___________  Time:_________

If you supply and/or produce primitive material for sale or trade we encourage you to bring these to the event.  Let us know what you will be bringing so that we can help you promote your skills/products.________________________________________________________________________
   ___________________________________________________________________________________

If you are interested in sharing your knowledge or skills please let us know.  Also, let us know about class and material charges.  __________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________


2012 Great Lakes Primitives Waiver Statement







The world we live in, not being a perfect place, requires that we have you sign the following statement.  If your application includes more than one person, all parties must sign.  Parents must sign for dependent children, include ages,  that are in attendance.  All event attendees or their parent/guardian, whether participating or not, must sign.  Attach sheet if additional signature spaces required. I do not hold the landowner, Great Lakes Primitives, or their operating officers responsible for the acts of nature, creatures, or humans during this event. 

       
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We are sorry, but if all the participants or parents/guardians in your group do not sign the above, we can not process this application.



Great Lakes Primitives and the Event's Property owners are not responsible or
accountable for personal property, travel plans, itineraries, tracking or belongings.

[dalerj]

     2012 GREAT LAKES PRIMITIVES GATHERING





JUNE 29, 30 AND JULY 1, 2012


You are invited to participate in a unique experience with the Great Lakes Primitives Gathering.  Come spend a summer weekend with friends, tents, sticks and stones.  Join us for 3 days of rekindling friendships in a rustic, wooded setting.  With the promise of gasoline speedily reaching $5 a gallon,
we have decided to take a road never before traveled.  The 2012 event will be held down state.  It's
an affordable get away,  with the opportunity to relax  and share some stories, talent and time together.  We look forward to building the same temporary community and enjoying a laid back family oriented affair in the tradition of the Great Lakes Primitives Gathering

Location
The event will be held at Multi-Lakes Conservation Association, a sportsman club with over 70 acres
of wooded land.  The event will take place June 29 – July 1, Friday through Sunday.  Participants are welcome to come Thursday evening and stay until Monday morning.  Go to the website for directions
and maps.

It is located at:
Multi-Lakes Conservation Association
3860 Newton Road, Commerce Township, MI 48390
Clubhouse phone:  248-363-9109

web-site: http://www.multilakes.com/

Camp Site
This is a camping event.  There are wooded primitive campsites, as well as sites in more open areas.
RV's are allowed in camping areas, however there are no hook ups available.  There is ample parking.  Latrines are on site. There is a large sheltered area, with picnic tables for eating and gathering. A large
fire ring is in the general meeting area with benches and a smaller fire ring is available closer to the
lake.  Fires are not allowed at the campsites.   Potable water is available.

There is a small lake and you can feel free to bring your canoe, kayak and fishing gear.

Trash receptacles are available for garbage as well as recycle bins.  Please be responsible for your campsites and public areas.  No trash in fire pits. Dumpsters are available on site.


 

  2012 GREAT LAKES PRIMITIVES GATHERING


Meals
Meals are included in the registration cost.  Lunch and dinner catered on Friday (dinner is a Chicken/
Fish Fry at the clubhouse).  Breakfast. lunch and dinner will be catered on Saturday and Sunday.   
Coffee and tea are included with meals.  Plates, cups and utensils are provided. 

If you decide to come early or stay late, bring a cooler or make arrangements for those additional
meals.  We will not be able to serve special needs diets.

What to Bring
Bring your tent, camping equipment, flashlight, chairs and rain gear (hope we won't need it). 

Toys:  atlatl, darts, bows, arrows, hatchets, slings, sling shots, boom-a-rang, bones, beads, fiber, tools, flint-napping any activity or game you would like to share.

Show and Tell:   Bring projects you have worked on or items you would like to trade or sell.  Feel free
to set up your own blanket to sell items

Agenda
We have a free form agenda.  This well be a weekend open to flexible and spontaneous opportunities.
We are open to impromptu classes.  If you would like to share and/or teach we welcome you to bring
your materials and tools.  When you arrive, let us know what your class and material fees are and if
you need help setting up a teaching area.

There will be a few classes that will have scheduled time frames.  If  you would like to teach a class
or skill needing some special accommodations or scheduling, let us know in advance so we can help arrange that.

Let's kick back, relax, share and inspire!

Contacts:

Dale and Sue LaPointe,   1842 Lerene, Commerce Township, Mi 48390  248-669-0407
    E-mail:  sueviga1@hotmail

Philip Meister,   213 Vail Street, Midland, MI 48642   Phone 989-450-9127
   E-mail:   zulumeister@yahoo.com
                                                      ******
                          Please respect the land, local flora and animal life.

