2022 NDPCS Convention A Success
This years convention went over very well. We had about 60% of normal which was a little difficult to maneuver. However, we were able to stay on top of things and had a good set of programs. Starting with Ted from Frog Point Pottery on Friday night to give us some Na-tive American history. Saturday programs we again had an excellent presentation by Bill and Linda Bakken and also Robin Reynolds. Both had excellent programs. Our keynote speaker was Brad Bachmeirer from the Fargo area for the Saturday night banquet. The door prizes and sale pieces were purchased from Ted and Nedra for the convention as they discontinued their pottery operation and were able to give us a good deal and an opportunity for a lot of people to own a piece. The Saturday Auction produced sales numbers we haven't seen for a number of years. Thanks to Dick Berg and his people.
We wish to thank all that helped and volunteered that weekend. Without them, this could not be a success. A special thanks for all that attended. The convention was held at the Holiday Inn in Fargo which is the first in a succession many to come as the board of Direction pro-posed a continuation of the same venue annu-ally until further notice. Don & RoseAnn GoergerChairpersons
We wish to thank all that helped and volunteered that weekend. Without them, this could not be a success. A special thanks for all that attended. The convention was held at the Holiday Inn in Fargo which is the first in a succession many to come as the board of Direction pro-posed a continuation of the same venue annu-ally until further notice. Don & RoseAnn GoergerChairpersons
"The Great Pottery Throwdown"
We all have one thing in common, "Pottery"! Most of us are collectors or admirers, but there are a few potters among us. I was chatting with Robin Reynolds about our favorite HBO MAX series, "The Great Pottery Throw Down" and we thought we should share it with you. Currently in Season 5, it has humor and educa-tion woven throughout.
In every session, potters are given tasks of what to create using clay to impress the judges and make it to the next round. Over the years, this has consisted of various challenges, some of which are straightforward, such as building a tea set and sculpting their own nude Greek statue. Of course, some assignments are purposely designed to throw contestants off their game, such as one challenge in season 3 where they had to produce a fully operational toilet.
I know we're not all potters, but we all seem to have a good sense of humor. Try it out for some relaxation and laughs.
Tara Holt
What is a canopic jar?
By Linda Bakken
The discovery of Tutankhamen’s tomb and its many artifacts sparked a fad to decorate with Egyptian themed items. Rosemeade made a number of Egyptian themed items including vases, wall pockets, and jardinieres. They also made canopic jars. When a person was mummified in ancient Egypt, canopic jars
were used to contain the intestines, stomach, lungs, and liver of the decreased. The heart was left in place as it was believed it contained the soul. The brain was considered unnecessary and was removed through the nose.
The jars were 5-10 inches tall, had removable lids, and were usually made of limestone or pot-tery. Each god (depicted by the jars) was responsible for protecting a particular organ and was himself protected by a companion goddess They were: Qebehsenuf, the falcon-headed god rep-resenting the West, whose jar contained the intestines and was protected by the goddess Serqet. Duamnutef, the jackal-headed god, representing the East, whose jar contained the stomach was protected by the goddess Neith. Hapi, the baboon-headed god representing the North, whose jar contained the lungs and was protected by the goddess Nephthys. Imsety, the human-headed god representing the South. whose jar contained the liver and was protected by the goddess Isis.
The Rosemeade canopic jars are usually seen in green or gray. The shading was achieved by rubbing charcoal on the piece after it was bisque fired and before it was glazed.
Reference: Cleopatra Egypt Tours
President's Message
6/30/ 2022
Greetings NDPCS members:
Thank you to everyone who attended the 2022 Convention and Annual Meeting June 10-12 at the Holiday Inn in Fargo, ND. To those who were unable to attend we missed you this year and you missed a heck of a good time! Please review the annual meeting minutes printed in the newsletter and reach out to any board members or officers with questions, concerns or notes of appreciation. Please review the endowment requests approved by the membership.
I want to share a few personal highlights from the convention and apologies if I left out anyone or one of your favorite moments:
Honorary Lifetime Memberships were awarded to Don and RoseAnn Goerger, and Brad Bird and Sha-ron Smith. A well-deserved honor for all their service to the organization.
Wonderful presentations from Robin Reynolds, Bill and Linda Bakken and our keynote speaker Brad Bachmeier. They all enhanced my knowledge of pottery and art!
Special thank you to Ann Dietchman for planning two years of conventions that the pesky virus would not allow us to enjoy.
