NAWCC Chapter 162

The Chapter was invited to the Exchange Place Holiday Event Dec 3, 2022. Chapter President Rod Groenewold donated a clock for the raffle and a roasting jack to the kitchen. Jim Austin and Wayne Bledsoe of the Chapter were on hand to support the event.

Wayne Bledsoe & Rod Groenewold are pictured with Mark Selby of the Exchange Place.

Rod shared research from a fellow clock enthusiast, J. Alan Bloore.

Rod Groenewold presents program on Self Winding Clock Co at the November meeting.

See details about the upcoming event at the Exchange Place!

Fall Folk Arts Festival returns to Exchange Place with safety protocols in place The harvest season celebration will be held Saturday, Sept. 25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 26, from noon to 5 p.m.

Chapter 162 supports the Tri City area servicing these local clocks.

Chapter 162 will be featured at the Exchange Place Fall Folk Arts Festival, 2021 on Sat. Sept. 25th and Sun Sept. 26th.

The Chapter will offer free appraisals and has donated three clocks to the Silent Auction with proceeds benefiting the Exchange Place

Robert Turpin, a first time attendee, shared his interest in watches. Robert had purchased a wristwatch and was amazed at the cost of repairs which led to him learning the skills needed to do his own watch repairs.

Wayne Bledsoe shared a family favorite along with the amazing facts of how many hours, minutes and seconds this clock has kept over its lifetime. It still runs and maintains accurate time.

Chapter President, Rod Groenewold presented the program for the May meeting on Geneva stops. This technology invented in the mid 1800's helped improve accuracy and prevent spring damage.

Show & Tell time at the May meeting!