Club Info & Events

Details from the December Club Meeting
A great time was had by all at our December 2016 holiday meeting and everyone left a raffle winner. We were also delighted to see Rick Frederics back for another visit and looking about as healthy as an Ox. Great to have you back Rick.
But as we put 2016 behind us we look forward to a new beginning. As our country takes on new leadership so too should the Sherlock Holmes Pipe Club. This January will be our annual club meeting where we will nominate and elect new club officers. As you all may recall, the treasurer position was never filled due to unforseen circumstances and the secretary (me) has temporarly been taking care of the money. "ME" would rather not continue doing this. In addition, I will also be stepping down from my role as secretary this year but will continue to put out this gazette as long as I have sufficient content contributed by our members. I've been the secretary and webmaster and filled a number of temporary roles since 2005 and it's time for a break and a chance to bring "new change" to the Sherlock Holmes Pipe Club. Who is up for the challenge?
Additionally, the office of President is also available to anyone who is interested in taking it on so we look forward to a nice turnout in January to support the club and take part in the elections.

2017 Dues
2017 dues will be due no later than the February meeting. Dues will be pro-rated quarterly for new members only who join later in the year. Current and new members joining Jan-Mar will pay $40, Apr - June $30, July-Sept $20 and Oct-Dec $10. No money will be collected from new members on their first visit. Dues may be adjusted by the body at the general meeting each January.

2016 Pipe Carving Contest Winner!!!
Kevin was the only member to follow through with the SHPC pipe carving contest so by default his was the nicest pipe. But in all fairness, he did an outstanding job for his first pipe. Congrats to you Kevin. Nice Job!!
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SHPC 2016 Club Pipe Update
We have decided to go with the Stanwell Hans Christian Anderson pipe for the 2016 club pipe. It will be a little late in coming but better late than never. The majority chose the smooth version so we will be going with that but Tim is checking on one more thing before the meeting. Those who said they would purchase a pipe should bring their check book to the meeting. The price will be $150 or less including the engraving.

From the Intro....
Hitler’s hidden diamonds and gold were allocated to fund a secret organization. It was a terrorist group known as Werwolf (Werewolf) who would disrupt and confuse the Allied occupation, and planned to overthrow the Allies, and then carry the fight to the East and Soviet Russia.

Chapters: Ch 1 | Ch 2 | Ch 3 | Ch 4 | Ch 5 | Ch 6 | Ch 7 | Ch 8 | Ch 9
Ch 10 | Ch 11| Ch 12

Chapter 12

....Clancy walked over to a table to retrieve matches and was about to relight when he turned and asked Fox if he was still smoking the Lumberman he bought in Freiberg. With an affirmative answer, he tossed his L.L. Bean pouch to Fox and suggested he light up. Fox was impressed with the Sherlock’s Choice imitation and a short conversation regarding pipes and tobacco ensued. The two men discussed Clancy’s plans for the next few days and where the whole thing might lead, both militarily and politically before Fox, when he finished his pipe, asked to be excused.

Meantime, on the other side of town in a secret room in the lower level of a Weinkeller, Richard Stahlmann was meeting with some group leaders of local Eastern agents.

 Read Chapter 12