Jim

The ABS Board of Directors voted several months ago on this proposal and the motion to have JS and MS judging in Kansas City at the Joint ABS Guild Show passed.

Harvey Dean will be the ABS Chairman at that time and JS and MS Candidates will need to contact him at least thirty (30) days in advance of the September 18, 2015 judging day if they plan to have their presentation knives judged at the Joint ABS Guild Show.

ABS bladesmiths who plan to be juried for the MS or JS rating at the 2015 ICCE Show in Kansas City, MO on September 18,2015 need to contact ABS Chairman Harvey Dean at least 30 days prior to advise the ABS that you will be presenting your knives to the Judging Panels. We need to check the ABS membership records in advance and to verify your ABS join date, school attendance date if applicable, dues payment record, and obtain a copy of your Performance Test Certification Form. Chairman Dean will then prepare and certify a list of eligible candidates for the Judging Panels.

The Judging for Mastersmith and Journeyman Smith will be in the 12th Street Room on Friday, September 18, 2015 at 8 am.

For more information please contact Harvey Dean at email [email protected] or 512-446-3111

Thank you Dan.