[Crw-talk] Great River Folk Festival

[John & Donna Griffiths]

Members, it's officially over and was a success.  Other than being a 
brutally hot weekend to be outside, the club was well represented and 
did very well.  Many of you noticed the story and picture of our own 
champion turner, John Phillips in yesterday's Tribune. Financially, all 
the members who placed items for sale had sales. Had we had more items, 
we could have sold them.  The club profited nicely and we may gain a new 
member or three from passers-by who had a lathe but have not used it, 
turn but not joined or are newcomers interested in our art and craft.  
Just like I was three and a half years ago.

We sold $502 worth of turnings, and 75%, $376.50 goes to the turners who 
made them and the club kept $25%, or $125.50.  I will do checks for 
sellers this afternoon.

So, a word to all, if you can volunteer to either work and turn at our 
next event the Norskedalen Threshing Bee on September 21.  We will have 
John Phillips representing us, he will take one of the lathes.  Take 
along some turned items to sell or if you find yourself attending our 
club meeting, send some along with someone who is going to the Threshing 
Bee.  Bob Raasch will be coordinating the event, keep an eye open for 
communication from him.  John