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A Member of
American Association of
Woodturners
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Volume1Edition 7
July2025
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🌀 Stateline Woodturners – July Update
We’re officially halfway through 2025, andJune was a great monthfor the club!
✅Rogers Museum Open House– A big success with strong attendance.
✅Second Saturday Meeting– Featured a great demo and solid turnout.
✅Beginning Turning Class– Exceeded expectations with strong participation. Plans for more classes are in the works!
✅Bring Back Table– Continues to be a highlight. The quality of the items has been outstanding — let’s keep raising the bar! We’ll also allow more time to purchase raffle tickets going forward.
🎥Demos
We’ve had two excellent demonstrations from club members recently.In July, we’re excited toJohn Adamsshow us how to create our online profile on the website
If you’ve enjoyed the demos, please letDavid Morrisknow. Also share your ideas for future demonstrations — and who you’d like to see present. Better yet, ifyou’re willing to give a demo, let David know that too!
🏆President’s Challenge Returns!
You asked, and it’s back!
🎓Mentoring Program Launch
We’re kicking off a new mentoring program!
Interested in having a mentor, or willing to be one? ContactThurman Hatchto get involved.
🗓️Fourth Saturday Recap & Preview
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June’s Sharpening Workshopdrew 14 attendees — great turnout!
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July’s 4th Saturday (July 27)will beLearn to Turn. Bring afriend, family member, or anyone curious about woodturning!
🗓️See you at our next meeting – July 12
Let’s keep the momentum going and make the second half of 2025 even better!
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Bring Back
Buy a $5.00 ticket and win the work of another turner. When you win you must bring
something for next month’s Bring Back. This program help support our clubs actives,
such as demonstrators and pay the Rent. Please bring something of value since we are
paying for the chance to win, we want to have something of value. Don’t be reluctant to
bring your work, because if think it may not be of value, the rest of us will value your
work because it is our connection to you.
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Randy Wright
President
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Mike Skiba
Vice President
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Joe Fernandez
Treasurer
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Paul Moore
PastPresident
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David Morris
Program Director
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John Adams
Audio Visual Director
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Ben Johnson
Board Member
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Stateline Woodturners met the 2nd saturday of the month
4th Saturday of the month for hands on turning
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Thurman Hatch
Board Member
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Thurman Hatch
Education
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Chuck Gunther
Communication and Audiovisual
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Patrick Mcmahon
Audio Visual
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Tom Anderson
Ambassador
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Stateline Woodturning Club House
1200 W. Walnut Street
Rogers, AR
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Want to get involved?
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Welcome New Members
Johnathan Burnett
Sharon Drake
Doug FArrish
Hayden Hendrix
Amith Mandula
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This Month Events and Announcements
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| The club t-shirts have arrived! They will be distributed at our next meeting. Pauline will hold on to them if you cannot make it. |
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A heads-up on our dues
At our May meeting, members discussed the club’s financial situation and future needs. Following this discussion, a motion was passed to increase our annual membership dues to $100 starting next year.
Additionally, a one-time contribution of $30 was approved for all members this year to help support ongoing expenses. For cash payments, please see our treasurer, Joe. For credit card payments, log in to the club website.
We understand that financial challenges happen. If this increase creates a burden for you, please don’t hesitate to reach out to any board member. We want everyone to feel welcome and supported.
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July Demonstration: Creating Your Personal Profile & Photo Gallery
Presented by John Adams
This month’s demonstration will be led by John Adams, who will guide us through the process of creating apersonal profile and photo galleryto showcase your woodturning projects. This is a great opportunity to learn how to present your work online and connect with others in the turning community.
We’ll also have members available to provideone-on-one assistance, so feel free to bring your laptop if you’d like to follow along.
Tip:Bring or send your pictures to John ahead of time so you’ll be ready to participate!
Looking Ahead: August "Tips, Tricks, and Techniques" Demo
Next month, we’re planning a special “Tips, Tricks, and Techniques” demonstration featuringshort presentations (5–10 minutes each)by multiple members. This is a great chance to share something that has helped improve your turning or to pick up new ideas from fellow members.
We'll post asignup sheet on the websitesoon for anyone interested in participating. Whether it’s a favorite tool, technique, or clever workaround, we’d love for you to share!
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July Demonstration: Creating Your Personal Profile & Photo Gallery
Presented by John Adams
📅Saturday, July 12th
This month’s demonstration will be led byJohn Adams, who will walk us through how to create apersonal profile and photo galleryto showcase your turning projects. This is a great opportunity to learn how to highlight your work and tell your story within our turning community.
✅Bring your picturesof items you’d like to show off
✅Create your bioduring the session
✅We’ll be taking profile picturesas well!
