Chapters 28 and 10 just presented their 2009 North Coast Regional
together. It was held at the Lakeland Community College in Kirtland,
Ohio from May 14-16. It was quite a difference to have the Regional in
May rather than March. In 2008, we suffered poor attendance due to the
very bad weather. The weather really cooperated this year.
We had 2 new programs with this Regional. One, was the Tailgate Event.
It was a success. The other program was to have a non-horological room
set up. This was for those folks who have collections (glassware,
dolls, handicrafts, jewelry, etc) which were not to be sold on the Mart
tables. This was for the wives who come to the Mart, but get bored or
tired of timepieces!! This was well received. It will be decided at a
later date as to whether or not either of these programs will be
continued at the 2010 Regional.
The Breakfast Buffet had a good attendance. Many folks enjoyed the good
food, good friendship, and the many door prizes! Tom McIntyre, director
from the National was our special guest speaker at the Breakfast
Buffet. Everyone left with a big smile on their face.
The educational programs were: The exhibit was of Chauncey Jerome
clocks. Chris Bailey,noted author, gave a walking/talking tour of the
exhibit; Dave Lima presented a workshop on column gilding; Tom
Barrett demonstrated the proper way to install glass in an early clock
door with special putty; Tom Borkowski and Everett Jones presented a
workshop on“How to Repair Your Own Clock”
We also had a live auction for the first time in several years. We had
66 very nice items for sale. The audience was smaller than hoped, but
many of those who went, said that it was a good auction.
The Regional budget has not been balanced as yet, but the 2009 Mart and
programs were very good.
The officers and directors of Chapters #28 and #10 wish to thank all of
the workers who helped to put on a GREAT Regional. Without your hard
work, it would have been just "another" Regional. Your help made it
special.
May 14-16 2009 Picture Summary
Welcome to the May Regional (look, no snow)
Our special guest lecturer this year was Chris Bailey of the
American Clock and Watch Museum,
located in Bristol, Connecticut. Chris is a
noted author and a frequent contributor to the “BULLETIN.”
Chris spoke
on the pioneer clockmaker, Chauncey Jerome, and his clocks.
Chapter Vice-President Dave Lima presented a workshop on column gilding.
Dave demonstrated how to burnish
decorative lines to properly restore a gilded column clock.
Chapter President Tom Barrett demonstrated the proper way to install glass in an early
clock door with special putty. His method restores the original appearance.
Tom Borkowski and
Everett Jones presented a workshop on
“HOW TO REPAIR YOUR OWN CLOCKS.”
They
covered the basic tools and procedures that anyone can master.
Stan Kaufman handled the speaker introductions.
Regional chairwoman Bev Stehlik poses with our special guest
representative, NAWCC director Tom McIntyre
