September 12-15, 2024
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. Clean Sweep of Prosperity is proudly carrying on the tradition of hosting this event in Herb Fulmer’s honor.
PLEASE go to Facebook page The Gathering - a Tradition Like No Other
https://www.facebook.com/share/cjz36SeMDk1CBnHH/
Please EMAIL either of the following email addresses to let us know how many will be in your party.
blume357@bellsouth.net
renee@sweepstuff.com
THE GATHERING 2024
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:
NCSG Certification testing
FireRock fireplace layout & assembly
PriorFire Firebox layout & assembly
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 12th will be 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 13th
7:30 Firearm Safety Meeting for Stump Hunt
Gunny, Blume and Art will host the gun safety meeting.
(If you do not attend this meeting, you cannot participate in the stump hunt)
7:30 -9:00 BREAKFAST - SIX-SHOT SIDEBOARD
8:00 – 12:00 Stump Shoot
IF you attend, you are expected to help clean up the range when the shoot is over.
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)
This will last till ‘bout lunchtime or when the ammo and binary explosives run out. Lunch to follow back at the Island.
8:00 – 12:00 NCSG Certification testing
YOU MUST REGISTER FOR TESTING PRIOR TO TESTING.
PLEASE VISIT: https:// certified chimney professionals.com/apply and select 9/13/2024
Test is allotted 4 hours. Typical completion time is under 2 hours, so please attend the gun safety course so ou can shoot over to the stump hunt after you're done testing.
12:00. LUNCH - DINNER AT GRANDMA'S
1:00-5:00 FireRock Fireplace
Layout & Assembly - Instructor Drew Stein
Learn about installation and best practices for FireRock fireplace system installation.
1:00-5:00 Prior Firebox
Layout & cutting - Instructors: Chris Prior & David Kline
Learn and Ins-and-Outs of PriorFire firebox installation and benefits
6:30 DINNER - BRAD n ART'S BACKYARD SMOKEOUT
8:30 Auction:
What craziness will be available this year? How much can you spend on a liner this year? “The more you spend the better you feel” or so they say anyways.
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 14th
7:30-9:00 BREAKFAST - BIG COUNTRY BREAKFAST
9:15-11:45 PriorFire Firebox Assembly - Instructors Chris Prior & David Kline
Learn about installation of firebrick in the traditional PriorFire Firebox system.
9:15-11:45 Make-up Air 101 - Instructor Brian Barclay (Sponsored by RMManifold)
Learn about the methods of identifying need for and the practical application of introducing make-up air into a home.
12:00. LUNCH - TBD
1:30- 5:00 Cultured Stone 101 - Instructor: Danny Cells (Sponsored by Copperfield Chimney Supply)
Learn the best practices for installation, cutting, and layout using cultured stone.
1:30- 3:30 Pyrolysis - The Hidden Danger - Instructor: Russ Dimmit (Sponsored by Lindemann Chimney Supply)
Identification, importance, and dangers of pyrolysis in a chimney system.
4:00-5:30 SCCSG Meeting
6:30 pm DINNER - PESCA PARTY: FISH FRY & FROGMORE
8:30ish. Memorial Fireworks! On the lake!
Sunday the 15th
Wake up when you feel like it.
8:00 - 11:00. Come over to the kitchen and drink some good coffee and……....enjoy
BREAKFAST - COUNTRY BRUNCH
Mostly anything you'd like from food you didn’t eat over the last three days along with some fresh bacon and eggs to order.
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 2024.
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We would like to thank the following companies
who are graciously participating in supporting
The Gathering in 2024 !
PLATINUM SPONSOR
Lindemann Chimney Supply
MEMORIAL FIREWORKS SPONSOR
Owens Chimney Covers
GOLD SPONSORS
New England Chimney Supply
North Carolina Chimney Sweep Association
SaverSystems
SILVER SPONSORS
CUI
Valor (Miles Industries)
BRONZE SPONSORS
CSIA
CVC Coaching
National Chimney Supply
RM Manifold
SEHPBA
PONTOON RIDE SPONSOR
Sandhill Wholesale
STUMP SHOOT SPONSOR
South Carolina Chimney Sweep Guild
We would like to thank our Class Sponsors!
Copperfield Chimney Supply
NCSG
Lindemann Chimney Supply
RM Manifold
We would like to thank our Auction Contributors!
Approved Industries/Smoke-tite
AWPerkins
BAC Sales
Blume, The Merry Sweep
CCSEliteFab
ChimScan
CSIA
CUI
CVC Coaching
Lindemann Chimney Supply
National Chimney Supply
NCSG
New England Chimney Supply
NY State Chimney Sweep Guild
North Carolina Chimney Sweep Guild
Owens Chimney Covers
RM Manifold
Rutherford Equipment
Sandhill Wholesale
SaverSystems
SEHPBA
Valor (Miles Industries)
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/share/cjz36SeMDk1CBnHH/
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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