Welcome to the

Texas Chapter AMICA

 

We're a local chapter of the
Automatic Musical Instrument Collectors' Association

 

 

President: Rich Clayton (972) 369-0470

Vice President: Bill Boruff

Secretary: Maureen Barisonek

Treasurer: Janet Tonnesen

Reporter: MaureenBarisonek

Board Representative: John & Suzanne McCall

 

Our chapter encompasses the entire state of Texas and neighboring states. We meet at varied venues roughly 4 times a year. We have an annual holiday-time dinner together, usually at a member’s home.

 

If you're interested in joining our chapter, please consider attending our next meeting - check us out and meet people who have an interest and fascination with mechanical musical instruments!

 

If you decide to become a member of our chapter:

·        You must first be a member of AMICA International - please visit their membership page for details.

·        Dues to the Local Chapter are $8/year - this money funds our activities thoughout the year. Please contact our secretary by the email link at the top of this page.

 

~ ~ ~ Past and Upcoming Meetings ~ ~ ~

 

·       9/6/08 - Home of Richard & Janet Tonnesen, Richardson, TX  followed by NTCATOS Concert at MPAC, McKinney, TX featuring Richard Kroeckel (piano) and Dave Wickerham (organ)

  • 5/3/08 – Home of Gordon Kelly, Dallas, TX
  • 2/9/08 – Dinner at restaurant and silent movie “The Son of the Shiek” presented by NTCATOS, McKinney, TX
  • 12/9/07 – Christmas dinner meeting at home of Bill Flynt, Dallas, TX
  • 11/9-11/07 – Weekend meeting with Sunbelt Chapter MBSI in Eureka Springs, AR
  • 9/30/07 – Home of Rich Clayton, McKinney, TX
  • 4/20-22/07 – Band Organ Rally & dinner meeting hosted by Dee Eltzroth, Cleburne, TX
  • 12/10/06 – Christmas Dinner meeting hosted by Vicki Brady, Benbrook, TX
  • 10/7/06 – Weekend meeting hosted by Ken Long, San Antonio, TX
  • 5/27/06 – St Andrews Episcopal Church, Host Jerry Bacon, Dallas, TX
  • 4/26/06 – Home of Bill Flynt, Dallas, TX
  • 3/12/06 -  Luncheon meeting at Benbrook Antique Mall, Host Roger Smith, Benbrook, TX
  • 12/10/05 - Christmas Dinner Meeting at home of Michael & Maureen Barisonek, Arlington, TX
  • 10/9/05  -  Home of Gordon Kelly, Dallas, TX
  • 4/22-23/05 – Band Organ Rally & dinner meeting at home of Art Eltzroth, Cleburne, TX
  • 2/26/05  -  Home of Walter & Jessie Moore, Dallas, TX
  • 12/11/04 - Chapter Christmas Dinner meeting at Michael & Maureen Barisonek’s home in Arlington, TX
  • 10/10/04  - Home of Bill & Sharron Boruff, Dallas, TX
  • 5/1/04   -  Lunch and meeting at Olden Year Music Museum in Duncanville, TX
  • 2/15/04 – Dinner meeting at the home of Sal & Elaine Mele, Dallas – organ and choral concert following meeting at St. Rita’s Catholic Church nearby