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    Who We Are
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The American Cut Glass Association, Inc. is a non-profit  organization formed in 1978.  The objectives are:

  • To spread knowledge of and appreciation for American Brilliant Period Cut Glass.

  • To provide cut glass information to members .

  • To provide opportunities for personal contacts among cut glass enthusiasts through annual meetings and other communications.

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    We have an Endowment Fund and a Gifts & Acquisition Fund to further the study and education of American Brilliant Cut Glass.

    Click here to read the ACGA Code of Ethics

    The Organization Structure
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    ACGA is comprised of a National Board with committees and 18 local chapters organized into four districts.  This is a volunteer organization with capable officers, directors, chapter presidents, and members of various committees.  Many knowledgeable and dedicated individuals make a huge personal commitment of time and resources to make this organization a truly worthwhile endeavor for all of us.  For su
    mmaries of the various committees responsibilities CLICK HERE

    Officers & Staff

    Committees

    President

    Archivist

    Vice President

    Brilliant Weekend Coordinator

    Executive Secretary - Staff

    By-Laws/Parliamentarian

    Treasurer

    Catalog

    Past President

    Convention

    Eastern District Director

    Convention Site

    Central District Director

    Ethics & Authenticity

    Southern District Director

    Gifts/Acquisitions

    Western District Director

    Historian

    At-Large Director

    Matching Service

    Executive Secretary - Staff

    Membership/Publicity

    Editor, The Hobstar - Staff

    Museum

    Legal Advisor - Staff

    Nominating

    Pattern Identification
    Convention Coordinator
    Long Range Planning

    Districts and Chapters
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    There are 18 active Regional Chapters who meet several times a year to share knowledge through programs presented on cut glass and to develop friendships with others who share mutual interests. 
    You must be a member of ACGA to belong to a Chapter.  Click on the underlined chapters to read about them.  Keep us bookmarked, as more chapters come on-line.

    Eastern
    District
    Central 
    District
    Southern 
    District
    Western
    District
    Eastern Lakes Chapter Ohio Valley Chapter Sunburst Chapter

    Blue Mountain Chapter

    Empire Chapter Blackhawk Chapter McRae-Jacks Chapter Columbia Chapter
    Mid-Atlantic Chapter River Cities Chapter Carolinas Chapter Eldorado-Emmerson Chapter
    Crystal Crossroads Heartland Chapter Lone Star Chapter Golden Gate Chapter
      Great Lakes Chapter Magnolia Chapter Mountain States Chapter

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