National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors 

“An Educational Group Dedicated to Preserving and Understanding Horology” 

December 2022                                                                          Volume 38 No. 4

Membership count – 285                                                   www.chapter124.org 

Chapter Members and Friends,  

Once again, it’s time for the Lone Star Chapter 124 Regional Convention and Mart.  A great deal of planning has already been done to make our 2023 Regional Convention and Mart a great success and it’s just around the corner.  

Over the past couple of years, COVID caused many problems and, hopefully, that is all behind us. The Lone Star Chapter 124 Regional Convention and Mart will be held on March 2, 3, 4, 2023 at the Mesquite Convention & Expo Center, 1700 Rodeo Dr., Mesquite, TX 75149.

For Hampton Inn & Suites reservations –
Click Hampton Inn & Suites, Mesquite, TX or call 972‐329‐3100.

Hampton is SOLD OUT – Rooms may become available due to cancellations.

Chapter 124 has the largest mart in the five‐state area with approximately 300 tables – and is one of the best.
Again this year, the public is invited on Friday from Noon – 5pm and on Saturday from 8am‐noon.

     * Pre-registered table holders may pick up packets at the unloading dock, beginning at Noon.
     * Pre-registered non-table holders may pick up packets at the mart entrance from 2:00pm-4:30pm.

The Mart hours for Thursday, Friday, Saturday – March 2, 3, 4, 2023 as follows:

Thursday:
     Set Up                                         Noon – 3:30 pm
             4 or more tables                 Noon – 2:00 pm
             Fewer than 4 tables       1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
     Mart Hours                             2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Friday:
     Registration                          Starting at 7:00 am
     Set Up                                   Starting at 7:00 am
     Exhibit Opens w/Walkthrough              9:00 am  
     Mart Hours                            8:00 am – 5:00 pm
     Public Hours                              Noon – 5:00 pm

Saturday:
     Mart Hours                                 8:00 am – Noon
     Public Hours                              8:00 am – Noon
     Load Out                                    Noon – 2:00 pm

Register below for Mart Admission, 8-ft Table Rental, Electricity for tables,
Horological Student Admission and more.

For specific information about tables with capability for electricity, email or phone:
Brian Schmidt, (817) 879-7555‬‬‬.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE

Theme Exhibit – BLACK FOREST CLOCKS

           Hosted by Justin Barren

Justin will open the Exhibit at 9:00 am with a walk-through.

 Presentations:    

Barry Kilfoy – “Horology – Drawing with Power Point”
Bill Edwards – “History of Barometers”
Craig White – “Restoring a French Lantern Clock”
Ralph Pokluda – “Southern Tall Case Clocks”
Stanley McMahan – “Pocket Watch Mainspring Mastery”
Nikolaus Libby – “Watch Collecting – Things You Need to Know”

Demonstration:

Richard Cox – “Re-Silvering Dials”

Presentations and Demonstrations are Subject to Change

SPECIAL EVENTS

Thursday:

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Silent auction and Social Hour “Meet and Greet” with Cash bar and Snacks.

Friday:

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Preview of Live Auction items in Ballroom A.

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Banquet in “Ballroom A” with Cash Bar.

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm – LIVE AUCTION !!

Sargent Auction Service, TX16135, will auction nearly 150 horological items.

Don’t forget these Mart activities:

– Raffle – A $100 Mart Bucks voucher,
– Door Prizes – throughout the Mart.
– Grand Door Prize – Saturday morning, 11:00am – “Foredom Bench Lathe”.
– Children’s Table – Hosted by Cathy and Amy Slough in the Mart.
– Let’s Make A Deal Table – See something you like – make a deal!

Bookcase Carts will be provided in the Mart for unloading/loading.
Flatbed Carts or Furniture Dollies will NOT be provided.

We hope to see you all at the 2023 Lone Star Chapter 124 Regional Convention and Mart !

Brian Schmidt
President
Chapter 124, NAWCC

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