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!
President's Message
Volume 41 No. 3
Oct - Nov 2023
Next One Day - Oct 7
Founders Bldg
701 S. Main St
Grapevine, TX 76051
From The President
Greetings again Chapter 124 Members
First, I would like to apologize for inadvertently leaving out of one of our new board members from my last message. James Edwards joined the Board of Directors for the 2023 - 2026 term. Thank you, James!
Now, there are several exciting things going on with our Chapter. First it looks like this will be the last One Day in Grapevine for a while. The City needs to make renovations on the building. Bill Edwards found a place in Euless which will work for several meetings. The price is higher but, unless another permanent location can be found, we will have to deal with it. I ask everyone to notify me if you see a potential new location for One Days and classes.
As we prepare for the 2024 Regional, several steps are already being taken. We think that we have an exhibit theme; but, we are still accepting ideas. Breakout sessions and workshops are being planned. If you would like to participate in a lecture or demonstration please contact Tom Hefner or me.
Due to Hampton Inn increasing the price of some items, as well as room rates, we may need to look for another venue. The Hampton Inn has an almost perfect setup. But, they are pricing us out of the market. Last year's Regional yielded about $3,500 profit. With past years expense rates, we would have made over $10,000 for the Chapter. Make no mistake - we are still a non-profit organization. But, the proceeds from our Regional go toward many of our activities throughout the rest of the year. In order to offset our growing expense, we will be raising the price for tables and for the banquet from $35.00 to $40.00 for the 2024 Regional.
Remember, we need committees. One committee needed is I.T. Could you spend two hours a month working on our web site? How about a committee to find a new location for One Days and Classes. We need a graphic artist to make a poster to advertise Chapter 124. Several locations have said they would allow a poster to be displayed in their H. R. or lunch area. Raytheon is one of the locations. These are just a few areas we could use help. Please, consider helping!
One other item. A former member, Dr. John Hunt, wants to step away from clock repair. He has donated his tools to the Chapter. He said to use them as needed. Some will be auctioned off and others will stay to aid with our educational programs and classes. John also served on the board for three years and has been an active and respected member of the Chapter. Thank You, Dr. Hunt!
Tim Brownlee
President
Lone Star Chapter 124, NAWCC
Education
Good news on the educational classes. We have been successful in adding some classes for this year Our Watch Class has been successful with Stan McMahan. Larry Thomas taught a CR 100 class and Phil Ball taught the CR 200. One other thing Phil did was teach two other people to take over the CR 200 class. In the future John Acker and Tim Brownlee will take charge of the 200 classes. For now, Phil will continue with the CR 300. Pat Holloway from Chapter 15 is considering teaching a reverse glass painting class for our Chapter. Other opportunities will be coming such as a lathe and hopefully a cuckoo clock class. Jerry Kieffer, maybe?
CR-100 Kitchen Clock Repair Class: Tom Hefner (Assistant),
Fletcher Thomason, Myron Patrick and Max Haesly.
Students in CR-200 Spring Barrel Clock Repair Class:
James Edwards, John England, Ron Janetzke and Phil Ball (Instructor).
Library Exhibit
No exhibits are currently on display, but in January Grapevine is scheduled for the next Library Exhibit. Evelyn and Hugh Slough will be talking to the Waxahachie Library for future displays.
McClintock Clock
The McClintock clock is coming along nicely. Brian Schmidt said it should be (will be) ready for the 2024 regional. Arnold Madnick has refinished the case. Others that have been involved are Bill Edwards, Chuck Edwards, Jon Anderson, Max Haesly, Philip Soley, Arnold Madnick, George Augustas.
Volunteers Jon Anderson, Philip Soley and Brian Schmidt with the McClintock Street Clock’s Master clock.
(Case refinished by Arnold Madnick)
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