[TheForge] Teaching blacksmithing and insurance

[Bob Ehrenberger]

BAM is trying to get an ongoing training program under way.  What we are
doing is we have a trailer full of equipment, enough for 10 forging
stations. We want to take this trailer to various locations in the state
(Missouri) and put on classes for our members, or members to be.

We didn't have any problems initially, when the classes were all being held
in Lou Mueller's shop. But when we asked about changing locations for each
class and using members as teachers the insurance carrier decided to pass.
They have contacted several ins. co. haven't come up with anything yet.

Do any of you have a similar program?  What are you doing for insurance? Any
suggestions?

I'm not in charge of this project, but am on the list to host next spring
and would like to have these things ironed out by then.

Robert Ehrenberger
Shelbyville, Mo.