2002 Inaugural Issue

8/6/2019 2002 Inaugural Issue

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LetterFrom ThePresident

It is with great anticipation that we introduce the Zippo ClickCollectors Club!A Zippo-sponsored collectors club has been in various stagesof planning for over two years. To see it become a reality inthis, our 70th Anniversary year, gives me deep satisfaction.Be sure to check out the new zippoclick.com website whereyou can share your enthusiasm for collecting Zippo lighterswith other members. Buy, sell or trade in the classified pages,message other members, and get the latest Zippo news.We appreciate the efforts of the Zippo collectors clubstrategy team who initiated Zippo Click and the many Zippoemployees who assisted in getting this club off the ground.Most of all we thank you, our collectors, for your patience andsupport during this time of development. We know you areas excited as we are to have the Zip po Click up and running.We welcome you wholeheartedly, and welcome yoursuggestions for the club.~/~Gregory W. BoothZippo President and CEO

Letter From The President/CEO Page 2Zippo Click News Page 3Letter From The Zippo Click Administrator Page 3Collector Profile Page 4Zippo Sparks European Sky Page 4Zippo Signet Lighter Page 5Zippo/Case International Swap Meet Page 6 & 7Zippo Click Website Page 8Zippo Click Merchandise Page 8New Zippo Product Showcase Page 9From the Archives Page 9Employee Profile Page 10Club Profile Page 10Zippo Click Collectible Page 11Next Issue Information Page 11

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ByStar DavisConsumer research conducted acouple of years ago fueled the

strategy behind establishing a lippo-endorsed club. A surprising 4 millionpeople in the U.s.alone identif iedthemselves as collectors of Zippolighters.For over a year, the Zippo collectorsclub strategy team met to build thefoundation of our first-ever Zippocollectors club. Led by Peggy Errera,Assistant Manager MarketingCommunications, the Zippo collectorsclub strategy team consisted ofJeff Bosworth, Computer GraphicsManager, Star Davis, CommunicationsCoordinator, Shirley Evers, ConsumerRelations Ma nager, Jerry Johnso n,Jr.,Systems Programmer Analyst, LindaMeabon, Museum Curator/Archivist,and Violet Snyder, National AccountsManager.

The B eg inn ing Of TheZ ippo C lick C ollec to rs C lubcollectors. The majority ofthe employeefeedback was some variation of the "ZippoCIick", playing off the famous sound of aZippo lighter, and the word clique definedas an exclusive and usually close-knit groupof people. Therefore, tne club was off icially,med~;PPO Clk(leoto" Club.

On behalf ofthe Zippo collectors clubstrategy team and all who had a part indeveloping the club, welcome to theZip po Click Collectors Club!

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This year; aswe celebrateZippo's 70th Anniversary,we also celebrate theinitiation ofthe ZippoClick Collectors Club.

As a new member of Zippo Click, it isa pleasure to present you with thisinaugural edition of Zippo Click.As you can see from the photos onpage 6 and 7, thousands of friendsjoined us for the Zippo/CaseInternational Swap Meet in Bradford,Pennsylvania in July. What a funcelebration it was! The Swap Meet waspresented in association with the CaseCollectors Club, On The Lighter Side,and the Pocket Lighter Preservat ionGuild. We extend our thanks to thoseclubs for supporting this event.In my previous position as executivedirector of the Bradford Area Chamberof Commerce, I had the pleasure ofworking with the City of Bradford's

mayor and dedicated Zippo employee,Michele CorignanL We are pleased topresent Michele in our first EmployeeProfile on page 10 of th is publ icatio n.Speaking of employees, a couple ofmonths ago I had the opportunity totour the Zippo factory. I can assureyou that Zippo products are truly madewith integrity and quality by the mostcommitted lippo employees. We arededicated to providi ng you, our customers,with the quality Zippo products you areaccustomed to.

on pag e 11. Orders wi II be acceptedunti I Decem ber 31.As a Zip po Click member you can lookforward to getting a first glance at themany new and exciting products fromZippo. If you're an early holiday shoppewhy not buy the new Zippo Multi-Purpose Lighter for everyone on yourIn January, one Zippo Click memberwill be selected at random to win the#7 Zippo Signet Lighter. All membersregistered before 2003 will be enteredin the drawing. Will that lucky memberbe you?It's great to be a pa rt of the Zi ppo tea mand the administrator of your club.Iwelcome your membership ideas andsuggestions anytime.Keep clicking!Kathy JonesZippo Click Administrator

