1st Annual Chili CookOff!
Townsend Leather took a quick break from making leather to make some CHILI! This was the first year for our sure-to-be-returning Annual Chili Cook-Off! And it was in good timing with very cold… Full Aritcle
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Townsend Leather took a quick break from making leather to make some CHILI!
This was the first year for our sure-to-be-returning Annual Chili Cook-Off! And it was in good timing with very cold weather upon us in upstate New York and a welcome break to spend a bit of time together eating good food and having good conversation.
Each year the Townsend Leather partners band together to help raise money and “adopt a family” to support during the holidays. The families Townsend has supported are local families who have recently been faced with hardships, such as floods or house fires.
This year we have, just through our Chili Cook Off we have already raised over $250 dollars to help support this years family in need.
And no Chili Cook Off would be complete without announcing a winner, so this year’s Townsend Leather 2013 Annual “Chili-for-Charity” Cook Off Winner is…
a Three-way Tie!
Congratulations to our in-house chefs Dean, Sharon, and Garrick!
Always happy to support a wonderful event with wonderful people, Townsend was pleased to be a small part of the NEWH Annual HOSPY Awards
It was an excellent event from all accounts we have heard. As it was sure to be with the Lifetime Achievement honoring of Todd-Avery Lenahan
Todd has done some very stunning work, you can see some of it at his company website, http://www.tal-studio.com/
We look forward the 2014 HOSPY’s and all the excitement and fun that comes with them!
Townsend Leather was extremely proud to spend some time honoring and relaxing with the military vets on our team. Read more here,Veterans Day 2013
Townsend Leather is awestruck at the dedication, abilities, and service of our country’s Veterans, especially the military vets on our own staff, here at Townsend.
These men and women are some of the most passionate and committed people out there.
We were able to take some time to celebrate our servicemen and share in their company and conversation. With lots of stories and accounts of their time in service, ranging from arm wrestling and vampires, to religion and politics, we were all pleased to share this time with them.
With nearly all of the military branches represented (all except Coast Guard) we had plenty of laughs and heartfelt moments.
We invite you, no matter what day it is, to honor an American Veteran by sitting with them and listening to their stories and perspective. You won’t regret it. Having been world travelers, seeing the highs and lows of mankind, being privy to dramatic social and political changes over the years – Veterans are a group that clearly have something to say, and that something is valuable.
A few Veterans from Townsend Leather are pictured below, after our lunch with them.
These are strong men, with a depth of life experience that can not be rivaled. They have clearly been positively influenced by their time serving our country and they are able to use that to in-turn positively influence everyone around them. Working as a jet mechanic in Japan, helping children in the Philippines (and giving them candy), giving orders in Iraq, protecting your team, and spending countless hours with strong leadership, clear goals, and the heavy burden of protecting yourself and others – will certainly leave you with a formed perspective on life and wisdom to share.
Townsend Leather is extremely proud of our Veterans and we thank them for their service to our country and to Townsend Leather.
This Veterans Day and every day, we thank and salute you.
Townsend Leather is proud to be active in our local community and proud of our local education system. This past summer we were honored to have a fantastic intern from the local community college, FMCC.
You can read more about Cristina and her time at Townsend on the FMCC Student Internship page.
The Boutique Design New York 2013 at the Jacob K Javits Convention Center in New York, is just days away. Townsend will be there with a “delicious” selection of leathers on display in booth #141.
We will especially be highlighting our unparalleled ability to custom craft the exact leather you need for your project. Color, texture, pattern, sheen – it’s all possible with Townsend’ endless flavors. Or choose from our wealth of standard products.
Townsend has always enjoyed the BDNY show. Previous years have shown this design-centric crowd to be excited and passionate about the best in Hospitality.
With double the space this year in the Townsend booth to accommodate all the conversations and requests, we will be able to give some proper spotlighting to our exciting new leathers.
We will have our Lace Weave on display and our Abstract Art as well as many others, including some never before seen pieces!
We look forward to seeing you at BDNY in Bo0th 141!
Some of our scariest staff wishes you an exciting and healthy Halloween!
