Hutchinson Bottle
Collectors' Association
HBCA Formed
September 30, 2006 (Updated: January 31, 2008)

Formation of the Hutchinson Bottle Collectors' Association (HBCA) was announced
September 30, 2006.  In conjunction with the on-going challenge of building the
Hutchinson Bottle Directory, we have embarked on parallel HBCA developmental
activities.  Although several planned benefits and features will not be in place
until HutchBook.com is activated and fully functional, it is time to breathe life
into the new HBCA organization.

An early draft of the announcement was reviewed by a diverse group of
Hutchinson specialists and others from across the continent.  Their valuable
feedback was carefully considered and many of their suggestions and ideas have
been incorporated into the planned approach for the HBCA.  Some concern was
expressed about whether or not potential members would join given that several
HBCA benefits and features will be free to the public via the Internet.  As you
review the mission statement, membership benefits and details outlined below,
bear in mind
the HBCA's primary objective is the promotion of our hobby.  In
addition to numerous member-only benefits, the minimal annual membership fee
will support the welfare of the HBCA
and our hobby.  The HBCA's future is
limited only by where members take it as the organization matures.  Please join
us for what we believe will be an exciting and enjoyable journey.

Mission Statement:

    Hutchinson Bottle Collectors’ Association members support and promote
    historical research by collecting, preserving, studying, documenting,
    displaying, communicating, and sharing information about the antique bottles
    that utilized Charles G. Hutchinson's Patent Spring Stopper.  

Membership Benefits:

  • Membership fees provide the financial cornerstone necessary to support
    free public access to the HBCA's HutchBook.com web site and the
    Hutchinson Bottle Directory (visit the HutchBook page for an abbreviated
    list of features)

  • Quarterly HutchBook.com e-newsletters will feature informative articles
    on bottles, bottlers, collectors, research topics, new finds, bottle shows,
    and more.  These e-newsletters will be open for public viewing.  

  • The roster of designated Hutchinson specialists by state, province, etc.,
    will provide a convenient means for finding and establishing contact with
    highly knowledgeable members.  Only HBCA members will be eligible for
    designation as Hutchinson specialists.  This roster will be open for public
    viewing.  (See the temporary HBCA Specialists List posted below.)

  • The HBCA membership directory will provide member-specified/controlled
    contact information to facilitate communication.  Only HBCA members will
    be eligible for listing.  This directory will be open for public viewing.  (See
    the temporary 2007-2008 HBCA Membership List posted below.)

  • Free Hutchinson "wanted" advertisements (size limitation and frequency of
    change have yet to be finalized) will be made available to HBCA members.  
    These advertisements will be open for public viewing.

  • Free Hutchinson "for sale" advertisements (size limitation and frequency of
    change have yet to be finalized) will be made available to HBCA members.  
    These advertisements will be open for public viewing.  The listings will be
    general, e.g. "Washington and Oregon Hutchinsons for sale, contact Ron at
    HutchBook.com," not listings for individual bottles like those at on-line
    auction services such as eBay.  

  • Free antique bottle book advertising listings will be available for HBCA
    member authors.  These advertisements will be open for public viewing.

  • The HBCA logo will be available for member-only use on business cards,
    caps, shirts, stationery, web sites, bottle show signs, advertising, etc.

  • Federation of Historical Bottle Clubs affiliated club membership, including
    one free individual FOHBC membership that will be awarded each year as
    a prize to an HBCA member, e.g. best Hutchinson research article, etc.
    (details to be determined)

  • Support for/sponsorship of educational/social HBCA breakout meetings held
    in conjunction with FOHBC national shows and larger regional bottle shows

  • Development of a Hutchinson Hall of Fame (details to be determined)

  • Development of a Hutchinson Honor Roll (details to be determined)

  • Development of an on-line forum or message board to facilitate discussion
    and communication about Hutchinson-related topics (under consideration)

Membership Details:

  • Open to all individuals and organizations interested in Hutchinson bottles,
    memorabilia, and related soft drink industry history

  • $6.00 annual membership fee (see application below)

  • Complimentary 2007-2008 charter memberships have been awarded to the
    Hutchinson specialists and several major contributors to the Hutchinson
    Bottle Directory initiative (see separate listing below)

  • One year’s free membership for each three referrals who join the HBCA

  • HutchBook.com affiliate advertising, e.g. travel, eBay, etc., is expected
    to generate revenue to help fund HBCA expenses.

  • Fee-based HutchBook.com advertising for bottle books and other
    publications, auction services, eBay sellers, bottle cleaning services, bottle
    shows, antiques shops, collectibles insurance, etc., will provide additional
    funding for HutchBook.com expenses (rate structure to be determined)

  • Develop bylaws and transfer control of the HBCA to a board of directors
    not later than December, 2008 (to be accomplished)  

  • Establish the HBCA as a non-profit (to be investigated)

Questions?  

