[Steam-engine] Wisconsin Historical Steam Engine Association

[DTMeissner at aol.com]

To all members of the Atis list,
      My name is Dean Meissner and this my first attempt in writing to the 
list. We, being a group of steam engine owners and enthusiasts in Wisconsin, 
have formed an association called the Wisconsin Historical Steam Engine 
Association.
      The purpose of organization is twofold with first part being to form a 
good working relationship with our boiler inspection division and be able to 
participate in the process of updating the current inspection procedures. 
Secondly, our group has decided to organize a steam school. Our steam school is not 
intended to qualify someone to be an engineer, but more to give people 
interested, a general overview of steam engines. Our intent is to teach any 
beginners a basic knowledge of steam engines and to give experienced engineers a 
refresher course.
     At this time our group holds three meetings a year, traveling to 
different locations around the state. Our meetings are in March, May and October.
     This year will be the first year for our steam school and it will be 
held October 1st, 2nd and 3rd at the Rock River Thresheree showgrounds in 
Janesville, Wisconsin. We will have several full size and scale model engines steamed 
up for the school. We will be covering general boiler construction, piping, 
engine components, general operation and several other related topics. Right 
now our committee is in the final stages of writing a textbook and formulating 
the discussions. Primitive camping will be available along with several closeby 
motels.
     If any one is interested in joining our organization or attending our 
steam school, please contact our groups secretary.
                                                Jeff Bloemers
                                                W4597 County Hwy F
                                                Waldo, WI 53093
                                                1-920-564-6292
     Anyone is welcome to join our group or attend the steam school, not just 
Wisconsinites.


                       Hope to hear from anyone who might be interested, 
thank you.
                                                     Dean Meissner
                                                     Dtmeissner at aol.com