If yo u haven't a Iready done so, be sure tocheck out zippoclick.com where there aremany classifieds and plenty of great forumdiscussions. Just click on the Zippo ClickWearables link on the My Click page tobrowse and purchase exclusive ZippoClick clothing and accessories.Don't forget about your exclusiveopportunity to order the first Zippo Clickmembers-only collectible lighter featured

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Robert (Bob) Brockman

ByBrentTylerAuthor, business owner, Zippo lightercollector, to our friend Robert (Bob)Brockman goes the distinguished honorof being the first highlight in our "CollectorProfile".Bob has recently finished The Lighter Sideof Camel, a book that places every Camellighter made by Zippo under one cover. Thesoft-cover book contains aprice guide, identificationreference, and hundredsof brilliant color photosof Zippo-rnanufacturedCamel lighters over thepast 50 years.After almost threeyears in the worksand at least six or sevenrevisions, The Lighter Side of Camelmade its debut at the .2002Zippo/CaseInternational Swap Meet. "People told me itwas a labor of leve-l think it was the closestthing to childbirth I will ever know," saysBrockman.Bob has been a Zippo lighter collectorsince 1991 when he stumbled acrossapromotional Zippo lighter featuringSuperValu..Soon after that, a Pillsbury lighterwas added to his collection. To date, Bob'sbest find was a mint, in the box, 19505 ZippoCar that he purchased at a flea market for$20. Bob proudly displays his collection onwebsite zipstreet.com.Now Bob focuses his collecting endeavorson the Town & Country Series,ship lighters,major advertisers pre-1960, and of courseCamel lighters. "At first I collected anythingand everything Zippo but as t ime went on Ireal ized that I could not keep up ... there isjust too much!"Bob Brockman was born and raised in FortWayne, Indiana. Today he resides there withhis wife Kelly,his son Bo,and daug hterMegan. Arriving in September will be Boband Kelly'sthird child to be named Lexi(might we suggest Lexippo).

A New Zippo Flam e A scendsO ver Europe ByPatGrandyThere is a new Zippo flame soaring over Europe these days, andit comes with a whoosh instead of a click. It is the flame from thepropane of the colorful Zippo hot air balloon. The balloon, a projectof Zippo Germany, has participated in a variety of balloon eventssince its first launch in the spring of 2001.The Zippo balloon was created for promoting the Zippo brand. Theballoon is a great tool that fits perfectly, as it is driven by a flame.The huge Zippo logo is very prominent in the sky and as people arealways attracted to a hot air balloon, they look for it.Last year the Zippo balloon appeared in four major events inGermany and Austria. This year the balloon has been scheduled fortwo major balloon races highlighted by the Zippo Cup in Germanyand Austria. In June the balloon visited Croatia, and other Europeanappearances are being planned for France and the Netherlands.The balloon was hand made and carries 4 to 5 passengers plus thepilot. It has a volume of 4000 m3 and can carry up to 800 kg. Theballoon is managed and driven by a professional company calledBallonteam Achim Schneider. They have driven hot airballoons around the world and haveparticipated (not in the Zippoballoon) in the largestballoon event in theworld, the famousAlbuquerqueInternat iona IBalloon Fiesta inAI buq uerq ue,New Mexico.


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B y P eg gy ErreraAs part of Zippo's 70th Anniversarycommemoration, owners Sarah Dornand George Duke have commissioned300 exceptional solid gold lighters.The Signet Lighter was unveiled at the2002 Zippo/CaseInternational Swap Meet,where #70, in honor ofZippo's 70th Anniversary,was auctioned for $6,250.Sarah Dorn will retain the #1 lighter,while George Duke has selected #107,honoring the birth of his grandfather,Zippo founder George G. Blaisdell, 107years ago. The #7 lighter will beawarded to one Zippo Click memberselected at random. All members whojoin by December 31, 2002 will beentered in the drawing.

cha racteri sties, The 1941 ca se has flatplanes with sharp, less rounded edgeswhere the front and back surfaces meetthe sldes, and the lid and bottom arejoined with a four-barrel hinge. Eachlighter is individually numbered andengraved by Zippo's vintagePantograph process.Engraving above and below the four-barrel hinge reads: GGB 1941 (for thelighter model) and 2002 (for the year ofissue). Engraving opposite the hingecertifies the lighter as 18-karat gold.Each lighter is individually numbered onthe reverse bottom surface.The inside unit closely replicates thedesig n of the orig ina I1941 model insideunit. Straight, flat sides meet the frontand back surfaces with squared edges.The chimney has fewer holes, and ahollow rivet holds the striking wheel inplace, slmila r to the 1941 design.

