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Member Spotlight
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Chapter Promotion
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Hero Miles and the NAWCC
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Business memberships
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Presidential citations
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Do you have any stories or information to include in the Happenings eNewsletter? We always welcome new contributors willing to share their stories with the rest of the members. To submit any information, or if you have any questions, please call Dave Hessen at: 717.684.8261 ext. 227, or email: dhessen@nawcc.org
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Why do clocks run clockwise? Mechanical closks were invented in the Northern Hemisphere by inventors who were trying to make models of the sun's movement in the sky. To view the sun from the Northern Hemisphere, you have to face south. Then the sun will rise on your left and pass over your head to set on your right. Since the hour hand on the clock was made to follow the sun's motion through the sky, it moves from left to right over the top of the clock, or… clockwise. The hands are actually modeled after the shadow on a sundial. |
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What? She combines By LAURA KNOWLES (10/7) New Era Correspondent To some it might seem an unlikely pairing of businesses - haircuts and styling with fine watch repairs. To Carmen Kaucz her Lancaster business, She is a certified watchmaker and graduate of Lancaster School of Cosmetology. "I love doing both, and I think these are services people need. It satisfies my need for doing the things I enjoy," says Kaucz. "Why should I have to choose?" |
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In addition to the “Every Member Add a Member campaign,” we’re offering new benefits to provide effective communications within the Association.
Chapter news and eNews.
The service includes formatting, proofing, digital printing (color is available), copying (B&W only), and mailing. Mailing options include emailing, US mail, or both.
Chapter website design/hosting.
This service includes better service options, better pricing, and increased hosting capabilities. Chapters can populate their own site or send their information to the Information Services Department. Call 717. 684.8261, ext 232.
Promotional options.
* The newly released DVD “Experience Life at a Regional,” featuring Huell Howser, a popular PBS host, is available by calling Member Services at 717.684.8261, ext. 210. The video is offered free to new members as part of the “new member information package
* Business Membership information packets will be available shortly for dispersal at meetings or events to present alternative membership options for prospective members.
* Full-color posters that can be easily customized for Chapter meeting dates, times, locations, etc.
In upcoming issues of Happenings we will highlight some innovative recruiting methods that Chapters use.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT:
HOW I BECAME THE FSW ADMINISTRATOR
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Discover how Pam Tischler, one of NAWCC’s most dedicated volunteers has driven the success of the FSW. Also featuring an article by FSW student David Lee. |
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One evening in the spring of 1999, the late John Plume, the Education Committee chair, was talking with my husband Fred about moving the FSW administrative duties to the field. After hearing one side of the conversation and Fred saying that he could not think of anyone to do the job, I spoke up and said “I’ll do it.” The rest is history!
At the 1999 National in Houston, I was officially appointed the FSW Program Administrator. At that time the FSW Program had only completed five classes, so my goal was to increase the number of yearly clock repair classes. It was necessary to make some changes, and I slowly discovered what worked and what did not. At first the FSW Program asked the chapters to find a coordinator but that system was not working. As potential students called and inquired about the FSW Program, I suggested they be the coordinators. This worked.
By the end of 2000, 25 classes were completed. I have met or exceeded my goal every year, but I have not done this without the great coordinators with whom I work. As of February 8, 2008, the FSW Program has had a total of 188 classes with 1,491 paid tuitions. The coordinators help make my job easier, and I appreciate all that they do. This has certainly been a team effort!
In 2003, when Mike Dempsey became the Education Committee chair, he immediately introduced several new courses; one of them was the Pocket Watch Course. He has also developed the Lathe Courses and brought new ideas to the Education Committee and FSW Program. Mike has been very supportive and is a pleasure to work with!
What I enjoy most is interfacing with the class coordinators (42 to date), the FSW students (723 to date), FSW Instructors (12), the Education Committee members, and National. I work behind the scenes, and as a lot of the people I interface with seldom meet me because we communicate by email or phone, which requires a lot of time, however, it is worth every minute. If I am unable to answer a question, I always find someone who can because I try to accommodate everyone to the best of my knowledge. I normally was not one to volunteer until the Education Committee was looking for an administrator. It has been an amazing experience that I thoroughly enjoy!”
AN FSW STUDENT'S VIEWPOINT
By David Lee
I have been a clock and watch collector for over 40 years and have disassembled quite a few clocks and fewer watches. Until about five years ago, I had a mentor who helped me when I got in over my head. I found that I could take apart almost any timepiece; however, fixing it and reassembling it was another story. Then I met Mike Dempsey who “sold” me on the FSW courses as a way to improve my skill level.
I took a course and then another and then another. During this time, I owned my own retail store where I also repaired and restored timepieces. I employed both clock and watch repairers and repaired most of the barometers myself. I knew I could do anything my repairers did but certainly not as well nor as rapidly. I did not want to outpace them, but I needed to become better and more conversant with what they did and how to estimate properly. I have now taken five or six courses and am going to take another quite soon. I would not employ me as a full-time repairer, but I can do enough to satisfy myself and confidently lead my team into battle.
The improvement in technique is significant and the increased confidence is huge. The most important learning was how to make the repair easier and with less likelihood of breaking or destroying something. I took the pocket watch course at the National in Chattanooga last year and amazed myself that my watch actually ran and timed well.
As a store owner, I am now supremely confident in discussing with a customer the repair needs of any clock or watch. I also know when we did not do a terrific job and will “comp” a comeback, if appropriate, without resenting the customer.
I’m lucky to be able to take most courses within 75 miles of home. On the other hand, it is fun to take a course when in another part of the country to experience another instructor, other students, and other cuisine.
I was recently asked to serve on the Education Committee. I can bring to the team the perspectives of a student and a businessman in the field. I look forward to serving on the committee in the coming year.
