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! (Only IGKT-NA members can vote at the AGM
meeting)
Friday, October 4th Sailing
Adventure ·
Friday, October 4th:
Sail on a replica of the 16th-century galleon ship San Salvador (registration limited to 40 persons) Register Today
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. ·Ask for a table
Lunch on own
Afternoon membership meeting, board elections,
and voting on a Constitution and Bylaws ·
Evening traditional Knot Tyers Supper and yearly
fundraiser celebrations Register Today
Attend the 2024 IGKT-NA Annual General Meeting and IGKT half-yearly event @
$30/person
Attend the San Salvador Sail
Sail
on Friday, October 4th (Limited
to 40 persons) @ $50/person
Attend the Knot Tyers Supper on Saturday, October 5th and yearly
fundraiser celebrations @ $45/person
Request a Display Table
on Saturday, October 5th show off your your work
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.
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. https://book.passkey.com/go/IGKT * Group Rate Ends September 3rd! *
Maritime Museum of San Diego 1492 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA
92101, http://www.sdmaritime.org/
USS Midway Museum 910
N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, https://www.midway.org/.
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.
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
Attend the 2024 IGKT-NA Annual General Meeting and IGKT half-yearly event @
$30/person
Attend the San Salvador on Friday, October 4th (Limited
to 40 persons) @ $50/person
Attend the Knot Tyers Supper on Sat
urday, October 5th and yearly
fundraiser celebrations @ $45/person
Request a Display Table
on Saturday, October 5th show off your work