"Gathering of the Green"

 

Workshop & Drop-In Schedule

Hi, I’m Meli, the Putt Putt Girl, and I have some exciting information for you.       The “Gathering of the Green” 2010 will offer a wide variety of extremely interesting and informative technical, historical and human interest workshops and drop-in sessions which will appeal to John Deere antique two-cylinder and New Generation tractor enthusiasts - ranging from the beginner to the most experienced as well as those interested in John Deere implements. Skilled workshop and drop-in session leaders from across the country will assemble in Davenport, Iowa on March 17, 18, 19 & 20, 2010 to share their experience and knowledge with “Gathering” attendees.       Although plans are still developing, most of the workshop topics and leaders have been confirmed for inclusion into the conference program. Workshop sessions will take place throughout the day on Thursday, March 18, Friday, March 19 and until mid-afternoon on Saturday, March 20. Workshop sessions are 1½ hours in length with many new topics and some repeats from previous conferences. Below is the 2010 workshop and drop-in schedule.       NOTE: This is a tentative schedule and is subject to change. Be sure to scroll down to see the Drop-In sessions and the River Center activities for the ladies.       Click HERE to view a short description of each workshop and drop-in session. WORKSHOP SCHEDULE THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2010 8:00 – 9:30 John Deere Crawlers – Chris Aspergren Magnetos: Understanding the Basics – John Boyens LP Valves & Everything About Them – Allen Jarosz Troubleshooting & General Repair of Two-Cylinder Carburetors – Mark Schraut All About Corn Pickers from Mr. Corn Picker – Bob Johnson 10:00 – 11:30 John Deere Model G: From Front to Back – John Bennehoff What’s New from Jorde’s Decals – Travis Jorde Assessing a Tractor for Restoration – Tony Knobbe Basic Tractor Restoration: The Rusty Acres Approach – Dan Peterman Restoring John Deere New Generation Tractors – Dan Brotzman 1:00 – 2:30 John Deere's Early Tractor Development – Chris Boyens Notes from a John Deere Tin Bender – Gene & Drew Holmes Assessing a Tractor for Restoration – Tony Knobbe Do’s and Don’ts of Arranging an Auction – Vern Mariman John Deere Powr-Trol Systems: Description, Overhaul & Testing –Gary “Mac” McLaughlin 3:00 – 4:30 Working with Restorers: Fuel for Thought – Hyler Bracey Engine Heads & Cooling Systems – Bill and Jared Dies Art of Fine Tuning a Two-Cylinder Tractor – Cork Groth Babbitt Bearing Restoration Demonstration – Mike Williams FRIDAY, MARCH 19 8:00 – 9:30 John Deere Lawn & Garden Tractors – Mary Herbers A Review of the John Deere Model A Tractor – Gary Hoefling Abraham’s Machine Shop Tour, Davenport – Dave Mattison John Deere Toy Collecting – Eldon Trumm John Deere Moldboard Plows Demonstration – David Wolfe 10:00 – 11:30 The Keller Collection: The Rest of the Story – Walter & Bruce Keller The Unstyled John Deere Model B Tractor – Bruce Johnson Tip Shop: John Deere Two-Cylinder & New Generation Tractors – Dan Brotzman Abraham’s Machine Shop Tour, Davenport – Dave Mattison The History of Barns - Rick Collins 1:00 – 2:30 Sourcing Parts for John Deere Tractors – Tyler Buchheit The Waterloo Boy – Kent Kaster Custom Harvesting on the Plains with John Deere Combines – Ron Misener The Spoker D: Preserving the Past, Providing Value for the Future – Kent Pribil 3:00 – 4:30 Theory, Adjustment & Troubleshooting of JD Two-Cylinder Distributor Ignitions – Tom Donahy Hay Baling: A Historical Perspective – Dave Mello Toys: John Deere Tractors and Implements – Bill Proft 5:00 - 6:00 Beer & Bull Gears at the Radisson Atrium/Bar - Tony Knobbe SATURDAY, MARCH 20 8:00 – 9:30 Starting, Charging & Lighting - 12 & 24 Volt Systems -- Tom Donahy Model D Evolution & Troubleshooting 1931 to 1953 – Mike Williams Tractor Sheet Metal Restoration, Prep & Painting - Dave Nelson 10:00 – 11:30 Stopping that Front Wheel Shimmy & Power Steering Problems – Richard Duane Gasket Sealers and Threadlockers – Brad Perkins John Deere Diesel Tractor Repair & Restoration – Albert Ulrich Shipping Tractors & Parts to Europe & Visa Versa – Arjan van Lenthe John Deere Tractors: Early Numbered Series Development – Dean Van Peursem 1:00 -- 2:30 John Deere Two-Cylinder Clutch Repair & Assessment - Mike Williams GP Series: Total Restoration Tips – Cork Groth “L” Series Tractors – Steve, Dale & Dwayne Ridenour John Deere 800 Series Hitches – Dean Van Peursem 3:00 – 4:30 Shop Safety: The Ying & Dang of It – Brian Holst & Shane Hatch Industrial John Deere - In the Beginning - Ray Wood DROP-IN SESSIONS THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2010 3:00 – 4:30      Jorde’s Decals: A Review – Travis Jorde FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 2010 8:00 -- 9:30       What Do I Do When My Tractor Won't Crank - Tom Donahy 10:00 – 11:30    Painting & Sheet Metal Restoration – Dan Pehlam & Mike Williams 1:00 – 2:30       Tips from a JD Technician – New Generation Tractors – Ron Schroder SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 2010 8:00 – 9:30        Everything You Wanted to Know About Gauges – Q&A – Jerry Trcka Special In-River Center Activities for the Ladies THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2010 All day            Spouses’ Hospitality Room – Wabash Room 8:00 – 11:30    Flowers and Bows – Arrangements 101 by Susie Shollenberger 1:00 – 5:00      Basket Weaving by Tracey - Tracey Welch FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 2010 All day             Spouses’ Hospitality Room – Wabash Room 8:00 – 11:00     Make & Take Crafts Session by the Smiley Deere Ladies of Minnesota & Iowa 1:00 – 5:00       Basket Weaving by Tracey - Tracey Welch SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 2010 All day            Spouses’ Hospitality Room – Wabash Room