We’ll also have members available to provideone-on-one help, so bring yourlaptopif you’d like to follow along. If you'd prefer, you can also send your photos to John ahead of time.
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Woodturning for Beginners Classes a Huge Success!
We’re excited to report that ourBeginner Woodturning Classeswere a big success! We had10 enthusiastic studentsparticipate, and split the group into two sessions so thateveryone had time on the latheand a chance to get hands-on experience.
This was thefirst of many classes to come, and we’re looking forward to offering more in the future. We're especially interested in hearing fromyou, our club members, about what kinds of classes or topics you'd like to see next!
We're also looking forvolunteers to assistwith teaching and helping during future sessions. If you have experience and a passion for turning, we’d love your help.
We hope our recent students willbring their turned items for Show and Tell this Saturday!
📬 Have ideas or want to volunteer?
ContactThurman Hatchathatchcreations@yahoo.com
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🎯 Recruiting Saturday – Bring a Friend to Turn!
Join us forRecruiting Saturday, a special event wherenon-membersare invited to come try their hand at woodturning!
We’re encouraging allStateline Woodturners memberstoinvite or bring someone who’s interested in learning about our craft. This is a great chance to introduce friends, family, or neighbors to the art of woodturning and to the community we’ve built around it.
🪵Hands-on turning opportunities
🗣️Learn about our club and what we do
☕Great fellowship and encouragement for beginners
Whether they’ve never touched a lathe or are curious about joining the club, this is the perfect introduction.
Let’s grow the craft together — one turn at a time!
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🪵Stateline Woodturners Visit Penny Hardwoods in West Fork
Our club recently took a field trip toPenny Hardwoodsin West Fork, and what a great experience it was! Members received a guided tour of the facility and learned about the sawmill process, wood selection methods, and the exceptional craftsmanship behind their hardwoods.
The Penny Hardwoods team was incredibly welcoming and knowledgeable, making it an enjoyable and informative outing for everyone involved. We were especially impressed by thewide variety and high qualityof lumber they offer—perfect for turning projects of all kinds.
💡 Member Perk!
Penny Hardwoods is now offering a10% discountto allStateline Woodturners Clubmembers. Just mention your membership when you shop to receive the discount.
Be sure to take advantage of this opportunity to stock up on premium wood for your next project!
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A Call for Urns!
We invite all turners to support Kanden’s meaningful mission by craftingmedium and small urns. Your skill and creativity can offer comfort and dignity to those in need. Let’s come together as a community and create as many as we can!
Finished urns should be delivered to John Adams for shipping.
Need ideas or guidance on how to turn an urn? We’ve got you covered! Reach out for tips, inspiration, or even a demonstration.
Together, let’s make a difference—one urn at a time.
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Library
Verlie Coss
We have a Library with many videos of well known Woodturners and many of their book for you
to check out. Please sign a card with your name, book or video name and date you checked them
out. Return them when you have finish viewing them.
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🖼️ Showcase Your Work at the Rogers Museum!
Debemanages the Rogers Museum display on behalf of the Stateline Woodturners and Woodcarvers. Everythree months, we rotate the items on display — and now’s your chance to be featured!
This is anexcellent opportunityfor your work to be seen byhundreds of museum visitorsand to represent the talent within our club.
🎯Debe needs your turnings this Saturdayto help fill out the new display.
Let’s support her and the club by each bringinga couple of piecesto share.
Whether it’s a bowl, ornament, or carving — your work deserves to be seen!
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**Why Join the Stateline Woodturners?**
If you are enthusiastic about woodturning, a membership with the Stateline Woodturners (SLWT) is right for you. Our membership provides access to an extensive portfolio of high-quality educational resources, making it the fastest way to enhance your woodturning skills.
Here’s how an SLWT membership can benefit you:
- **Experience the World of Woodturning:** Dive into the remarkable craft of woodturning.
- **Connect with Like-Minded Individuals:** Meet others who share your passion for woodturning.
- **Engage with the Community:** Become an active and knowledgeable member of the woodturning community.
- **Focus on Personal Growth:** Commit to your own creative development in woodturning.
- **Preserve the Craft:** Show your dedication to maintaining woodturning for future generations.
As an SLWT member, you will have access to:
- **Online Projects and Resources:** Explore a variety of articles, videos, and tips to enhance your skills.
- **A Vast Gallery:** Access over 12,000 images of members' work in our online gallery for inspiration, ideas, and feedback.
- **Member Directory:** Connect with fellow woodturning enthusiasts effortlessly.
Join us and elevate your woodturning journey today!
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Happy Turning!
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