CLUB HISTORY
In early 1984, a woodworker, Ray Wallace, had a vision for a woodworking club. Ray has some fliers made and distributed them to several places that catered to Woodworkers. The first meeting was held on March 7, 1984 at the Trinity Presbyterian Church in Bartonville. Ray's vision was to have a woodworking club which would provide good fellowship and help to each member. In the last twenty years, that vision has been accomplished many times over.
At one of the first meetings, the name Peoria Area Woodworkers Club was chosen, and a contest held for selecting the logo design. The winning design by Dick Coers is still being used to this day. From a membership of eighteen in December 1984, the club has grown to about 80 members. We are fortunate to still have six of the first year members still active in the club.
PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
To promote and encourage all phases of woodworking activities and fellowship.
To facilitate communication and cooperation among area woodworkers.
To provide sources of information, materials, equipment, supplies and facilities for all club members.
To provide educational opportunity for those desiring to begin or improve skills in various phases of woodworking.
To provide voluntary public services to the community by club members.
In early 1984, a woodworker, Ray Wallace, had a vision for a woodworking club. Ray has some fliers made and distributed them to several places that catered to Woodworkers. The first meeting was held on March 7, 1984 at the Trinity Presbyterian Church in Bartonville. Ray's vision was to have a woodworking club which would provide good fellowship and help to each member. In the last twenty years, that vision has been accomplished many times over.
At one of the first meetings, the name Peoria Area Woodworkers Club was chosen, and a contest held for selecting the logo design. The winning design by Dick Coers is still being used to this day. From a membership of eighteen in December 1984, the club has grown to about 80 members. We are fortunate to still have six of the first year members still active in the club.
PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
To promote and encourage all phases of woodworking activities and fellowship.
To facilitate communication and cooperation among area woodworkers.
To provide sources of information, materials, equipment, supplies and facilities for all club members.
To provide educational opportunity for those desiring to begin or improve skills in various phases of woodworking.
To provide voluntary public services to the community by club members.