lone star chapter 124 nawcc

What lone star chapter 124 nawcc does

Lone Star Chapter 124 NAWCC is a non-profit membership organization chartered in 1982 as the North Texas chapter of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC). Headquartered in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, the chapter serves approximately 300 horology hobbyists, collectors, and clock/watch restorers through educational programs, regional events, and community projects. Its operations span multiple physical locations including a dedicated training facility in Irving, TX equipped with specialized tools and workbenches for hands-on instruction.

The chapter's core offering is a structured horology education curriculum spanning nine course categories — clock movement repair (CR-100 through CR-400), watch repair (WR-100/WR-200), specialized repair workshops (SR series covering French clocks, Fusee, cuckoo, 400-day, and carriage clocks), tool and equipment training (TE series), and clock case/dial restoration (CD series) — supplemented by informal Open Bench Workshops (OW series). Distribution is event-driven through the annual Lone Star Regional Convention and Mart (~300 tables, largest in the five-state area), bi-monthly One-Day meetings, and Mini-Regional swap meets, with online registration via a 3dcartstores.com e-commerce storefront. Revenue streams include $15/year membership dues, class registration fees, event admissions, auction commissions (15% of sales), raffles, and classified advertising ($20-$40). The chapter also operates the Fred Tischler/John Erickson Memorial Scholarship Fund and conducts community restoration projects such as the Grapevine Historic District street clock. Governance is provided by an elected volunteer board of directors, with the 2026-2027 leadership including Tim Henz (President), Janet Anaya (Vice-President), Clint Kleen (Treasurer), and Bill Nash (Secretary).

Name

lone star chapter 124 nawcc

Legal name

Lone Star Chapter 124 NAWCC Inc

Website

https://chapter124.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Lone Star Chapter 124 NAWCC is a non-profit membership organization and chartered North Texas chapter of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors, providing horology education, watch and clock repair classes, regional conventions, and community restoration projects to approximately 300 hobbyists and restorers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area since 1982.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas-Fort Worth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership at $15 per year, or $50 for a 5-year special rate. Membership provides bi-monthly newsletter subscription, email notifications of chapter events, and local chapter community access.
2. Educational Classes and Workshops: Revenue from registration fees for structured clock and watch repair classes, open bench workshops, and specialized repair courses. Classes range from 1-day to 4-day workshops with varying fees. Chapter maintains tools for student use to lower initial costs.
3. Event Admissions and Table Rentals: Revenue from admission fees for One-Day meetings ($15), Regional Convention and Mart table rentals (~300 tables), Mini-Regional table rentals, and public admission fees during designated public hours at regional events.
4. Auctions and Raffles: Live and silent auctions at the annual Regional and One-Day events generate revenue through auction commissions (typically 15% of sales) and raffle ticket sales. Chapter also auctions its own horological items.
5. Classified Advertisements: Sponsors page classified ads priced at $20 for two months or $40 for a full year, reaching the chapter's membership base.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Lone Star Chapter 124 is a non-profit membership organization that delivers hands-on clock and watch repair education through a structured curriculum spanning beginner to advanced levels, including clock movement repair (CR series), watch repair (WR series), specialized clock repair (SR series), tools and equipment training (TE series), and clock case/dial restoration (CD series). The chapter supplements classroom instruction with open bench workshops, an annual Regional Convention and Mart featuring approximately 300 tables, periodic Mini-Regional swap meets, a bi-monthly member newsletter, a memorial scholarship fund, and community clock restoration projects.

Product overview

Lone Star Chapter 124 is a non-profit membership organization and chapter of the National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors (NAWCC). The organization offers a comprehensive suite of horology education services centered around its course catalog, which includes Clock Movement Repair Classes (CR series), Watch Repair Classes (WR series), Specialized Repair Workshops (SR series), Tools and Equipment Training (TE series), and Clock Case and Dial Restoration Courses (CD series). These courses are supplemented by Open Bench Workshops (OW series) providing hands-on practice time. The chapter also organizes annual and one-day regional events, publishes a bi-monthly newsletter, administers a scholarship fund, maintains a traveling library exhibit, and conducts community clock restoration projects. Membership services provide access to educational content, networking, and event discounts.

