December 2023 Newsletter
December 2023 Membership – 300
Volume 41 No. 4 www.chapter124.org
President’s Message
Greetings Chapter Members and Friends,
It’s me, once again, for the upcoming Lone Star Chapter 124 Regional. A lot of planning has and is going into the 2024 Regional and it’s just around the corner. The COVID‐19 virus has caused many problems in the past, but hopefully COVID is behind us. The dates are February, 29 through March 2, 2024. Set up starts on February 29th and the mart will open 2pm – 5pm on the 29th. The Convention will be held at the Mesquite Convention and Expo Center, 1700 Rodeo Dr., Mesquite, TX 75149.
Regional Dates: February 29, March 1-2, 2024
Leap Year and Calendar Clocks, Wonderful!
We invite everyone to attend our annual Regional. Lone Star Chapter 124 has the largest mart in Texas as well as the five‐state area, with approximately 300 plus tables and is one of the best. The PUBLIC is invited again this year and may enter the mart Friday 11am-5pm and Saturday 8am‐noon.
Tom Hefner is the Chairman for this year’s Convention and Mart.
REGISTRATION for Regional is Easy:
Register ONLINE at this LINK from our Website.
Or, DOWNLOAD this FORM and mail, with check payable to Lone Star Chapter 124 to:
Phil Ball
923 E. Berkeley Pl.
Richardson, TX 75081‐5203
Host Hotel:
HAMPTON INN & SUITES – RESERVATIONS (Link):
Select “Special Rates” and, in the “Group Code” block, enter “LST” or call 972‐329‐3100 for the Lone Star Regional rate (LST).
Standard Room – $98.00
Suite – $119.00
Other Area Hotels:
Holiday Inn Express (Link)
Mesquite, TX 844‐429‐6524
Fairfield Inn & Suites (Link)
Mesquite, TX 888‐217‐5507
Remember, it is best to make ALL of your reservations early.
“Hampton Inn & Suites Reservation” deadline is February 7th.
“Friday Night Banquet Reservation” deadline is February 20th.
THE MART WILL BE OPEN:
Thursday, February 29 2:00pm ‐ 5:00pm
Friday, March 1 8:00am ‐ 5:00pm
Saturday, March 2 8:00am ‐ Noon
SET UP is February 29, 2024:
Four or more tables – 11:00am ‐ 2:00pm.
Fewer than 4 table – Noon – 2:30pm.
All Pre‐registered table holders pick up packets at the unloading dock.
Pre‐registered NON‐table holders ‐ pick up packets at the mart entrance from 2:00pm‐4:30pm.
Pre‐registrations received by February 16, 2024, will be confirmed by mail or email.
Refunds granted up to February 16, 2024.
After February 16, 2024, Mart Admission will be $40.00 at the door.
Tables must be set up and displayed in the Mart only.
Only horological and related Items will be allowed to be bought and sold in the Mart.
Only NAWCC members, their partners and children under 18, and paid public during public hours are allowed.
Public times: March 1st 11am – 5pm and March 2nd 8am – noon.
No animals, except service dogs, will be allowed in the Mart.
Once again:
Hampton Inn room reservations must be made by February 7th.
Friday Night Banquet reservations must be made by February 20th.
EXHIBIT:
This year’s exhibit is Calendar Clocks, hosted by Chapter 124 Members. A walk‐through of the exhibit will be at 10:00 am Friday.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mike Dempsey: Making Clock Parts Using Modern Methods
Craig White: Potpourri of Shop Tool Ideas; New Ideas for Making Your Projects Better
John Acker: I Heard the Clock Strike Twelve; The Relationship Between Timekeeping and Bells
DEMOS IN THE MART:
Richard Cox: Re-Silvering Dials
** Speakers and Demonstrations are Subject to Change **
THURSDAY EVENING – Ballroom A – SOCIAL HOUR and SILENT AUCTION with a Cash Bar.
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm – Also, light buffet.
FRIDAY EVENING – Ballroom A – BANQUET & LIVE AUCTION:
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Preview of Auction items, Ballroom A.
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Banquet with a Cash Bar – Ballroom A.
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Live Auction conducted by Sargent Auctions – Ballroom A
If you have additional items for our Friday Night Auction, contact Tom Hefner at: thomasandsandy@gmail.com.
Or, call Tom at: 817‐565‐8697
Don’t forget these events for the 2024 Lone Star Regional:
“Raffle” – $100.00 Mart Bucks and Door Prizes throughout the event.
“Children’s Table” with Cathy and Amy Slough.
“Let’s Make a Deal” table throughout the entire event.
“It’s for Free Table” late Friday and Saturday morning.
Grand Door Prize on Saturday Morning.
NOTICE: Book Carts WILL be provided. NO Flatbed Carts or Furniture Dollies will be provided.
NAWCC officers, Chapter 124 or members are not responsible for loss, damage, injury, tort or illness.
Thank you for attending the 2024 Lone Star Regional Convention and Mart.
Tim Brownlee,
President
Chapter 124, NAWCC
PLEASE JOIN US !
Please use the “Chapter 124 – Online Membership“ option or the “Membership by Mail“ form in the link below to renew your Chapter 124 membership. Or, if you’re not already a member, please consider joining us. As a member, you will always be the first to know about Chapter activities, classes and meetings.
Please help keep our Chapter strong! Just include this completed form with your check along with your Regional Registration in the same envelope. Or bring this completed form with your check to the Lone Star Regional. We can’t wait to see you!