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TBA 2002-2013Prior to 2002, two conventions were held to determine the viability of hosting a basket
convention held annually in Tennessee. The conclusion reached was to establish an
association to host this annual convention. At the 2002 convention in Pigeon Forge, TN,
the assembly adopted Bylaws to establish the association and to elect the association’s first officers. Fall Creek Falls State Park is home
to the 11th TBA Convention. You are invited to enjoy the serenity of the park and the
camaraderie of fellow weavers.
www.tennesseebasketryassociation.com
2013 TBA Convention Committee ChairsConvention Chair: Fran Pierson – 731.676.6440 - [email protected]
Basket Exchange: Shirley Sexton - 828.685.7465 – [email protected] Selection: Ann Fairhurst - 865.984.6075 - [email protected] Bags: Joni Dee Ross - 336.644.8994 - [email protected]
Hospitality: Gwen Morris - 931.510.3963 - [email protected] Registration & Class Assignments: Joyce Roberts - 828.733.3869 - [email protected]
Conference Site Registration: Joanne Skillman - 803.649.9356 - [email protected]: Suzanne Neas - 423.638.6388 - [email protected]
Rookie Convention Liaison: Susan Woods- 731.441.8066 - [email protected] Liaison: Pam Parman - 865.428.1454 - [email protected]
Vendor Liaison: Teresa Lindauer - 269.420.9897 - [email protected] Prizes: Barbara Holt - 423.361.3233 - [email protected]
Volunteer Liaison: Jill Barnett - 731.584.3124 [email protected] Liaison: Fran Sorrell - 901.409.8649- [email protected]
Convention Logo: Jennifer WrightConvention Booklet: Jennifer Fox
Registration Information
Current TBA membership is required to register for classes. Our membership chair is Pam Parman. If you have any questions about your membership, please contact her [email protected] or 865.428.1454. To join or renew your membership, the form can be downloaded from the TBA website (www.tennesseebasketryassociation.com) or request a form from Pam. Dues are $20.00 per year.
Registrations postmarked beginning March 25, 2013 through March 30, 2013, will be accepted as first day registrations. Registrations received after that date will be assigned classes based on availability in the order they are received.
The registration fee for the 2013 TBA Convention is $75.00 and checks should be made payable to TBA. Your registration will include lunches for Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Please include your registration form, the registration fee, and self-addressed, stamped letter-sized (4 ¼” x 9 ½”) envelope and mail to: Joyce Roberts at 1396 Land Harbor, Newland NC 28657.
When filling out the registration form, establish priorities for each day and list the classes in that order. Indicate which class is most important to you over-all and list the maximum number of class hours that you are willing to take. Every effort will be made to ensure you are assigned to the class you indicate as “most wanted” or your first choice class for at least two days.
Class assignments will be mailed out on or before April 18th. When you receive your assignments, the class fees will be listed. Individual checks for the class fees are due to Joyce Roberts by May 14th. Any classes not paid for by that date will be forfeited. If you wish to add additional classes to your schedule, after April 18, contact Joyce Roberts at [email protected] or 828.733.3869.
Cancellation policy: Your cancellation should be submitted in writing to Joyce Roberts and received by May 31st. A refund, minus a $15.00 processing fee, will then be issued. No refunds will be issued after May 31st. At that time it becomes your responsibility to have someone pick up your kits for you at the convention or they will be mailed to you at your expense.
If you have any questions about your registration, please contact Joyce Roberts.
T-Shirt and Volunteer Opportunities
Please review the 2013 Weaving at the Falls Arrangements Form.Check the t-shirt picture on the Website and follow instructions for ordering your size.
Please check the volunteer opportunity(ies) that you would like to perform. Mail to Ann Fairhurst, 446 Deer Run Dr., Maryville, TN 37803
Lodging Information
1. It is important to reserve your room early. We have reserved a block of rooms with special convention rates.2. The convention is being held at Fall Creek Falls State Park located at 2009 Village Camp Road, Pikeville, TN 37367. To reserve a room, you may call 800.250.8611, Group # 4644, by June 1, 2013. After this cut-off date, reservations will be accepted on a space and rate availability.3. Rate: $79.00 plus taxes for 1-4 individuals.4. Directions:
a. From Nashville, take I-40 East to Cookeville. Turn right onto 111 South (exit 288), Park entrance is on the left on Highway 284 (45 miles).b. From Knoxville, take I-40 West to Crossville, Peavine Road, exit 322. Take a left off the exit, onto Hwy 101 South. At the 4-way stop, go straight on Hwy. 392, through the first traffic light (at Hwy. 127). Continue straight to the 2nd traffic light (Lantana Road, Hwy. 101). Take a left onto Hwy. 101 South, and travel approx. 30 minutes to a dead-end. Turn left (still on Hwy. 101 South) and go approx. 4 miles to Hwy. 30. Turn right on Hwy. 30 West. Park entrance is approx. 5 miles on the left (at Hwy. 284).c. From Atlanta, take I-75 North to Chattanooga, take I-24 toward Nashville, take Hwy. 27 North toward Dayton and follow Highway 111 North to the park entrance on the right.