    EMail: HutchBook@yahoo.com

2008 Membership Application:

Mail $6.00 cash, check or money order (payable to Ron Fowler) to:

Hutchinson Bottle Collectors' Association
4518 35th Ave NE
Seattle WA 98105-3002

Provide your:

Name __________________________________________
Street Address __________________________________
City ___________________  State ______ ZIP _______
Telephone # _____________________________________
EMail address ____________________________________
Hutchinson specialty _______________________________
_______________________________________________
HBCA Specialists List
Updated: May 1, 2008

(This temporary list is being maintained on SeattleHistoryCompany.com until
HutchBook.com is launched.  Each listed specialist is receiving a complimentary
2007-2008 HBCA membership.  EMail me if (1) you're listed and don't think
you should be, (2) you aren't listed and think you should be, or (3) corrections
need to be made.  I have intentionally not included contact information.  Prior to
launching HutchBook.com, each specialist will need to provide specific contact
information for their listing.  Ron F., HutchBook@yahoo.com)

HBCA Member           Hutchinson Collecting Specialty

Alred, Brent -------- Pennsylvania (Erie + surrounding OH & NY areas)
Askjem, Tom ------- North Dakota & Dakota Territory
Awdiok, Joe -------- New Jersey (South Jersey)
Baab, Bill ---------- Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina
Bare, Laton --------- Florida
Barnette, Charlie ---- Virginia (Bristol) & Tennessee (Bristol)
Bertalan, Paul ------- Michigan
Borton, Warren ------ Wyoming & Wyoming Territory
Bosley, Jeff -------- Pennsylvania (York County)
Bourdon, Eric ------- Canada: British Columbia & Yukon Territory
Bramer, Vince ------- Nebraska
Bright, Lad --------- North Carolina
Brown, R. J. -------- Colored Hutchinsons
Buchman, Shawn ----- Pennsylvania (Hazleton)
Buie, Rufus --------- Arkansas
Burggraaf, Mike ----- Iowa
Burrows, Bill -------- Arkansas
Bush, Don ---------- Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh)
Cargill, Arlin -------- Missouri
Childers, Larry ------ Arkansas
Christel, Allen F. ----- Wisconsin
Church, Art --------- New York (Duchess County)
Cole, David --------- Texas
Collins, David -------- Florida
Conk, Chris --------- New Jersey
Culhane, Phil -------- Canada
Curtiss, Christie Ann -- California
Cuyler, Brad -------- Michigan
Cuyler, Ed ---------- Michigan
DeBoode, Steve ------ Michigan
Dennis, James (Pete) -- Oregon
DeWolfe, Brandon ---- New Hampshire
Dzuro, Don --------- Ohio
Faulkenberry, Curt --- Missouri
Felzien, Russ -------- Nebraska
Ferguson, Dean ------ Delaware
Fisher, George Wm. -- New York (Long Island)
Fjerestad, Austin ---- Minnesota
Fletcher, Johnnie ---- Oklahoma, Oklahoma & Indian Territory, Kansas
Fowler, Ron --------- Oregon, Washington, Washington Territory
Fuller, Sam --------- Maine
Fults, Robert Wayne -- Texas (Eastern) & Louisiana (Western)
Goodreau, Ron ------- Louisiana
Graci, David -------- Massachusetts
Grotz, Larry -------- Pennsylvania (Eastern)
Guest, Gary -------- New York
Hagedorn, Joe ------- Minnesota
Harms, Bob --------- Illinois
Hawkins, Jay -------- Pennsylvania
Head, Charles David --- Koca Nola
Hill, Jason ---------- Illinois
Holabird, Fred ------- Nevada
Holt, Rick ----------- Utah & Utah Territory
Hopson-Sathe, Kathy -- FOHBC Bottles & Extras
Houser, Tim --------- Pennsylvania (Monroe County)
Hubbard, Jimmy ------ Kentucky
Huff, Roger --------- New York
Jessee, Josh -------- Virginia & West Virginia
Johnke, Kim --------- South Dakota & Dakota Territory
Johnson, Jeff -------- Colorado
Johnson, Tom -------- Michigan (Upper)
Jordan, Chris -------- Indiana & Illinois
Kern, Rick ---------- Pennsylvania (Noxen)
Ketcham, Steve ------ Minnesota
Kyte, Dave ---------- Utah & Utah Territory
Laden, Robert -------- New York (Port Jervis)
Leavy, Tom ---------- New Jersey (Paterson)
Lehman, Doug -------- West Virginia
Libbey, Bob --------- Wisconsin
Lilienthal, Richard ---- District of Columbia & Virginia (Alexandria)
Lindsey, Bill --------- Oregon
Lines, Tom ---------- Alabama
Lockhart, Bill -------- New Mexico & Texas (El Paso)
Loomis, Lynn --------- New Mexico
Lutsko, Marc -------- Montana & Montana Territory
May, Floyd E. ------- Ohio
McClure, Justin ------ Mississippi
Miller Jr., Leo ------- Pennsylvania
Miller, Michael ------- Arizona & Arizona Territory
Mitchiner, Tommy ----- Georgia
Mooers, Rob --------- Maine
Nelson, Mark Edward -- Washington Territory
Noordsy, Jeff ------- Vermont
Oppelt, Ted --------- Colorado
Panek, John --------- Illinois
Perry, Charlie ------- West Virginia
Peters, Roger ------- Wisconsin
Pollok, Tom --------- Pennsylvania (Bellefonte+)
Scharnowske, Jeff --- Michigan (Berrien & Shiawassee Counties)
Schutz, Leonard ----- Illinois (Peoria)
Sinsley, Jim -------- Idaho & Idaho Territory
Smith, Brandon ------ Illinois (non-Chicago)
Smith, Dennis ------- Alabama
Smith, Mark -------- New York
Southard, Tom ------ Iowa
Steed, Rick --------- Arkansas
Stock, Corey -------- Florida
Streett, Robin ------- South Carolina
Tardy, Ed ---------- Arkansas
Theurer, Barry ------ Pennsylvania (Harrisburg)
Townsend, Phil ------- Virginia
Tullos, Deanna ------- Louisiana & Picture Hutchinsons
Van Brocklin, Ralph --- Tennessee
VerHeul, John ------- South Dakota & Dakota Territory
Vezendy, Bill -------- Pennsylvania (Berwick, Shickshinny, Bloomsburg)
Von Mechow, Tod ----- Pennsylvania (Philadelphia)
Walker, Mike ------- West Virginia (Parkersburg)
Whitten, David ------ Kentucky
Wilfong, Elliott ------ Pennsylvania (Reading)
Wood, Zang --------- Alaska, New Mexico, Mexico, Foreign
Wright, Barry ------- Canada: Nova Scotia
Yoas, Luke ---------- Pennsylvania (Western)
2007-2008 HBCA Membership List
Updated: May 1, 2008

