GSMT honors John Catsimatidis, President and CEO Red Apple Group and Lenore Janis of Professional Women in Construction

On Friday, November 18, The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen (GSMT), presented its Annual Ciivic Leadership Award to John Catsimatidis, President and CEO, Red Apple Group, Inc. The Craftsmanship Award was presented to Lenore Janis, President Professional Women in Construction (PWC). Both the honorees received their awards at The General Society's Annual Craftsmanship Award Ceremony and Dinner Dance held at the Union League Club. Read the details.

Mechanics' Institute Enrolling Now

The Mechanics' Institute is currently enrolling new applicants for its
spring 2012 semester. New courses in Electrical Technology, Plumbing
Design, and HVAC Systems will be offered on Mondays and Wednesdays,
beginning January 23. Courses in Project Management, Historic
Preservation, Construction Documents, and Facilities Management will be
on Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning January 24, 2012. To apply, of
request additional information, call the Institute at: 212.840.7648 ext. 1.

A Special Event Starts with a Special Venue

A special event always starts with the perfect venue. The General Society Building, a registered landmark and the oldest education venue in the city of New York, was designed by Lamb and Rich and constructed originally as the Berkeley School for Boys. 20 West 44th Street was acquired by The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen in 1899.

Your special event deserves all the elegance and gravitas the General Society Building has to offer. Whether it's a seminar, class, meeting, banquet, reception, photo or film shoot, make the occasion unforgettable at 20 West 44th Street.

Download our flyer here, and call Clinton Blume at (212)840-1840 today, or email him at clinton@generalsociety.org, to make sure your next special event has its place in history!

ARTISAN LECTURE SERIES FALL 2011 Through SPRING 2012

AT THE GENERAL SOCIETY LIBRARY

Please join The General Society as we continue to pay tribute to the art of craftsmanship.

The Society will feature seven internationally-celebrated artisans who will talk about the intricacies of their specialized crafts. The Artisan Lecture Series promotes the work and art of skilled craftsmen to assist in ensuring their unique knowledge is understood and carried forth for future generations.

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Curated by General Society member, Jean Wiart, famous for his many contributions to ornamental metalwork, the series will feature:

• Tuesday, October 11 – Pierre Finkelstein, Trompe L’oeil Painting Artisan
• Tuesday, November 8 – Vanessa Hoheb, Master Sculpture Enlarger and Modeling Artisan
• Tuesday, January 10 – William Gold, Bronze Foundry Artisan
• Tuesday, February 7 – Jean-Paul Violett, Fine Cabinetry Artisan
• Tuesday, March 13 – Rabbit Goody, Master Weaver Artisan
• Tuesday, April 10 – Miriam Ellner, Verre Eglomisé Artisan
• Tuesday –May 8 – Gregory Muller, Master Stone Mosaic Artisan

Lectures begin at 6:00 P.M. in the General Society Library
20 West 44th Street (Between 5th and 6th Avenue)
Artisan Reception to follow.

Advance registration is suggested.
$15 General admission, $10 General Society members, $5 Students $75 for Full Subscription

To register, please contact the General Society at:
212.840.1840 prompt 2
E-mail: info@generalsociety.org

For Sponsorship Opportunities please contact Carol Hoenig:
carol.hoenig@generalsociety.org