Faye called the meeting to order @9:30Am with 14 members and visitors present Business Faye gave the treasurer’s report. A motion was made to accept and the attending members agreed. Minutes for the November meeting are on line. If any changes need to be made please contact Jo Ann At joannw@windstream.net or 817 326-3892. Faye brought a Christmas card and money to be given to the director of the recreation center thanking him for us being able to use the room once a month. DISCUSSIONFaye explained that she received a THANK YOU NOTE from the Police Auxiliary for the plaques of THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE which were presented to the Policemen that had also served in the military. Faye is working with the Auxiliary for further plaques that will also include the military insignia such as Air Force, Army, etc. Faye also requested us to continue our regular plaques which will be presented to the policeman for outstanding service. ASK THE EXPERTSJo Ann asked Sheryl to explain how much stirring time is needed to let Epoxy set up before pouring. Sheryl explained that you need to stir at least 5 minutes. If using ink or other dye’s for coloring, stir 5 minutes, add coloring and stir at least another 1-2 minutes for that coloring can be added in. Then pour into molds. Let harden at least 24 hours. BRAG TABLE David Atkins showed us his chess and checker board, including fretwork squares for the board, and all chess and checker pieces included fret work and slotted. The board also included a drawer to hold all the pieces. Cut and finished to perfection. David cut the chess set out using a pattern found in a magazine given to him. He modified the board frame and added the drawer. Bob has cut several crosses showing Jesus Saves and small compound cut reindeer. He has sold several of each and continues to get other orders especially for the reindeer. Beverly showed us her string of lights cut from wood using foil and bright paint to make it appear that the lights are glowing. She also showed off her cross that was used as a give away. Faye brought her very intricate butterfly and four different ornaments. Fun projects Jo Ann brought a plaque showing a Doberman. This also included a duplicate ornament size. She showed off 4 different nativity ornaments designed by Sue Mey and cut from Corian. DEMONSTRATION We are not having a demonstration, but instead having our yearly Christmas celebration. We enjoyed our food and visiting with one another. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL AND WE WILL SEE YOU NEXT YEAR Remember that we will be celebrating our 20th year as a club. We will have officer elections and taking up yearly membership fees of $15.00 for yourself and family living in the same household. If anyone wants to run for officer, please let me know. MEMBERS and Visitors Bob McCary David Atkins
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