Welcome to the listing of NAWCC’s Timely Needs – projects that may only occur if generous individuals, chapters, and organizations like you donate toward these goals. Please browse these pages – maybe there is something here that you would like to support.
Key to the listings:
Categories:
The Library and Research Center Needs
The National Watch and Clock Museum Needs
General Needs including IT (computer, Internet, web), publishing, building, and maintenance
Educational Needs, including those for both public and member benefits and services, and staff training
Priorities:
Priorities are shown for both overall NAWCC, and for within individual categories:
1 = Immediate or imminent need, corrects critical problem(s), adds critical need, provides exceptional financial return
2 = Definitely needed but need is not imminent or critical, provides financial return, corrects ongoing problem(s), adds important functionality
3 = Adds desirable functionality, benefits, services, corrects minor problems
Other:
E = Estimated
A = Actual
List of NAWCC’s Project Needs
Category: Library and Research Center Needs
| Title |
NAWCC Priority |
Category Priority |
Description, Benefits, Savings |
Total Project Cost |
Remaining Funds Needed |
| Library Storage Improvements |
2 |
1 |
Upgrade storage of collection materials by two-thirds, including overflow Library storage in Museum basement space. | $78,000 |
$53,000 |
| Library/Archive Supplies | 2 | 2 | Funds for the purchase of supplies for the processing, storing and caring of Library and Archives materials (annual need currently under-funded in budget) | $5,000 | $4,700 |
| Library and Research Center Brochure |
3 |
3 |
Helps members understand how to use the library and what is available | $1,800 |
$1,800 |
| Clock Class DVD | 2 |
2 |
Purchase second lending copy of popular 37 part series | $1,500 |
$1,500 |
Category: Museum Needs
| Title |
NAWCC Priority |
Category Priority |
Description, Benefits, Savings |
Total Project Cost |
Remaining Funds Needed |
| Museum Collection Storage Improvements |
2 |
1 |
Upgrade storage of collection materials by two-thirds. This includes Part Mechanical Assist moveable shelving and display fronts to allow for greater access to Museum collections. (A pledge of 50% of the funds will make the project a possible 1:1 IMLS Matching Grant) |
$175,000 |
$175,000 |
| Museum Sign | 3 | 3 | Electronic museum sign | $12,000 | $12,000 |
| Film of the Museum | 2 | 2 | Replace old introductory video of museum with updated one. Costs are estimated. | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Ansonia Street Clock Project | Complete restoration of movement including painting, base color and decoration, fabrication of pilot dial, pendulum assembly and all missing, worn and damaged pieces. | $8,500 | Fulfilled | ||
| Ansonia Street Clock Project | Restoration of existing right angle drive and fabrication of additional assembly for movement exhibit. | $3,000 | $3,000 | ||
| Ansonia Street Clock Project | Fabrication of two sets of universal joints and new drive shafts | $550 | $550 | ||
| Ansonia Street Clock Project | Transportation and anticipated expenses to and from Lockport, NY | $1,900 | $1,900 | ||
| Temporary Exhibit Support |
2 |
2 |
Each year one or more exhibits are created to entice the public to attend. |
$7,000 per year |
$7,000 per year |
| Engle Clock Project | Disassembly, repair, lubrication, adjustments and reassembly of the movements and organs and testing actions. | $5,000 | Fulfilled | ||
| NAWCC Tower Clock | Ongoing maintenance and conservation work including remaking of worn gears and machinery. | $5,000 | $5,000 | ||
| Electromagnetic Locks |
2 |
1 |
Install time-delayed locks on Poplar Street exit |
$5,000 |
Fulfilled |
| Seasonal Intern | 2 | 2 | Funds for hiring intern to assist with museum collections, exhibits and programs. | $3,500 | $1,500 |
| McClintock Corner Clock Project | Restore the steel framework which supports the dials and centers the doors including cleaning affected areas to bare metal, treating with rust inhibitor and painting. Repair striking and chiming function. Address problems with glass dials. | $5,000 | $5,000 | ||