Lots of interesting and rare items on the member auction and silent auction. Thank you to Richard Berg, auction chair! Get those pieces you have tucked away ready for next year’s convention.
A special honor for me was presenting Linda Fiedler with a plaque honoring Craig’s service as Vice-President of NDPCS. Words fail to capture that moment.
Finally, I appreciated every conversation I had with members I have not seen for far too long and the chance to catch up on what is happening in our lives. I always treasure that part of the convention.
I want to thank board members and committee chairs for their hard work during this challenging time! Thank you to new Board Member, Tess Erickson Cain, replacing Jeff Fratzke whose term ended. Thank you Jeff for your service. Thank you Bonnie Nelson for continuing to serve as our Secretary. Nate Leben, Commemorative chair, did an amazing job on this year’s commemorative and unfortunately needs to step down from his posi-tion, so who wants to be Commemorative Chair? Thank you Don and RoseAnn Goerger for all your hard work in putting together a fun and well organized get together. RoseAnn’s term as treasurer ends Dec 31 and unless someone steps forward, we will find out if we can still function as an organization without a treasurer. In clos-ing, thank you to all the volunteers who helped make the convention possible.
It is fitting I include a photo of this year’s special commemorative!
Happy Hunting,Michael Kaul
NDPCS Annual Meeting Minutes
Sunday June 12, 2022Holiday InnFargo, North DakotaPresident Mike Kaul called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM at the Holiday Inn, Fargo, ND. A quorum was declared.
Secretary’s ReportMinutes of our June 9, 2019 annual meeting were published in the clubs newsletter Volume 30 issue 3 and had been approved by acclamation prior to meeting. This had been done because no conventions were held during years 2020 and 2021 due to Covid.
Treasurer’s ReportRose Ann Goerger reported that the checking account as of June 10, 2022 was $24,074.55 and a CD in the amount of $8,213.07 for a total of $32,287.62. Charles Hemmer moved to approve report and Gayette Fratzke second. Motion carried.
Auditor’s ReportVicki Swartzendruber reviewed the financial records covering the period of January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021. There were no findings and everything was in good order. President Mike Kaul read the audit report to the membership. Ken Metzen moved to approve report and Linda Bakken second. Motion Carried.
President’s ReportPresident Kaul thanked everyone who attended the 2022 convention making it a success, and said how great it was to get reacquaint-ed with old friends and making new friends as the weekend progressed. Our president informed the membership of things that are done at the Board Meetings. For example, review Commemorative Chair Guidelines, review Trademark Renewal, Board Responsi-bilities etc. Mike also informed membership of total dollars collected from the various auctions held during convention. The Mem-bership auction held Saturday afternoon collected $13,025.00, Silent auction held Saturday night during the banquet $1,755.00 of which our organization keeps 10%, and the Banquet auction gathered $1,092.50. Next, President Kaul informed the membership that effective January 1, 2023 Rose Ann will no longer continue as Treasurer. President Kaul asked for a volunteer or nomination from the floor for the Treasurer position numerous times. Non was heard and our President encouraged someone to please step for-ward because after the first of the year, NDPCS will be without a Treasurer.
Committee ReportsMembership: Linda Fiedler reported 155 members. 125 paid, 16 honorary members and 14 new members from 2019 to 2022. Linda has sent letters to members who have not renewed their memberships encouraging them to join our group again.
Commemoratives: Nate Leben reported 66 commemoratives were purchased, 5 extra and 10 specials.
President Kaul informed group we are currently looking for a Commemorative Chair because Nate indicated it is difficult to contin-ue holding the position since he lives in California and does not return to North Dakota as often as he used to.
Website: Tess Erickson Cain reported website has been redone, it was updated in 2020 and she encouraged the membership to check it out.
Budget Proposal: Bill Bakken explained budget process to membership. How budget is prepared and approved by board. Bill in-formed membership Commemorative sales and Memberships are NDPCS main source of income. The current proposal being worked on would show an $81.00 profit.
Endowment Fund: Jeremy Dietchman reported two requests were received. Richland County Historical Society in Wahpeton for display cases and the National Buffalo Museum in Jamestown for a traveling display. The board recommended that $500.00 be do-nated to each. Sandy Short made motion and Bill Bakken second. Motion passed.
Newsletter: In Deanna Reynolds absence, Linda Fiedler gave the report. 200 newsletters continue getting printed to get the bulk mailing rate. 8-10 pages is usual size of newsletter with 4 colored on occasion. The July edition will contain convention infor-mation.
