2024 TCRG Fall Technical Meeting

Thursday, September 19, 2024 – 5PM – 7:30PM

The in-person meeting will be from 5 PM to 7:30 PM in a private room.

When: Thursday – September 19, 2024
5:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Where:
Cowboy Jacks – Bloomington
2801 Southtown Dr, Bloomington, MN 55431

Topic: High Force DMA Tests of Natural Rubber Samples

Speaker: Shoab Chowdhury of TA Instruments

REGISTER HERE

Sandwich Buffet and soft drinks provided with registration.


2024 TCRG Fall Social Gathering

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 – 5PM – 9PM

Social gathering for TCRG members and others to gather, network, and socialize.

When: Tuesday – November 12, 2024
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Where:
Omni Brewery – Maple Grove
9462 Deerwood Ln N, Maple Grove, MN 55369



Past Events:

The Twin Cities Rubber Group
60th Annual Golf Outing

Thursday, August 1, 2024

Willingers Golf Club—Northfield, MN
Join us for a great day of golf to support our Scholarship fund!

The TCRG awards scholarships to students pursuing a STEM education. Your participation and sponsorship in this event are necessary to keep the program going!

Please consider donating to the event if you are unable to attend in person. Click on the “Donate Now” button in the link to the golf event.

When:
1:00 pm Shotgun start

Where:
Willingers Golf Club
6797 Canby Trail
Northfield, MN 55057
www.willingersgc.com
952-652-2500

Cost

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS Thursday, JULY 18th

Registration (per player): $150.00 (Save $10 if you register a complete foursome)
Includes lunch, green fees for 18 holes, participation in ADDvantage hole and H-I-O contest, riding cart, 3 refreshment tickets, social hour, dinner, and door prizes.*

Skill Hole Sponsorship: $125.00
Includes a sign with company name displayed on the event hole.

Social and Dinner Only: $ 50.00
Includes 2 refreshment tickets social hour, dinner and door prizes*

No CASH will be accepted on the course for contests or mulligans so please purchase them when you register to play!

This is a rain or shine event! No Refunds.

Hole-In One and Hit the Boat Contests will be featured again this year!

On-line registration ONLY!

Visit www.tcrggolf.com for all the details.
Payment must be made online or a mailed check prior to the event.

Schedule

CHECK IN & LUNCH11:30 AM – 12:45 PMCart and starting hole assignment, Lunch buffet
TEE OFF/SHOTGUN START1:00 PM
SOCIAL HOUR5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
DINNER6:30 PMDinner Buffet
AWARDS FOLLOW DINNERFlights, skill holes & door prizes
All times following start are subject to change.

If you have any questions, please contact:
[email protected] 612-616-8744 (CELL)/612-334-9105 (OFFICE)
[email protected] 330-690-2596 (CELL).


2024 TCRG Winter Technical Meeting

Thursday, March 14th, 2024

Time:
5:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Where:
Cowboy Jacks – Bloomington
2801 Southtown Dr, Bloomington, MN 55431

Speaker: TBD – Stay Tuned

Registration is closed for this event.


2023 TCRG Fall Technical Meeting

Thursday, September 21, 2023 – 5PM – 7:30PM

The in-person meeting will be from 5 PM to 7:30 PM in a private room.

When: Thursday – September 21, 2023
5:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Where:
Cowboy Jacks – Bloomington
2801 Southtown Dr, Bloomington, MN 55431

Speaker:

Sustainability in Rubber and Plastics

Presented by: Michael Schmitz

Compound Development Chemist

Akron Rubber Development Laboratory, Inc. (ARDL)

Meal: Slow Roasted Chicken and Smoke Pork Buffet

Registration is closed for this event.


2023 Past President’s Event

Tuesday June 27th 5PM – 7:00PM

Past President event in honor of Connie Krueger from Lindar Corp

Join us on June 27th for a night out with two hours of Golf and food at Topgolf in Brooklyn Center, MN.
Heavy appetizer buffet will be provided, soft drinks, and a cash bar.

Golf Clubs: You can bring your own or use those provided by Top Golf.

Cost $80 per person

Registration is closed for this event.


2023 Scheduled Events

We are excited to be announcing our 2023 schedule. These are preliminary dates and are subject to change. More details to come.

  • Twin Cities Rubber Group – Spring Technical Meeting – March 16, 2023
    • Where: Cowboy Jack’s – Bloomington When: March 16, 2023 – 5:00PM to 7:00PM
    • Registration: Please Register Registration closed
    • TCRG Technical Session Speaker and Topic: TBD
  • Past President’s Event – TBD
  • Twin Cities Rubber Group – Summer Golf Event – August 3, 2023
    • Willingers Golf Course – Northfield
  • Twin Cities Rubber Group – September Technical Meeting – September 21, 2023
    • Cowboy Jack’s
  • Twin Cities Rubber Group – Winter Meeting – November 9, 2023
    • Cowboy Jack’s

2022 TCRG Winter Meeting

Thursday, November 10, 2022 – 5–7:00pm

Punch Bowl Social Minneapolis

1691 Park Pl Blvd

Minneapolis, MN 55416

We will have exclusive use to 4 lanes to bowl and a variety of other games available to play.

