New York OA Trader

Marty Abramson gave the following report on the Buffalo TOR from this past weekend.

Well, It is done for another year. We did OK, the attendance Saturday left some to be desired but we did have fun and I did hear that a few folks found something that they were looking for. The Auction did well and many real bargains were had by many. That Cub Scout spent a lot of his Dad’s money. And enjoyed the chance to outbid the big boy’s.

I guess the news of the weekend was a patch on the blanket. At least 5 different members of Lodge me included were surprised to see a previously unknown Chapter issue from our Ellicott Chapter. So for you NY Collectors “once again into the breach.” I have sent a photo of the patch to John Pannell to add to the site. BTW the Blanket was the high bid item on the auction and I think it will get parted out.

I was in attendance myself and can attest that the boys from Western NY put on a nice TOR. Would have like a bit more attendance, but I found a few needs made a few discoveries (which you’ll be seeing in upcoming posts) and renewed acquaintances and got a bargain in the auction (but the blanket was too rich for me).

My thanks to the Frietags, Marty, Dave Z, Harry, Don Izard and anyone I’ve missed for making this Southern New Yorker welcome as usual.

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Last weekend was the 4th Annual Central New York TOR, held in Camp Woodlands last Saturday.  The proceeds from the Tradeoree help support the William Hillcourt Scout Museum in that Camp. Unfortunately the Museum was closed, but the good news is it was closed due to the current expansion  and should reopen in the fall.

I have not been able to attend the TOR’s at Camp Woodland since they moved to June a few years ago, so this was an opportunity for me to catch up with some old friends that I see to infrequently.

The TOR had about 20 +/- tables, and include Bob and Vicki Burt, Steve Austin, Mike Hinman, Ray Gould, Scott Bracken, John Reed, Frank and Lyman and several others.  Traffic was modest, but a few trades and sales were made including a few items which will show up as posts over the next few days.

Thanks to Dick Krzyiewski and the museum crew for hosting the TOR, I’ll be putting on my calendar for next year.

Richard Krzyiewski left a comment on my earlier post on the Central New York TOR on June 9th, which I wanted to highlight here.

I have just returned from Camp Woodland and everything is all set for this years Central New York TOR on June 9th. The William Hillcourt Museum Staff has been very busy gathering collectables for the Live and Silent Auctions. We have 4 tables remaining and have decided to extend pre-registration until Tuesday, June 5th at $15 each on a first come first serve basis. Admission is FREE for anyone in ANY uniform, $1 for everyone else. Admission fee includes your Bid Number and a patch. Doors will be open at 7am for early set up. Food, Freinds, Fellowship and FUN. Hope to see you there!!!

You can find the TOR details from the original post here.

George Jennings brings word that the Half Moon Lodge #28 TOR scheduled for this weekend has been postponed. He had questioned both the Lodge and Staff Advisor and received the following reply.

Due to low signups the event has been postponed. A new date and location will be announced shortly.

Once the new information is available I will post it to the blog.

Richard Krzyiewski sends word of the Central New York TOR will be held at Camp

Woodland, Hiawatha-Seaway Council.  This TOR has been ongoingfor a number of years, and while I’ve been unable to attend since they were moved to June, I’ll be there this year.

Here are the particulars:

Date: June 9th, 2007

Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (set up begins at 7:00 AM)

Location: Camp Woodlands Kibbie Lake Road Constantia, New York 13044

Tables: $15.00 prior to June 2, $20 afterwards

Admission:  Anyone in ANY uniform are free, admission is $1 for anyone not in a uniform.

Live and Silent Auctions, Food, Friends and Fellowship!

This event has been growing each year, Tables are still available.

All proceeds will benefit the William Hillcourt Museum, and Camp Woodland.

Order of the Arrow Lodge 219 will be in Camp for their Spring Fellowship.

Always a Great event!!! Email rkrzyiew@twcny.rr.com for more info!!!

Don Izard brings word of the 26th Annual WNYTA/GNFC TOR.

This is a good regional TOR held each fall in Williamsville, NY just east of Buffalo and with few exceptions, one I have been attending since the early 1990’s.

When: Sept, 14-15, 2007

Time: Fri. 5:00 PM to ?

            Sat. 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Where:  North Forest Church

                300 North Forest Road

                Williamsville, NY 14221

For more info:

Jim Chamot advises that Ty-Ohni Lodge will be hosting a TOR in April.  I believe that they have held this one before, but it is not one I have attended myself.

Ty-Ohni Lodge #95 (Otetiana Council, Rochester, NY) will hold its annual Trade-O-Ree on Saturday, April 28, 2007 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 800 Ridge Road East, Rochester, New York. Tables are currently available.

 

Saturday April 28, 2007

10:00AM til 3:00PM (Setup 9:00AM)

Tables $12.00    Admission $3.00    Youth $1.00

(Youth in Scout uniform FREE)

St. Johns Lutheran Church

800 Ridge Road East

Rochester, NY 14617

  I couldn’t find a flier on the lodge website yet, but email me or leave a comment if you want contact information.