Vanrensalier Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Are there any pen clubs or meetings in Peoria, IL? If not, anyone interested in forming one? www.austinsdesk.com/www.veemack.net/ Link to post Share on other sites
Roger W. Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 I've not heard of one in Peoria. There was one more downstate but I'm thinking at least an hour east of you - maybe it was Bloomington? I haven't heard of them meeting lately either. If you get one going maybe I can coincide it with a visit to my brother in Pekin. Good luck! Roger W.PS - I arrange the Chicago Pen Club Link to post Share on other sites
wacko1128 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 I've head of one in Champaign, but don't happen to remember the details. Seller on eBay (penguy34) told me about it. Link to post Share on other sites
Sheaffer King Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 In Fort Madison (about 2 hours from Peroria) at the Sheaffer Pen Museum we have a meeting every 2nd Thursday. I believe August we are having a Picnic for former employees. We are also open 10-2 Monday and Friday, and would be glad to have you come if you haven't. Nathaniel HarterSheaffer Pen Museum Volunteer Link to post Share on other sites
j1020 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 We have a nice club in Champaign, IL called "Pen Central". In fact, we are meeting tonight at 7:00 PM at the News Gazette Building in downtown Champaign. If you are in the area, feel free to join us or contact me for further information and I will put you in touch with one of the officers. Topic for this evening is "Do expensive pens really write better than inexpensive pens? Bring your limited editions and Esterbrooks, etc. and we'll compare and find out". j1020 Link to post Share on other sites
Russ Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 I would be glad to meet with anyone in NW Illinois or Eastern Iowa. Link to post Share on other sites
Vanrensalier Posted July 24, 2015 Author Share Posted July 24, 2015 I've not heard of one in Peoria. There was one more downstate but I'm thinking at least an hour east of you - maybe it was Bloomington? I haven't heard of them meeting lately either. If you get one going maybe I can coincide it with a visit to my brother in Pekin. Good luck! Roger W.PS - I arrange the Chicago Pen Club Hi Roger - Thanks for the note. I'd be pleased ot meet you on your way to Pekin! You're right - it looks like there's a club near Bloomington in Champaign. www.austinsdesk.com/www.veemack.net/ Link to post Share on other sites
Vanrensalier Posted July 24, 2015 Author Share Posted July 24, 2015 We have a nice club in Champaign, IL called "Pen Central". In fact, we are meeting tonight at 7:00 PM at the News Gazette Building in downtown Champaign. If you are in the area, feel free to join us or contact me for further information and I will put you in touch with one of the officers. Topic for this evening is "Do expensive pens really write better than inexpensive pens? Bring your limited editions and Esterbrooks, etc. and we'll compare and find out". Hey, that sounds like a great group, and I have Esterbrooks and plenty of inexpensive pens that write as well as the expensive ones. I bet you had a good meeting with that topic. I would be interested in knowing about the next time you folks meet. Thanks! www.austinsdesk.com/www.veemack.net/ Link to post Share on other sites
Vanrensalier Posted July 24, 2015 Author Share Posted July 24, 2015 In Fort Madison (about 2 hours from Peroria) at the Sheaffer Pen Museum we have a meeting every 2nd Thursday. I believe August we are having a Picnic for former employees. We are also open 10-2 Monday and Friday, and would be glad to have you come if you haven't. I moved to Illinois recently from California and would love to visit the Sheaffer museum. Thanks for the invite! www.austinsdesk.com/www.veemack.net/ Link to post Share on other sites
j1020 Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Hey, that sounds like a great group, and I have Esterbrooks and plenty of inexpensive pens that write as well as the expensive ones. I bet you had a good meeting with that topic. I would be interested in knowing about the next time you folks meet. Thanks!The next meeting of "Pen Central" will be on September 24 at 7:00 PM in the News Gazette Bldg. in downtown Champaign. Feel free to PM me for more info about the Club and details of future meetings. -Jim j1020 Link to post Share on other sites
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