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The North American Society
of Pipe Collectors was founded after a long evening spent over a pot
of good coffee and more than a bowl or two of good tobacco. Phil
Bradford and Regis McCafferty decided that a club was needed in Ohio
to promote pipe smoking, information sharing, knowledge of tobaccos,
and fellowship with other pipe smokers. The club would share
information via a newsletter, be open to all, and hold at least one
show each year. The
club was founded in 1994 as the Ohio Pipe Collectors. In March of 1997,
the club had grown to include members from 28 states and Canada, and
the Board decided that a new name more appropriately reflecting the
scope of the membership was called for. The name was changed
to the North American Society of Pipe Collectors. NASPC continues today,
working to promote pipe smoking, sharing of information, and fellowship.
Current Membership • 1104 |
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THE 2012 NASPC PIPE OF THE YEAR BY ARDOR By John Tolle Once again, it is time to take the wraps off the NASPC pipe for the coming year. Thanks to Steve Monjure, our 2012 NASPC pipe will be made for us by Ardor. Steve has worked with Ardor to produce a beautiful Canadian Urano Roccia (rusticated) pipe with red/brown stain and a hand-cut black acrylic mouthpiece. Each pipe is completely hand made from fine Italian briar that has been air dried for at least ten years. The pipe will be approximately 7.75 to 8 inches in length, and it is really magnificent. The pipes are available only to NASPC members at the price of $245, which is extremely attractive for an Ardor of this size and quality. Each pipe will have all the normal markings that Ardor uses plus a NASPC stamp and the date of 2012. A prototype will be displayed at the NASPC show this August. As always, only the number of pipes ordered will be made. Orders will be taken until Friday, January 6, 2012. Payment can be made via check or money order to NASPC and sent to our PO Box or via PayPal at bill@naspc.org. PayPal payments must be for $255. All members who order a pipe can expect to receive it by May 1,2012, or before. |
Events Calendar
| Jan. 10, 2012. | Pipe Collector copy deadline |
| Feb. 18, 2012 | 24th Annual Gateway Area Pipe Show & Swap |
| March 13, 2012 | Pipe Collector copy deadline |
| April 14, 2012 | TAPS 15th annual Pipe & Tobacciana Expo Flyer |
| May 5-6, 2012 | Chicagoland International Pipe & tobacciana Show. |
| May 15, 2012 | Pipe Collector copy deadline |
| June 23-24, 2012 | Kansas City Pipe & Tobacco Show Flyer |
| July 10, 2012 | Pipe Collector copy deadline |
| Aug. 25, 2012 | NASPC 2012 Swap/Sell Show, 9 AM-5 PM, Ramada Hotel, Columbus, OH |
| Sept. 11, 2012 | Pipe Collector copy deadline |
| Nov. 13, 2012 | Pipe Collector copy deadline |
| Aug. 24, 2013 | NASPC 2013 Swap/Sell Show, 9 AM-5 PM, Ramada Hotel, Columbus, OH |
| Aug. 23, 2014 | NASPC 2014 Swap/Sell Show. 9 AM-5 PM, Ramada Hotel, Columbus, OH |
| Aug. 29, 2015 | NASPC 2015 Swap/Sell Show. 9 AM-5 PM, Ramada Hotel, Columbus, OH |
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| Club Officers and Board Members | |
| President | John Tolle |
| Secretary/Treasurer | Bill Unger |
| Board Member | Regis McCafferty |
| Board Member | Bob Noble |
| Board Member | Charles Perry |
| Web Master | Rich Lewis |