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Products and services

• Clock Movement Repair Classes (CR Series) Hands-on instructional courses teaching fundamentals and advanced techniques for repairing clock movements, covering kitchen clock repair (CR-100), spring barrel clock repair (CR-200), chime clock repair (CR-300), and weight-driven clock repair (CR-400). Targeted at hobbyists and aspiring restorers.
• Watch Repair Classes (WR Series) Beginning pocket watch repair instruction covering Elgin and Waltham watch nomenclature, disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, lubrication, and adjustment techniques across WR-100 Part A and WR-200 Part B courses.
• Specialized Clock Repair Workshops (SR Series) Advanced repair workshops covering specialized clock types including French Clock Repair, Escapement Adjustment, Fusee Clock Repair, Cuckoo Clock Repair, 400-Day Clock Repair, Wooden Gear Clock Repair, Carriage Clock Repair, and Self-Winding Clock Repair.
• Tools and Equipment Training (TE Series) Instruction in precision horological tools including Jewelers Lathe, Micro Lathe operations, and Microset Precision Clock Timer usage, covering tool construction, repair projects, and precision measurement techniques.
• Clock Case and Dial Restoration Courses (CD Series) Courses teaching historically accurate restoration of wooden clock cases and dials, including refinishing techniques, shellac application, French Polishing, tablet painting, veneer replacement, and gold leafing.
• Open Bench Workshops (OW Series) Informal workshop sessions where members bring clock or watch movements for expert advice on cleaning, repairs, and adjustments. Includes Saturday daytime workshops (OW-100), Tuesday evening workshops (OW-101), and pocket watch-specific sessions (OW-102).
• Annual Regional Convention and Mart The chapter's largest annual event featuring educational programs, guest speakers, themed exhibits, a mart with approximately 300 tables for clocks, watches, tools, and parts, plus auctions and networking for horology enthusiasts.
• Mini-Regionals and One-Day Events Regular meet-ups and swap meets held throughout the year where members and the public can buy, sell, and trade timepieces, tools, and horological supplies, including educational presentations and live auctions.
• Bi-Monthly Newsletter Newsletter provided to chapter members, containing horology news, chapter updates, educational content, and member communications. Archive of PDF issues dates back to 2001.
• Fred Tischler / John Erickson Memorial Scholarship Fund Educational scholarship program providing financial assistance to chapter members pursuing horology-related educational activities, with a $10,000 disbursement goal.
• Bella Traveling Library Exhibit Traveling exhibit of clocks, watches, books, and ephemera suitable for display in public libraries, created by chapter members Hugh and Evelyn Slough to promote horology awareness.
• Chapter Membership Annual membership in Lone Star Chapter 124 providing access to the bi-monthly newsletter, email notifications, local chapter networking, and member benefits. Costs $15 per year or $50 for five years.
• Community Clock Restoration Projects Special community projects preserving horological history, including the long-running restoration and maintenance of the Grapevine Historic District McClintock street clock and the Cedarburg McClintock restoration project.

Quantifiable outcome

• Chapter 124 operates the largest mart in Texas and the five-state area with approximately 300 tables
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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1982Chapter 124 is a chartered local chapter of the NAWCC, the parent organization with more than 15,000 members worldwide (90% in the USA). The chapter operates under NAWCC's umbrella, participates in NAWCC's Field Suitcase Workshop program, sends representatives to NAWCC national conventions, and draws its membership from NAWCC members. NAWCC provides educational program administration, national branding, and member referrals to the chapter.
• Fendley & Cox ClocksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerClassified advertiser and sponsor of Chapter 124. Advertises on the chapter's Sponsors page to reach chapter members. Fendley & Cox Clocks is a horological business (fendley-cox.com) that supports the chapter through advertising.
• Sargent Auction ServiceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAuction service (TX16135) that conducts live auctions at the chapter's annual Regional Convention and Mart. Sargent Auction Service brings approximately 150 horological items to auction during the Friday night banquet event, providing auction services in exchange for a commission.
• Duncanville Public LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic library that hosted the Bella Traveling Library Exhibit developed by Chapter 124 members Hugh and Evelyn Slough. The exhibit displays approximately 55-95 horological items including clocks, watches, books, and ephemera, along with NAWCC and Chapter 124 promotional brochures.
• McKinney Public LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic library in McKinney, TX that hosted the Bella Traveling Library Exhibit developed by Chapter 124. The chapter is planning to expand exhibit reach to additional libraries in the region.
• Hampton Inn & Suites (Mesquite)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred host hotel for the annual Lone Star Regional Convention and Mart. Provides special group rates ($98 standard room, $119 suite) for attendees under the 'LST' group code. The hotel relationship supports event attendance and serves as a chapter benefit.
• Carter County Courthouse (Ardmore, Oklahoma)minorOthersChapter 124 assisted in troubleshooting and repairing the Carter County Courthouse Tower Clock in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Tom Hefner and Phil Ball (chapter members) helped troubleshoot the clock, with follow-up work planned. The Ardmore Oklahoma Masons made a donation to Chapter 124 in appreciation.
• Cedarburg State Bank (Cedarburg, Wisconsin)minorOthersThe McClintock Clock restoration project involves restoration of a historic street clock originally commissioned by Cedarburg State Bank. Chapter 124 members have been actively restoring this clock as a special community project in Grapevine's Historic District, working on secondary clock dials and chime mechanism.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC): Parent organization of Lone Star Chapter 124, operating the national membership, conventions, museum, and educational programming that local chapters like Chapter 124 extend into specific geographies.
• American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute (AWCI): National U.S. professional association for watchmakers and clockmakers offering certifications, education, and industry standards; comparable in mission to Chapter 124 but oriented toward working professionals rather than hobbyists.
• British Horological Institute: UK-based horological membership and education body offering training, accreditation, and events; functionally analogous to a combined NAWCC + Chapter 124 model in a different geography.

Direct peers

• Horological Society of New York: Regional horological society offering watchmaking classes, lectures, and meetups in New York; directly comparable as a regional nonprofit delivering structured horology education and community events to enthusiasts.
• Antiquarian Horological Society: International society dedicated to the study of horology with publications, lectures, and a library; comparable as a heritage-focused horology membership organization offering educational programming to enthusiasts and scholars.

Others

• National Watch and Clock Museum (NAWCC): Operated by the NAWCC parent, the museum preserves horological heritage and hosts exhibits analogous to Chapter 124's Bella Traveling Library Exhibit; comparable as a horology heritage and education asset rather than a competitor.

Regional players

• International Watch and Jewelry Guild (IWJG): Trade show organizer for watch and jewelry buyers with regional shows that overlap with Chapter 124's mart/auction activity in providing trade access for collectors, though oriented more toward commercial dealers than hobbyists.
• Horological Society of San Francisco: West Coast horological society offering watchmaking classes, repair training, and meetups; functionally analogous to Chapter 124 but serving the Bay Area rather than North Texas, so comparable without direct market overlap.

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

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