North Texas Chapter forming???

[Texatdurango]

Well it looks like a lot of folks are having a good time all over the country getting together meeting fellow pen turners... including those fellow Texans farther south from us!

I propose we get a chapter going for the North Texas area pen makers which would include not only the greater DFW Metroplex but anyone interested in driving to the area for get togethers.

As many of you know, there is an existing Bubbasville group that meets periodically but I believe the two groups can live happily together.

It has been suggested that until we decide that we want a structured meeting place, we could meet at our shops, even rotating if need be.

The field is wide open so suggestions and ideas are welcome.

So........ is there enough interest to move forward in forming a chapter?

Let's hear from everyone.

 

[its_virgil]

I'm on board. Whatever I can do to help just ask. Thanks for getting this started.
Do a good turn daily!
Don

Well it looks like a lot of folks are having a good time all over the country getting together meeting fellow pen turners... including those fellow Texans farther south from us!

I propose we get a chapter going for the North Texas area pen makers which would include not only the greater DFW Metroplex but anyone interested in driving to the area for get togethers.

 

[1JaredSchmidt]

I'd love to go to it.

 

[td]

Ready, willing and able!

I'm looking forward to it! Thanks for getting the ball rolling.

Terry

 

[brez]

I would like to attend as long as we don't conflict with the Bubbasville meetings.

Thanks
Mike

 

[Texatdurango]

I would like to attend as long as we don't conflict with the Bubbasville meetings.

Thanks
Mike

Mike, Not a problem. Jeff usually has Bubbasville meetings the third saturday of the month and as far as I'm concerned we could set up the IAP meetings like the first saturday of the month. That way for those of us who will be participating in both will have no conflicts.

 

[Texatdurango]

Well this is a little surprising, only five people have expressed any interest in forming a local group. I would have thought there would have been more members sign up since I see folks from this area posting all the time on the forum. I guess a lot of members just prefer the anonymity of cyberspace.

 

[MarkHix]

I'm on board and looking forward to meeting everyone.

 

[byounghusband]

Geoge et al,

Sorry, didn't see this til now..... Only 5? MAKE IT 6!! And I will discuss it with the students in my pen turning class I am conducting for our local turning club, Dall Area Woodturers, wwwdallaswoodtuers.com . I have 4 students as well as a guy at work who wants info....

I couldn't teach this class without ALL the great info I have received from IAP and it's Members!! Our club doesn't really push penturning too much, but I am trying to change that tide! Out first class was this past Saturday at 1:00 pm and the 2nd session will be this coming Saturday, same time same channel. Anyone wants to make a cameo appearance? You will be more than welcome. Go to the website mentioned above and check for the map to out training center, or call me at 214-697-030. A SMALL place, but doable..... I have a key, so we might be able to accomodate a meeting. Only 6 JET 1014s and an Ornamental lathe, but not much more room.....


I look forward to getting this chapter going. C'mon guys and gals, Texas does EVERYTHING bigger!!!!!!!

 

[rlofton]

You can make it 7 or 8 or whatever the number is now. I'm in! Thanks for getting this started, George.

 

[Texatdurango]

Well, the way I count, we have nine members who said they are interested in forming a local chapter so I will PM Lou and request an OFFICIAL slot on the forum so we can discuss our business.

Just for grins I highlited a map showing where everyone is. Looks like we do a fair job of peppering the area!

 

[abearpens]

You can count me in. Its always good to learn and share ideas.

 

[Texatdurango]

You can count me in. Its always good to learn and share ideas.

I sent you a PM and you might want to have a look at the thread discussing the meeting, it's in the North Texas forum as well.

A name would be nice!