GRISWOLD association meet coming to MT September 5 & 6, 2008, the West Coast Chapter of Griswold & Cast Iron Cookware Association members and prospective members will meet in Deer Lodge, MT at the old Montana prison on Main Street.
News-Antique.com - Jul 27,2008 - September 5 & 6, 2008, the West Coast Chapter of Griswold & Cast Iron Cookware Association members and prospective members will meet in Deer Lodge, MT at the old Montana prison on Main Street.
Early arrivals Friday will enjoy a BBQ inside the prison walls.
Saturday will begin with a breakfast of sourdough flapjacks, eggs, sausage, etc. at the PEN Convention Center, hosted by Jack Hinkle, 406-846-1303 for details on getting an invitation on this cast iron cookware meet.
Show & tell session of vintage cookware will be followed by lunch ($20 which includes museum tours) and a vintage cast iron swap meet where members can buy, sell or trade cookware.
For travelers, motels in the area: Western Big Sky, 406-846-2590 ($64.20); Deer Lodge, 406-846-2370 ($64.20); Scharfs Motor Inn ($77.04)
To join this West Coast chapter or any of the other regional chapters of Griswold & Cast Iron Cookware Association, write your request for a membership to the national G&CICA, ($20 for one; $25 for 2 at the same address) to Secretary, 222 Summit Circle, Lakeville, PA 18438. Membership to the National Association allows you access to all the regional meets, convention, and newsletters, plus additional contact information of more than 750 members.
Check out the club's web site at http://gcica.org/ for membership form and many other items of interest to vinatage cast iron cookware collectors and sellers.