MEMBERS

CHAPTERS

MUSEUM GIFT SHOP

PUBLICATIONS

NAWCC Gift Catalog

Gift Catalog as PDF file

Membership & Administrative Services

Controller:

Financial Software -- $30,000

Sage Financial software to replace our financial software on the old AS400 computer system,

IT Management

Four new PC units -- $4,000

Four PC’s in use are six years old and cannot run new software programs.  New PC units will be able to run current and future software and increase operational efficiency.  Several years ago the Association had a rotation plan in place to replace older machines periodically.  The plan was suspended as an economy measure.

4 of the original 7 requested have been SOLD!

***NAWCC member George Kabacinski has already purchased 4 of the original 7 PCs requested w/ matching gift from HP***

IMIS Software -- $70,000 ($20,000 contribution from FL Gold Coast Chap. 60 received)

New membership management software including association membership, fund raising, on line billing and sales, website management and event registration.

Executive Director/Staff

Travel Fund for Fund Raising/Development -- $5,000

Travel Fund for Staff to Attend Regionals -- $7,500

Planned Giving Software and Planned Giving Website $5,500

Software for marketing and presenting planned giving information and illustrations plus software to administer gifts including tax returns, reports and donor payments for gift annuities and charitable remainder trusts.

Marketing and Media Relations:

Renewal of PR database software -- $2,000

Our public relations efforts have been very successful in the past several years due to the combined efforts of staff and members.  Going forwards we want to do more to help chapters wishing to raise awareness of their events including regional meetings.  Much of the media coverage obtained

by the NAWCC started with accessing a database of media outlets throughout the United States.  This has brought the NAWCC free publicity in AutoWeek Magazine, AAA Worldwide, PBS New Yankee Workshop, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and countless other publications.  The database will enable us to reach out to large and small newspapers to highlight the good works of chapters and bring people to their events.

New membership advertising by state ($300-$500 per ad per week) $3,000

-$5,000 for ten week program per state

Growing membership is important for the survival of the NAWCC.  By working with newspaper associations within each state we can promote the organization in the buy/sell portion of the paper.  Attracting more people to the organization interested in buying and selling will help to keep our mart rooms full and continue the social aspects of membership.  A ten week program running state wide for $3,000 only requires about 45 new members to generate break-even revenue.  By targeted people actively interested in buying and selling we may be able to increase chapter membership and increase the likelihood of these new members continuing their membership beyond the first year.

New member information mailings -- $15,000

Communication and education are key components to membership retention.  A large portion of new members do not renew after their first year.  By developing a series of printed pieces and packets to be mailed to new members throughout the first and into their second year, we can educate these new members on everything the organization has to offer.  By spreading the information out through several mailings we are less likely to overwhelm the new member with information and will increase the likelihood of readership.  The investment of these materials will pay for over two years of printing and postage.

Member Services

Color InkJet Printer -- $500
***NAWCC member George Kabacinski w/ matching gift from HP***

For high quality production of a variety of member related certificates, awards, and other specialty documents.  Current printer does not have the flexibility to handle different kinds of paper stock.

Museum

Display materials for orrery -- $750
***This item has been donated by Chap. 113 in memory of Evan Edwards***

Orrery donated to the Museum by Gerhart Hutter will require fabricated pedestal and security protection to enable this time piece to be displayed safely.

HOBO U10 Temperature/Relative Humidity Logger -- 10 Loggers plus software: $750

An economical logger for indoor monitoring of temperature and relative humidity. The U10's small size and large memory make this a great multi-purpose logger. These will be used to closely monitor and record temperature and humidity conditions throughout the museum’s galleries and storage areas.

Barcode Printing Upgrade and One (1) Portable Laser Scanning Device. Price: $650.00

The Barcode Printing Upgrade allows PastPerfect to print barcode labels in a variety of formats. The most common barcode formats are Code 128 and Code 39. PastPerfect supports these and other standard barcode formats. This will allow us to keep better track of our collections and streamline the collections inventory process.

Educator:

Brochure -- $4,000

For use in reaching local and regional educators to inform them of educational opportunities available at the Museum and to suggest ways teachers can incorporate the study of time into their lesson plans.

Public Programs Series                          $5,000

A series of public programs held throughout the year at the museum that encourages the community and public to learn more about time and timekeeping.

Museum Guide                                      $1,500
***This item has been paid for by CGA Professional Center, York Pa; Trout, Ebersole & Groff, LLP Certified Public Accountants, Lancaster, Pa; and Susquehanna Glass, Columbia, Pa.***

A booklet made available to museum visitors that assist them in their tour of the permanent exhibits.

Updated video on the museum -- $10,000

The National Watch & Clock Museum is a great resource which is out of reach for most members.  By creating an overview film of the museum and documentary style footage of specific objects we can begin to bring the museum into the reach of more members.  The final product may be used as a chapter meeting program and can be used in pieces as an educational portion of our website.  The estimated investment would include the planning, production, editing, and duplication of 1,500 copies.  We would then be able to make one available to each chapter, the library, and have the remainder available through the NAWCC bookstore/gift shop.

