Welcome to North Central Chimney Guild. We changed our name to incorporate all the members of our guild. We have a long history of providing great training for chimney professionals to better their knowledge and skill to serve their customers better.
Guild Training Events
Spring Workshop – Camp Lucerne WI – May 2026
North Central Chimney Guild: Spring Workshop 2026
When: May 4th through 8th, 2026
Location: Camp Lucerne W6460 Co Rd YY, Neshkoro WI 54960
THIS YEAR: This year we will be attacking 2 Rip&Replace prefab fireplaces and installing 2 new gas direct vents, stone facing, chase covers, sweep&inspects, ropes safety, gas lines, Chimney Olympics, and more!!!
Reminders: Please bring your personal PPE including harnesses, helmets, eye protection, ear protection, gloves, boots, and respirators. If there is anything else, you can think of please don’t hesitate to do so. If you don’t have your PPE you will not be allowed to do the work and you will not be receiving CEU’s for the courses!
Everyone is responsible for their own safety and will be signing a waiver. If you choose not to sign a waiver you will not participate in the training events. There will be a daily safety briefing and updates with attendance.
If you haven’t been there before you need to bring your own bedding (pillow and blankets or sleeping bags), toiletries, and such. People can show up any time after 3p.m. Sunday May 3rd.
If you did not pay dues at the Winter Workshop in January, please plan on paying dues of $250. There will be an additional $50 charge per person for this workshop. We are looking forward to seeing all of you again!
We have an agenda to stick to in order to make sure we get the needed work done but there will be down time after dinner for campfire gathering and fun. We are planning Chimney Olympics and Fishing Event like past workshops.
Please register on the guild website and purchase your dues and/or workshop fees. https://thechimneyguild.org/guild-training-events/
Meals are provided during the event at the dining hall and one night out at a local BBQ place. It is important that we get a close count as we approach the date.
Monday: May 4th
· 7:00a.m.-8:00a.m. Breakfast (hotel style) & Sign in. Review code of ethics and camp rules. Safety meeting and expectations of camp. Talk through the plan for the week.
· 8:00a.m.-10:00a.m. Begin removal of prefab fireplaces.
Setting up the worksite and how to create a plan of attack.
· 10:00a.m.-12:00p.m. Continue removal of prefab fireplaces.
Removal of face stone around fireplaces.
· 12:00p.m.-12:30p.m. Lunch (cold cuts and sides)
· 12:30p.m.-2:30p.m. Continue removal of prefab fireplaces.
Remove prefab fireplaces.
· 2:30p.m.-4:30p.m. Continue removal of prefab fireplaces.
Reading install manuals. Identifying clearances and adjustments needed.
· 5:00p.m.-6:00p.m. Dinner (Pizza and sides)
· 8:00p.m.-10:00p.m. Campfire discussion.
Why it is crucial to be certified.
Tuesday: May 5th
· 7:00a.m.-8:00a.m. Breakfast (hotel style)
· 8:00a.m.-10:00a.m. Proper Faming.
Adjust clearances for new fireplaces. (address liabilities)
· 10:00a.m.-12:00p.m. Installing gas line.
Running gas to fireplaces and conversion to LP. (address liabilities)
· 12:00p.m.-12:30p.m. Lunch (cold cuts and sides)
· 12:30p.m.-2:30p.m. Sweeping 101.
Sweeping fireplaces from previous years.
· 2:30p.m.-4:30p.m. Fall protection 101.
Rooftop inspections.
· 5:00p.m.-6:00p.m. Dinner
(Rotisserie Chicken by Kevin from Royal Chimney & sides)
· 8:00p.m.-10:00p.m. Campfire discussion.
Ethics in the chimney community.
Wednesday: May 6th
· 7:00a.m.-8:00a.m. Breakfast (hotel style)
· 8:00a.m.-10:00a.m. Installing direct vents.
Install of gas fireplaces and hook-ups.
· 10:00a.m.-12:00p.m. Prep for facing stone.
Install surround material for new facing stone.
· 12:00p.m.-12:30p.m. Lunch(cold cuts)Guild Meeting During Lunch
· 12:30p.m.-2:30p.m. Inspections 101.
