zman Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Just an early reminder that the date has been set for the PacNW Regional Christmas Gathering. So put the date(s) in your calendars. We call this the Christmas Light Addiction Program, for those that have the CLAP - Christmas Light Addiction Problem. Everyone is welcome to attend this event, and there is no charge for attending. We have always has an outstanding agenda which has been very progressive and relevant to the latest technologies and techniques. We want your input for topics and hopefully volunteers as well to instruct. Here is the information: Friday April 29th - In the afternoon is the Set Up Party with the Pizza Meet & Greet Friday Night. This is for those in the area, or those staying in the area for the event. This has always been a well attended and fun event. Saturday April 30th - Networking, coffee, donuts 7:30 - 8:30. We start at 8:30am Location: Nancy Foley - 4842 Thompson Lane SE - Olympia, WA 98513 We always have the Swap Meet table for buying or horse trading! More information to follow as we tighten up our agenda 1 Link to comment
jerry72 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 man I wish these meetings were on a different weekend this will be the third one in a row I have to miss. That's the weekend of my daughter's birthday parties every year. Link to comment
zman Posted January 6, 2016 Author Share Posted January 6, 2016 Sorry Jerry! We are not doing it on purpose I promise. We moved it off the "first Saturday" in May due to Mothers Day weekend, trying to be cognizant of those who fly in from out of town.......... Link to comment
jerry72 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Wait, thats right last year it was sin may wasnt it? have to check with the wife, i may actually be able to make it this year. I didnt pay attention to the dates this time. Would be nice to make it. Link to comment
zman Posted January 6, 2016 Author Share Posted January 6, 2016 It was on May 2nd in 2015. Which WAS the first Saturday in May. We moved it earlier in the month to hopefully avoid Moms Day, it just did not work out that way this year........... Hopefully we see you! There is a lot of furious agenda activity behind the scenes right now. It should prove out to be another bang up year for us. Link to comment
jerry72 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Yeah i just went back and looked at the announcement at diychrismtas from last year. Wife said we may do the girls birthday on the 23rd of April, that is the wife's as well. Do the girls party during the day then i take my wife out at night. Link to comment
zman Posted February 5, 2016 Author Share Posted February 5, 2016 Our agenda is set! 1. Using GFCI’s in the PacNW 2. Keeping your Display grounded 3. Using Papagayo for Sequencing 4. Falcon F16v2/Expansion/Differential Overview with Capt Murdoch 5. Woodland Park Zoo - Wildlights Overview 6. Building a better mouse trap 7. Mini Pixel Tester/Controller 8. TGCLF experience (one maybe 2 - 2016 contestants) Our first vendor has already committed – Terry Hurrle – Wireframe Concepts. More will be forthcoming for sure. Kevin (Wirekat) Thomas is putting together a group buy for HDPE for RGB Arches. Cost will be $175 / 100’ roll delivered. Send me or him a PM or email for details. Kevin can deliver these to C.L.A.P. Link to comment
zman Posted March 2, 2016 Author Share Posted March 2, 2016 2 updates, both are time sensitive. Kevin Thomas (Wirekat) who offered to broker a 2" HDPE group buy, is putting the order in on Friday March 11th. No more order will be taken after noon PDT. If you are interested PM or send me an email, and I will put you in contact with Kevin We have a new C.L.A.P. member who has the ability to create acrylic matrix panels locally. There will be 2 sizes 10x10 and 10x15 to accommodate bullet or square pixel in 100 or 150 strings respectively. There may be some room for customization. If interested in getting these ordered, they can be delivered at C.L.A.P. PM or email me and I will forward Randy's contact information. Looking forward to seeing everyone Saturday April 30th! Link to comment
zman Posted April 5, 2016 Author Share Posted April 5, 2016 Final update and request for RSVP's It’s April already and CLAP is right around the corner! This will serve as a request for RSVPs to get a head count for attendance and lunch. This is a free event to attend. The only cost is your time to come and share your day with us. Please reply if you are coming. See below for all pertinent info and some updated request items: Friday April 29th - Set Up at Nancy Foley's 12:00pm - This is always fun, Bill's shop gets its annual cleaning and the conversation is always riveting. That evening at 5:30 is the Pizza Meet & Greet for those in the area or staying in the area. Farrell’s Pizza & Pool Co4870 Yelm Hwy SELacey, WA360-493-2090 Sat April 30th - Networking, coffee, donuts 7:30am - CLAP starts at 8:30am Nancy Foley4842 Thompson Lane SEOlympia, WA 9851 Agenda: 1. Using GFCI’s in the PacNW 2. Keeping your Display grounded (Literally) 3. Using Papagayo for Sequencing 4. Falcon F16v2/Expansion/Differential Overview 5. Woodland Park Zoo - Wildlights Overview 6. Building a better mouse trap (Group Discussion on display logistics) 7. Mini Pixel Tester/Controller 8. TGCLF Experience with Mike Ziemkowski (and we are hoping Anthony Mish!) Important Update items: We have a new C.L.A.P. member who has the ability to create acrylic matrix panels locally. There will be 2 sizes 10x10 and 10x15 to accommodate bullet or square pixel in 100 or 150 strings respectively. There may be some room for customization. If interested in getting these ordered, they can be delivered at C.L.A.P. PM or email me and I will forward Randy's contact information. If you have swap meet items bring them along and set them up on the table for horse trading Item 6 on the agenda, Building a Better Mouse Trap, is meant to be a group discussion on something you have done or created that has assisted in your display creation or execution. We want a sharing of those epiphany moments, or golden ideas. We all have something here for sure. Think about this and come prepared to verbally share, or bring a show and tell…….. Jim Winder has the following items he is willing to give to anyone interested. If you are, respond to me and I will put you in touch with Jim directly: 9 Pieces of 1" x 6' White PEX 12 Pieces of 2" x 10' Grey PVC 5 Pieces of 4" x 10' Grey PVC (has holes where I tied Zip Ties to it) 30 Pieces of 3/4" x 10' Grey PVC Looking forward to seeing everyone Saturday April 30th! Link to comment
zman Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share Posted May 2, 2016 Thanks to all that attended 2016 CLAP. It was another successful event! Thanks to our final list of sponsors, we so very much appreciate your support through the years! Demented Elf Boscoyo Studios Christmas-LEDS Creative Displays Evan Norris Matt Ross Wireframe Concepts Reindeers Christmas Light Show McLendons Lori's Lighted D'Lited DigiPointe LaserWorks All info will be posted on nwclap.org We already have suggestions for topics for 2017's meeting! and we look forward to seeing everyone there. Link to comment
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