The Loess Hills Wood Turners Club

Chapter 151 of AAW ---- Monthly News Letter ---- January 11, 2008

Next Meeting:

Tuesday February 12th, 2008. 7:00 P.M

Program will be duplication followed by hands on time.

Bring your own tools and mini-lathes if you have them.

Meeting will be held at Chuck Smith’s shop.

(Map on last page)

Bring something for Show and Tell!

Bring $25.00 for 2008 dues!

President’s Report:

By Gary Scott

It's amazing how fast another year has come and gone. I hope everyone had a chance to be with loved ones over the Holidays.

I want to personally thank each and every one of you for another great year. And, I would like to welcome our new members who have joined in 2008. It will be a great year!

Dues are due for 2008. Club dues are $25 and AAW dues are $45. Even though You don't have to join AAW, you are encouraged to do so because of the Insurance and other benefits that the AAW gives us.

Dan and Jeff's demo was a great start for the New Year and there will be some hands-on for February. Don't forget the challenge for the February meeting: 6 coves and 6 beads and a little straight line skew work (good idea, it will make me practice one more thing and another thing for show and tell).

I read an interesting article in the paper the other day on the topic of the Holidays. It seems that many see this year shaping up to be a bad holiday

season. Of course, their perspective is based on the retail shopping Numbers that are not all that great. When did we get to the point that

Christmas was about spending money? I think a hand-made gift is more appreciated than store bought gifts. I started making gifts in October last

Year. This year it will be now, or very shortly. Christmas is about more than money to me - it is making gifts from conception with our hands, minds and hearts. Most of my loved ones seem to prefer them over doodads that anyone can buy with a few $$$ just about anywhere.

If you were lucky enough to get a new tool jig for Christmas, bring it in for show & tell. Or, if you did get something special for the shop that is too big to bring, take a photo of it in operation.

Gary

A positive attitude is a magnet for positive results.

Treasurer’s Report:

By Chuck Smith filling in for John McAdams

The club’s account balance is; $2162.86

Librarian’s Report:

By Rob Connor

The club Library has many woodturning books, videos and DVDs available for check out at the meetings. If you have any books or videos to donate to the library for other people to use or any suggestions on a specific purchase, please talk to Rob Connor 315-9854. Please keep checkout time to one month to maximize the libraries resources.

Coming soon ------- A full list of the Club Library on the web site!

Publisher/Editor’s Report:

By Curt Norman

This News Letter is for the benefit of all our club members! Please give me your tips or information to pass on to our members in the next issue.

Contact Curt Norman at (402) 553-7222 or send E-mail to Curt@woodturner1.com

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Next Meeting Location:

Chuck Smith’s Shop

21593 Hawley Road Glenwood, Iowa

See Everyone At The Next Meeting And Remember,

Turn Safe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!