2005 Commemorative- Perfection Syrup Jar

The 2005 RWCS Commemorative is a replica of a Red Wing Perfection Syrup Jar producted in the 1920’s and 1930’s.  These just comae in three distinctive modeds.  Self Draining Jar with straight sides and concave bottom.  Self drining jar in the shape of a water cooler in 5 and 10 gallon sizes only; and the most common type being a standard jar with a flat bottom with a 1 1/4 inch opening in the front.

Therwe self draing jars can be commonly found with wings. logos, advertising and stampe markings that included the phrases: "Perfection Sanitary

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RWCS 2005 Convention Huge Success

The July 2005 RWCS Convention was by all standards a
huge success.  2,336 members attended from such faraway places as
Norway, Canada, Hawaii, California, Washington, Texas, Arizona, Alabama
and Maryland. Doesn’t that say something about the dedication of our
members! 

Some of the highlights of the Convention were:

  • The Commemorative, a Red Wing Perfection Syrup Jar with lid, was very popular. (see accompanying News Article)
  • The live pottery demonstration by Rowe Pottery received a lot of attention.
  • 131 future members of the RWCS attended KidsView Seminars.
  • The Auction sales on Thursday night were $148.690
  • The
    Scavenger Hunt, created by Diane Hallstrom, brought great participation
    and excitement. Could the $100 cash prize have helped?
  • 3 new Chapters, Wolverine (MI), Lewis and Clark(MT, ND)and Sunshine State (FL) were accepted into the national RWCS.
  • The Show and Sale was well attended and sellers felt sales were good.

Plans are already underway for next year’s Convention, July 6-8, 2006.

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Welcome to Mark Collins as Interim Treasurer RWCS

Mark Collins has agreed to and was voted by the RWCS Board of Directors as the Interim Treasurer of the Society. 

Mark hails from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He has been a member of the RWCS since 1999, primarily collects stoneware and art pottery. He also collects Cahoy Pottery which comes from his home area in Tripp County South Dakota.

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Newsletter Bidding Process

The RWCS issued a request for bidders to publish
the RWCS Newsletter in February, 2005.  Bidding specifications
were sent to prospective bidders with a deadline for all proposals
being June 1, 2005.  There were six bids submitted to
the Newsletter liaison.

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Gerald Lloyd ìJerryî Schleich

It is with a very heavy heart that we let you know of the
passing of Jerry Schleich, treasurer of the Red Wing Collectors
Society.  Jerry died very suddenly on February 24, 2005 at the age of
72.

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