September 18-21, 2025

100 Robert Castles Ln

Prosperity, SC

For the umteenth year in a row, sweeps from SC, NC, and around the southeast and beyond, will ‘gather’ on Lake Murray S.C to learn, share, and relax. ‘The Gathering’ has become an annual S.C. Chimney Sweep Guild event historically hosted by late SCCSG member, Herb Fulmer (Clean Sweep Chimney Sweep).

Designed to follow in the wake of the famous ‘Connemara’ get-togethers in North Augusta, SC hosted by the late "Lucky Dale" Meisinger, these sweep gatherings were started in the mid 1980’s and went into this century even after his death. Sweeps would come from all over to trade sooty war stories, and to learn about new and advanced techniques in chimney maintenance and repair technology.

Art Rollins of Clean Sweep Chimney Sweep of Prosperity is proudly carrying on the tradition of hosting this event in Herb Fulmer’s honor. He is joined in hosting by Herb's family and Brad Smith, a long time Clean Sweep employee, who now owns Kickin' Ash Chimney Pros also based in Prosperity, SC.

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Please NOTE:

Schedule of Events below

is current for 2025.

WE WANT TO THANK

OUR 2025 EVENT COORDINATORS AND SPONSORS

FOR THEIR GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS

OF TIME, ENERGY, AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT

OF THIS AMAZING OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN!

TO LEARN ABOUT OUR INDUSTRY

TO LEARN ABOUT OUR INDUSTRY FRIENDS

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PLEASE go to Facebook page

The Gathering - a Tradition Like No Other

https://www.facebook.com/groups/500418496637041

Please EMAIL either of the following email addresses to let us know you will be coming and how many will be in your party.

blume357@bellsouth.net

renee@sweepstuff.com

THE GATHERING 2025

GENERAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

(This schedule is subject to change in regards to content and timing

at any point before or during the event.)

FEATURED EDUCATIONAL EVENTS:

PriorFire Retrofit Installation

Fireplace Facade Renovation

Supporting Skills for the Chimney Repairer and Fireplace Installer

Once again our food throughout the event will be designed, coordinated, and served up by our over qualified kitchen team of outdoor chefs and event masters.

Thursday the 18th

SET-UP

All are welcome to come in and get set up with campers or tents and help us set up the event. This is the fun relaxing day, the time to get your tents or campers up then sit back and drink some ice-cold libation of your choice and catch up with fellow sweeps on what’s been going on. (Sooty War Stories)

Thursday Night Opening Event: SAVOR THE SLICE SOCIAL

Build your own pizza cooked in the Herb Fulmer Memorial Oven.

Friday the 19^th

7:30 -9:00 BREAKFAST - SIX-SHOT SIDEBOARD

Ø 7:30 Firearm Safety Meeting for Stump Hunt

o Gunny, Blume and Art will host the gun safety meeting.

o NOTE: (If you do not attend this meeting, you cannot participate in the stump hunt)

Ø 8:00 – 12:00 Stump Shoot

o IF you attend, you are expected to help clean up the range when the shoot is over.

o Bring your own toys to play with or play with something new from toys provided by our Hosts. Safety glasses and ear plugs are required. (These will be supplied, but suggest you bring your own)

o This will last till ‘bout lunchtime or when the ammo and binary explosives run out. Lunch to follow back at the Island.

Ø 8:00 – 12:00 SaverSystems PriorFire Install -- Part 1 (off-site)

Ø 8:00 – 12:00 Supporting Skills for the Chimney Repairer/Fireplace Installer -- Part 1 (on-site)

12:00. LUNCH - TBD

Ø 1:00-5:00 Legacy Planning for Business Owners

Ø 1:00-5:00 SaverSystems PriorFire Install -- Part 2 (off-site)

Ø 1:00-5:00 Supporting Skills for the Chimney Repairer/Fireplace Installer -- Part 2 (On-Site)

6:30 DINNER - BRAD n ART'S BACKYARD SMOKEOUT

8:30 SCCSG Benefit Auction

This Auction populated with items generously donated by Sweeps and Suppliers is the primary way that SCCSG funds the networking and training opportunities it provides. Participating by donating and by purchasing is a fun way to support the education, the great fun, the amazing food and the extraordinary fellowship experienced at SCCSG events.

11:00 Is Quiet Time every night.

You don’t have to be asleep, but don’t let each other "conversate" too loudly. Some folks need assistance with this task. Be their friend.

