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Come to the 2012 Convention in Kokomo, Indiana!!

The 2012 Convention will be held in Kokomo, Indiana, at the Kokomo Events Center, 1500 N Reed Road, a part of Ivy Tech Community College. This is a large facility, and should accomodate our 32 top quality dealers and many displays of glass from members' private collections.

The Convention Co-Chairmen for 2012 are Danny Cornelius and Tom Smith (the email link actually sends a copy to both of them). You can find the latest "scoop" on our 2012 Convention page.

May 15 - Amazon.com REMINDER

Just a reminder - if you plan to purchase anything on Amazon.com, use the link provided in the left column of this page to get to Amazon. Whatever you then buy results in a small commission paid to NDGA. It doesn't cost you a thing, as Amazon pays the commission. Another easy way to support the efforts of the NDGA.

April 30 - May 1 - 4
"Work Party" at the Museum

Many members joined in the effort to open the new NDGA Museum during a "Work Party" the first week in May. This marks the unofficial opening of the Museum, with a "formal" opening to be scheduled in the near future. We've created a slide show to document the efforts of all the volunteers. Thanks to everyone who participated. We can all be proud of this accomplishment.

WE'RE OPEN ! Visit the Museum Page for more information.

April 16, 2012 - NDGA Election

The nomination process for candidates for the upcoming election is now closed. There are four Director At Large positions available, in addition to Vice President and Treasurer. Here are the members who have come forward to be considered for election:
Vice President: Linda Bredengerd
Treasurer: Robert Henicksman
Director at Large:
   Francee Boches        Leora Leasure
   Fred Meyer            Jack Peacock
   Enid Waska

April 9, 2012 - Details on Fenton Factory Final Auction

The Fenton Art Glass Company, in business for over 100 years, is finally coming to an end. The Fenton Factory, all of its contents, the trademarks, patents, color formulae, tools, molds, intellectual property -- all of it to go up for auction on May 24, 2012. We remember Fenton in an article which includes details on the Final Auction and a time-line of achievements by this exceptional family-owned business. Glass collectors across the country will miss Fenton.

March 18, 2012 - Convention Update
    "Dining with the Cars"

For 2012, we are again planning to have a Banquet on Saturday night, right after the Annual Meeting. This year, the Banquet will be inside the Automotive Museum at the Kokomo Event Center located at 1500 North Reed Road, the same location as the convention. Pre-registration is a must, and you will find more information and the Banquet Registration form on the Convention Page.

Right now, you can purchase a t-shirt advertising the Convention, which you can wear to all the Spring Glass shows, and at the same time support the NDGA. This is a great way to advertise our Convention to potential attendees. Visit our Convention Page for details.

December 14, 2011 - Museum Move-in Report

From December 1 through December 4, a group of members (and some non-members, too) came together at the new Museum in Wellington, Kansas, to begin the process of opening a Museum to display the National Glass Collection. The first step was to move in some 26 cases, over 300 tubs of glass, supporting materials, and shelves to hold everything. The task took all of the four days, and we have a full report including photos. This is only the beginning. The cases have to be wired for lighting and set in place and leveled. All the glass shelves and doors must be cleaned. There is a lot of physical work yet to be performed, but it is a grand beginning!

Check out the photo (left column) of the poster in the front window of the new Museum, provided by Sarah and David Van Dalsem.

November 24, 2011 - Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The Museum is Coming !

After many years of planning and working towards the goals of education and preservation of our Depression Era Glass the Board of Directors is pleased to announce that NDGA will be opening the NDGA National Glass Museum in Wellington Kansas. The building is located at 117 S. Washington and is approximately 2900sq. ft. which will allow us to both display and store the National Collection. For more details, visit the museum page.

November 16, 2011 - Lancaster Glass to be displayed in Salt Lake City

NDGA Member John Zastowney has been invited to exhibit his collection of Lancaster glass at the Salt Lake City Public Library beginning in December. Here is a brief article describing the exhibit. The NDGA thanks John for sharing his collection with the public, and with all collectors of glass.