(This temporary list is being maintained on SeattleHistoryCompany.com until
HutchBook.com has been launched.  Each HBCA specialist (listed above) is
receiving a complimentary 2007-2008 HBCA membership.  Please EMail me if
corrections are needed.  Additional members' names will be added as applications
are received.  Ron F., HutchBook@yahoo.com)

HBCA Member

Alred, Brent
Askjem, Tom
Awdiok, Joe
Baab, Bill
Bare, Laton
Barnette, Charlie
Bertalan, Paul
Borton, Warren
Bosley, Jeff
Bourdon, Eric
Bramer, Vince
Bright, Lad
Brown, R. J.
Buchman, Shawn
Buie, Rufus
Burggraaf, Mike
Burrows, Bill
Bush, Don
Cargill, Arlin
Childers, Larry
Christel, Allen F.
Church, Art
Cole, David
Collins, David
Compton, John
Conk, Chris
Culhane, Phil
Curtiss, Christie Ann
Cuyler, Brad
Cuyler, Ed
DeBoode, Steve
Dennis, Pete
DeWolfe, Brandon
Douglas, David
Dzuro, Don
Faulkenberry, Curt
Felzien, Russ
Ferguson, Dean
Fisher, George Wm.
Fjerestad, Austin
Fletcher, Johnnie
Fowler, Ron
Fuller, Sam
Fults, Robert Wayne
Goodreau, Ron
Graci, David
Gray, Stephen
Grotz, Larry
Guest, Gary
Hagedorn, Joe
Harms, Bob & Barbara
Hawkins, Jay
Head, Charles David
Hill, Jason
Holabird, Fred
Holt, Rick
Hopson-Sathe, Kathy
Houser, Tim
Hubbard, Jimmy
Huff, Roger
Jessee, Josh
Johnke, Kim
Johnson, Jeff
Johnson, Tom
Jordan, Chris
Kern, Rick
Ketcham, Steve
Kyte, Dave
Laden, Robert
Leavy, Tom
Lehman, Doug
Lewellen, Cole
Libbey, Bob
Lilienthal, Richard
Lindsey, Bill
Lines, Tom
Lockhart, Bill
Loomis, Lynn
Lutsko, Marc
Marvel, Dean
May, Floyd E.
McClure, Justin
Miller Jr., Leo
Miller, Michael
Mitchiner, Tommy
Mooers, Rob
Nelson, Mark A.
Nelson, Mark Edward
Noordsy, Jeff
Oppelt, Ted
Panek, John
Patterson, John
Perry, Charlie
Peters, Roger
Pollok, Tom
Regrut, Andy
Roman, Ed
Scharnowske, Jeff
Schutz, Leonard
Sinsley, Jim
Smith, Brandon
Smith, Dennis
Smith, Mark
Southard, Tom
Steed, Rick
Stock, Corey
Streett, Robin
Tardy, Ed
Tesauro, Charlie
Theurer, Barry
Townsend, Phil
Trufant, Alta
Tullos, Deanna
Van Brocklin, Ralph
VerHeul, John
Vezendy, Bill
Von Mechow, Tod
Walker, Mike
Whitten, David
Wilfong, Elliott
Wood, Dean A.
Wood, Zang
Wright, Barry
Yoas, Luke
Youngblood, Mark