David Lee
The Clockworks, Inc
560 N Western Ave.
Lake Forest, IL 60045
847-234-7272
| HERO MILES and THE NAWCC |  Vist www.heromiles.org for more information. |
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NAWCC will participate in the Hero Miles Project, a three-part program, that coordinates the donation of frequent flyer miles to assist disabled, returning Iraq War veterans and their families through Walter Reed Army Medical Hospital in Washington, D.C., and the Fisher House Foundation.
The diverse program involves ten major U.S. airlines, numerous partnering hospitals, and corporations such as; Nike, NASCAR, and the PAC 10, to raise travel miles for families to transport to the location of their injured loved one, or in other circumstances, to bring the soldier home in an emergency situation.
How can the NAWCC help? Because of the worldwide shortage of highly trained watchmakers, we will include the School of Horology training for those veterans who unable to return to their previous profession. The frequent flyer miles donated through your generosity will also transport veterans and their families to and from the School, abroad for additional technical training, and other transportation needed to complete their training, which is not currently financed through the Veterans Administration.
Joseph Bullova’ s son, Arde, launched a similar program during WWII to help disabled veterans become more self-sufficient. He stated the following:
“For the purpose of aiding war veterans who are physically handicapped, the Bulova School of Watchmaking has been founded to teach the art and trade of watch, clock instrument making and repairing, including the use of tools, machinery and equipment in carrying on such a trade. Graduates of the School are expected to be placed in positions in jewelry stores throughout the country and thus be assisted in finding a place in life in a happy and useful occupation. This is but a small measure the gratitude that can be shown to these men for their service to our country in this greatest of wars.”
The Bullova School of Watchmaking is credited with graduating over 800 physically disabled veterans in the service of watch and clock repair.
Look for upcoming information about the NAWCC’s participation in Operation Hero Miles.
BUSINESS MEMBERSHIPS GAINING MOMENTUM
“Take your business to the next level” and join the new Business Membership Program to promote your business through the expanded resources and networking opportunities.
Membership packages range from a Ruby Membership to a Standard Business Membership.
All packages are designed to provide members with the maximum number of benefits at a cost that best suits their desired level of promotion.
NAWCC individual memberships MAY easily be converted to Business Memberships. The levels of Business Memberships follow:
Ruby Business Membership: $2,500/year
- One full NAWCC membership
- Unlimited NAWCC website directory listings
- Framed certificate of membership
- Business member seal on MART display ads and index listing
- Business name/logo displayed at National events and Museum
- Sponsor listing in at least three publications
- Ten percent discount on six School of Horology classes
- Thirty-five Museum admission tickets for staff or customers
Platinum Business Membership: $1,000/year
- One full NAWCC membership
- Up to eight NAWCC website directory listings
- Framed certificate of membership
- Business member seal on MART display ads and index listing
- Ten percent discount on six School of Horology classes
- Twenty Museum tickets for staff or customers
Gold Business Membership: $500/year
- One full NAWCC membership
- Up to six NAWCC website directory listings
- Framed certificate of membership
- Business member seal on MART display ads and index listing
- Ten percent discount on six School of Horology classes
- Twelve Museum tickets for staff or customers
Silver Business Membership: $250/year
- One full NAWCC membership
- Up to four NAWCC website directory listings
- Framed certificate of membership
- Business member seal on MART display ads and index listing
- Eight Museum tickets for staff or customers
Business Membership: $125/year
- One full NAWCC membership
- Two NAWCC website directory listings
- Certificate of membership
- Business member seal on MART display ads and index listing
- Six Museum tickets for staff or customers
CHAPTER CITATIONS & CHAPTER OF THE YEAR AWARDS
The Awards Committee has proposed submission criteria for the Chapter of the Year Awards.
Members who nominate their respective chapters should note the following;
Chapter Citations & Chapter of the Year Awards shall normally be announced at the annual NAWCC National Convention by the NAWCC Chair. Therefore, nominations shall be made at least two months before the beginning day of the Convention. Attendance at the Convention by a chapter representative is not a requirement. However, the National Convention banquet is the appropriate location for award presentations.
The nominations shall be made in writing and include a chronological summary of chapter activities for the previous calendar year. Activities that occurred outside that time frame will be considered if they are part of a longer project that culminated in the calendar year.
The nomination will be submitted both to the current NAWCC Chair and the Awards Committee Chair. The Awards Chair will distribute copies to his committee members. All comments will be forwarded to the president, who will make the final decision.
Information Required:
- Chapter name and number.
- Chapter president.
- Nominating member if not the chapter president.
- Number of members in the chapter at the beginning and end of the year of nomination.
- Average number of members attending chapter meetings.
- Brief summary of meeting programs, including speakers, with emphasis on educational presentations.
- Brief, but specific, summaries of special programs, including workshops, suitcase workshops, joint chapter meetings, and chapter donations.
- Summary of chapter displays, news articles, etc., that have provided public education and public awareness of the chapter and the Association. The total number of people participating in public events and number of new members as a result should be documented.
Special Activities:
- Chapter membership attendance at Nationals and Seminars
- Chapter membership that made contributions of money or service to National conventions, regionals, etc., as volunteers
- Chapter support for maintenance or restoration of public timepieces
- Chapter support for local or national historic projects
- Chapter programs for the Lending Library
- Chapter support for NAWCC projects when requested by National
- Improvements in chapter facilities and services, e.g., a chapter lending library
- Chapter efforts to increase the voting by members in National elections
- Chapter use of newsletters and other communications from National
Steeplejacks working on Big Ben
Some Chapters will go to great heights to win this award?
Last Updated: March 04, 2008 |
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