Newsletter Vol 41 / Issue 04 2026
Greetings It’s Saturday April 11. At last, a meeting that’s as late as it can possibly be – the 21st of the month. However, knowing my pre-disposition to procrastinate, I’m starting the newsletter early. It’s now Wednesday April 15th. I’m putting the finishing touches on the newsletter and uploading all the files. My goal is […]
Newsletter Vol 41 / Issue 03 2026
Greetings This is another month with an early 3rd Tuesday. I’ll try to have this in your email inbox earlier than last month. Let’s get started with SPLINTERS. March Program Jim Jolliffe will present the program -Carving a Native American Warrior The Tom Cowan Annual Turning Bee Jim Jolliffe took several pictures at the Turning […]
Newsletter Vol 41 / Issue 02 2026
Greetings This is going to be a short one. I thought I had to get the newsletter out this week, but tomorrow night is the meeting! Let’s get started with SPLINTERS. February Program Gary Runyon will present a program on card scraper sharpening The Tom Cowan Annual Turning Bee After a long delay, the turning […]
Newsletter Vol 41 / Issue 01 2026
Greetings We’ve got a New Year and a clean slate ahead of us. Vince Zaccardi was over today to plan for a project for the South Jackson Civic Center. While he was here, we compared wounds and it seems neither of us are off to a good start in 2026. I stuck my finger into […]
Newsletter Vol 40 / Issue 12 2025
Greetings This month is going to be a quick one. Santa still has MUCH more to do before Christmas. I’ll do better next year – maybe. Let’s get started with SPLINTERS. December Program Come prepared for Super Show & Tell. Christmas Luncheon Don’t forget the Christmas luncheon Saturday the 13th At the Decherd Church of […]
Newsletter Vol 40 / Issue 11 2025
Greetings I’m trying my best to be a multi-tasker this week. I’ve changed out my old faithful PC with a newer refurbished machine. I’ve had the newer PC since February but dreaded switching over. My wife was the catalyst that started the process. She wanted the computer room cleaned up before the holidays. Also, I […]
Newsletter Vol 40 / Issue 10 2025
Greetings This is Thursday the 16th and I’m late getting the newsletter started. These seem to be tumultuous times, The fate of the Annual Craft & Tool Sale, as well as the Christmas Brunch, is up in the air. My phone died about a week ago, Elvis is dead, and I don’t feel too good […]
Newsletter Vol 40 / Issue 09 2025
Greetings This year is building up speed! Just a few weeks ago (mid-January) we were starting to formulate plans for the 40th Anniversary Banquet. Now it’s just a few days away. Several of our members have spent much time to make the event a success. I appreciate the ones through the years who have been […]
Newsletter Vol 40 / Issue 08 2025
Greetings Anticipation is building for the 40th Anniversary Banquet. Here’s a short To Do list for you: Pick up/Pay for the t-shirts you ordered. Gary ordered a few extras if you didn’t place an order. Be sure to order/pay for your tickets to the Sept 16th banquet at the August meeting. Donate items for door […]
Newsletter Vol 40 / Issue 07 2025
Greetings The third Tuesday is an elusive sort of day. Some months it just strolls in, seemingly in no hurry, arriving as late as the 21st. Other times (like July 2025) it rushes in and arrives nearly a week earlier on the 15th. You would think a seasoned newsletter editor would prepare for the early […]