21 Dec 2024 Meeting

Remember start time is now 0900 not 0930 .

There will be coffee and donuts.

Meeting will include the annual Christmas ornament exchange and “tips and tricks” from our master turners.

Please don’t forget to bring an ornament for the exchange.

Remember to pay your dues for 2025. You can renew online here.

The January meeting will be on the 18th.

Nigel will be our guest demonstrator with techniques to deal with the bottoms of bowls.

Our woodturners have been busy!

First on 7 December, a cold, starry night, the Woodturning Co-Op collaborated with the Chesapeake Woodturners at Maryland Hall for a benefit charity fundraiser. The charity, Bernie’s House, was the recipient of over $4,100. Patricia Slaughter gladly accepted the donation. The funds will go toward ensuring abused families receive a fresh start and a safe place to raise their children free from abusers. The fundraiser was attended by concert goers who enjoyed the holiday tunes by the Encore Singers. The next sale will be 11 December at the Annapolis Yacht Club. Stay tuned!

This event follows a fundraiser last May in support of the Light House Shelter, a local charity that helps families in crisis. Both events were organized by Jim Brooks, a member of the Woodturning Co-Op. That fundraiser raised $8,600 over two days for the Light House. Jim is currently working with Maryland Hall for the next event in the Spring.

7 December 2024. Jerry Levisee and friend Charlotte at Maryland Hall raising money for the Bernie House.

11 December Tim Moore at the Annapolis Yacht Club

Secondly the Annapolis Yacht Club invited the Chesapeake Woodturners to participate in their Holiday Market on 11 December.

Though the skies were blustery, the event was well attended. Woodturners participating were: Tim, Neal, and Lenny.

Their creations netted about $1K back in their pockets! Happy New!