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Meeting minutes for 2008
November, 2008
Our regular November 16, 2008 meeting was attended by many members.
This meeting was notable in that it was, to the day, Chapter #28's 50th
anniversary. A large display of memorabilia was set up in the Mart room
for members to take a "trip down Memory lane". Many were impressed by
the pictures and text. Many thanks to Louis Allen, Tom Borkowski, David
Martin, and Ginny Sims for helping with this display.
During the Mart, the election of officers was held. the results were as
follows: President - Tom Barrett; Vice President - David Lima;
Treasurer - Bryan Eyring; Secretary - Ginny Sims; Directors: David
Martin, Jeff Ring, Joel Surich, and Betty Brown. Congratulations
and Good Luck to all of them!!
After the luncheon, Bev Stehlik presided over the regular business
meeting. During the meeting: Everett Jones announced that the sixth
Annual Mini- Roadshow will be held at the Museum of Natural History in
Cleveland on February 14, 2009 from 10am-4pm; Frank Del Greco told us
of the nominees for National Directors. Frank gave us a small resume of
each candidate and encouraged every member to vote; Bev Stehlik told us
that the plans for the 2009 Regional have been finalized. Watch the
Mart Magazine in January and March for schedules, registration forms,
and costs.
Our "Program of the Day" came after the meeting. Tom Barrett gave a
demonstration on "How to Install Glass Properly". Tom explained and
showed the audience how to remove old putty, how to dress the project,
and how to replace the glass by using the proper kind of putty. Tom,
also, told us that the choice of glass for the project is very
important and described the differences in the kinds of glass
available. It was a very informative program. Many thanks to Tom!!
-----Ginny Sims, secretary
September, 2008
Our regular
September 14, 2008 meeting was well attended. There were quite
a few Mart tables set up, but the silent auction had very few
items for sale. The morning program, "Stenciling with Gold
Powders" by Bev Stehlik was well attended. Bev does such a fine
job with her projects and she makes them look so easy to do.
After the luncheon buffet, came the business meeting. Bev
Stehlik presided. During the meeting, we learned that Doug Barr
is recovering and so is Ginny Sims. We also learned that Harold
Hamilton has passed away. He was a long time member of chapters
10 and 28. He was a very dependable watch repairman. He spent
his winters in Florida and summers in Norton, Ohio. He will be
missed.
During the meeting, questions were brought up as to whether
experienced clock and watch makers and repairmen have to take
the field suitcase courses in sequence or could they pick the
one they want and sign up for it. Tom Borkowski told us that it
is set firm that the National requires anyone wanting to take
the courses, must take them in sequence.
Also during
the meeting, a discussion was heard about the possible
"tailgate" sale during the May 2009 Regional . This will be
decided during the pre-Regional meeting in a few weeks.
The Program of
the Day came next. Bryan Eyring presented "Early American Watch
Makers". His power- point presentation of the pictures and
history of watches held our interest to the end.
*****Chapter #28 will be 50 years old. ***** On November
16, 1958, 17 ladies and gentlemen met at the Coach House in
Strongsville, Ohio for their first meeting.
At the November 16, 2008 meeting, there will be a display of
notes and pictures documenting these 50 great years. If you
are an older member, look for yourself or one of your friend
from those past days. If you are a new member, see if this
history will spur you to stay with this chapter for the next
50 years!
Chapter #28 has a history of being a very friendly and hard
working group of people. Anyone who is a member of this
great chapter should be proud of the accomplishments over
the years.
Next regular
meeting will be November 16. Election of officers and
directors.
-----------Ginny Sims, secretary Lake Erie Chapter#28 NAWCC
July, 2008
Our regular July 13, 2008, meeting was smaller possibly due to folks on
vacation. Even with the small attendance, our silent auction had many
items up for bid.
The business meeting, presided over by Bev Stehlik, dealt mostly with
the 2009 Regional. Many small problems still have to be settled.
Tom Borkowski told us of the upcoming suitcase courses. They can be
found at the
www.nawcc.org on line or check the Mart Magazine or contact Tom for
information.
The Program of the Day was presented by Bev Stehlik entitled "Stenciling
with Gold Powders". Bev told us how to prepare the surface of the
project, whether it be glass or wood. As she worked on a project, Bev
passed around a variety of other projects to see the variety of styles
and color usage. This was a very unique program. Many thanks to
Bev.
-----------Our next regular meeting will be September 14, 2008.
Election of officers will be at the November 9 meeting.
-----------Ginny Sims, secretary Lake Erie Chapter#28 NAWCC
May, 2008
Our regular May 18, 2008 meeting was attended by a slightly smaller
crowd, but that didn't impede the buying or selling. During the Mart,
Tom Borkowski presented a program " How to Make a Medallion for an
English Tall Case Clock". This might seem like a simple project until
you consider that Tom made it from a chunk of brass. A very good
program!
After the Mart, Silent Auction, and buffet luncheon came the business
meeting with Bev Stehlik presiding.
After a lively discussion, it was decided that the FREE- first table-
will be reinstalled. The second table will remain at $5. The door fee
into the Mart will now be $7. If you are attending the Mart and the
luncheon, it will be $20. We are hoping that these fees will be more
acceptable to most attendees.
A committee is to contact the National with a request to have our
Regional 2009 date changed from March to the third weekend in May.
Pending this decision, a change of venue is also being considered.
After the meeting, Tim Simonson presented the Program of the Day
entitled, "Pocket Watch Dials" With his slides and lecture, Tim showed
us many beautiful examples of dials made by Elgin, Hamilton, Waltham,
and others. A very nice program. Thanks Tim
Our next regular meeting is July 13, 2008----Ginny Sims, secretary
January, 2008
Our January 20, 2008 meeting was attended by a
smaller crowd. The weather was a big factor in this. During the Mart,
Dick Sims presented a program "Friction - The Culprit". He stressed the
necessity of proper cleaning of each item in a clock in order to reduce
friction. Many questions were answered during this demonstration.
After the luncheon, Bev Stehlik presided over
the business meeting. Frank Del Greco told us of the Ethics Committee
review of Chapter #185 and of other National-level business. Frank also
told us that he, Tom Borkowski, and Everett Jones had been asked to fix the
tower clock in the Portage County Historical Society building. It didn't
take long for them to have it up and running.
Following the business meeting, Lehr Dircks
presented a slide program "Elgin Wristwatches" Lehr walked us through the
history of the elegant Elgins. This was a very informative program and
enjoyed by all.
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