[crw-talk] Kudos, stands & call to action

[raaschb at charter.net]

Dear fellow club members,

We know that all members don't receive club email on a consistent basis, so
I encourage you to talk this up with your turning friends as you feel so
moved.

As U may know, I'm not shy fat speaking my mind in my twilight times.  But,
ya be blessed I don't play my Great Highland War Pipes(bagpipes) at a club
meeting, t'would be lots of squealing hearing aids! 

 

I am told the club has bout 50+ members, that's a good thing, some rebound
since COVID.  I know several long-standing members who will probably not be
attending future meetings due to a variety of reasons and probably not
rejoining.  At Saturday's meeting 8-19, about 20+ attended, again not bad
considering its summer and many are wrapping up their summer leisure
activities; fishin, campin, having breakfast with their gang/buds, and just
plain relaxin.

 

I want to express my heartfelt thanks to Pam, Duane and John F for stepping
up and setting up the club's AV system, bringing down and setting up the big
Powermatic; a feat to be sure that lasted well into the late Friday evening.
3 of 50 showed up! Kudos to those turning club heroes.  

To be sure, in my view, the AV setup was stellar, good camera angles, great
image display on the large screen TV's, the audience could easily hear the
presenter and good room setup.  Duane running the AV did a marvelous job of
changing cameras selected based on the content being presented to show the
images. We all benefitted from Duane's efforts.

Lyndal's presentation was executed well and provided answers to all that was
asked. His works are beautiful! I did not attend the whole presentation
(arrived late), but learned a lot during my brief time of attendance.

 

I'm ashamed I did not join the Friday evening setup party and wish express
my apologies to P, D, and J for not joining.  It was good and responsible
however,  that many members stayed after the presentation/meeting to clean
up and take equipment back to the storage cage. It takes all of us to chip
in when possible to have a good meeting. 

 

7 wig stands were collected. Thank you to all who made them. 

 

For any club or organization to be successful, it takes interest, friendly,
collegial and cooperative work to share the load when possible. Based on my
observation,  this turning club has been struggling since the move to Luther
post COVID to get back on track. Remember the good ol' days.  I believe much
of that ol' club spirit can return if we believe we are in this together.
Aaron mentioned Saturday morning that elections will be coming soon for
2024, please consider running for an office- ALL are up for grabs annually.
If not an office, there are several ancillary positions that are just as
important. I personally know there is lots of organizational talent out
there in addition to your wonderful turning skills. Talk to your turning
friends, lobby, etc. , 2024 may well be a pivotal year.  As a former board
member B/4 Covid, I'd be happy to mentor a new board member. 

 

Enjoy the rest of the week, feels like the tropics out there!

 

Thank you, 

-raasch

 

 

 

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