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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Scott King on March 8, 2011 at 20:09

Jan, this is an EXCELLENT suggestion. I'll confirm with Lisa these specifics. Thanks for helping.

Permalink Reply by Frank Plant on March 8, 2011 at 20:09

I collect knives for my 12 yr. old grandson...have bought pink Swiss Army Knives for my three granddaughters.  My grandson is a junior member of the Case Collectors Club also.  I'm happy to see someone else getting their grandkids involved.

Thanks,

frankp

 

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on March 8, 2011 at 21:54

Frank,

Dakota is a member at Case also but I will be getting him the NKCA this week.  You too??

Frank Plant said:

I collect knives for my 12 yr. old grandson...have bought pink Swiss Army Knives for my three granddaughters.  My grandson is a junior member of the Case Collectors Club also.  I'm happy to see someone else getting their grandkids involved.

Thanks,

frankp

 

Permalink Reply by John Otis Swatsell on March 16, 2011 at 10:12

I think this is an excellent idea.   I have a 13 year old grandson that loves knives.   I just gave my 9 year old his first knife.  I am going to join up and enroll both of those boys.   I may talk to her mommy and see if  my little 6 year old grandaughter is allowed to join too.   Sometimes you have to ask those mommies and daddys you know.

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on March 16, 2011 at 19:22

John,

Thank you.  For being a collector that cares.  For sharing this hobby with your grandchildren and for supporting NKCA.  And your right sometimes we have to ask the mommies and daddys

Permalink Reply by Gary Kennedy on April 14, 2011 at 21:39

Hi Jan thanks for adding this. The NKCA has 80 youth members and would welcome more at this time .The board member that was in charge of our youth program left .  We would love some input to help the youth program and need some one to take over this and work with the board . I would lke to see an  education  program for our youth to make it a fun & safe hobby .Thanks Gary

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on April 15, 2011 at 16:59

Gary,

I only wish I had the time to be able to do this.  I can tell you that we have a friend (Paul Harvey) that has a knife show at his hardware store every year.  When he does, he has a local Eagle Scout that comes and does a knife safety course.  I would think we could incorporate this at most shows that NKCA has a presence at.  It is a 15 minute course and we could give each child a certificate saying they attended.  I could get the course information from them for the presentation part and the certificate can just be photo shopped at only the cost of printing.  The kids enjoy it, and it sparks an interest.