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Fenton
Collector Clubs
There are many glass experts across the country who are avid
Fenton art glass collectors. Most of these people belong to one of
the independent Fenton Collector Clubs. Each club has a newsletter
and an annual convention for its members. Joining one or more of
these clubs is a great way to learn more about Fenton art glass.
The three national organizations include:
The Fenton
Art Glass Collectors of America
The National Fenton
Glass Society
The Pacific
Northwest Fenton Association
We have also a link for the
The Fenton Finders of
Greater Kansas City.
If your club has a website and would like a link from the Fenton
website, contact our
On-Line Marketing Manager.
Additional collector sites...
The Fenton Art Glass eGroup and the
Fenton Fanatics Website
 The
Fenton Art Glass Collectors of America
The Fenton Art Glass Collectors of America was founded in 1977 as
a non-profit organization. Today, more than twenty local chapters
and thousands of collectors belong to this organization.
The Butterfly is the symbol for The Fenton Art Glass Collectors of
America, Inc.
For the collectors...
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The Fenton Art Glass Collectors of America
held their 32nd annual convention
August 5-8, 2008 at the Comfort Inn in Marietta, Ohio. There were
wonderful glass displays plus a special factory tour and glass
sale. They had seminars with club members as well as Fenton family
members and employees. For more
information, please contact the F.A.G.C.A. office at
304-375-6196.
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The Butterfly Net is mailed six times a year.
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Many exclusive items.
To become a member contact...
The Fenton Art Glass Collectors of America
P.O. Box 384
Williamstown, WV 26187
Web: fagcainc.wirefire.com
Email: fagcainc@wirefire.com
Fees: $20.00 for a full membership. $5.00 for each additional
membership in the same household.
 The
National Fenton Glass Society
The National Fenton Glass Society was formed in 1990 and issued a
Charter by the State of Ohio in 1991. Its purpose is to promote
and study the understanding of handmade glass.
The Happiness Bird symbolizes the freedom of choice and the joy of
collecting Fenton Art Glass. The National Fenton Glass Society
uses the Happiness Bird in their logo.
For the collectors...
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The National Fenton
Glass Society will hold their 19th Annual Convention August 1-3,
2009 at the Comfort Inn in Marietta, Ohio. Activities will include
glass displays and seminars, special glass sales for members, the
annual membership meeting, and the annual banquet and whimsey
auction. For more information, please contact the NFGS office at
(740) 374-3345.
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Premier members receive
the special NFGS premier mouse with their membership. The color of
the special mouse is different each year. Past colors have
included cobalt, rosemilk, emerald green, chocolate and burmese.
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The NFGS newsletter, The Fenton Flyer, is published and
mailed to full members six times per year and contains
organization news, educational articles, and other items of
interest.
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Exclusive items are made to celebrate our conventions and
membership.
To become a member contact...
National Fenton Glass Society
P.O. Box 4008
Marietta, OH 45750
Web:
www.fentonglasssociety.org
Email:
office@nfgs.org
Shop
the NFGS eBay Store:
click here
Premier Membership: $40.00 includes 2-3/4"
premier exclusive mouse. The color of the premier exclusive mouse
changes each year.
Regular Membership: Full members pay $20.00 annual dues. Associate
members for other persons in the same household are $5.00.
The Pacific
Northwest Fenton Association
This association was formed for the primary purpose of educating
collectors and the public about Fenton Art Glass through seminars,
conventions, meetings and a quarterly newsletter.
For the collectors...
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The quarterly newsletter, Norwester, contains educational
articles, upcoming events, and other items of interest.
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Each year one piece of special glass is made for the PNWFA by
Fenton for subscribers. This piece is made in a color or
decoration that is not in the regular Fenton line in that mould
shape.
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The annual glass show is held on the fourth weekend of March at
the Washington County Fairplex in Hillsboro, Oregon.
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Educational meetings are held in private homes. Dates and
addresses are announced in the quarterly newsletter.
To become a member contact...
Pacific Northwest Fenton Association
c/o Jackie Shirley
8225 Kilchis River Road
Tillamook, Oregon 97141
www.glasscastle.com/pnwfa.htm
Fees: Full members pay $25.00 annual dues. Associate members for
other persons in the same household are $3.00.
The Fenton
Finders of Greater Kansas City
Fenton Finders of Greater Kansas was formed in 1981 and became a
charter member of the Fenton Art Glass Collectors of America in
1982. They are dedicated to the education of collectors of Fenton
Glass.
For the collectors...
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7th Annual Mid America Fenton Gala, September
20, 21, & 22, 2007, Embassy Suites, 7640 NW Tiffany Springs Parkway, Kansas City, MO.
Glass identification, display tables, barbecue, seminars, Fenton
auction and more. The Gala helps promote the education and
awareness of Fenton Art Glass and helps fund each year's Gala, as
well as several other activities.
Dave
Fetty will be the featured speaker. Tom Smith who published
the Fenton Rarities Book will provide a seminar. Our big display will celebrate
glass made by Dave Fetty!
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Past activities have included a sponsored a bus trip to
Williamstown, WV to visit the Fenton Art Glass Company.
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They have supported the following programs and charities:
purchasing the children's auction piece at the FAGCA convention to
help the youth with expenses for their activities during
convention time; donating to the hospitality room during the NFGS
convention; and contributing to the local Harvesters and Salvation
Army organizations during the holiday season.
To become a member contact...
Fenton Finders of Greater Kansas City
PO Box 67071
Topeka, KS 66667
www.fentonfinderskc.net
Any person may become a full member by submitting an application.
Annual membership fees are $5.00 for a single membership and $7.50
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