2022 Convention Report: Don Goerger reported on convention. Final numbers were being finalized and it was a successful con-vention.
Old BusinessAll future conventions are to be held in Fargo. Speakers, meeting places, convention chairs are some of the reasons it will be held at the Holiday Inn, Fargo, ND each year. Convention for 2023 will be held June 9-10. Since convention will only be held in Fargo going forward By-laws will be reviewed to determine if any changes need to be made.
New BusinessNomination: President Kaul informed membership currently no Nomination Committee is currently in place and perhaps this needs to be considered for open positions. Current open positions are Treasurer, Secretary, Board Member and Commemorative Chair. President Mike called for nominations to positions. Bonnie Nelson was nominated for Secretary by Karen Midgarden and Sandy Short called for unanimous ballot be cast. Motion carried. Tess Erickson Cain was nominated for open Board position by Charles Hem-mer and Gayette Fratzke called for unanimous ballot to be cast. Motion passed. President Kaul called for nominations to Treasurer position and Commemorative Chair. None were heard.
Other BusinessPresident Kaul held discussion regarding possible changes to who would be eligible to receive Commemoratives. For example should only convention attendees be eligible? Members brought forward thoughts such as age of members prohibiting them from attending, health, last minute disruptions to plans, it takes a great deal of time to package and mail Commemoratives etc. Good dis-cussion was brought forward and will be discussed more at a future date.
President Kaul informed membership all future Board Meetings will be held virtually except the June Convention Meeting.
Thanks was given in appreciation to Board Members.
Motion was made by Jeff Fratzke to adjourn meeting and second by Rick Stubson. Motion Carried.
Meeting Adjourned at 9:50 AM
Respectfully submitted,Bonnie Nelson
2022 NDPCS Convention Highlights - Fargo, ND
Submittd by Tess Erickson Cain
2022 NDPCS Auction Results
By Linda Bakken
10 Types of Auction Bidders
Submitted by Tess Erickson Cain
1. Top Secret Agent: Do these bidders wear a cloak of invisibility? Quite possibly. These bidders are the “I’m bidding, but I don’t want anyone to know it” types. Professional eyebrow-raisers and finger-dancers…these bidders have a way of flicking the wrist that leaves you wondering who is bidding.
2. Racehorse: Out-of-the-gate bidding at its finest. These bidders don’t waste time; they hit the ground run-ning, coming out strong with competitive bids.
3. Shadow Lurker: You’ll find these bidders in shadowy corners, at the back of the room, and roaming the outside edges of the auction thinking “my bids from the dark, unknown corners of the room will surely throw off my competition!”
4. Procrastinator: Going once? Going twice?... Wait for me! We have all been there in the long pause where unsaid bids are hanging in the air. Sometimes procrastinating bidders would consider themselves polite, not wanting to interrupt the flow of other bidding exchanges.
5. Bobblehead: Any Luau dancer on the front dash of a classic 80’s station wagon has nothing on these bid-ders. Bobblehead bidders have their head on a hinge, going up and down until they have successfully claimed ownership. Assumption is these bidders see a chiropractor on the regular.
6. Antagonist: Oh, these bidders know you want the item up for auction and they know you want it bad. Their main goal is to drive up prices and, you better believe, they are smirking all the while. They get a little thrill from others’ suffering and would probably benefit from some therapy.
7. Dreamer: Prone to daydreaming, these bidders sometimes have their head in the clouds. Forgetting they are at an auction, you may observe these bidders stretching their arms above their head, using their bid number as a fan, itching a scratch by their ear, and ultimately, getting themselves in situations where they are say-ing “oh, me!?” when the auctioneer identifies them as a bidder.
8. Intimidator: Masters of the stare-down, these bidders have an uncanny ability to not blink in a staring con-test. The name of the game for these bidders is intimidation.
9. Freezer: These bidders, or non-bidders, find themselves frozen in an enteral struggle of wanting to bid but not knowing when to speak up. They haven’t yet committed to the item and find their feet (and their bid) stuck in a “should I or shouldn’t I” state of limbo. Usually leaving with feelings of longing or guilt, these bidders go home empty-handed.
10. Top Dogs: Confident and firm in their decision, these bidders take on a Statue of Liberty pose, you know…the hand raised, giving off “I’m not going anywhere” vibes. These bidders are here to stay and rarely back down.
