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Experience fellowship, learning, sharing, and growing in the hobby. We have a monthly meeting on the second Saturday of most months. Everyone is welcome no matter what your specific interest or experience level might be.
Meetings begin at 8am with some time to socialize, then usually last until 11am or noon. There is no cost to attend a meeting. Currently we are meeting in the Fellowship Hall of Grace Community Church – 1021 Campbell Rd., Houston, Texas 77055 The church is just north of I 10, and on the west side of Campbell Rd. on the west side of Houston (Spring Branch/ Villages area.) The Fellowship Hall is the first building on the left as you enter the parking lot.
In addition to Chapter business, meetings usually include a Show and Tell, with members sharing something they think will interest the other members, and a presentation by a guest or member on some aspect of watches, clocks, horology, or a related field. Members are usually available afterward to help with any technical issues someone might be having with a clock or watch project.
Recent announcements or posts will appear here, check back for the latest info and news.
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March monthly meeting this weekend
Because March started with a Saturday, the SECOND SATURDAY comes early! Our second Saturday meeting is this weekend, the 8th. There will be a brief ‘Show and Tell’ session so bring something you feel others will enjoy seeing and hearing about. Ken Arnold will be giving a demonstration on the removal of a cuckoo clock…
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REMINDER!!
Greetings, The Chapter 139 February One Day Show and annual meeting will be held this Saturday (February 1) instead of the second Saturday due to church activities. (The Grace Community Church is located at 1021 Campbell Rd., Houston, Texas 77055.) The following activities are scheduled to take place: Snacks and coffee will be provided. ——————————————————————————————————————
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February’s chapter meeting MOVED to Feb. 1 !
The Chapter 139 February One Day Show (and monthly meeting) will be held on the FIRST Saturday instead of the second due to church activities. Don’t forget; February 1st. Another reminder will be sent about this event next week. February’s meeting is also our quarterly One Day Show. That means if you have horological items…
Something to do this Saturday, the 25th of January…
The Southwest Museum of Clocks and Watches on the north side of the Lockhart Square will have (Chapter 139 member ) Patricia Holloway, collector and researcher of World’s Fair souvenir pocket watches and postcards, on hand this Saturday, January 25, at 2 p.m.
Pat will discuss the enticement of purchasing these fun, useful watches and postcards now on display at the museum. The exhibit spans nearly 100 years of US World’s Fairs. It comprises watches and postcards from the 1893 Columbian Exposition, including two of the first postcards printed as souvenirs and a souvenir watch and fob, to mementos from the 1982 Knoxville International Energy Exposition.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where and when do you meet?
Please see above for more info, but we meet on the second Saturday of most months from 8am- noon, in the Fellowship Hall of Grace Community Church – 1021 Campbell Rd., Houston, Texas 77055 All are welcome and their is no charge for a regular meeting.
If I join Chapter 139 have I joined the NAWCC?
No, your Chapter membership dues are separate from the National membership. We encourage you to join both, as your local dues support this Chapter, and your National membership supports the Museum, and the National organization.
Can someone help me value my clock/watch/estate?
Chapter members can give informal opinions, or refer you to an appraiser.
Can someone help me repair my clock or watch, or recommend someone who can?
We would love to help YOU do the repair by learning more about your watch or clock, but if that isn’t your interest, members can help with a referral to a trusted repair shop.
Should I bring coffee or donuts to a meeting?
If you want to! Coffee is provided by the Chapter, and someone in the Chapter usually brings some donuts, tacos, or kolatches, but more is always welcome…