Program #2 - Following Business Meeting

Micro Set Capabilities
Presenter: Stan Palen

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11:00 a.m. - Morning Program
Clock Trade Sign Restoration Projects:
Project 3, Skipping #1 (Continued), & #2;
plus a Potpourri of New & Old Acquisitions
Presenter:  A. James Wynne

Jim’s fascination with clock-related trade signs has resulted in a number of on-going ‘projects’ that represent the various eras of technology-driven trade sign development. Clock trade signs represent advertising extensions of horological craftsmen, their profession, and the evolutionary significance of incorporating time to promote business merchandising. A short recap of the history of clock trade signs, their transition from static to dynamic models is followed by an update of Projects #1 and #2, and a chronicle of Project #3 which will be exhibited as part of the presentation. Time permitting, a potpourri of Jim’s 2025 clock acquisitions and those which were wishful additions will be included in the program.

Jim Wynne is a member of NAWCC’s Old Dominion Chapter No. 34, having served as Vice President of Programs, President, and Executive Board Member; and, giving presentations on his clock travels, projects, and personal interest in antique Sterling Electric car clocks. He is a Professor Emeritus of Information Systems at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), retiring after a career of 46 years as faculty member and department chair, research institute director and consultant to the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Department of Education. His hobbies include clocks, antique cars, vintage lighting fixtures, and 19th Century nautical, and English Coaching paintings. He is currently Executive Board Chair for the Historic Farmers Bank in Petersburg (perhaps the only remaining original farmers bank building in Virginia).  

1:30 p.m. – Afternoon Program
Micro Set Capabilities
Presenter:  Stan Palen

The program is a demonstration of some of the capabilities of using Micro Set.

Stan Palen started repairing watches in 1956 while he was still in high school. Now retired as a civilian from the U.S. Navy, he started working there in 1962 as a safety test engineer. Stan has been repairing clocks since 1980.

Stan is a member of NAWCC, Inc., the Horological Association of Virginia and the American Watchmakers – Clockmakers Institute. He has served as Treasurer of HAV for a number of terms. Stan assists at our chapter meetings by taking care of the audio-visual needs. He and his wife, Mary, live in King George.

 

 

FOR
SALE

 

Chapter Members Jack and Ann McBroom of Williamsburg recently decided to dispose of some of their inventory of horological parts, tools, accessories, etc. The McBrooms are generously donating the proceeds of this sale to the Old Dominion Chapter No. 34 treasury.  Thank you, Jack and Ann!

Come . . . bring your money . . . and take advantage of this opportunity.

Former Chapter Member Hugh Terhune has a long case URGOS clock, made in Germany, that he will give to any member who is interested. The clock needs some minor assembly.

You would need to pick the clock up from Hugh’s home in Chesterfield County.

If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Hugh at (804) 716-1497 or by email at worthington20@comcast.net.

If the Chapter has an email address for you, you should have received an ‘invite’ from Dennis. If you did not or perhaps have misplaced it and wish to participate on the Facebook page, please contact Dennis at ammidede@aol.com or at (757) 365-0402 or (757) 810-5997. Dennis will be happy to set you up as a user.