New England Chapter No. 8 NAWCC

SPRING MEETING, SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 2004

Worcester Holiday Inn
Meeting Highlights by Mal Greene

A fine spring day favored the members and guests to the meeting. Dave Deutermann, Chapter 8 president along with fellow officers greeted more than 220 who attended. The mart set about 45 tables and supplied a great variety of horological items including many fine watches and clocks along with the usual array of tools, books, and fixer uppers (my favorite). Frank Menez was assisted in running the “silent auction” table. This table also displayed a magnificent lyre frame skeleton clock made by Michael Yawitch of Sharon, Mass. It required about 800 hours and featured Harrison maintaining power, as well as a Sun wheel and planetary movement.

Wayne Paskerian and Mrs. kept the registrations moving along and as always included a number of walk-in registrations and membership renewals as well as some new members. DON'T forget your dues, please.

Burt Kassap along with Larry Chelmow and others were kept busy maintaining the schedule and setting up the workshops. This included a fair amount directing attendees who were unfamiliar with the location to the right rooms. I hope you took time to thank them??

Paul Foley, a long time member of the NAWCC and author of “ Willard’s Patent Timepieces”, pleased a large audience at his workshop titled: Willard’s Patent Timepieces- A history of the weight driven banjo clock. A presentation he is eminently qualified for.

Our own Joe Brown, FNAWCC, held the attention of about 50 at his hands on workshop: Restoring Antique Brass Dials. He set up buffers, baths etc. as he demonstrated the process from start to finish sic. No pun intended! Wayne Kasperian also displayed barometer dials he had refinished using the same method. Tho’ no easy task, should help us all over come another challenge in our quest to save and restore the fine old clocks and timepieces we enjoy as well as for others.

Chris Bailey who comes to us from the American Clock and Watch Museum followed a fine meal. Where he was managing director and now the curator and librarian as well as a horological consultant. His presentation included visuals "FAKES and MISTAKES" Many are deliberate by owners to defraud the buyers. Some were "marriages" between movements, cases, and faces, which totally misrepresented the clock that was offered. He also gave tips on what to look for.

A moment of silence was held for the memory of Mrs. Imogene Robinson, who was cofounder of the Willard House and Clock Museum. Also for Armando Cimino who talented machining skills and kind smile. They will be missed by all who knew them.

I heard many favorable comments about the meeting agenda and the meal. How sweet it is to please so many. Do yourself a favor and catch up with us if you’ve not been able to in the past. Hope to see you soon. Bring a friend that may want to join in the experience. Let’s keep the roster filled.

-- Mal Greene, Secretary

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SPRING MEETING, SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 2004

Worcester Holiday Inn
500 Lincoln St., Worcester MA
508-852-4000

Directions to Worcester Holiday Inn, Worcester, MA.
From the East:  Mass Pike 90. Take Exit 11A on to 495 North. Take Exit 25B onto 290 West. Take Exit 20 (Lincoln St.) Bear RIGHT off the ramp onto Lincoln St. The Holiday Inn will be at a set of lights about ½ mile on the left. Turn left at the lights to enter Inn driveway. There is a Dennys on that corner.

From the West:  Mass Pike (90), West: Take Exit 10 onto 290 East. Take Exit 21 (Plantation St.) Take a Left off the ramp, take a left at the first set of lights onto Lincoln St. At the next set of lights take a left to stay on Lincoln St. The Holiday Inn is about ½ mile on your right.

From the North:  I 93 South to 495 South-take Exit 25B onto 290 West. Take Exit 20 (Lincoln St.) Bear RIGHT off the ramp onto Lincoln St. The Holiday Inn will be at a set of lights about ½ mile on the left Turn left at the lights to enter Inn driveway. There is a Dennys on that corner.

From the South:  I 95 North to I 295 North to 146 North to 290 East. Take Exit 21 (Plantation St.) Take a Left off the ramp; take a left at the first set of lights onto Lincoln St. At the next set of lights take a left to stay on Lincoln St. The Holiday Inn is about ½ mile on your right.

Registrations by March 15, 2004 are $19.
Registrations received after March 15, 2004 and "walk-ins" will be $25.
As always, registration includes your luncheon and is required for participation in any of the meeting activities.

MEETING SCHEDULE
7:30 AM Registration name tags available for those members who preregistered.
Registration table open for "walk-ins". Mart area open for set-up by table holders only.
8:00 AM Mart open; with closing at 11:45 A.M. for 12:00 Noon Luncheon.
8:30 AM Silent Auction Table will run from 8:30 to 10:15A.M.
9:00 AM Paul Foley - Willard's Patent Time Pieces - A History of the Weight Driven Banjo Clock.
10:30 AM Joe Brown - Restoring Antique Brass Dials.
11:45 Mart closes
12:00 Luncheon Program:
Speaker Chris Bailey - "Fakes and Mistakes"

The Silent Auction table (8: 30 to 10:15) - enables you to sell a few items without the need for a table:

Fill out a slip at the table with your minimum price you will accept for the item. Members can then write in their bids during the course of the auction.

The cost to you as a seller is only $3.00 PER ITEM. The charge is payable in advance and applies whether item sells or not.

AND
At the same table or at the registration table in the hall you can buy a ticket for the 50-50 raffle. YOU get 50% of the total pot and Chapter 8 benefits from the other half. $1.00 per ticket or three for $2.00.

Chapter Contacts:
If you any of you have a question or wish to contact someone in the chapter, get in touch with any of these people and they will get your message to the right person if they cannot help you.

President Dave Deutemiam
81 Kingman St., Lakeville, MA 02347
508-946-1082
davmardeut@tmlp.com

1st Vice Pres. Burt Kassap
112 Bullough Park, Newtonville, MA 02460
617-332-0162
milbur@earthlink.net

2nd Vice Pres. Harold Lincoln
5 Ringbolt Road, Hingham, MA 02043
781-740-1190
hgyl@aol.com

Treasurer Wayne Paskerian
5 Warren St., Winchester, MA 01890
781-729-0113
winway2@worldnet.att.net

Secretary Mel Greene
Post Office Box 365, Tweksbury, MA 01876
978-851-6656
greenemal@aol.com

Past President Bob Frishman
53 Poor St., Andover MA 01810
978-475-5001
rjfjs@mediaone.net

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