Call to Order:
Meeting was called to order by president Jack Winkleman at 6 P.M. We welcomed guest Jacob Howard.
Minutes of previous meeting:
Motion to approve July meeting was made by Ben Meyer And seconded by Danny Conley. Motion carried. Minutes approved.
Treasurer's Report:
Roy Kline is needing to step down from being treasurer, due to health issues. Jon Gunnels has volunteered to stand in as Treasurer until the end of the year. Steve Eli motion to have Jon Gunnels as Treasurer and it was seconded by Erv Leidolf. Motion was approved for Jon Gunnels to be Treasurer for the rest of the year. Treasurer Jon Gunnels gave his report. Motion was made by Richard Hitch and seconded Alan Bailey. Motion carried. Treasurer's report approved.
Library Committee:
The new library cabinet was brought in tonight and filled. We need to categorize the items a little better. The old library cabinet was auctioned off and Frank Wildeman was the highest bidder.
Show Committee:
Show person Danny Conley talked more about the show. We need more ornaments for the door prize tree. The Peoples Choice Award is a Christmas Ornament that was carved from October 2024 until October 2025; we will have three awards novice, experienced and advanced. The show will be October 25 and 26, 2025 from 9 am to 3 pm. We have table reservations and flyers on the table.
Old Business:
Name tag Competition winners were Frank Wildeman and Kevin Jornes.
Sales/trade table has knives and other items on it.
Forty year patches we still have some, Robin has them.
New Business:
Steve Eli brought up that Belleville's show will not be in competition with our show this year.
Seminars:
Mini-Seminar August -Jack, September - Marvin, October - Frank, November - Kathy.
Show and Tell:
Frank Wideman showed his pumpkins on rocks.
Kathy Vonderahe showed her picture of an owl and dog; rabbit, and santa.
Jon Gunnels showed his turned wig stand.
Doug Egerton showed his santas.
Steve Eli showed his work in progress cowboy.
Jacob Howard showed his star ornament.
Alan Bailey showed his turtle, santas, and halloween monsters.
Collette Loehrlein showed her owl on drift wood.
Jack Winkleman showed his snowman.
Half Pot:
Half-Pot was won and given to Jacob Howard.
Adjournment:
Richard Hitch made a motion to adjourn and it was seconded by Steve Eli. Motion carried. Meeting was adjourned.
The next meeting is Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Thank you to Jack Winkleman for doing the Mini-Seminar this month.
Respectfully submitted:
Robin Meyer, Secretary