The general monthly meeting, open
to the public as well as members, was held
at the Nampa Valley Grange on Tuesday on February 26th and was
attended by 58 members. New president Sonia Martin opened the
meeting at 11:30 AM and handled some quick business matters,
including introducing those directors in attendance. The
meeting was then turned over to acknowledging outgoing president
Pati Sweet, who deflected the adulations. Pati became the
volunteer coordinator in 1999, secretary in 2000 and president
in 2003. She has deftly led the growing Historical Society
to the organization it is now and is greatly appreciated for her
time, talents, and efforts of the past 10 years.
Guest speakers were clock
collectors Glen Chambers and Ira Goldstein. Glen and Ira
belong to the Idahorological Chapter 153, of the National
Association of Watch and Clock Collectors.
Ira Goldstein and Glen Chambers
Glen and Mike Thessen had
approached Director Wendy Miller late last year about cataloging
and reviewing the clock collection at Our Memories Indian Creek
Museum. They had just recently completed that project, and
planned on presenting their findings at this month's general
meeting. However, Mike died unexpectedly. (May he rest in
peace.)
Glen brought the current
president of their chapter, Ira, Goldstein, who has an extensive
collection of railroad pocket watches. To a most attentive
and interested group, he told a bit of their findings and their
interest in clocks. Ira was quick to point out that few
young people are coming into the trade, not having the public
interest that high tech jobs get. However, there are many who
are thrilled with the trade, and there is a great need for watch
makers and repairers.