Inspecting fireplaces from previous years. (Chim-Scan Cameras)
· 2:30p.m.-4:30p.m. Fall protection 201.
Rooftop inspections with ropes and harnesses.
· 5:00p.m.-7:00p.m. Dinner (K.R.B.’s; Off-site local BBQ Bar and Grill)
· 8:00p.m.-10:00p.m. Campfire discussion.
What are the insurance companies accepting as claims?
Thursday: May 7th
· 7:00a.m.-8:00a.m. Breakfast (hotel style)
· 8:00a.m.-10:00a.m. Stone facing.
Lay face stone around fireplaces.
· 10:00a.m.-12:00p.m. Chase covers.
Install, manufacturing, and ordering of chase covers.
· 12:00p.m.-12:30p.m. Lunch (cold cuts and sides)
· 12:30p.m.-2:30p.m. Finishing touches on fireplaces.
Tuckpointing between stones and keeping it clean.
· 2:30p.m.-4:30p.m. Chimney Olympics.
Bringing back the long traditional of fellowship and camaraderie!
· 5:00p.m.-6:00p.m. Dinner (burgers & dogs & sides)
· 8:00p.m.-10:00p.m. Campfire discussion.
Dealing with difficult customers.
Friday: May 8TH
· 7:00a.m.-8:00a.m. Breakfast (hotel style)
· 8:00a.m.-10:00a.m. Testing fireplaces.
Ensuring draft is established and functionality.
· 10:00a.m.-12:00p.m. Clean up is key!
Leaving the jobsite cleaner than you left it!
Hope to See You All There!!!
It’s Going to be a Great Week!!!
Winter Workshop – Merrill, WI – 2027
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY 8A-5P, FRIDAY 8A-1P
ADDRESS for meeting: 1405 W Taylor St. Merrill WI
SIDE NOTES:
To register for the event please call one of the officers or email
northcentralchimneyguild@gmail.com and fill out the application which can be found on the website www.thechimneyguild.org
If you have recommendations and/or need specific accommodation, please let one of the board members know.
If anyone has any questions, please contact one of the following officers: See email for contact details
President: Caleb Martinez – Leonard and Sons
VP: Kurt Wendt – Merrill Sheet Metal
Sergeant at arms: Jake Royal – Royal Chimney
Secretary: Nick Hammetter – Humble Sweeps
Treasurer: Phil Perino – Naperville Chimney Services
Safety Officer: Jim Fletcher – Fletcher Chimney Service
If any members have ideas for additional training, scenarios, or things they would like to see at our guild events please let one of the board members know about future events.
Seats limited to 60 for this event.
Workshop plans are subject to change between now and then:
The fee is $50 per person for the event. Your company yearly guild dues of $250 must be paid you members to attend the workshop. You can email the guild at northcentralchimneyguild@gmail.com to check on due payments.
Seats limited to 90 for this event.
Payment can be made through:
Zelle – northcentralchimneyguild@gmail.com or scan QR code
Check – Sent to 195 Kendall Point Dr, Suite 3, Oswego, IL 60543 or brought first day of class
Credit Card – First day of class
If payment is not already made or by first day of the either Workshop, you will not be able to attend.
SIDE NOTES:
To register for the event please call one of the officers or email northcentralchimneyguild@gmail.com and fill out the application which can be found on the website www.thechimneyguild.org
If you have recommendations and/or need specific accommodation, please let one of the board members know.
If anyone has any questions, please contact one of the following officers:
Previous President: Bill Majewski
President: Caleb Martinez
VP: Kurt Wendt
Sergeant at arms: Jake Rowell-
Secretary: Nick Hammetter
Treasurer: Phil Perino
Safety Officer: Jim Fletcher
If any members have ideas for additional training, scenarios, or things they would like to see at our guild events please let one of the board members know about future events.
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Board of Directors
Past President – Bill Majewski
President – Caleb Martinez
Vice President – Kurt Wendt
Secretary – Nick Hammetter
Treasurer – Phil Perino
Sergeant of Arms – Jake Rowell
Safety Officer – Jim Fletcher
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