Minutes
November 15, 2025
President Donna Nyght welcomed Club members and guests to Leavenworth Kansas.
The secretary's report was approved.
A treasury update was given by Tom Files.
Fall Auction Report:
Report on HCA Auctions provided by Donna & Eric. There is a need for volunteers for all auctions in person and cataloging.
Board Update:
The following brief highlights were shared by Eric & Bucky
- Closed off reproductions area in King House- new area is the multipurpose on the lower level in the museum
- HCA budget being worked on in December
- HCA website will probably be launched in January
Old Business:
Meeting schedule below was finalized for 2026
March 14 Shawnee, KS Donna
May 16 Omaha, NE John and Trudy
July 11 Leavenworth, KS Jean, Bucky & Janet
September 12 Omaha, NE Rex & Pat
November 14 Ankeny, IA Gregg & Mary
New Business:
Nominations for Club officers for 2026 were opened. Jean made the motion to keep the same officers the same as 2025.
President- Donna
Secretary- Mary
Treasurer- Tom
Motion was seconded by Greg Henne and nominations were closed. Motion was voted on and passed.
Program:
Our program featuring the Heisey pattern “Fancy Loop” was presented by Eric Tankesley-Clarke. It was an extensive program and it seemed as though there were examples of every piece of Fancy Loop ever made. Thanks to Eric for yet another wonderful program enhancing our education of Heisey Glass!
Show and Tell:
Presented by members who brought the following items
No. 461 Banded Picket Baskets w/ same elaborate cutting in Flamingo, Moongleam, Hawthorne; No. 4223 Swirl Vase in Cobalt w/ Ruffled top; No. 515 (2) Erma Jugs w/ Silver overlay w/ unknown cuttings; No. 441 Grape Leaf Square Ashtray in Flamingo; No. 100 Shelf Support w/ unknown cutting; No. 1205 Fancy Loop Salt Dip; No. 353 Medium Flat Panel Cream & Sugar w/ unknown cutting; No. 1184 Yeoman Low Footed Comport; No. 352 Flat Panel Vase/Tall; No. 315 Paneled Cane Jug; No. 1469 Ridgeleigh Sugar/Hotel/Square; No. 1503 (3) Crystolite 3-comp. Relishes ג All different; No. 4220 Janice Vase in Sahara w/ Swirl Optic; No. 5003 Crystolite 5.5” Comport/Blown; No. 51 Drum Salt Shakers/Pair in Flamingo; No.361 Irwin Cigarette Holder/Ashtray in Marigold body-Gold cover; No. 417 Double Rib & Panel Soda; No. 6060 Country Club 2 oz. Bar w/ unknown cutting; No. 241 Jigger 1 oz.
50/50 Auction:
Lively bidding for a Peony bulb donated by Bucky contributed to our club treasury.
Meeting Adjourned:
President Nyght adjourned the meeting. Thanks to our hosts Jean, Janet, Bucky and Tom for a wonderful time. Happy holidays to all and we look forward to seeing our GPHC and HCA friends in 2026.
Thank you to Jennifer for taking minutes and you can keep up with our club goings-on by visiting our website at www.greatplainsheiseyclub.org.