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Club President Election
We are accepting nominations through December 15th for Club President. We will be holding the election at the December meeting (Dec 16th) at Noon at the Perfect Ash. To nominate someone, please e-mail info@greatnorthernpipeclub.org or you can make the nomination in person at the November or December meetings.
Nominations
Dave Soucy
Mark Barsness
Club Member Retiring from Pipe Repair
Frank Storm, long time club member, tobacco store owner and owner of “Restoration Pipe Repair” has announced his retirement effective August 1st. He has many pipe stems (both Lucite and Vulcanite) for sale at 50% cost.
For inquiries, please e-mail Frank at: frsams@frontiernet.net
We wish Frank the best as he embarks on his retirement plans.
2017 Pipe of the Year
We are excited to announce that 2017 Club Pipe of the Year is being carved by Marco of Moretti Pipes. The pipe will be a Canadian style pipe dedicated to the memory of Tony Soderman (founding club member who passed away in 2016). It will have a black acrylic stem (note the photos show a swirled Lucite stem), black rusticated finish, with a smooth rim.
Specs: Length: 6 3/4 to 7 inches, Height of bowl: 1 7/8 to 2 inches, chamber dia: 13/16 in.
The pipe can be purchased by all current club members (in good standing on dues) for $175 with shipping included.
Order deadline, including full payment is January 20th, 2018.
(Photos shown are similar to the pipe that will be carved for the club pipe of the year. Note the differences mentioned above.)
Passing of a Friend
It’s with heavy hearts that we deliver the sad news that club member Tony Soderman has passed away due to complications of recent health issues. Tony was a driving force of our pipe club since it’s inception and served as our club President for many years. Tony was known world-wide for his commitment and knowledge of pipes and pipe collecting, pipe history and developing strong relationships within the pipe collectors community. He will be dearly missed.
Remembrance Planned for Nov 7th
Come join us at the Perfect Ash for a Remembrance and celebration of life for Tony Soderman. Please bring your favorite “Canadian” to smoke and you are encouraged to bring photos and stories of Tony.
Monday, November 7th 5:00pm-10:00pm Perfect Ash 809 Sibley Memorial Hwy. Lilydale, MN
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