Jefferson State
Insulator Club

Saturday, May 2, 2009 Jefferson State Insulator Club's spring swap meet, at the home of Dale & Carol Blakely, 5670 East Evans Creek Rd, Rogue River, OR 97537. Swap starts at 11:00 AM, BBQ in afternoon. Kentucky Derby insulator "race". Bring an insulator "horse" for a chance to win. Side dish, salad or dessert welcome for BBQ. Bring tables if you can. DALE & CAROL BLAKELY 541-582-1900, or email:

May 22, 2009 23rd Annual Spokane Spudfest & Glee Seminar. Same Bat time, same Bat channel. Friday, May 22 - from noon till ? Informal tailgater and bull sessions. Saturday, May 23 - 0800 to 1700 hrs. Strictly regimented show and swap. Same location as always .... 731 E. 35th Avenue, Spokane, WA. Grumpy's famous Texas Spud lunch and hide-the-pickle contest on Saturday. Bring your table or reserve one in advance for $10. Please call to reserve a Spud, if so desired, so we have enough for everyone. Directions gladly given upon request. BRENT BURGER 509-953-4150

June 27, 2009 Eagle Cap Swap Meet at the home of Howard & Linda Banks, 65028 Granger Road, Lostine, OR 97857. Come to the heart of the America's Wilderness to buy, sell & swap insulators; view wildlife; and see Oregon's "Little Switzerland". Camping available on site for tents & RV's. Motels nearby. Hours: 9:00 to dark on June 27th with an afternoon BBQ. HOWARD BANKS 541-569-2318 or email:

August 1, 2009 Jefferson State Insulator Club late Summer insulator swap and BBQ at Mid Norris' insulator ranch in Chiloquin, Oregon. Yep its back after a 1 year hiatus. Event is open to all persons interested in insulators and their associated go-withs so bring anything you have to sell and trade or maybe just show them off and buy a couple. Come early and stay late. Early arrivals are welcome Friday with the main event Saturday. Rural setting with acres of space to pitch a tent or bring your RV. Host will provide the BBQ luncheon and the courtesy of an RSVP is requested for planning the BBQ and tables. Questions or directions please call MID NORRIS at (541) 281-2715 or email

October 3, 2009 12th Mid-Willamette Valley Insulator Swap and Potluck, Saturday, Ocbober 3 from 11:00 AM until the last person leaves. Friday evening BS session and dinner for early arrivals. Info: NATHAN LAMKEY: 503-580-5872. Email: Website: natsulators.com/show/

October 16, 2009 Jefferson State Antique Bottle, Insulator & Collectibles Show at the Seven Feathers Hotel and Casino Resort, I-5 Exit 99. Dealer set-up / early admission Friday, October 16 from 12 to 7:00 PM; Saturday, October 17 show hours 9:00 to 3:00. Info: BRUCE SILVA, PO Box 1565, Jacksonville, OR 97530. Phone: 541-899-8411. Email: Website: ecandm.com/canyonville

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2004 Club Election Results.

The 2004 Mid Norris Ranch BBQ. Click for stories and photos.

The 2003 Jefferson State Bottle and Insulator Show report from Canyonville.

The 2003 Mid Norris Ranch BBQ. Click for stories and photos.

JSIC invades the Rohde Ranch BBQ again. Click for stories and photos.

2002 End of summer BBQ photos and report.

2002 Medford Show report!

Welcome to new members!
Dale and Carol Blakely from Rogue River, Oregon

See the report and photos from our open wire line construction project at the Medford railroad park.

Photos and report from the Rohde Ranch BBQ in April.

Some photos from our January meeting.
Take a look at the 2001 Western Regional report.
New Article by Mike Parker. Take a look at the Oregon Electric Railway Museum.
Some photos from the October swap in Salem.
Here are some more from Cheryl Thomas.
JSIC Summerswap show report and photos. Oh, what a show!
JSIC patches available now
JSIC Members hunt an old telco line
See photos and Nathan's account of the NIA Western Regional
See Elton Gish's photos of the Enumclaw show at http://www.r-infinity.com/enumclaw2000/index.htm ----> Included are some shots of the JSIC display.
Fred M. Locke porcelain hunt brings in some rare insulators!
Nathan's Show brings in lots of insulators
February 20th, 2000 Insulator Hunt a Success!
December meeting/Winter Mini-show a success
Officers elected & meetings planned at the Oct. 2 meeting.
1st Meeting Held, August 15th.
Canyonville insulator hike
1st Merlin Meet hosted by Howard Banks a success.