Twenty-one people in attendance, including 13 visitors from Riverside Church of Christ. The meeting was held at Dixon’s s’hanger with members enjoying a chili lunch following the demonstration. Club Business New Equipment: The club’s new lathe shield was displayed and used during the demo, with thanks to member Chris Moody for providing materials.
Fourteen members and three visitors present. Club Business The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM. Facility & Equipment Updates: Virginia Wheatly requested repairs to a chair; Dave Poss has taken on the task Motion to increase annual membership dues to $40 (passed) Gene Dixon coordinating construction of a lathe shield using hardware cloth (Doug Wheeler assisting, Chris Moody furnishing timber) Michael Vernon requested funding to repair and upgrade the club’s video system; budget to be reviewed by membership February Meeting Details: The February meeting will be held at Dixon’s s’hanger in Trenton, SC (229 Woodward Lake Road, I-20 exit 11). The Riverside Church of Christ will provide chili and drinks, with member participation supplying desserts, serving ware, and table items. Members are asked to bring their own chairs.
Plans for the annual holiday luncheon were briefly discussed. Notice of pending officer elections was announced — elections are to take place in January. John discussed the schedule for demonstrators for 2026; January and February are already scheduled. Demonstration: Glass Bulb Snowmen with String Light Entrails Wayne’s topic: turning wooden bases for glass bulb snowmen illuminated with string lights — a perfect holiday project.
Club Business No club business was formally discussed. Announcements: Mann Tool Fall Event, Oct 4–5 John is scheduling demos for 2026. Consider showing us how you turn. Steven Pritchard is scheduled as the October demonstrator Holiday Luncheon scheduled for December 13, 2025 Demonstration George Edwards demonstrated how to turn a 3-cornered bowl, a visually striking form that showcases the beauty of grain and color while challenging the turner’s skill with grain direction changes.