Longtime RWCS Members Sue Jones Tagliapietra and Wendy Callicoat were inducted into the RWCS Hall of Fame during the Annual Business meeting Friday, July 10, 2015 at the RWCS Convention in Red Wing, MN. The two founded the KidsView educational program in 1999 and together created a program that has encouraged hundreds of children to develop an appreciation of Red Wing’s clay industry.

Wendy Callicoat – 2015

Wendy Callicoat of Seneca, Missouri, Red Wing Collectors Society Member #7961, has made significant contributions to the Red Wing Collectors Society. Wendy is hereby inducted into the Red Wing Collectors Society Hall of Fame this 10^th day of July, 2015 in recognition of these lifetime achievements:

• Joined the Red Wing Collectors Society in 1995
• RWCS MidWinter Registration Volunteer 1996-1999
• RWCS Convention Registration Chairperson 1996-1998
• RWCS Convention Volunteer 1996-2015
• RWCS Vice President 1998-2006
• Co-Founded KidsView of Red Wing 1999
• Co-Chaired KidsView of Red Wing 1999-2012
• RWCS 25th Anniversary Convention Committee Member 2002
• RWCS Newsletter Contributor
• RWCS 35th Anniversary Convention Chairperson 2012
• Developed and Implemented RWCS Convention Crockfest Event 2012
• Developed and Implemented RWCS Young Collectors Club 2012-2014
• RWCS Foundation Donor
• Developed and Chaired RWCS Foundation Event “Wine-ing” for Red Wing 2011-2015
• Founding Member Friends of the Pottery Museum of Red Wing 2014
• Trails West Chapter Charter Member

Wendy Callicoat attended her first RWCS Convention the same year she became a member. She began her legacy of volunteerism shortly thereafter, impacting every task with her energy and creativity. Wendy and Sue Jones Tagliapietra co-founded KidsView of Red Wing in 1999 and together they developed a program that in time would encourage hundreds of children to develop an appreciation of the Red Wing clay industry. Every event Wendy has had a role in creating, implementing and planning, including Crockfest and “Wine-ing” for Red Wing, demonstrates her event planning expertise.

Sue Jones Tagliapietra – 2015

Sue Jones Tagliapietra of Madison, Wisconsin, Red Wing Collectors Society Member #3732, has made significant contributions to the Red Wing Collectors Society.  Sue is hereby inducted into the Red Wing Collectors Society Hall of Fame this 10^th day of July, 2015 in recognition of these lifetime achievements:

• Joined the Red Wing Collectors Society in 1988
• RWCS Convention Volunteer for Registration and Shared Interest Groups
• RWCS Newsletter Advisory Board 1997-2000
• RWCS Secretary 1998-2003
• RWCS Newsletter Contributor
• Co-Founded KidsView of Red Wing 1999
• Co-Chaired KidsView of Red Wing 1999-2013
• RWCS President 2004-2009
• Founded and Chaired MidWinter GetTogether Kids View 2007-2013
• RWCS Foundation Board Member 2010-2013
• RWCS Foundation Donor
• Founding Member Friends of the Pottery Museum of Red Wing 2014
• Wisconsin Chapter Member since 2000
• Badger Chapter Charter Member

Sue Jones Tagliapietra has served the RWCS in many areas with her contagious enthusiasm and cheerful attitude. Her joy of  RWCS friendships carried over into her leadership skills during her tenure as President of  RWCS. Sue and Wendy Callicoat co-founded KidsView of Red Wing in 1999 and together they developed a program that in time would encourage hundreds of children to develop an appreciation of the Red Wing clay industry. Sue expanded KidsView activities to the MidWinter GetTogether in 2007. Sue’s commitment to the KidsView program, leadership of  RWCS and her positive outlook and inclusive personality have been appreciated by many.

The Red Wing Collectors Society is delighted to welcome Wendy Callicoat and Sue Jones Tagliapietra into the RWCS Hall of Fame.