Saturday the 20^th

7:30-9:00 BREAKFAST - BIG COUNTRY BREAKFAST

Ø 9:15-11:45 Business Owner’s Roundtable

Ø 9:15-11:45 Renovation: Fireplace Façade - Part 1 (Off-site)

Ø 9:15-11:45 Supporting Skills for the Chimney Repairer/Fireplace Installer -- Part 3 (On-site)

12:00. LUNCH - TBD

Ø 1:30- 5:00 Tech Talk

Ø 1:30- 5:00 Renovation: Fireplace Façade - Part 2 (Off-site)

Ø 1:30- 3:30 Supporting Skills for the Chimney Repairer/Fireplace Installer -- Part 4 (On-site)

4:00-5:30 SCCSG Meeting

6:30 pm DINNER - PESCA PARTY: FISH FRY & FROGMORE (Low Country Boil)

8:30-ish. Memorial Fireworks! On the lake!

Sunday the 21st

Wake up when you feel like it. Come on over to the kitchen and drink some good coffee with us and have some…

8:00 - 11:00 BREAKFAST - COUNTRY BRUNCH

….and then after breakfast: Help us break down and pack up to leave the island -- if you have time.

The most important thing about Sunday is to say goodbyes because it will be another whole year before we can do this again in 2026.

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We would like to thank the following companies

who are graciously participating in supporting

The Gathering in 2025 !

PLATINUM SPONSOR

New England

Chimney Supply

GOLD SPONSORS

Lindemann Chimney Supply

Owens Chimney Covers

SaverSystems

Valor

SILVER SPONSORS

CCS Elite Fab

CUI

BRONZE SPONSOR

National Chimney Supply

STUMP SHOOT 457 MAGNUM SPONSOR

North Carolina Chimney Sweep Association

STUMP SHOOT LUGER SPONSOR

South Carolina Chimney Sweep Guild

PONTOON BOAT RIDE SPONSORS

CCS Elite Fab

BAC Fireside Group

MEMORIAL FIREWORKS NUCLEAR SPONSOR

South Carolina Chimney Sweep Guild

MEMORIAL FIREWORKS ATOMIC SPONSORS

Blaze King

Wilkening Fireplaces

DRINKS SPONSOR

CVC Success Group

We would like to thank our Class Sponsors!

Adirondack Chimney Company

Cornerstone Advisory Group

SaverSystems

SC Chimney Sweep Guild

We would like to thank our Auction Contributors!

If you would like to be a sponsor or donate to our Auction,

please reach out to Ron Rust, our illustrious Sponsorship Coordinator.

Text: 803-730-5858

Email: tophatswp@aol.com

These ‘Gatherings’ have always been an event any sweep wanting to expand their professional and personal awareness should attend. Not only do the planned seminars offer a sweep new and insightful venues but much can be learned by just hanging out with one’s peers. The late and still great sweep Pete Luter is quoted as saying it all, “ It don’t get any better than this.”

ACCOMMODATIONS

Onsite tent camping is available.

Accommodations for tents and RV’s are also available at

Dreher Island State Park (803-364-4152)

Lake Murray Vacation Rentals (803-798-8559).

Fishing cabins are available at River Winds Landing (803-364-0036).

If something a little higher on the comfort level chain is desired, there are a variety of Hotels in Newberry, SC.

Email renee@sweepstuff.com or art.cleansweepchimneysc@gmail.com with questions.

REGISTRATION

There is no cover charge/registration fee for this event, however, donations to help pay for the food expense can be made to the SCCSG and/or feel free to purchase liberally at our Annual Benefit Auction mentioned earlier.

Please go to the Facebook page

The Gathering - A Tradition Like No Other

https://www.facebook.com/groups/500418496637041

or email Renee (renee@sweepstuff.com) or Blume (blume357@bellsouth.net) and let them know if you are planning to come, when you plan to arrive, and how many will be in your party so that we can get a bead on the head count for meals.

DIRECTIONS

GPS to 100 Robert Castles Lane, Prosperity, SC

Directions coming from South of Columbia, SC

Merge onto I-26 W toward Spartanburg.
Take the SC-773 exit, EXIT 82, toward Pomaria/Prosperity.
Turn left onto SC Highway 773/SC-773.
Turn right onto US Highway 76/US-76 W. Continue to follow US-76 W.
Turn left onto Elm St.
Turn right to stay on Elm St.
Take the 2nd left onto Pearl St.
Turn left to stay on McNeary St.
Turn slight left onto Ira Kinard Rd.
Ira Kinard Rd becomes Bonner Baxter Pl.
Turn right onto Robert Castles Ln. Then, go all the way to end of Robert Castles Ln. There may or may not be signs along the way.

Directions coming from Prosperity

Turn at the light onto SC 391 (across from gas station and hardware store)
Go straight thru 4-Way Stop
Bear left onto Ira Kinard Rd.
Ira Kinard Rd becomes Bonner Baxter Pl.
Turn right onto Robert Castles Ln. Then, go all the way to end of Robert Castles Ln. There may or may not be signs along the way.

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