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Hello everyone,
Thank you for supporting the San Diego Fine Woodworkers Association
throughout 2009. Your continued membership and support during 2010
will allow the Association to offer a host of benefits to our dedicated
members.
Renew your membership
quickly
If you haven't renewed
yet, now is the time to do it. If you enjoy receiving discounts
from our sponsors, you had better get moving. Our sponsors will
be asking for your new card on January 1st, but may allow you to
take advantage of discounts until January 31st. You can get the
application from our website or at any of our sponsors. You can
also Renew your membership here and pay online.
I would like to welcome
Dick Ugoretz to his new position as the SDFWA Secretary. Jim Strawn
is heading up the Resources and Raffle spot, Terry Stolzoff filled
a vacancy in the Toy Program and Tom Franks joined as the Publicity
Chairman.
We have created a new
position called Getting Connected. Joni Palashewski (AKA Joni P)
will fill a much needed void in our group. Joni's attention will
be focused on getting new members "connected" with other,
more seasoned, woodworkers to help them achieve their goals. Whether
they're looking for basic woodworking skills, help with a particular
project or just have general questions, Joni will help them Get
Connected. Joni will work closely with Ed Gladney to see that our
new members don't get lost in the crowd. This position does not
take the place of our Mentor Program, but rather enhances it by
getting our new members more acquainted with the rest of the gang.
Speaking of the Mentor
Program, one the goals of the Association this year are to increase
the number of Mentor Classes. Ed Gladney already has a good head
start with two Mentor Programs set up. If you have ideas for future
Mentor Classes or would like to host or lead a class, please contact
Ed. Make sure you read his article in this newsletter.
The Design in Wood Show
planning is off to a great start. Our first meeting was held January
9th at Chuck Anderson's house. The meetings are held the first Saturday
of the month (Jan - May) at 9:30am. This year's theme is Taste the
Fun. If you are interested in becoming a part of one of the biggest
juried woodworking shows in the country, please see Bob Stevenson's
write up for more information.
I hope everyone had a
great holiday season and has a prosperous New Year.
I look forward to seeing
everyone at our first meeting January 27th at 7pm.
Robert Threm, President
, 619- 993-8207 or sdfwapresident@cox.net
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