About the society
History of Society
The Imperial Glass Collectors’ Society is a non-profit corporation with tax exempt status which was established in the 1970’s to study the history of Imperial Glass and the glassware manufactured there.
The Society has members from all over the United States. The Society newsletter, the Glasszette, is published three times per year for members and features glass articles, historical data and other information of interest to collectors. Activities of the Society include an annual convention, study groups and fundraisers which benefit our Society and Museum.
Officers & Board of Trustees
- Kathy Turner – President
- Michele Victor – Vice President
- Barbara Jean Trytko – Recording Secretary
- Karen Marano – Publicity Secretary
- Michele Mast – Treasurer
- Tom Decker – Museum Officer
- Rosalie Wenckoski – Museum Administrator
- Lori Poch- Chairman
- Mary Blacker
- Wayne Walker
- Kathy Funkhouser
- John Weishar
- Steven Fabry
- Zack Garrison
- Megan Fleiss
Join an Imperial Study Group
Study groups are a great way to make new friends with whom you already share a common interest…Imperial glass! Meetings provide an opportunity to socialize, learn about Imperial glass and be a part of our national organization. Please contact us to learn how you can form a study group of your own.
‘THE BIG I’ BELLAIRE, OHIO
Contact:Rosalie Wenckowki
E-Mail: bigistudy@yahoo.com
Meetings: 5 per year, National Imperial Glass Museum
For information about forming a Study Group contact:
Lori Poch – Loripoch@yahoo.com
Annual Convention
The Society holds its Annual Convention in St. Clairsville and Bellaire, Ohio, bringing together those who desire to share their love of Imperial Glass.
The 2027 Annual Convention will be held on August 5-8th in Bellaire and Saint Clairsville. The theme will be Glass thru the Decades of the 20’s. 50’s and 70’s.
The 2026 Annual Convention was held in Bellaire and Saint Clairsville, Ohio on April 30-May 3, 2026. This was our 50th Golden Convention. A complete Recap of this convention can be read about on our Home Page.