Please leave your campsites and general areas neat and tidy.  Trash disposal is available on site at
                                                      no extra charge.

                 Sorry – pets are not allowed.  Leave firearms, alcohol and drugs at home.




2012 GREAT LAKES PRIMITIVES GATHERING

MENU:


  BREAKFAST @ 8:00 am:      Saturday---scrambled eggs, potatoes, bacon, biscuits,
                                                                        coffee, tea and juice

                                                     Sunday----scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage,
                                                                       coffee, tea and juice

  LUNCH @ 12: 00 pm:             Friday, Saturday and Sunday lunch will be served to you
                                                     Provide your own beverage.

  DINNER:                                  Friday  5:30 pm until 8:30 pm   Fish Fry at the Club House
                                                     (included in fee)all you care to eat.  Includes Fried and baked
                                                     broasted chicken,  French fried and baked potatoes, mac &
                                                     cheese,  salad bar and corn bread. Dessert around the campfire.
                                                                             
                                                    Saturday @ 6:00 pm   Baked chicken, corn on cob, green beans,
                                                    salad, rolls, coffee and tea.  Dessert around the campfire.
                                                     
                                                    Sunday @ 5:00 pm  Hamburgers and hot dogs from the grill,
                                                    all the fix-ins, potato salad, baked beans, and coleslaw,
                                                    lemonade, coffee and tea and YES, as in the past …................
                                                    Ice Cream Sundays,  YUM
 


        FRIDAY AND SATURDAY EVENING GATHER AROUND THE CAMPFIRE               
                                LET'S CHAT WITH FRIENDS AND SHARE DESSERT.


Fun and frolic, relax, visit, share knowledge, traditions and exchange ideas, brainstorm and compare, explore and learn.  Tell stories, bring your treasures for show and tell. Share musical fun and songs, bring your hand made instruments or other portable and interesting instruments.  Please, leave your radios, i-pods and boom boxes home. This will be another great opportunity  to bring family and friends together to experience the true and historical meaning of the community/tribal environment shared at the Great Lakes Primitives Gathering.






2012 GREAT LAKES PRIMITIVES GATHERING

CLASSES AND INSTRUCTORS

Phil Klimowicz                    Gourd containers with pine needle rims
Artemas Eyster                                        Cordage from wild gathered fibers
Catherine Krueger               to be announced
Glen Krueger                  Forging
Clay Wykes                  Flint-knapping 101
Al Colins                     Skull bone jewelry
Keith Knecht                  to be announced
George Hedgepath               to be announced
Pat McFatridge                  to be announced
Phil Meister                  Boom-a-rang
Suzanne Pufpaff                  Fiber and Felt
Pat Schnur                     Medicinal Plants
Joe Schnur                                                            Twine Slippers
Greg West                     Bamboo Flutes
Craig Perdue                  Falconry
Mitzi Lee Colombo               to be announced
Dale LaPointe                  Net bags and shuttles

  Instructors and classes subject to change as necessary.


 KIDS ACTIVITY TENT

Bone, wood and feather adornments
Native Rattles
Cave paintings and twig frames
Leather pouches
Games
Boom-a-rang, slings and sling shots
Atlatl and darts
Bring your bows and arrows
Bring your musical instruments








                                    
                           

[dalerj]

June 29, 30 and July 1, 2012

Please fill out information on this form and return it with your check or money order to:
Great Lakes Primitives, 1842 Lerene,  Commerce Township MI   48390

      Event Fees:                                           Adult                Children Ages 5-13

    Postmarked on or before June 1           $65.00                           $45.00

    Postmarked after June 1                         $80.00                           $60.00

    Day Pass- No Food                                 $20.00

Make check or Money Order payable to Great Lakes Primitives

Registration deadline is June 10

Names:________________________________________________________________________
   
______________________________________________________________________________

Address:_______________________________             E-mail:___________________________
     
City:_________________________

State:___________Zip Code______                            Phone:_____________________________

   Please let us know when you plan to arrive  Day:__________  Time:_________

   When do you plan to depart                          Day:___________  Time:_________

If you supply and/or produce primitive material for sale or trade we encourage you to bring these to the event.  Let us know what you will be bringing so that we can help you promote your skills/products.________________________________________________________________________
   ___________________________________________________________________________________

If you are interested in sharing your knowledge or skills please let us know.  Also, let us know about class and material charges.  __________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

[dalerj]

GLP event is the end of this month. Get your forms in!  See you on the 29TH!