Our July 14th meeting was attended 26 members.
Rich Enders reported we have a balance of $2,072.80
The president’s challenge was to turn any item of your choice as long as it fit in a 6″ x 6″ x 6″
box. Winners in the Advanced category were: 1st place: ed Wilkins, 2nd place: Cletus Brooks In
the Novice category Randy Maynard was 1sr and Henry Timmerman was 2nd.
Thanks to all who brought in flag bases last month. Jim Nickless delivered them to the VA Hospital in Ann Arbor. We received a nice thank you letter from the VA
Scott Solsburg gave a demonstration of Treen (utensils turned from wood). Thanks for a great presentation, Scott.
Marian Timmerman told us about the Tecumseh Lions Club Reverse Raffle on September 15. In addition to the reverse raffle they also have other items for auctions (I believe this is a silent auction) She is soliciting contributions for the auction. If you can donate something, bring it to either the August 11 or September 8 meeting. The Lions Club supports many worthwhile activities.
Cookies were provided by Rick Kimling. Jim Nickless signed up to bring cookies for the August meeting.
Upcoming shows:
- The 2018 Mid Atlantic Woodturners Association Symposium will be in Lancaster, PA September 28-30. Go to mawts.com for more information
- Segmented Woodturning Symposium, October 11-14, 2018, Marriott West Hotel, St. Louis Missouri Registration is open segmentedwoodturning.org
The President’s challenge for the July meeting is to turn something Treen.
Our July meeting will be on Saturday, July 14 at 10 AM at Christ Epsicopal Church.
Bob Seeburger will be doing the demonstration for August on Spindle turning, with an emphasis on split turning. Bring items for show and tell and raffle, as well as the president’s challenge.
I am attaching an AAW article on Collars for Hollow Vessels
See you August 11.
Len
Happy Woodturning