Happy New Year

Our Annual Christmas party was a success.  John and Karel Armstrong chaired this event and once again Sherri Harris provided the turkeys, and they were so good.  We had about 45 members and guests attend and all had a good time.  John suggested a gift exchange game and that was a success.  The Show & Tell brought some really nice exhibits

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*********Upcoming Events**********

Lie Nielsen Tool Event

The annual Lie-Nielsen tool event will be held at Timber Woodworking Machinery on Jan 27^th and 28^th.  A special guild night will be held for AAFW members on Thursday Jan 26^th from 7:00 P.M. till 9:00 P.M.  AAFW members will receive a 10% discount by showing a current membership card.  Timber is located at 935 E. Southern Ave in Mesa.

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Woodcraft Annual Craft Fair

Woodcraft will hold their annual Craft Fair on Saturday January 28^th at their store.  AAFW will have a booth there and well as other vendors.  Exhibits from all are welcome and prizes will be awarded.  If the past years are any indication this will be an event to attend.  Woodcraft is located at 3002 N. Arizona Ave. in Chandler.

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Excellence in Woodworking Show

The annual AAFW Excellence in woodworking Show will be held at the Mesa Convention Center on Saturday and Sunday, February 18^th and 19^th.  This year we expect a good turnout.  Prized will be awarded in many categories and are bigger and better than last year.  Exhibits are welcome from members and non-members alike; don’t forget your entry forms must be submitted by Feb. 1^st.  Exhibits must be delivered by 4:00 P.M. Friday Feb. 17^th.  Please see the EIW website www.excellenceinwoodworking.org  for more details.  Joe Hersey and David Bley are the co-chairmen for this event.

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Paul Schurch Workshop

The Paul Schurch workshop will be held on March 17^th through 21^st.  This is a premier event for us.  Paul is nationally known for his marquetry and veneering work as well as furniture design.  This workshop is full.

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Toy Program

Our 2011 Toy Program was a success and culminated at Christmas time with a news clip on our program.  For those who would like to see this clip the links is given below.

http://www.azcentral.com/video/1344712656001

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Mentor List

Here's another source of help when you need it. The list and contact information can be found in the Members Area under Documents / Mentor Workshop / Mentor List.

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http://www.azfinewoodworkers.org/Uploads/Mentor%20List%202009.pdf