| Seth Thomas Post Clock | Remove corrosion at base of several dials and cleaning of movement. | $3,000 | $3,000 | ||
| Museum Intercom System | 3 | 3 | Intercom to allow for announcements within the museum | $2,000 | Fulfilled |
| Public Museum Programs |
2 |
2 |
Support for programs and special events to attract the public to the museum, events range from family sleepovers, Make N Take workshops for kids, Homeschool Day – estimated cost per program $1,000 |
$1,000 per year |
$1,000 per year |
| Professional Development Opportunities | 2 | 2 | Museum and Library staff to attend professional workshops and seminars, ongoing training, etc. | $750 | $750 |
| Online Database | 2 | 1 | Annual fee for hosting online collection database. Sponsor receives web acknowledgment on database that receives over 1,000 visitors a month. | $750 per year | $750 per year |
| Equipment for Exhibits | 2 | 2 | Equipment for preparing of exhibit material. Foam core cutters, etc. | $750 | $750 |
Category: General Needs Including IT (computer, Internet, web), Publishing, Building, and Maintenance
| Title |
NAWCC Priority |
Category Priority |
Description, Benefits, Savings |
Total Project Cost |
Remaining Funds Needed |
| Replace HVAC |
1 | 1 | Replace hot water steam boiler |
$35,000 |
Fulfilled |
| 2 |
Replace boiler burner unit |
$11,000 |
Fulfilled |
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| 2 |
Replace air handler and add parallel chilled water coils - museum |
$230,000 |
$292,000 |
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| 2 |
Replace air handler - library and public spaces |
$140,000 |
$140,000 |
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| 2 | Replace air handler - 2nd floor offices | $118,000 | $118,000 | ||
| Replace Roof |
1 |
1 |
Replace/repair/recoat roof sections - museum rear section |
$36,000 |
$36,000 |
| 1 |
1 |
Replace/repair/recoat roof sections - library |
$84,000 |
$84,000 |
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| Emergency Generator |
3 |
3 |
Provide power to run basic services during blackouts |
$30,000 |
$30,000 |
| Exterior Protective Painting | 2 | 1 | Gutters and trim: $10K; roof shields: $20K | $30,000 | $30,000 |
| Improve Building Security System | 2 | 2 | Improve building security including upgrading of building access systems. | $18,000 | Fulfilled |
| Digitize Membership Records | 3 | 3 | Funds to digitize membership records dating back to 1943 to reduce storage and improve access. | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| Parking Lot Repairs |
2 |
1 |
Fix holes; recoat |
$14,000 |
$14,000 |
| Floor replacement in Ben Franklin exhibit area |
2 |
2 |
Fix concrete and replace floor covering |
$10,000 |
$10,000 |
| Repair Block Walls and Concrete Floor at School | 2 | 2 | Earthquake damage | $6,000 | $6,000 |
| IT Dept Floor |
2 |
2 |
Replace deteriorated floor tile |
$4,000 |
$4,000 |
| Remove and Replace Sidewalk in Front of School | 2 | 2 | Uneven – it’s a hazard, especially in winter | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| Repair Exterior Block Wall at School | 2 | 1 | Repair and seal exterior block wall | $3,000 | $3,000 |
Category: Public, Staff, and Member Education, Benefits, and Services Needs
| Title |
NAWCC Priority |
Category Priority |
Description, Benefits, Savings |
Total Project Cost |
Remaining Funds Needed |
| Publications Training for Staff |
2 |
2 |
Periodic training is needed for publications staff in layout and graphics |
$2,000 |
$2,000 |
| Webinar Software Program |
1 |
1 |
Subscription program for webinar services that integrates with iMIS association management software |
$5,000 |
$5,000 |
| Webinar Series Support |
2 |
1 |
Sponsorship of a webinar program or series to cover costs associated with production to reduce costs to participants |
$500 each |
$2,500 |
| Editing Software |
1 |
1 |
Software to edit programs taped by volunteers for library and online distribution |
$800 | $800 |
| Online Educational Course Filming | 1 | 1 | Funds to develop, film, edit, and have hosted one online course | $5,000/course | $5,000 |
Last updated 3/8/17