2014 Convention - Tech Day

Tech Day Workshops are planned for Wednesday morning and early afternoon September 17, 2014, at the Hilton Long Island / Huntington Hotel. The workshop presentations and lunch are not part of the regular NCA Convention, with separate registration and fee, yet to be determined.

Workshops are intended for owners and operators of carousels and anyone else interested in carousels. The workshops are an opportunity to share information and ideas on the maintenance and operation of carousels. This can include; mechanical, restoration, maintenance, operations and marketing.

Tech Day Presenters will include:

1. Todd Goings
   Todd is the owner of Carousels and Carvings, Inc. of Marion, Ohio. Todd's company has worked on the following New York City area carousels; Forest Park, Flushing Meadows - Corona Park, Jane's Carousel, Prospect Park, and the B&B Carousel, and also built the new carousel at the Staten Island Zoo, He will include a Power Point presentation on the restoration of the B&B Carousel for the City of New York Parks Department along with information on work he has done on the other area carousels. We have included a before and after photo of the famous Illions Lincoln Head horse on the B&B Carousel along with a photo of Todd doing some of the detail work on the carving. We are sure many of you will have questions you would like to ask.

   Illions B&B Lincoln Head Horse Before Restoration

   Todd Goings working on the Illions B&B Lincoln Head Horse

   The completed Lincoln Head Horse

   
   
2. Jerry Maler
   
   
   Bob Stuhmer will speak on the music
   he did for Nunley's Band Organ and others
   
   Jerry is the current President of the East Coast Chapter of Music Box Society International (MBSI). Jerry has a fine collection of music boxes, two reproducing grand pianos and one of the finest collections of Antique Clocks of all types.
   
   
3. Vincent Morgan
   Vincent is the current President of the Lady Liberty Chapter of Automatic Musical Instrument Collectors Association (AMICA). Vincent is also a member of MBSI and has a substantial collection of mechanical musical instruments.
   
   
4. Bob Stuhmer
   Bob is a member of AMICA and specializes in MIDI music for carousels and organs. Bob will speak on the music he did for Nunley's Carousel Organ and others.
   
   
5. Bob Yorburg
   Bob is a member of AMICA and will provide a Power Point presentation on Carving of Band Organ Facades. Bob also puts on Carnivals, Side Shows, and Magic Shows.
   
   
6. Additional presentations are in the works. Check this page later for more information as it becomes available.

For questions about our 2014 convention, contact Don Largent.

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