A very big thanks to Reel News Editor, Richard Lodge, for putting together and sending out another fine club newsmagazine for ORCA. There's the usual excellent writing by our regular contributors and lots of reporting on the recently held ORCA National gathering in Tennessee. Here’s what’s inside the July 2016 issue!
Cranking Out Smith Reels by Steven K. Vernon
A Pflueger Summit Story by Ed Scharf
Reels of the Trade - The King Neptune Reels of Holmar International by Dr. Todd E.A. Larson
Pops' Storyies by Betty Barr and Don Kleier
In Memory of Ben Wright - By Steven K. Vernon
New Member Spotlight - Polly Cobin, A 'Reel Heritage' – by Betty Bar
River Reflections by Bob Miller
2016 ORCA National in Tennessee - by Richard Lodge
On the Auction Block - by Richard Lodge
Club Roster Update
And the usual President’s and Editor’s messages and announcements.
The Reel News depends on member contributions and many have found that the fun in collecting antique reels really is in the sharing of information. Whether you are a long-time member, a recent sign-on or contemplating joining ORCA, please consider submitting a piece for the Reel News on what you are interested in. Don't be shy! Writing an article is the only way that you'll be able to share your love for your particular area of interest with others. And who knows, you just might expand your collecting network at the same time. While the goal is to spread knowledge through the Reel News and many of the articles are indeed technical in nature and based on sound research, subjects are wide ranging and often describe the human interaction that we experience through this hobby. If you had a nice time getting together with other reel collectors at a show that you’d like to share or want to tell us about what you collect or even that once in a lifetime find, start typing! ORCA always welcomes the opportunity to review pieces submitted for publication.
