NATIONAL BEAUTY TOOL SHARPENERS GUILD

N.B.T.S.G. 

The Following is the Registration Information and Registration Form.  You may print this form out and either return by mail or fax.

National Beauty Tools Sharpening Guild

      Larry, Linda and Dennis Brooks have chosen to take sharpening education and recognition for sharpeners to
an even higher level by including certification on all of the tools used in the beauty and pet grooming industry.
As a result on March 1, 2009 they founded the N.B.T.S.G. (National Beauty Tool Sharpeners Guild)

    The 2^nd annual N.B.T.S.G. Convention will be held on September 26 – 28^th, at the Renaissance St. Louis
Airport Hotel.  We have a block of rooms set aside at the rate of $87.00 per night when you mention the
N. B. T. S. G. convention. Call 314-429-1100 for reservations. Rooms are limited, so call early. The Renaissance offers free airport shuttle.

   This convention will be host to the largest variety of trade vendors of the year. Please visit the vendor
booth’s to take advantage of the special sales they have to offer you!

St. Louis proved to be an excellent location last year so we have decided to revisit it again for 2010.   In order to maintain Guild status recognition, members must re-certify every three years. The ever-changing beauty tool
industry deems it necessary to offer continuing education and certification with the leaders in their respective
fields.  This will assure the sharpeners clients that the N.B.T.S.G. is continually recognizing sharpeners that
want to stay on top of their field.

The National Beauty Tool Sharpeners Guild is a guild open to all sharpeners using any type of equipment by any manufacturer.  The purpose is to recognize a sharpener’s skill in one or all of the listed fields of sharpening. 

           What are the advantages of attending the N.B.T.S.G. Convention you ask?

·        Continuing education on all the latest techniques by leaders in the industry.

·        Having the opportunity to network with sharpeners that excel in their fields.  Some of the most valuable
information I have received was networking at seminars.

·        Self-satisfaction in knowing that you are as good a sharpener as you think you are.

·        You will be able to market yourself as a Guild Apprentice, Guild Member, Master or Grand Master Sharpener.

·        Visit with vendors from all over the country and take advantage of their special sales on their equipment and supplies.

·        Equipment manufactures will be available to answer questions.

·        Judging is done by certified Master Sharpener’s.

The 2010-certification categories are:

·        Beauty Shears and Thinners

·        Clipper Blades

The different levels of Guild Members are:

Guild Member Apprentice: This is a sharpener that did not achieve their goal as a Guild Member in the fields chosen,
but will be recognized as a Guild Member Apprentice.

Guild Member: Is a sharpener that has achieved status in the fields chosen.

Master Sharpener Guild Member: Is a sharpener that has achieved Master Sharpener status in each of the field’s chosen.

Grand Master Sharpener Guild Member: Has achieved Master Sharpener status in all of the fields offered. 

     This convention and certification will be held in St. Louis, Mo, at the Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel.  The event
dates are September 26^th – 28th.   

     This year we have planned a dinner at the Royal Dumpe Theater.  We had the privilege of attending this dinner
theater several years back and it was VERY entertaining and the food was very good.  You can check their website out at www.royaldumpe.com.  Please try to make arrangements to attend it will be well worth your time.  This is also a great
networking opportunity.  Cost includes tax and gratuity.

     Be sure to keep checking the N.B.T.S.G. website for a current list of vendors attending this years Education and Certification Convention.  Contact the N.B.T.S.G. office @ 217-853-6256 or at www.nbtsg.com e-mail at nbtsg@yahoo.com

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2010 N.B.T.S.G. ATTENDANCE

Registration Form

NAME:_______________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS_____________________________________________________________________________

CITY________________________________________  STATE____________  ZIP__________________

PHONE ________________________________ E-MAIL_______________________________________

I WANT TO ATTEND THE N.B.T.S.G CONVENTION AND WOULD LIKE TO

PARTICIPATE IN:

EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS AND VENDOR AREA                                                     @ $175.00___________

SHEAR/THINNER CERTIFICATION                                                                     @ $120.00___________ 

CLIPPER BLADE CERTIFICATION                                                                       @ $120.00___________ 

ROYAL DUMPE THEATER                                                                                @ $28.50 per adult ___________ 

                                                                                                                @ $14.25 under 12 ___________

                                                                                                                 Total            ____________      

                  Visa- MasterCard -Discover -or American Express                                                                          

    Card # _________ __________  ___________ ____________        

   Expiration Date  ________________________ Signature_______________________

    Security Code #  _______        Or make check payable to N.B.T.S.G.  

Send mail to nbtsg@yahoo.com with questions or comments about this web site.
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