January 2015 – Message from the Guildmaster

      Time’s a wasting if you have not made reservations to attend the 2015 annual meeting of the Horn Guild in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. This meeting on the 6th and 7th of March will feature original horn objects not generally on display and their history. It will feature a presentation/discussion by four of the leading powder horn experts of early horns up to the American Revolution. You will hear firsthand more than 150 years of collective experience from Roland Cadle, Art DeCamp, Dr. Jay Hopkins, Wallace Gussler, and see some of their “good stuff.”

You will witness for the first time a more historically correct promotion and acknowledgement ceremony of advancement to Journeyman and the exclusive Master Horner status. All existing Master and Journeyman are encouraged to come and receive recognition due this special Friday morning ceremony.

More original horn work will be shown this year than ever before so you want to contact Art DeCamp as soon as possible for a display table of your own; and, a remember the Banquet always sells out. If there was a time to take the plunge and join the Honourable Company of Horners or renew your membership it is now for this March 6th and 7th historic meeting.
Go Here to see details of the meeting and to download the registration form.

There has been a small development in the status of motels. The Best Western is being renovated. All reservations made to date should be fine. You may call to verify your reservation if you want at (717) 243-6200.

There are two alternate area motels that will give HCH members a discount. Making reservations soon is prudent. Ask for the Horn Guild discount.
(a) Hampton Inn, 1164 Harrisburg Pike, Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 240-0200 . rate: $99.00 per night + tax. (Suites are available for more.)
(b) Days Inn, 101 Alexander Spring Road, Carlisle, PA 17013, phone number (717) 258-4147 , rate: $62.00 per night + tax.

See you at the AHEC!,
Dick Toone Guildmaster

2015 Annual Meeting Raffle at the AHEC – Drawing on March 7, 2015. We have Winners.

UPDATE – The Annual Meeting is now a thing of the past and we have winners! Please see the lucky ones who purchased raffle tickets and had their names drawn. Their names are below the raffle items. Incidentally, Mark Preston, one of our members, from Florida donated two un-worked horns and they were won by Steve Haines of Pennsylvania.
Again, thank you to all who donated items and to all of those who purchased raffle items.

Best regards,
Kris Polizzi

 

It is that time of year again, and I am happy to announce the items for the “Annual Meeting” raffle for 2015. First, a huge Thank You to all of the artisans who have donated these wonderful items! The raffles we hold throughout the year are a great way for us to raise money for the Guild’s many programs, and there is no way to do that without the help of so many of you. I am always amazing by those of you who come forward when your help is needed!

This year’s eight items are…

A Southern Banded Horn crafted by Ron Hess	A handmade leather ball bag by Eric Ewing
Banded horn won by Gary Bertrlsen, OH	Ball Bag won by Bob Albrecht, NJ
A Queen Anne horn made by Journeyman Don Fererro	A handsome pick and brush set by Journeyman Clinton Byers
Queen Anne flask won by Brian Shrader, IN	Pick & Brush won by Jason Moyer, PA
A turned horn funnel and measure by Rex Reddick	A well-crafted ring box made by Journeyman Bill Carter and engraved by Journeyman Rick Sheets
Funnel & Measure won by Don Fererro, NC	Ring Box won by Jason Moyer, PA
A lovely hand woven strap by Sara Boyd	And last, but certainly not least, the NMLRA has sent us the generous gift of a 5 year membership and the new book Flintlocks, by Eric Bye!
Woven strap won by Scott Morrison, OR	NMLRA Book & Membership won by Ed Long, PA

 

Tickets can be “pre-purchased” by clicking on the ticket or purchased in person at the Annual Meeting for only $2 each or 6 for $10. Stop by the fundraising table to get an up close look at all of these great prizes! You need not be present to win.

My thanks again to all of the members who help make these raffles possible. Anyone who is interested in donating an item can feel free to contact me at polizzifam@netzero.net.

Kris Polizzi – Fundraising Chair