A biennial nationwide conference for
John Deere collectors, restorers & enthusiasts.
Workshop & Drop-In Schedule
Hi, Im Meli, the Putt Putt Girl, and I have some exciting information for you.
The Gathering of the Green 2012 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 14, 15, 16 & 17, 2012 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 15, Friday, March 16 and Saturday, March 17. Workshop sessions are 1 ½ hours in length with many new topics and some repeats from previous conferences. Below is the 2012 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 RiverCenter activities for the ladies.
You can view a short description of each workshop and drop-in session, right HERE.
SCHEDULE of WORKSHOPS - 2012
THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2012
7:30
Workshop Leaders Seminar/Orientation Dave Mello
8:00 9:30
GP Series: Total Restoration Tips Cork Groth
Engine Heads & Cooling Systems Bill and Jared Dies
Starting and Running a Business Allen Jarosz
10:00 11:30
John Deere Model G: From Front to Back John Bennehoff
Restoration of the Model L Series John Hoffman
History of the Furrow Magazine Dave McEachren
100 Years of the Full-Line John Deere Company Chris Boyens
Basic Tractor Restoration: The Rusty Acres Approach Dan Peterman
Assessing a Two-Cylinder Tractor for Restoration Part 1 Tony Knobbe
1:00 2:30
The History of Barns Rick Collins
Notes from a John Deere Tin Bender Gene & Drew Holmes
Hi, Im Meli, the Putt Putt Girl, and I have some exciting information for you.
The Gathering of the Green 2012 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 14, 15, 16 & 17, 2012 to share their experience and knowledge with Gathering attendees.