Hello Folks.

 

Seems like summer has flown bye once again and it’s time for our 
fall meeting on October 6. I hope everyone had a great summer and 
that you managed to pick up or sell a few items. Rose and I are still 
picking up a clock or two, even though we agreed on no more clocks! It 
is a weakness.

Speaking of selling things, don’t forget to bring a few items for the 
Mart tables. You may use the silent auction process or price your items 
separately. The Mart is a huge part of our meetings so your help in 
packing the tables with items is appreciated. I know Gerry Koolen is 
once again gathering up a few tables full of interesting things that we 
all need.

Our display theme will be Seth Thomas clocks. Thomas was one of 
the most prolific clockmakers in the US setting up shop in 1853 in 
Plymouth Hollow Connecticut. To honor his contribution to the 
community the town was renamed to Thomaston in 1875. There are 
lots of Seth Thomas clocks out there, so bring one along for the display.

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As I mentioned to the group earlier this summer, I’m finally 
stepping down as president to pursue some of my other interests and 
will not be attending this meeting. I have totally enjoyed my time (49 
years with NAWCC) in this role and have met so many wonderful people from our Chapter as well as the folks from Toronto, Chapter 33. 
I’ve also learned so much from the guest speakers of both Chapters. 
This sharing of information and volunteerism is key for the survival of 
any Chapter.

We have reached a turning point for our club and you folks must 
decide if you are going to carry on. Charlie has the Legion booked for 
this meeting only! It takes more than just a couple of people to carry 
the load at every meeting. My gramma used to say, “many hands make 
light work”.

Instead of a program this time, Charlie & Wayne would like to 
encourage a good discussion on how to keep this show on the road. 
Please bring your ideas and be prepared to roll up your sleeves and 
help carry the load. 

Charlie Magee will still be our liaison with the legion and will help 
setting up and taking down the tables. Help before and after the 
meeting with the tables would be appreciated.

Madison Laprise has agreed to carry on as treasurer and 
membership secretary. A big thank you to Madison for keeping us on 
track for the last couple of years!

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Richard Dumala has created a great website for us as well. Check 
it out. https://www.nawcc92.com/

We’ll need someone to put together a newsletter to share what’s
happening with the upcoming meetings.

Need someone to keep the coffee flowing.

Someone to sell 50/50 tickets.

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If someone would like to take over from Rose and bring in some 
baking, I know it would be appreciated.

We’ll also need someone to pull all this together as well as to 
drum up some interesting programs for the meetings.

The $30 yearly dues will be collected afterwards, pending on the 
outcome of the meeting.

Hope you can make it on the 6th.

Chapter 92 Meeting Information
October 6
Mt Brydges Legion
2500 Veterans Dr., Mt Brydges
Vendor Setup 7:30 am Doors open 8:30

 

Here are some interesting pictures from the past. 
Let’s keep a good thing going.​