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New chapter of AAW being formed

Marc Himes

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The Upper Peninsula of Michigan does not yet have an AAW chapter, but this hopefully will soon change. Several of us are getting together on Feb 13 at Bell Forest Products in Ishpeming. We have a preliminary set of bylaws and hope to have an official chapter soon. All UP woodturners are welcome along with anyone else with an interest. Our goal will be to share our expierience with each other and eventually be able to have demonstrations put on by our members or outside experts. We are pretty excited and look forward to seeing alll who want to come and be apart of the new woodturnuing club. Any one with questions may contact me by e-mail at the address below.

jmarchimes@charter.net[/email].
 
john lucas

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Marc If you don't mind I'll post this on Woodcentral and Wow to see if we can get you few more members.
 
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Max Taylor

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new chapter

HIP HIP HOORAY, congratulations on forming a new chapter. Now the fun and friendship really begins. From a member of the North Texas Woodturners in Ft. Worth Tx. Max
 
Marc Himes

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John, please go ahead and post it with our thanks. Max, you hit the nail on the head. We are looking forward to having fun and learning. I tell people that wood turning is just a hobby and I don't think I could do it for more than 70 hours a week, as I still have my day job. It will be fun to share styles, techniques and tips. Now if we can just find a used lathe for club demonstrations.
Happy turning.
 
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John, about a 2000 mile commute for me so I probably won't be to your meetings. But I do sincerely wish you the best of luck. It is about a 120 mile round trip for my local club, but I do love to attend. I love this forum for exchanging information but it's not the same as looking, feeling, and touching during demos. Plus sharing a cup of coffee and then lunch after the meeting is much better in person than on line :cool2:
 
Marc Himes

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Woodwish, you have quite a ways to trravel and you still love it. In the Upper Peninsula there are potential members over a hundred miles away and I hope we can have the good fortune to see them once in awhile. We will have to see what times work out the best to allow for everyones schedule and time for a good meeting.
Thanks to all for your encouraging replies.
 
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