Annual General Meeting 2024

Registration Information for the 2024 Annual General Meeting, San Diego, California, USA

The International Guild of Knot Tyers, North America will hold their Annual General Meeting this October 4-­5 at the San Diego Maritime Museum. This is a joint meeting between the IGKT-NA and the IGKT. It is the Annual General Meeting (AGM) for IGKT-NA and the Half-yearly meeting for the IGKT. All members and individuals who are interested in learning more about knot tying are welcome to register!

Friday, October 4th Sailing Adventure:

• Friday, October 4th: Sail on a replica of the 16th-century galleon ship San Salvador $50/person (registration limited to 40 persons)

Saturday Events, October 5th:

• Morning workshops and presentations This is your opportunity for hands-on experience and learn about what other knotters are doing.
• Display Day (Open to the Public) From vendors to members showing their work, it’s all here.
• Lunch on own
• Afternoon membership meeting, board elections, and voting on a Constitution and Bylaws (Only IGKT-NA members can vote at the AGM meeting)
• Evening traditional Knot Tyers Supper and yearly fundraiser celebrations@ $45/person

Display Day is an opportunity for members to showcase their knot-related work with fellow knot tyers and the general public. Some individuals will display their work, others might have goods or information that would interest knot tyers. This is an opportunity to see fancy knots, learn about ropemaking and knotting, and learn about where to source supplies. It is an excellent opportunity to share what we do with the public and each other.

Image Courtesy Cindy Wolf from 2022 AGM

Host Hotel The Wyndham Hotel (600 feet from the Maritime Museum across N Harbor Drive) 1355 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101. The hotel offers free shuttle service to the San Diego Airport. Wyndham San Diego Bayside Registration Link: We have a limited number of rooms reserved at a discounted rate. Please see below for the link to make reservations. For reservations over the phone, please call 1-800-996-3426 and mention the International Guild of Knot Tyers. (Group Code 10032024INT). Please state the full name of our organization, not just the initials.  * Hotel Discount is only good until September 3rd, Book Soon!  *

Maritime Museum of San Diego 1492 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101,

USS Midway Museum 910 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, . Normal Ticket prices are $32 for an adult, $22 for Veterans with I.D. A limited number of complementary tickets have been acquired for IGKT-NA/IGKT members by Emory Bishop who volunteers aboard the USS Midway.

Restaurants within ¼ mile—Del Frisco’s Steakhouse, Seneca Trattoria (Italian), Carnitas' Snack Shack, Garibaldi, Jack in the Box (fast food), Beach Hut Deli, Hazelwood’s On the Bay, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Burgeon Beer Co., King and Queen Cantina (Mex), Harbor Breakfast, Petrini’s (Italian), Vinarius Wine Bar and Restaurant (Italian), Fisher’s Seafood, Isola Pizza Bar, False Idol (Bar), El Rey & La Reina, Darband Persian Grill, Stone Brewing, Carnivore Sandwich, Silver Streak Cafe, Ketch Grill & Taps, Portside Pier, Miguel’s Cocina (Mex), Brigantine (Seafood) Restaurants from ¼ to ½ mile—Underbelly (Ramen), Cloak and Petal (Sushi), Pilippi’s Pizza, Shake Shack (Burgers), Kettner Exchange (American), Puerto La Boca (Argentinian), Bolt Brewery, Lala (Italian), Barbusa (Italian), Ironside Fish & Oyster, Burger Lounge, Queenstown Public House (New Zealand), Breakfast at Stephanies, Bonjour Patisserie (French Pastry and Coffee), Lofty Coffee and Bakery, Lucy’s Taco Shop, Bruegger’s Bagels, Animae (Asian)

Other Local Attractions—Little Italy, Seaport Village, Kansas City BBQ (Top Gun Sleazy Bar Scene Location), Gaslamp District (Restaurants and Nightlife), Balboa Theatre, Spreckels Theatre, House of Blues, Coronado Island, Hotel del Coronado, Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, Petco Park (San Diego Padres), SeaWorld San Diego, Old Town San Diego, Presidio Park, Cabrillo National Monument, Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, Point Loma Lighthouse, Village of La Jolla

Sail on the SanSalvador—We have a special opportunity to sail on the San Salvador! Due to a generous donation, attendees can register to experience this sailing activity at a significantly reduced price. It is common practice for us to share an afternoon visiting a local museum or attraction that is unique to the AGM location. The San Salvador sail will be memorable for those who want to help sail the ship or just be an onboard passenger. Registration is strictly limited to 40 passengers.Knot Tyers Supper It is our tradition for IGKT members and their guests to sit down and enjoy a meal together, issue awards to those who have impacted our organization, share a toast honoring those we have lost, and hold our sole fundraiser drawing for the year.

 

Fundraiser Donations We are accepting donations for our fundraiser drawing. Items that have traditionally been received are knotted items, rope and cord, nautical items, memorabilia, handmade items, knot books and related ephemera.

Sail Request
Request a table for Display Day 
Knot Tyers Supper
Fundraiser donation information
Hotel Registration Information 
I’m not able to attend but I want to make a donation (link to PayPal)
Contact us for additional information

If are unable to attend the meeting or would like to send your donations ahead of time, please your donation of items to:
IGKT c/o David Clark
5455 PIRE Ave.
San Diego, CA 92122