PackagingThe Zippo Signet Lighter is packaged ina deluxe cherry presentation boxhandcrafted in Bradford fromPennsylvania hardwoods. A solidgranite plaque framed in rich cherrydisplays a deep laser engraved image ofthe signet design on the lid.An exceptional component of theZippo Signet Lighter is the certificate ofauthenticity inset in the bottom panelof every box. Each certificate is handnumbered to match the lighter inside,and personally signed by Sarah Dornand George Duke.A pillowed insert cradles the solid goldlighter in plush burgundy satin, and asatin-covered support unfolds todisplay the lighter in an uprightposition. The inside lid is enhanced withan antiqued brass Zippo logomedallion.

The image on the lighter replicates theimage on the Zippo signet ring,designed and crafted byTiffany &Com pa ny.Since the 1940s, nine of therings have been commissioned byBlaisdell and given to his directdescendants. The concept of the ringhearkens back to the 1700s, whenindividuals wore such rings to imprint awax seal to secure a document orenvelope.The reversed likeness on thesignet ring displays the image correctlywhen depressed into the hot wax seal.The Zippo Signet Lighter is producedfrom 18 karat gold to the same specifi-cations as the 1941 model, easilyrecognized by several distinguishing

As a special feature of the SignetLighter, the inside unit, including thecam and flint wheel, has been platedwith 18-karat gold.An exclusive bottom stamp authenti-cates th is lighter as the GGB1941model. Following stamping ofthe 300thlighter, the die for the bottom stampwas rendered inoperable, ensuring thatno more will ever be made.

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P i t t - B r a d f o r d H e l p sz i p p o c l i c k . c o mB e c o m e R e a l i t yBy Star DavisOne ofthe greatest member benefitsofthe Zippo Click Collectors Club iszippoclick.com. Members are able toaccess member-only pages including:classified ads, member forums,special offers, member prof iles andan opportunity to purchase exclusiveZippo Click products and clothing.It is thanks to three University ofPittsburgh at Bradford undergrads,with some direction from ourInformation Technology and MarketingCommunications Departments, whohave made this possible.The training and academic preparationof the students was significant lyenhanced by two successful grantproposals awarded to Pitt-Bradford'sBusiness Management Departmentby the PA Department of Education'sLink-to-Learn program. Don Lewicki,

Assistant Professor of BusinessManagement, and Richard Nelson,Associate Professor of BusinessManagement, were the grant writersand project directors.The grant projects were predicated inpart on recognition ofthe shortage ofqualified IT employees, especially acutein rural parts of the US. like northwesternPA. Input fromarea firms andthe creation of aformal IT IndustryAdvisor Panel forthis MIS initiativewas an importantelement in bothgrants.This panel includes Jim Shincovich,Director of Information Technology atZippo. When contacted by Pitt-Bradfordabout the possibility of students workingon a Zippo project, Shincovich thoughtzippoclick.com would be a greatopportunity for the students.Don Kemick from Bradford, PA,Ryan Baxterfrom Warren, PA,and Jeremy Callinanfrom Jamestown, NY,were selected.

because they are easily themost qualified of our MIS

students in terms of IT skills; the factthat each one is highly responsible,hard-working and discreet are factorsevery bit as lrnporta nt as their IT ta lent, nsaid Lewicki.Future plans for the website includeauction functional ity and live online chats.

By Mandi WiltonZippo Click members now have the opportunity to purchaseexclusive Zippo Click merchandise on zippodick.com.The Zippo Click store at BrandLocker available only to members,can now be accessed from zippoclick.com by selecting ZippoClick Wearables. BrandLocker is a subsidiary of Russel lSpecialties Corporation, Cary, Ill inois, USA, a 24-year veteranofthe branded merchandise industry. The Zippo Click store atBrandLocker is a fully equipped site that provides a secure,state-of-the-art environment for on-line product ordering andcredit card transactions.Those enthusiasts looking for Zippo Click apparel or accessoriescan shop the Zippo Click store at BrandLocker 24 hours a day,7 days a week, from anywhere in the world.As a special gift, all Zippo Click orders will also receive the special2002 Zippo/Case International Swap Meet limited editioncol lectible cachet issued by the u . s . Post Off ice. The cachet wassold at the Zippo/Case postal station on the grounds of theZippo/Case Visitors Center where all outgoing mail was hand-canceled with a Swap Meet postmark. Order today whilesupplies last!


