May 13, 2003 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by the President, Larry Everett. There were 14 members present. There were corrections to the minutes of the April meeting. The web site for the club has 250 MB of storage, and the cost for hosting the site is $23.40. Also, the officers for the coming year are President, Larry Everett; Vice President, Ron Hufford; Secretary, Norma Hufford;, and Treasurer, Mac Otten. The Treasurer reports payment of $17.50 and $23.40 to David Rankin for the web site maintenance, leaving a balance of $221.05. OLD BUSINESS: David Rankin reported on activity on the web site. Trademarks, Nearcut Fernland, and Rock Crystal Engavings have been added to the site. During April there were 139 visits, 820 pages were downloaded, and there were 3489 hits. David asked for ideas on additions to the site. Will Acord is interested in helping David with the website. NEW BUSINESS: Georgia reported on progress for the convention. Registrations should be in by June 1, and so far there are only three first timers registered. Members were also advised to get ballots in for election of members to the NCC Board. The program on Sunday, May 18 at the Boonshoft will be presented by Georgia Otten on Cambridge Colors. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. SHOW AND TELL: #339 Moonlight blue Caprice vase; Caprice blown ball shaped marmalade in crystal; #3400/17 12" ebony vase with Apple Blossom etching; #1621 10" crystal urn vase; #3130 bell with Portia etching; #510 Amber Temple jar with matching base with gold encrusted willow border; #1380 26 oz square or Pristine decanter with frosted and sterling decoration; #34 3-toed ashtray in crystal alpine; #3129 6 oz hollow stem champagne cut #765 Vichy; #9403 tumbler with etching UE-26, gooseberries; #70 8" candlestick with etching 510. PROGRAM: Each members was to bring an example of a floral etching in honor of spring. The discussion focused on the Wildflower etching, including examples of the early Wildflower, and the Wildflower cutting, and the Marjorie etching. Other examples presented for discussion were floral baskets as shown on the #7606 sherbet, the #3126 heatherbloom goblet with Portia etching, the #2760 near cut Daisy basket, the large Rosepoint basket, and the Tombstone book-ends with Dresden etching. Also presented were examples of the early floral etchings E726, E518 Tulip, Water Lily Chrysanthemum, Apple Blossom, Magnolia, and #6017 etching. Respectfully submitted, |