Those who have "been around" long enough will remember Cozee (Greg Cozad) starting
the Midwest Penturners Gathering (MPG) over a decade ago in Urbana, Illinois. After
four years, Low48 (Rich Coers) continued the tradition in a super-human single-handed
presentation for another four years. Then, the Ohio IAP contingent volunteered and
the event was moved to Wadsworth, Ohio for four years. In 2019 we brought the event to the Chicago area. The event has seen
tremendous growth over all these years. From a few hours at a union hall to a three
day event in a fantastic hotel. Great demonstrations, vendors, and new activities.
Most importantly great friendships, conversations, and sharing of ideas.
In 2021 we took the event virtual and it was the largest pen gathering ever. In 2022 we reconnected in person and look forward to a long tradition of in person meetings.
The nucleus of the Chicago team is Ed Brown, John Underhill, Mark Dreyer and Donna Dreyer, but
we know we will be asking for volunteers to help out. If you have any suggestions
or would like to volunteer let any of us know – the earlier the better. We look
forward to keeping the quality of the event that the teams in front of us have started.
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