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Sassy in style, fantastic in function

'Zippo isproud of 00" product guarantee. Due to local laws,this guarantee will vary bymarket Inthe USami Canada, theMPLis backed by" lifetimeguar.antee.

ByPat GrandyZippo product designers went a l ittlecrazy this year and we think the membersof Zippo Click will be glad they did.We're proud to announce the newestmem ber of the Zippo lighter fam ily,

the MPL (Multi-Purpose Lighter).

Made of high qualitybrass, the sleek, ergonom-ically designed MPL is eight

inches long with an extra-longadjustable butane flame. It is ideal forlighting grills, candles, fireplaces, stoves,and lanterns, or to take a long oncamping, hunting or fishing trips.There are two finishes, standard blackin a clamshell package and deluxe silversatin in a distinctive gift box with adrawstring bag. Both are refillable andare backed by the Zippo world-famouslifet ime" guarantee: "It works, or wefix it free!TM"The MPL was first demonstrated at thisyear's Zippo/Case International SwapMeet and many collectors liked it somuch that they're already adding it totheir holiday shopping lists.In the US,the MPL is now availableat many candle stores, fireplace shops,home centers and your favorite Zipporetai ler. In other markets, the MPL willbe available at retailers this fall. Pickone up soon!

1 f r I U E~rn@mrJW[;~TH E Z IPPO BE GIN NIN GBy Linda MeabonFor years, when referring to the originalZippo lighter, it was referred to as the"1932 Zippo lighter". In 1997 Zippodiscovered that was not correct. The firstI ighter was actua lIy made in 1933.The discovery was made asthe MarketingCommunications Department beganplanning for the museum at the Zippo/CaseVisitors Center. Mrs. Sarah Dorn,daughter of Zippo founder George G.Blaisdell, del ivered a box that had been instorage at her home. It proved that Zippo

was established in October 1932 and theoriginal Zippo lighter was actually made inJanuary 1933.Tagged with the words, "First Zippo lighter-Do not touch" in Mr. Blaisdell's handwriting,the 1933 model ligh ter case and inside unitwere cut from brass tubing. The top andbottom pieces were soldered in place toform the complete l ighter case. The cornersof the lighter were square, the entire hinge iswelded to the outside of the I ighter case,andthe lighter is 1/4" taller than lightersproduced today. The lighters were producedwith a plain case or with decorative linesengraved in the corners.The first Zippo lighter accomplishedMr. Blaisdell's goal of "one hand operation,windproof, and guaranteed." 82 Zippo

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lighters were produced the first monthwith a profit of $62.15.Patent 2032695 for the Zippo lighter waissued in 1936. The patent number doenot appear beneath the word "Zippo" othe bottom of the original lighter.The first Zippo lighter is proudly displayeat the Zippo/CaseVisitors Centerin BradfordPennsylva nia.


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At Zippo, you'l l find manyemployees devoted, not onlyto their jobs, but also theircommunity. Michele Corignaniis a great example. As a Zippo

employee, she supervi ses the Packagi ngDepartment, but she is also the Mayorof the city of Bradford, PA.Michele has worked at Zippo for 29years. She began in Inside Assemblyand then worked in IndustrialEngi nee ring. Since 1986, she has beena supervisor. Some of her responsibil-ities in the Packaging Department,among others, include servicing sales,scheduling parts and personnel andensuring product gets out in a timelymanner. Michele oversees approxi-mately 65-70 employees in herdepartment.Michele enjoys working at Zippo.What she likes most is Zippo's atti tudetowards their customers, employeesand community.In 1995, Michele ran for City Counciland took on the responsibilities ofDeputy Mayor and Director of Accountsand Finance. Toward the end of herterm, she perceived that some areascould be improved and decided to runfor Mayor. Once elected Mayor, Michelerealized she had taken on a part-timeposition with full-time responsibility.Her mayoral duties include taking soleresponsibili ty over the PoliceDepartment, heading City Counciland assuming responsibility for alldepartments within the city. "It's agreat fit. The people who need me arethe working people, so they can get intouch with me after working hours,"said Michele."I feel honored with both of mypositions with Zippo and the city. Zippois as much part of the city as the city ispart of Zippo,' noted Michele. She isproud that Zippo is such a community-minded business and proud of whatthe city has accomplished. 'Thingshave ba lanced out well, at first Iwasapprehensive, but the benefits of being

