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The Long Island Depression Glass Society
-John Guglielmo Editor- November 2008
FALL GLASS SHOW!
Well, the Fall Depression Glass Show and Sale has come and gone, and a beautiful experieince it was. As usual, our dealers brought their best and the combination of color, design and brilliance, combined with creative and interesting ways to display made for a show well worth attending.
As we have seen in these times, while the numbers of people attending was somewhat less than in other years, the enthusiasim of whose who attended was apparent.
They were there at the opening and there was a steady stream of folks all through the day. We decided to open an hour earlier than usual and the dealers were ready on time. Many customers were seen leaving the hall with arms full of packages and some returned for more.
Sunday saw the same kind of attendance that continued all day long.
The display of Depression Glass Kitchenware by Eileen Boschen was well received as many asked "Is that for sale?"
The Grand Door Prize of a luncheon set of green "Circle" was won by a new member who joined the Society at our Summer Depression Glass Show at the beautiful Vanderbilt Museum in Centerport.
She then came to our Fall Glass Show and was fortunate enough to win the Grand Door Prize. She was very excited.
Thanks to all those who worked so hard to make the Fall Glass Show happen again this year. What would we do without you?
The Summer Glass Show will be held again on the grounds of the beautiful Vanderbilt Museum on Sunday, August 9, 2008.
The Spring Glass Show will be held at the Freeport Recreation Center on Saturday and Sunday, March 21 abd 22, 2009.
WINTER ANTIQUE MARKET
But before those shows, we will have our annual Winter Antique and Collectible Market at the Freeport Recreation Center in Freeport, LI, NY, on Sunday January 25, 2009. This official opening to our yearly collecting season will have more than 45 dealeers with all sorts of antiques and collectibles. The hours are from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm.
We really think that this show is one of the best local antique shows around
We feel that this Antique and Collectible Market is one of the finest on Long Island and our dealers and collectors are some of the best, so put it on your calendar to attend.
NOVEMBER GENERAL
At the upcoming November General meeting, we will have one program. Rosemary Rossteuscher will present a collection of "Noritake" china. She invites any member attending to bring their Noritake pieces and join in the program for Lido points. You can talk or not, whatever you choose.
The Fundraiser will be a raffle of "Patrician" (also known as "Spoke" for the wheel in the design). We will also raffle a Thanksgiving Basket. Remember, these raffles are small, and your chances of winning are considerable.
Also at this meeting, we will have elections for President and the Executive Board of the Society. So please attend if you can.
ELECTIONS
The Board has met and selected the following slate of officers for the upcoming election to be held at the November meeting:
President Bobby Mohr
Vice President Marilyn Rosen
Treasurer Marion Smith
Recording Secretary Barbara Hansen
Corr. Secretary Beth Burton
HOLIDAY PARTY
The Holiday party will be at Matteo's at 7:00 pm instead of the December General meeting on Thursday, December 18, 2008. The cost is $25.00 per person. You can pay at the meeting or send a check to Arlene at her home. Call her at the club phone and start assembling your doorprizes (Remember we award Lido points for every doorprize). Please try to decide early to make things go smoothly.
Welcome to our new members:
Margot Razziano, Denise Gravenhurst, Mary Grace and Emily gleason.
As the year end approaches, consider donating glass to the Society. These donations get you one half the book value in Lido points and a letter for tax purposes. All glass must be clean and perfect, and the Society reserve the right of refusal for any glass we cannot use. Food for thought.
2009.