The OBC is forming a Craigslist Army that will enter information on Craigslist about upcoming shows and/or events. This is a great source of Free advertising. When you enter the information, you will need the Richland County Fairgrounds address, 750 N. Home Rd., Mansfield, OH 44906. Also upload the 3 photos that you will find in the “Read More”. Contact me if you can help.
Club news
Sad News
It is with with great sadness that we must announce the passing of Robert “Bobbi” Sekerak. Bobbi was a pioneer in the bottle cleaning. He and Paul Mendik were nationally known for the quality of their cleaning. All their machines were self made and a visit to Bobbi bottle cleaning shop was nothing short of amazing. Bobbi and I were frequent dealers at the Shupp’s Grove Bottle Show. We slept on grounds either in a tent or under the stars. What an adventure. Read Bobbi’s obituary.
Columbus 2018
With threats of icy roads and monster snow falls, the Columbus Antique Bottle Show and Sale held their annual show. Fortunately for those traveling to the show, Columbus and much further to the north Cleveland, remained on the warmer side of the front and experienced only rain on Sunday after 9 AM as temperatures hoovered in the 40’s. Columbus had a sell out sales floor with some great high quality bottles for the buyers. See “Read More” for all the great pictures.
Cleveland 2018 & Cedar Point
Come for the bottles and bring the family to one of the great amusement parks in the world, Cedar Point. New for 2018 is the Steel Vengeance Roller Coaster. At a height of 205 feet, a speed of 74 mph, and over a mile in length, your family will enjoy the thrill of a lifetime. Cedar point is less than an hour from Cleveland and should be on everyone’s vacation schedule. Take in the show and all the great attractions Cleveland has to offer. Your front seat is waiting! Something for the whole family, ride of the year.
Cleveland, one of the best destinations
Cleveland named one of the top spots in the world to travel in 2018 by National Geographic. Great article! Don’t forget the FOHBC National in Cleveland this summer, great vacation destination. Come for the bottles, stay to vacation. Get those contracts in. See the article
Volunteers
OBC, with 6 months to the National Show in Cleveland, it is time to step up and volunteer your talents to make this a great show. We need;
- Advertising committee chair and helpers
- Dock Marshalls for loading/unloading at the docks
- Committee for Youth Corner events
- A photographer for the event
Click on the “Read More” to see the description of each job.
January Meeting Canceled
Columbus Bottle Show
Christmas Dinner 2017
Mansfield Contract
The Mansfield Contract is now available with a very welcome return to the 4 hours of dealer set up on Friday. Download the Mansfield Contract and return them early. Check out the hotel specials, don’t delay the rooms go quickly. Make plans now!
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas from the Ohio Bottle Club. Don’t forget our Holiday dinner on December 28 at 6:30 PM.
Christmas Comes Early Auction
Glass Works Auction has announced their Christmas Comes Early Auction # 117. The auction opens on December 4th and closes on December 11th. 240 lots will greet you with a nice selection of sodas, mineral waters, bitters, flasks, pattern molded and much more. Link to the auction.