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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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CANCELLED —>April Meeting this Saturday, the 12th…
Chapter 139 Tech Session will NOT occur this Saturday (April 12th). A church function has precedence in the room we use, so we reluctantly have cancelled our April meeting. The Board has decided that due to next weekend being Easter, we will skip this month. Next month will be our next meeting, in May. Watch…
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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. ——————————————————————————————————————
Chapter 139 members volunteering at the National Headquarters!
Last month several members made a trip to National Headquarters in Pennsylvania to spend time doing volunteer work at the Museum. Rory McEvoy (Executive Director) acknowledged their participation in a recent newsletter. If you are a member, and not receiving the National newsletter, visit the site to sign up. It’s a quick and easy way to learn more about what the National Headquarters and Museum are doing, and what members are helping out with. Here is the relevant excerpt regarding our chapter…
“Six visitors from San Jacinto (Texas) Chapter 139 flew to Pennsylvania in late March and gave us some fantastic assistance in completing upgrades to the Museum galleries and School teaching spaces. This included conservation work on an E. Howard 0-size striking tower clock, set building in the galleries, and storage improvements at the School. It was an absolute pleasure to work together, share some (often terrible) jokes, and unwind together after hours.
The volunteers from Chapter 139 were Ralph Pokluda, Andy Staton, Marcus Bush, Jeff Zuspan, Gibson Bush, and Bob Kleeman.“
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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…