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The Bucks Woodturners was established in 1986 as one of the very first chapters of the newly formed national organization, The American Association of Woodturners. We are a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

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Pollyanna Surprises

December 5, 2019 Ward Stevens
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Our Master of Ceremonies, Bryan Richardson, organizes the Pollyanna Exchange as members bring in their wrapped packages.

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When the festivities begin, Sebastian Montagano is first to receive a Banksia pod goblet made by Matt Overton.

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Matt in turn got David Shied’s vessel.

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David received Derek Weidman’s vessel.

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Derek got a pen and ornament from Sebastian.

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Tom Gall was up next to receive a cylinder and wrist pin from Tom Hauber.

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Tom Hauber got Jeff Turi’s hollow form.

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Jeff then received Kyle Stier’s entry- an angel!

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Kyle got Richard Burgh’s box.

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Andy Postlewaite presented Richard with this ornament.

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Andy then got Brian Maguire’s sphere and holder.

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Randal Henderson presented this segmented bowl to Brian.

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Randal then got Gil Malave’s bowl.

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And Gil got Jim Ruocco’s calabash style bowl.

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Jim then unwrapped Dan Zobel’s bowl and stand.

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Nancy Rourke made a acorn spinning top and oak leaf base that she presented to Dan and showed how to spin it.

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Nancy got a box made by Phil Hauser.

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Phil got an interesting mobile from Bryan Richardson.

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Bud Hohlfeld presented Bryan with an Alumilite and burl ornament.

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And finally Bud got a bowl made and decorated by Tom Gall.

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