The Oregon Knife Show, 2023!!!

[LastRodeo]

I don’t know much about how the Oregon Knife Collector’s Association is run, but things don’t sound good for future of the Oregon show.

Of course, I was planning on going for the first time next year.

I was also. There was uncertainty whether there would be a 2023 show, so I couldn't plan in advance to attend in April, but with the show restarted, I was planning to get a table in 2024.

 

[Sidehill Gouger]

I'm not sure I understand why Dennis is saying there are not enough table applications for the 2024 show to make it worth while. Table applications forms normally are send out with the fall club news letters. That has always been when I paid my dues and requested a table for the spring show. I'm kind of thinking that's what most people do. Until they see what they have in Dec. they don't know how many tables have been filled

 

[ea42]

I'm not sure I understand why Dennis is saying there are not enough table applications for the 2024 show to make it worth while. Table applications forms normally are send out with the fall club news letters. That has always been when I paid my dues and requested a table for the spring show. I'm kind of thinking that's what most people do. Until they see what they have in Dec. they don't know how many tables have been filled

I think he was referring to last year's table applications. It was after that realization that they started offering discounts on tables.

Eric

 

[waynorth]

I think he was referring to last year's table applications. It was after that realization that they started offering discounts on tables.

Eric

Thanks for clarifying that Eric!!

The 2023 Oregon show was successful and gratifying for me personally. I only wish it was so in the wider picture. I have been a long-time attendee, and it has been the Greatest Show on Earth IMO!!!! I can only hope that some worthy producers step up and can do as good a job as has been done over the last 46 years!!
Thank You, dennis and elayne, for so many years of effective "Husbandry"!! You certainly deserve to retire proudly!!!

Folks, if you love cutlery, please take out, or renew, your Oregon membership, no matter where you live!! It is not expensive, and The Show must go on!!!

Respectfully,
Charlie Waynorth

 

[mrknife]

i certainly hope the show goes on, there are potential plans to attend one in the making!

 

[Sidehill Gouger]

Despite Dennis' tale of woe I was never offered a second table at a discount last year and he has my phone number and e-mail address. I would have probably taken him up on it.

 

[waverave]

Last time I was there was 2018. I will always have fond memories of meeting Charlie, Chris Tucker, Barry, and several others. Hopefully they are able to keep this going because I would love to be there April 2024!

 

[Pàdruig]

Thanks for clarifying that Eric!!

The 2023 Oregon show was successful and gratifying for me personally. I only wish it was so in the wider picture. I have been a long-time attendee, and it has been the Greatest Show on Earth IMO!!!! I can only hope that some worthy producers step up and can do as good a job as has been done over the last 46 years!!
Thank You, dennis and elayne, for so many years of effective "Husbandry"!! You certainly deserve to retire proudly!!!

Folks, if you love cutlery, please take out, or renew, your Oregon membership, no matter where you live!! It is not expensive, and The Show must go on!!!

Respectfully,
Charlie Waynorth

Nicely said, Charlie. I have been so busy lately that I had not had a chance to process the latest newsletter and I am not on Facebook. Hopefully, good things continue to await us come next April.

 

[waverave]

If I read the knewsletter correctly, they are not taking 2024 memberships correct? I will renew as soon as possible.

 

[danno50]

I was just on the OKCA website. It has been completely redone. They are now taking new memberships and membership renewals. Also gives a date of April 12 to 14 for the 2024 show!! Just edited, sorry, originally said 2025

 

[waynorth]

I am having trouble renewing for Canada!! A stupid site that needs editing!!
And why would they feature the worst (2014) annual knives??
A whole new administration flying off the handle!!!

 

[danno50]

I could not figure out how to renew either, Charlie. Very frustrating. I emailed them and asked if I could mail in my renewal as I have always done in the past.

 

[waynorth]

How do you usually make payment, Dan??

 

[danno50]

How do you usually make payment, Dan??

The last few years I have mailed cash.

 

[waynorth]

I just got a call from "Okca"!! 'Grace' took care of everything for me including CC payment!!!
Nice person to talk to!!!

 

[cudgee]

I am having trouble renewing for Canada!! A stupid site that needs editing!!
And why would they feature the worst (2014) annual knives??
A whole new administration flying off the handle!!!

Try from Australia mate. Nightmare.

 

[waynorth]

Well, I got my old table back at the Oregon Show, and my membership (of course)!!!
I hope the new administrators do as good a job as elayne and dennis did!!
They will be sorely missed, for their wonderful service; fair, thoughtful and considerate!!!

 

[HEMI 49]

Became a member and paid my dues last evening..... Now to decide if I'll make the trip from NY to Oregon next spring ??

 

[Sidehill Gouger]

Became a member and paid my dues last evening..... Now to decide if I'll make the trip from NY to Oregon next spring ??

It has always been worth the trip in the past.