Meal: Sliders (cheese burger and pulled pork), caesar salad, mac & cheese, and dessert. Cash Bar is available.

This is a casual event! Bring a friend or significant other.

Cost $45

RSVP by Nov 1st

Registration is closed for this event.


2022 TCRG Fall Technical Meeting

Thursday, September 29, 2022 – 5PM – 7:30PM

The in-person meeting with a virtual speaker will be from 5 PM to 7:30 PM in a private room.

When: Thursday – September 29, 2022
5:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Where:
Cowboy Jacks – Bloomington
2801 Southtown Dr, Bloomington, MN 55431

Taco Buffet Menu – Coffee and Soda Included.

Cost:
$25.00

TCRG Technical Session Speaker and Topic:

Tom Jenkins of RD Abbott will be discussing how the COVID pandemic changed our world in ways we could not imagine, and the recovery has been more difficult than expected. “Supply Chain” has become the buzzword and seems to be at the root of the problem. We will take a brief look at how we got here and what we might expect moving forward.

Registration is closed for this event.


2022 Past President’s Event

Thursday, May 12, 2022 – 5PM – 7:00PM

Past President event in honor of Julie Baker from 3M

Join us on May 12th for a night out with two hours of Golf and food at Topgolf in Brooklyn Center, MN.

2 hours of Golf Cost $70 per person
5pm – 7pm
All American BBQ will be provided, Soft drinks and a cash bar.

Golf Clubs: You can bring your own or use those provided by Top Golf.

Cost:
$70.00

Registration is closed for this event.


2022 TCRG Spring Technical Meeting

Thursday, March 24, 2022 – 5PM – 7:30PM

The in-person meeting will be from 5 PM to 7:30 PM in a private room.

When: Thursday – March 24, 2022
5:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Where:
Cowboy Jacks – Bloomington
2801 Southtown Dr, Bloomington, MN 55431

Cost:
$25.00

TCRG Winter Technical Session Speaker and Topic:
Mitch Fassen of Lanxess
“Bridging the Communication Gap”

Registration is closed for this event.


Twin Cities Rubber Group – 57th Annual Golf Outing

When: Thursday – August 4, 2022
1:00 PM Shotgun start
Willingers Golf Club—Northfield, MN
Join us for a great day of golf to support our Scholarship fund!

Where
Willingers Golf Club
6797 Canby Trail
Northfield, MN 55057
www.willingersgc.com
952-652-2500

Registration is closed for this event.


2021 TCRG Winter Technical Meeting

We are excited to announce the upcoming IN PERSON Twin Cities Rubber Group Winter Technical Meeting on November 18th at Mystic Lake Casino. Full details on the speaker and the discussion topic are TBD. Registration details are below. We hope you will join us!

When: Thursday – November 18, 2021
4:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Where:
Mystic Lake Casino
2400 Mystic Lake Blvd NW, Prior Lake, MN 55372

Cost:

$40.00 Per Person

TCRG Winter Technical Session Speakers:

Paul Tuckner of Grace Technology and Development

“New Perspectives on Compression Stress Relaxation (CSR) Testing”

Mike Kumbalek of Bolder Industries

“How To Reach Your Sustainability Requirements Without Sacrificing Quality, Cost or Compound Modifications”

Registration is closed for this event.


Twin Cities Rubber Group – 57th Annual Golf Outing

When: Thursday – August 5, 2021
1:00 PM Shotgun start
Willingers Golf Club—Northfield, MN
Join us for a great day of golf to support our Scholarship fund!

The TCRG awards scholarships to students pursuing a STEM education. Your participation and sponsorship in this event are necessary to keep the program going! Travel is restricted for some and we understand that you may not be able to participate in person. Please consider donating to the event in your absence by clicking on the “Donate Now” button in the link below.

Hole-In One and Hit the Boat Contests will be featured again this year!

Where
Willingers Golf Club
6797 Canby Trail
Northfield, MN 55057
www.willingersgc.com
952-652-2500

Cost

(REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS Thursday, JULY 15th)

Registration (per player): $140.00 (Save $10 if you register a complete foursome)
Includes lunch, green fees for 18 holes, participation in ADDvantage hole and H-I-O contest, riding cart, 3 refreshment tickets, social hour, dinner, and door prizes.*

Skill Hole Sponsorship: $125.00
Includes a sign with company name displayed on the event hole.

Social and Dinner Only: $ 50.00
Includes 2 refreshment tickets social hour, dinner and door prizes*
No CASH will be accepted on the course for contests or mulligans so please purchase them when you register to play!

This is a rain or shine event! No Refunds.

Registration

Online registration ONLY!
Visit www.tcrggolf.com for all the details.
Payment must be made online or a mailed check prior to the event.

Schedule

CHECK IN & LUNCH11:30 AM – 12:45 PMCart and starting hole assignment
TEE OFF/SHOTGUN START1:00 PM
SOCIAL HOUR5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
DINNER6:30 PMDinner TBD
AWARDS FOLLOW DINNERFlights, skill holes & door prizes
All times following start are subject to change.

If you have any questions, please contact:
[email protected] 612-616-8744 (CELL)/ 612-334-9105 (OFFICE)
[email protected] 330-690-2596 (CELL).