APRIL NEWS LETTER

SUMMER 2010 NEWS LETTER

 

As many of the readers of our web site have already noted, there has been a paucity of new material present.  This has been due to the illness of our web master, Randy Farris, who has undergone multiple surgeries in the lower 48.  We all hope and pray he will recover and be back to contributing to the club in the fall. What follows is the May news letter that never made it to the web site.

 

The annual May picnic and last meeting of the ’09—’10 season was held at Jeff Trotter’s home in Wasilla.  As is usually the case, the weather was magnificent and the day most memorable.  Arnie Geiger gave an excellent demo on all the tools the master turners who have visited Alaska used.  Arnie show how each tool should be ground and how to properly use the 11 different tools.  After Arnie’s demo the picnic started with grilled buffalo brats and Copper River red salmon.  Since it was a pot-luck event everyone brought their favorite picnic dish.  There was plenty of delicious food to feed the 70 or so attendees.

 

After the picnic, Jeff opened the meeting and the end of year business was discussed.  It was noted that deposits ($250) will be taken starting the 1^st of September for the 2011 Master Classes with Bonnie Klein and Sharon Doughtie schedule the last week of January and first week of February, 2011.  There will be 5 separate 2 day classes so that nearly everyone will have the opportunity to participate.  Please send your checks made out to AWA for $250, in care of Bill Bowers, 4741 Silver Spring Circle, Anchorage, AK 99507 or email Bill at turningsbb@gmail.com starting 1 Sept 10.

 

The big event was the raffle.  The Powermatic 3520 B lathe was won by Dean Camery.  The Jet slow speed sharpening system was won by John Oswald.  The bowl gouge for selling greater then 10 tickets was won by Dennis Bland. The instant gallery was also a success.  It was amazing to the founding fathers of AWA how far the membership has come in their turnings and what great quality of finished pieces were displayed.  Dana Nordine won the 1^st place People’s choice ($100 gift certificate to Hardware Specialties) with his curly maple and bubinga milk can.  Jerry Froesche won 2^nd ($75 gift certificate) with his magnificent cottonwood bowl.  Jeff Trotter won 3^rd ($50 gift certificate) with his curly myrtle vase.

 

Marji Campbell, besides bringing her famous beans, was present to have more people sign up for the Fair.  Please get in touch with Marji or Burt Biss if you would like to demo or just be a greeter.  We do need more demonstrators for the Fair and all who have demonstrated always have a wonderful time.

 

AWA board of directors and officers hope everyone has a wonderful and safe summer and hopes to see everyone at the first meeting in September.  Please note the events page on the web site for meeting dates.   The board would also like to thank Jeff and Gretta Trotter for once again opening their lovely home to host the picnic.  Thank you to all who brought goodies to the picnic to make it a success as well.