Member & Chapter Programs

Traveling programs: 2 @ $3,000 per program -- $6,000

Traveling programs will be made available to chapters for use in their communities in local schools, libraries, and other settings.  These program are:  Daylight Savings Time  and Treasures of Time.

High speed networked color copier/printer -- $7,000

This printer will allow for the printing of chapter newsletters, special event promotional literature and other small run publications.

Facilities

Heat extraction fan blades for AC Chiller -- $6,000

Fan blades in place are made of plastic material and are subject to cracking.  New blades for this unit will be made of metal and less prone to damage.

Light weight tables -- $1,000

Eight tables for functions at the museum including exhibit openings, educational programs and facility rentals. 

Library and Research Center

New microfilm reader -- $5,000

Old microfilm reader is inadequate for current volume of use.  A new reader will enable users to obtain images of higher resolution that are easier to read and reproduce.

New copier -- $4,000

The copier in place has reached an age where parts are more difficult to obtain for necessary and/or routine repairs. 

Keystone filming -- $30,000

Original hard copies of this jeweler’s magazine are deteriorating rapidly.  These original copies are no longer suitable for use by Association or members or the general public.  Filming of these publications would also reduce the amount of storage space in use to house them.

Library & Research Center Brochure -- $1,800 

The library and research center is a valuable resource for members but is often underutilized by members simply because they are not aware of what it has to offer.  By developing a brochure highlighting the services and resource available through the library, we can raise awareness, use, and perhaps support for it.  The brochure will be especially valuable for new members being introduced to the organization.

Publications

Training funds for support staff -- $2,000

Periodic updates to layout and graphics software requires that training be available in order to take advantage of new innovations. There is a current need for training on the latest versions of PhotoShop and QuarkExpress. There is also a need for Microsoft Access training (published databases are stored and formatted through Access). One $500 course per year for each staff member would cost $2000 for each fiscal year.

School of Horology

Materials for Watch Progam Program

 

The School of Horology is expanding its Watch and Clock Programs and making improvements to the building. The following lists of items and training materials are needed for instruction purposes.
Training Materials for Swiss Lever Escapement	Training Materials for Chronograph Course
12 Escapement Meters (new) @ $745.00 each (retail at $845.00 ea.) 12 Pallet Heaters (new) @ $315.00 each (retail at $425.00 ea.) 100 Pallets for 6497 – 2824 $150.00 each caliber (need 2 calibers = $300.00	12 ETA Valjoux MVMT Holders @ $130.00 each 12 ETA 251.471 Quartz MVMT Holders @ $37.50 each (optional) 3 Valjoux 7750 Chronograph movements @ $375.00 each 3 251.471 ETA 4 Motor Quartz Chronograph MVMTS @ $70.00 each (optional) 2 High Precision hand set tools $1500.00 each set Additional special tools required for both calibers (from ETA approx. $2,000.00)
Miscellaneous Items for the Watch Diploma Classes	Miscellaneous Items for the Clock Diploma Classes
1 Revelator Condensation Instrument @ $6,120.00 1 Nator 125 Waterproof Tester 125 @ $5,395.00 5 Hairspring Vibrators @ $500.00 1 Natator 40 Waterproof Tester 40 Bar @ $3,955.00 12 Watch Lathes in 8 mm @ $450.00 5 Horia Tool Pump Pushers and Anvils @ $555.00 1 Pri Plarox Electronic Case Heater @ $1,732.00 4 Horia Tools @ $400.00 5 Seitz Jewelling Sets Used @ $200.00 8 Seitz Jewels Various Sizes @ $150.00 8 Dazor Bench Lights @ $150.00 100 8mm Collets @ $10.00 15 File Burnishers Wristwatch @ $59.00 1 Cyclomat 6 Automatic Watch Winder @ $742.00 2 Watch Tap Sets @ $300.00 1 Misc Cleaners Etc. @ $500.00 15 File Burnishers Pocketwatch @ $33.00 12 Dip Oiler Stands @ $30.00 10 Lubricants and Greases @ $30.00 15 Bench Pads @ $19.00 2 Hand Set Tools @ $50.00 2 Dies For Heavy Duty Press @ $100.00 4 Incabloc Pushers for Horia Tool @ $30.00	8 Lathe Tool Posts and Boring Tools @ $308.00 50 Time/Strike American Movements @ $30.00 16 Work Benches @ $490.00 10 Bench Lights @ $150.00 2 Microscope Camera @ $900.00 2 Radio Shack Wireless Pa @ $90.00
	Renovation Items for the School of Horology
	1 Additional Classroom @ $27,000.00 1 Cabinet Faces And New Counters @ $5,000.00 1 Vent System for Watch Lab @ $4,000.00 20 Chairs for Benches @ $99.00 1 Handicap Lift @ $13,000.00 1 Handicap Lift Construction @ $3,000.00

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Last Updated:  April 25, 2007