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Special Regional Meeting in San Francisco, May 12

You are invited to a special TCC Regional Meeting to be held Wednesday May 12, 2010, in the San Francisco Bay region.

4:00 pm Gather and enjoy a collection of over 800 pieces of 18th and 19th century transferware.
5:00 pm Presentation by Dick Henrywood, noted co-author of the two-volume Dictionary of Blue and White Transferware and numerous other references.
6:00 pm Light sponsored supper
7:00 pm Second presentation, subject to be announced.

TCC member and author Michael Sack will introduce and have copies for sale of his newly released book, India on Transferware, A Compendium of Indian Scenes on Transferware Together with Their Source Prints. Non- TCC members are welcome! To reserve your place (limited space available) RSVP to Judie Siddall merlinbl@pacbell.net or 650-494-7920 (email correspondence preferred). Recommendations for nearby accommodations on request.

Feb 2010: Milestone Pattern and Source Print Database Achievement

On February 5, 2010, our expert staff of pattern editors reached a significant milestone: 5000 unique pattern records published in the club's Pattern and Source Print Database. And now, just a few days later, you will find 5033 patterns and 390 source print records available to support club members' interests. Our database project was launched in the second half of 2006. This extraordinary achievement is due to the dedication of our member volunteer editors, each an expert in their assigned pattern category. A Press Release, announcing this milestone achievement, can be found on our web site.

Congratulations to Connie Rogers, our Database General Editor, and the team of category editors that have made this possible!

January 2010: India on Transferware Lecture

TCC member Michael Sack will present a lecture in San Francisco, "India on Transferware", Sunday January 17, 2010

November 2009: Message from the President

Dear Members,

Many members have just returned from our exciting, information-packed Annual Meeting in Bristol, England. A special thanks to Sue and Frank Wagstaff for planning and organizing a highly memorable and successful event!

With the future release on the TCC web site of our Annual Meeting Bulletin, due in early December, you will learn all of the details of this meeting along with the fantastic Anniversary Ceramics Tour of England and Wales that preceded the annual event.

But I can't wait until December to share with you this special news item:

Robert Copeland named a Life-Time Honorary Member!
At the annual meeting in Bristol, England, Robert Copeland, a long-standing contributor to the TCC, was recognized for his outstanding contribution to the field of ceramics by bestowing on him the club's first and only Life-Time Honorary Membership. Learn more

"Have you used our new Source Print Database yet? You can learn how to take advantage of this incredible database by logging on to the Pattern and Source Print Database and clicking on "How to Get Started" link. Scroll past the Pattern Search instructions and you will find additional instructions on how to conduct a Source Print Search. There are currently 333 source prints recorded in the database. Your search will reward you with complete information about the print and about all of the transferware patterns each has inspired. Check it out!"

Kind Regards, Loren Zeller, TCC President

June 20, 2009: TCC membership has surpassed its previous record.

TCC membership has surpassed its previous record and is 393 member households. Our previous record was 383 on June 30, 2008 (end of the membership year). Membership growth is vital for supporting continued Bulletin, Database and Website improvements, as well as other new programs. Thanks to all who have contributed to the Club's growth and success. Please do your part in recruiting new members.

May 2008: Northern California informal regional meeting

Margie and Kent Williams invite all TCC members and guests to their meeting on June 6-7, 2009. Learn more

Winter 2009 Bulletin available now!

November 2008: Fundraising Appeal

Support the Transferware Collectors Club Programs and Services with a special donation! Learn more

October 2008: The board approves a new grant program!

TCC has established a grant program to assist individuals in research, writing and other projects in the transferware field. Learn more

Fundraising Appeal

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