BCADA January 18th Meeting
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On January 18, we had our first meeting of the year at the Gardenville hotel & restaurant. Guest speaker, Joy Harrington, spoke about antique bisque and china dolls using wonderful examples from her own collection. We, also, inducted two new members, Tim Martin and Erik Fleischer, into our membership. A splendid time was had by all.

BCADA 2011 Holiday Dinner/Meeting
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The last meeting of the 2011 year ended with adding our 40th member, Mary Zaniewski. The food at the Gardenville Hotel & restaurant was terrific and the holiday music was great. Looking forward to 2012.

BCADA October 19th Meeting
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On Oct. 19, 2011, 27 members of the BCADA met at Gardenville restaurant. A talk was presented by Chris Wise about books and book mending that created an interesting discussion. New member, Pat Burke, came to her first meeting all the way from Pt. Pleasant, NJ. Show Chairperson, Dana Balsamo, discussed the upcoming annual antiques show at the Solebury-New Hope School on Nov. 5 & 6. An educational evening in a cozy dining room.

BCADA September 21st Meeting
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On Sept. 21, 2011, with the summer over, members of the BCADA met at the Gardenville restaurant. There was a moment of silence for the late former President, Bill Perry who recently passed away. Speakers that evening were members - Donna Panew and Carol Kazlowski who spoke about marketing your inventory in a show environment and other ways to promote your merchandise. Member Chairperson, Doreen Dansky discussed and helped us vote in veteran antique dealer, Patricia Burke, who is our latest new member. Show Chairperson, Dana Balsamo, discussed how our New Hope show is developing for Nov. 5th and 6th. Various antique and quilt shows the past couple months were discussed and examined. The desserts were too large but very enjoyable.

BCADA June 8th Meeting
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On a hot June 8th, 2011 meeting at the Gardenville Hotel & Restaurant, a packed group of members elected their four officers. During the evening, guest speaker, Tom Rago, discussed local American pottery origins, values, and trends for the future. New member inducted was Christopher Wise of Errant Artifacts in Quakertown, PA giving the club 38 members strong. The annual antique show in November according to Show Chairperson, Dana Balsamo, is completely booked at this early stage. Members enjoyed the food especially the desserts and the conversation. Enjoy your summer!

BCADA April 20th Meeting
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The April 20, 2011 meeting inducted a new member, James Curran, into the Association. There was also a "What is It?" with items from Dan Worden and Ashley King. Ashley brought a wood device from the early 19th century that was probably used to help make lace and Linen (see photo). We have had two canceled meetings this year and this was the first meeting of the year without a hint of inclement weather.

BCADA February 23rd Meeting
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On February 23, 2011, the first meeting of the new year was off to a great start with guest speaker, James Curran, a 17th, 18th, and 19th century British antique furniture dealer, who spoke to a large contingent of BCADA members at the Gardenville Hotel & restaurant. James spoke about his merchandise, furniture trends, and the restoration process both in the past and today. His store is located on 202 N. Union Street in Lambertville, NJ. A splendid time was had by all.

BCADA December 1st Holiday Party
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The BCADA had their final meeting of the year on December 1st at the Gardenville Hotel. Highlights of 2010 include a successful yearly "Antiques Show" in Jamison, a new BCADA Facebook page, a crowded "Antiques Appraisal Day" in Newtown, some excellent guest speakers, and 9 new members voted into the Association.

October 20th Meeting

On October 20, guest speaker, Claire Lavin, discussed Halloween antiques and collectibles to a full spellbound crowd of BCADA members at Gardenville Hotel & restaurant.

Items displayed ranged in value from $45 to $1500. They were mostly from the early 20th century made in both Germany and America.

September 15th meeting

The large group of members thoroughly enjoyed the lecture by guest speaker, Steve Cohen, who discussed "Real Photo postcards from the early 20th century.