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Topic for the first week of 2005

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Topic for the first week of 2005

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Topic for the first week of 2005

TD

>Our topic this week should be of interest to beginner and advanced turners. Topic is: "Should turning clubs have competitive events or not?" I have seen some competiton reach a point where a member might not help another because one wanted to remain better than the other(s). Our club has not had a competitive event yet and we all get along so well that I hesitate to do one. What are your thoughts? We'll start the thread now and continue it Wed night.

Thanks all

TD

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Ruth Harding

>The Inland Woodturners club is fantastic. I have recently joined and find the members to be eager to share tips and methods, teach you how to sharpen, and the like.

When I first realized my late developed interest in turning I asked a well known turner on teh island I was living if he could give me some pointers. He said no....said he didn't teach anyone........

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Tough topic

Bob Hackett

>My take on this is to hold these competitive events with the understanding that everyone`s entry will be treated with respect.

The best thing about any competition is that you get to see alot of different approaches to a common task or problem.Many times even the most advanced participant will gain some new perspective because beginners are not bound by the self restricting views held by long time turners.

More than once a "newbie" felt alittle intimidated by all the questions from the "old hands" about a rather unorthodox entry only to have thier ego boosted in a major way when they were complimented on thier originality.

An even bigger boost followed when asked if they would mind if an advanced turner took thier idea and played with it or offered to work with them to take it to the next level.

There are alot of positive things that can be gained thru competition as long as it`s based on a co-operative spirit.I`d say go for it!

Mainely,Bob

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Duane C.Leach

>Well writen Bob.And I agree.

For the past year at your club I have been having demonstrations each month on how to turn something simple.Like weedpots small boxes,goblets, ornaments and such. Then the next monthes meeting the contest is on what we learned last month. My goal was to bring everyones skill level up another notch each month by teaching different skills each month to build on.

Anyway we are having fun at it. And some are learning new things.

Duane

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Barbara Gill, Remlik VA

>Our club has a challenge each month. We are not in competition with each other except on a personal level perhaps. If we choose to participate, we show the piece at the meeting, sort of like show and tell in elementary school.:-)

Usually there is a prize given. Each turner who participates gets a ticket. At the end, a stub is drawn; the wimmer gets the prize.

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I like this one

TD

>Barb, I like the way your club does it. If I understand you correctly there is no judging, therefore no politics? I am always afraid of judging each others' work in a contest because too often politics sneaks in.

TD

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Barbara Gill, Remlik VA

>Right. Just show and tell with a theme. Your contribution is also recognized by applause after your presentation. BTW my club is in Richmond VA.