Re: A new idea
Jerry Whitaker
>That is what we do at the SWAT Symposium which is coming up Sept. 30 - Oct. 2 in Wichita Fall, TX. At some point in time, you will be able to see all the turnings that are given away at the Saturday night raffle. For the past two years, there have been over 30 turnings each year and have included turnings from Michael Hosaluk, Nick Cook, Linda Salter, Phil Brennion, Steve Worcester, David Reeks, Trent Bosch, and Cindy Drozda. This is part of what we call our 2 for 1 raffle. You buy however many raffle tickets you want. You buy a Banquet ticket and if your ticket is drawn, you win a turning from one of these world famous turners or one from over 25 other regional turners. If you are a winner, your ticket goes back in the hopper and you can win a PM3520a lathe and many other fantastic prizes with that same ticket. Nearly everyone who attends the symposium also attends the banquet...over 550 last year. The AAW needs to do something similar to this also.
This year we are going to have at least 30 more turnings raffled off including one each from Bonnie Klein, Alan Lacer, Malcolm Tibbets, and Mark Sfirri. You don't want to miss this!!!! Visit our website at www.swaturners.com and watch as the symposium develops. At some point in time, you will get to see what turnings will be raffled off. They will be posted as the turners get their pictures submitted. I will give you a reminder when the pictures start to appear. We also give each donor a nice certificate which includes a picture of the turning they donated. While taking a look at the site, check out the rotation schedule which is already posted and the registration form. And check those bargain prices!!!!!
