[Crw-talk] Norskedalen was a success

[John & Donna Griffiths]

Members, Norskedalen 2014 has come and gone and it is time to thank the 
members who made this possible.

First, thanks to John Phillips for his energy, vision and leadership in 
putting this thing together.  Without his effort it would not have 
worked out nearly so well.  He also sold a vase that went for a lot of 
money.

Second, thanks to Jim Frank for his assistance, bringing tools and 
supplies, the sugar in the form of donuts and cookies as well and the 
pop and water.  Jim's outsize personalty results in him making outsize 
pieces that bring lots of money, specifically a really nice, very unique 
bowl of spalted maple.

Third, thanks to the members who turned items that made our display 
complete.  We sold $512.00 worth of things, the best outcome I recall 
from my time as treasurer in the club.  The club made a tidy profit of 
25% of that.  I will be writing checks to members for their sales in the 
next few days, watch your mail.

Fourth, thanks to the members who bellied up to the lathes and 
demonstrated.  This is always fun and is excellent PR for our craft and 
the club.

Also thanks to members who worked the booth and discussed the pieces 
with interested persons and answered questions.  This may seem trivial, 
but it is important to the success of the overall project.

Fifth, thanks to Clyde for the wood he brought and his assistance to 
members who turned.  Clyde has a great eye for design and teaches well.

I hope I have whipped up some enthusiasm as the Great River Folk 
Festival is coming up at the end of August.  This is a two day event and 
once again, we will demonstrate and sell.  That too is a great weekend 
for the club so put it on your calender.

John