Well, the symposium is over, clean up is done and attendees are headed home. What a great weekend ! One of the best line up of turners in one place with over 60 rotations, 212 peices in the instant gallery silent auction and live auction went very well, close to $6,000.00 raised for the scholarship fund. We served over 1,000 meals that were worth the event price by themselves. The demonstrators were Andi Wolfe, J.Paul Fennell, Mike Mahoney, Paul Porter, Dwight Klaus, Kip Christensen, Stuart Batty, Dale Nish, Jim Christiansen, Phil Brennion, Gerritt Van Ness. Vendors had a boatload of great turning supplies and the weather was fantastic. It was great to see so many people that I have only be able to talk with on turning forums. Phil was awarded the first annual DWR Recognition Award. That was kind of an emotional moment. There was not a second thought of who should be the recipient of the award. Phil has given so much of himself over the years to promote woodturning and share his passion for the art and always with a smile. Stuart and Mike Mahoney did their bowl turnoff show to end the symposium. Three lathes and a lot of other turning tools and supplies were given away durning the raffle. Thanks to all who attended and I sure hope to see you and more next year.
