CMCFA 2004 Convention

The Chesapeake Marine Canvas Fabricators Association, Inc., is an organization of Fabricators who design and manufacture fabric products for the marine industry as well as the Suppliers who support them. Once a year, the Association runs the largest Marine Fabricators convention in the Mid-Atlantic/Northeast region.

The 2004 Mid-Atlantic Region 18th Annual Convention was held at the Clarion Hotel and Convention Center in Atlantic City, NJ from February 6-8, 2004.

At this annual event, we conduct seminars, workshops, and lectures concerning our trade, as well as pointers on how to run a small business. At this year’s convention, you will have the opportunity to:

• Exchange ideas, ask questions, find solutions, and share information with other industry professionals.
• Acquire both new business and technical skills.
• Stay current with the latest techniques, fabrics, supplies, and tools of the trade.
• Visit with the major suppliers of our industry at one location, to learn firsthand about new products and obtain new sample books and literature.
• Everyone will gain some new information to help them not only in the upcoming spring season but also maybe in the next week!
• We also hope to provide a little fun and entertainment, too!!

ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR THE 2004 CONVENTION

Suppliers Market Day Announcement

Suppliers may register at the door. Companies with paid CMCFA membership will only be charged $10 per person to attend. Companies without paid CMCFA memberships will be charged $40 per person. Fabricators may attend market day only, without participating in the rest of the convention. Fabricators must fill out a registration form and pre-registering is greatly appreciated.

Suppliers who participated in 2003:

• Barrett Windows, LLC.
• J. Ennis Fabrics, LTD.
• Redrum/Cavalier
• Clearwater Canvas, Inc.
• John Boyle & Co.
• Shuford Mills, Outdura
• Consolidated Admiral
• Keystone Sewing Machine
• Surlast, LLC
• DAF Products
• Lancer Textiles
• Synthetic Thread
• Debron Plastics
• LENZIP Manufacturing Corp.
• Textile Commission, Inc.
• Fastsnap
• Manart-Hirsch Companies
• The Astrup Co.
• Ferrari Textiles Corporation
• Mar-Chem Coated Fabrics
• Thread Exchange
• Fisher Canvas Products, Inc.
• N.T.I. Global
• Three Rivers Supply
• Glen Raven Custom Fabrics, LLC
• Performance Textiles
• W.L. Gore & Associates
• Industrial Fabrics, Assoc.
• Weblon, Inc.

Photo Contest

8 Categories. Enter one or all. A plaque will be awarded to the 1st place winner of each category. Jobs must have been completed since the 2003 convention. No slides, one entry per category, maximum 3 shots per entry and no larger than 5”x7”. Categories included:

• Powerboats 27’ and up, enclosures
• Powerboats 26’ and under, enclosures
• Powerboats, “full fabric”
• Sailboats, exterior canvas
• Power and sail, interiors (upholstery, etc.)
• Power and sail, exteriors (upholstery, etc.)
• Most unusual marine
• Most unusual non-marine

Unusual Tool Display

Do you have unusual tools around your shop that you have developed or modified to make your work easier? If so, bring it along with a brief description and you may take home a trophy!

Scraps to Cash

Bring an item made with less than ONE yard of fabric that you use in your business. Turn those scraps into some extra cash, share your ideas, and take home a trophy if you are voted best money making idea.

Buy-Sell-Trade

Bring a list of your extra supplies or equipment to post on our bulletin board. One sale could pay your convention fee!

Elections

All positions are open for nomination. All officer positions have a 2 year term and director positions have a 3 year term.