the Mayor far outweigh any hardshipsalong the way."When Michele's term as Mayor ends nextyea r, she will be el ig ible to run for thePrimary election.Michele was born and raised in Emporium,PAand attended Mansfield University ofPA. She has lived in Bradford for almost 32years. Besides being a full-time employeeat Zippo and Mayor of Bradford, Micheleand her husband, George Corig nan i, havetwo children and two grandchildren. Inher spare time, she enjoys spending timewith them, attending car shows and goi ngto her camp.

Michele is excited about the formationof the Zippo Click Collectors Club.She thinks it isa great opportunityfor collectors and is important to ourbusiness. "When people collect aproduct, it values the products,"says Michele.Dedicated employees have helpedmake Zippo such a great company forover 70 years. Zippo is proud to claim adevoted employee and loyal citizen likeMichele Corignani.

C 1ubYLarryViSbiSkYP fi1 On The Lighter Side, commonly know as OTLS,isro 1 ean int.ernationallighter collectors club based outof QUitman, Texas.

In 1984, Judith Sanders came across an ad looking for Dun hill Iighters that John Cuevashad posted in Antique Trader magazine. She immediately contacted John, andsuggested they form the OTLSfor the hobby they cherish, collecting lighters.Sta rted with just 3 members in Quitman Texas, the c I ub has sinee grown to 800 membersin 10 countries. It is comprised of collectors of diverse tastes in thei r collections, butwith the same passion for the hobby. "Belonging to a club creates a network of friendswith like interests," stated Judith, co-founder and chairman of the board.OTLSholds an annual lighter convention. Every other year the convention is held inLas Vegas, Nevada and the opposite year at a location on the east coast.A limited edition convention lighter commemorates the annual event. This year, thedub's commemorative lighter was a Zippo lighter with a graphic of the location (RivieraHotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada) pictured on the front of the lighter. Zippo has beenthe chosen brand for the commemorative lighter since the first OTLSconvention in1987. "We picked Zippo because so many people in our club collect Zippo lighters,"Judith stated. ''They are a reliable company and we like the lighters!" she added. Thefirst convention Iighter in 1987 was designed by Judith, with many others contributi ngdesigns over the past 16 yea rs.OTLS publishes a bi-monthly newsletter that contains notesfrom the ed itor, articles on lighters, articles on members,question and answer section, and classified ads. An annua I"Convention Letter" providing convention detailsis also published.Any questions or interest in the club can be forwardedto OTLS,PO Box 1733, Quitman, Texas 75783-1733 or(903) 763-2795. For more information, c I ick on the OTLSwebsite www.otls.com

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Zippo Click Inaugural Lighter7$!.Z Q . . . . What feature.s dis.ting.UiS.a 1 9 4 . 1 replica lighter._ from a 2002 model?

open holedrivet on wheel

edges more-squared thanrounded

insert hasfewer holesin chimney

By P e gg y ErreraThe first official Zippo Click members-only lighter will feature the popularbrushed chrome 1941 replica,showcasing the Zippo Click logo in fullcolor. Lighters for the first 1,000 ZippoClick members will also carry the"Charter Member" designationengraved on the front lid.Several distinguishing characteristicsidentify the 1941 replica. The 1941case has flat planes with sharp, lessrounded edges where the front andback surfaces meet the sides. The lidand the bottom are joined with a

four-barrel hinge,just as they wereon the original 1941 design, ratherthan the current five-barrel hinge.The inside unit closely replicates thedesign of the original 1941 modelinside unit. Like the outside, thesides of the inside unit are flatter,with squared edges where they meetthe front and back surfaces. Thechimney has fewer holes than thecurrent inside unit, and a hollow rivetholds the striking wheel in place,similar to the original 1941 design.

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What else but the entertainingclick clack tin would do forpackaging this first Zippo Clickspecial edition lighter? Printedwith colorful graphics and theZippo Click logo, the tin itself issure to be a collector's item.Push the center circle and thetin clicks open; squeeze thesides of the lid, and it clicksclosed. A certificate of authen-ticity completes this specialZippo Click introductorycom memo rative.

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A ZIP PO. 0 N LY TAL LER.

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