Fall Creek Falls State Park can provide emergency medical care if necessary. Several outdoor guided activities are being arranged for us. The conference center restaurant provides daily buffets and menu choices. Breakfast buffet is served until 10 a.m., the lunch buffet is served from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. and the dinner buffet begins at 4 p.m.
TBA Convention Teachers
Sandra Atkinson - Lennon, MI – 810.280.6987 - [email protected] Atkinson - Lennon, MI – 810.280.6987 - [email protected]
Anne Bowers - Kearneysville, WV – 304.725.0567 - [email protected] Sandy Bulgrin - Franksville, WI – 262.497.5184 - [email protected]
Pati English - Seneca, SC – 864.882.0142 - [email protected] Feather - Paducah, KY – 270.519.1626 - [email protected] Ann Hart – Seabeck, WA 98390 – 360.830.0100 - [email protected]
Karen Maugans - Waynesboro, VA – 540.292.1669 - [email protected] McCarson - Simpsonville, SC – 864.963.1799 - [email protected]
Billy Owens - Aurora, MO – 417.569.4045 - [email protected] Ross - Summerfield, NC – 366.337.8589 - [email protected] B Smith - Kingsport, TN – 423.765.1570 - [email protected]
Kathy Tessler – Howell, MI – 727.543.1396 - [email protected] Tucker - Ellenboro, NC – 828.289.7677 - [email protected]
Tennessee Basketry Association Convention EventsFall Creek Falls State Park, Pikeville, TN
July 17-20, 2013
Wednesday, July 172:00 p.m. Registration Open4:00 p.m. Dinner-Buffet begins; On your own6:00 - 10:00 p.m. Classes Vendors Open, Cascade Room (optional)7:00 p.m. Split White Oak Demonstration by Billy Owens, Lobby Area (optional)8:00 p.m. Group Weaving of convention basket, Lobby Area (optional)
Thursday, July 187:30 a.m. Registration Open (remaining schedule for the convention will be posted)8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Classes9:00 a.m. Vendors Open, Cascade Room (Hours will be posted)11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch, according to teacher schedule (ticketed luncheon for registered attendees or ticket holders)4:00 p.m. Dinner-Buffet Begins; On your own6:30 p.m. Basket Exchange7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Marketplace, Conference Room
Friday, July 198:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Classes9:00 a.m. Vendors Open, Cascade Room (Hours will be posted)11:00 a.m. - 1 p.m. Lunch, according to teacher schedule (ticketed luncheon for registered attendees or ticket holders)4:00 p.m. Dinner-Buffet Begins; On your own7:00 p.m. Business meeting, Conference Center Raffle following meeting
Saturday, July 218:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Classes9:00 a.m. Vendors Open, Cascade Room (Closing will be announced)11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch, according to teacher schedule (ticketed luncheon for registered attendees or ticket holders)5:00 p.m. All official 2013 TBA Convention activities concluded
All visitors must register at the TBA Convention Registration Desk and may attend convention activities until 5 p.m. each day. The cost will be $5 per person.
General TBA Convention Information
On-Site Registration Table- This is your first stop--the place to pick up name tag, convention information, goody bag, and general information to help you through the convention.
Hospitality Room - The Hospitality Room will be away from the Conference Room. No food or drinks not purchased through the restaurant may be taken into the Conference Room. Please respect the Conference Center’s rules.
Basket Swap- This is an excellent opportunity to offer your basket to another TBA member through a random drawing.
Marketplace - We invite you to our Marketplace where teachers and convention participants sell basket-related items such as patterns, kits, baskets, shirts, jewelry, supplies and tools.
Raffle - Please indicate on your Arrangements form if you are willing to donate a basket related item for the raffle. TIP: BRING ADDRESS LABELS to apply to raffle tickets if you want to avoid writing your name on each raffle ticket. Remember that the money raised through the Raffle is the “seed money” for TBA Convention 2014.
Door Prizes- These donated items are awarded through random drawings at various times through the convention. These donated items will receive volunteer tickets.
Vendors Room- Vendors will be set up in the Cascade Room. Hours will be posted on the door.
Volunteer Coordination- The success of the convention is dependent upon the volunteer hours of many people. Each hour of volunteer time and/or donated item equals 1 ticket for a special drawing for only volunteer tickets.
Basket Class Etiquette- Each teacher attempts to help each student complete his/her basket within the allotted time. Tardiness, cell phone usage, shopping, excessive time away from class, excessive time in the Hospitality Room, etc may require project completion without teacher assistance.
Weaving Supplies - Basic weaving supplies/tools will be available for purchase. Some classes will require additional tools. Please check your class requirements. Teachers expect you to bring your own basic weaving tools:- Small bucket for water-Spray bottle-Towel-Ruler/tape measure-Heavy duty scissors-Clothespins or zip ties-Sharpened pencil
