January 17, 2002 The meeting was called to order by the President, Larry Everett, at 7:00 p.m. There were 15 members and three guests present. It was moved to dispense with the reading of the minutes since copies had been mailed to all members. The Treasurer's report lists a Balance on hand of $121.66 OLD BUSINESS: David Rankin has arranged for the study club to visit the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery between now and February. The purpose would be to view the space that will be used for the glass exhibit in 2003. The tour would be led by the curator of the anthropology exhibit on Tongas. The group voted for Sunday, January 27, with a back-up date of Feb. 10. David will notify us by E-mail of the approved date. The Miami Valley Study club will be presenting a program at convention. It still needs to be determined what that program will be. NEW BUSINESS: Georgia Otten reported that Phyllis Smith will be going home at the end of the month. She will have someone there to provide assistance. Larry reminded us that there is a position available on the NCC Board of Directors. If interested in running, notify Tarzan via E-mail. Meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m. SHOW AND TELL: Saratoga Hat cigarette or match holder in Opal; Saratoga Hat cigarette or match holder in Ebony; #3 3" swan in Crown Tuscan w/gold; #3 3" swan in Crown Tucan w/Charlton decoration; #896 bathroom bottle in ebony w/ebony stopper; #1194 bathroom bottle in ebonoy w/ebony stopper; #132 cigarette box w/ashtray lid in ebony w/GE Florentine border; #579 4" powder box w/original puff in Peach-blo with #704 etch; #1617 hurricane lamps w/Chantilly etch; #518 Draped Lady flower frog in moonlight blue w/#3 ribbed base; #1957/120 Sonata 2-lite candlesticks with the 1958 price list of $5.50 per pair; #607 ebonoy cigarette box w/Intaglio Dog on cover; Sea Shell ash tray/card holder in Windsor Blue; Crystal top hat toothpick or match box w/red flashed brim etched Joe #1933; #812 10 1/2" Decagon dinner plate etched Cleo in willow blue; #1066 5 oz. sham tumbler in gold krystol with Appleblossom etch; #21 Everglade 7 1/2" vase in pearl mist w/heavy gold decoration; #33 10 1/2" Mt. Vernon 2-lite Candlabrum; #136 pink sugar and creamer w/etch #4; Cambridge Mother Goose baby bottle; #50 8" Dolphin candlesticks in amethyst; #1043 8 1/2" crystal style II swan. David Ray presented the program on Nude Stems. David's goal was to have examples of all different shapes of the statuesque line. He had examples of all lines except the Caprice ivy ball, and cordial. There were rare color combinations, various etchings and decorations, and different size stems. This display of beautiful Cambridge glass allowed for some very interesting discussion. Respectfully submitted, |