The Quiet Stalwarts - every chapter has a few. You know...the guy or gal who is the first to pitch in and the last to quit at the end of the task. It takes a lot of effort by a lot of people to make a chapter successful but usually there are one or more "quiet stalwarts." They are the backbone of most of the chapters. When nobody else will take on a task, they will. When everyone else has burned out, they keep on plugging. Not once but time after time , year after year. Always giving to share the joy of woodturning. We know how important they are to the chapters and we'd like to help the chapters recognize them. Nominations of a Chapter Contributor may be made through this link.

Updated February 16, 2011

Chapter Name	Person recognized for their contributions	Comments from the Appreciative Chapter
Georgia Association of Woodturners	Jim Hutchinson	Jim joined the Georgia Association of Woodturners in early 1994 and has been a member continuously since that date. Over the years, he has held various elected positions within the club  including two years as president. In addition to his contributions in those positions, Jim has always been ready to volunteer his time, energy, wisdom and historical knowledge of the club whenever and wherever needed. Jim seeks out new members to welcome them to the club and his mild manner and genuine friendliness leave a lasting impression. In the words of one of our members, “I don't know of anyone in the club who is better at warm hospitality than Jim.” He is always among the first to volunteer for whatever the club may require and routinely suggests ways that he might be of further service to the club. Jim’s “come early, stay late and do whatever needs to be done” attitude has earned him the club’s first Quiet Stalwart” award.
San Diego Woodturners	Tom Edwards	Tom Edwards was awarded a SDW Lifetime Membership Award in 2010 with his wife, Becky. Over the years, Tom, as longtime Board member and mentor, has functioned as 1) Resource Chairman - retrieving, preparing, and providing local woods to members. 2) Chair of set-up and mgt. of the SDW demo booth at the SD County Fair each year, whereby members turn tops, etc. to raise money for our Toys for Tots and Wounded Warrior Projects. 3) A leader in our Turn Around for Vets (our Wounded Warrior project), Tom has modified tools and lathe equipment to accomodate the needs of our injured Warriors. 4) Team Edwards also manages our Video Library and lost & found fund. Tom and Becky are an inspiration for all our Woodturning friends.
Pueblo Woodturners	Richard Booth	Richard has been a long time supporter, founder and mentor of the Pueblo chapter. His contribution has been noted by all.
Chattahoochee Woodturners	Bob Black	Bob has tirelessly and faithfully supported the Chattahoochee Woodturners chapter these past two years. He has served as VP, Programs and Training Chair for this past year. He has encouraged member involvement and learning. He used a committee approach to program planning. Over the past two years he has organized and gotten facilitators for about a dozen all day hands workshops. He procured all of the wood required for the workshops and conducted one personally on tool making. He organized a shop tour of a local professional turner whose company provides burial urns. He instituted a program to reward members for teaching and demonstrating by awarding shirts with the club logo. He has provided maintenance to the club owned lathes. This coming year he is focusing on membership activities.
Tennessee Association of Woodturners	Mike Zinser	Mike has held several officer positions for the TAW. He is responsible for organizing all the club meetings, coordinating the demonstrations and helping out with the monthly Saturday Turn Ins. In addition Mike has spearheaded the annual Christmas Ornament Sale and all the craft fair demonstrations. Other local clubs have benefitted from Mike's experience and expertise. Mike has been a mentor, friend and teacher for many woodturners over the years.
Cascade Woodturners	Phil Lapp	Phil Lapp has been a member of Cascade for nearly all of our 20 years. He served on the board several times. As president, Phil is someone I've been able to count on to help throughout the year. He’s come up with a number of innovative ideas for the club and agreed step in and help out in many last minute requests. He contributes lots of wood to both our raffle and auction. He and his wife have generously provided their farm for our annual picnic. Phil is also the member that sees that one of more senior members has transportation to and from meetings. On top of it all, Phil has a great sense of humor and has come up with some unique and whimsical contributions to our show and tell.
Western New York Woodturners-II	Jim Hilburger	Jim Hilburger is a mentor, guide, and motivator. It is doubtful that any member of the Western New York Woodturners- II, chapter of the AAW, has not benefited from Jim’s, hands on tutelage, demos (too numerous to mention), and his un-ending infectious enthusiasm for art and craft of wood turning. His generosity toward the members who are, willing to learn and lend a helping hand, cannot be overlooked either, because it is part and parcel of who he is. Mention Jim’s name to most any member of the four local turning Guilds and a couple many miles distant and you will be greeted with a smile, and an “Oh yeah! I know Jim.” That says more about the man than I could ever articulate here. If the Western New York Woodturners-II, indeed has a heart Jim Hilburger is a very large part of that heart.
Channel Islands Woodturners	Robert Mitchell	Robert Mitchell is our videographer, videotaping guest and Club demos for the past 4 years. He has done a terrific job. He has done this on his own. His service is greatly appreciated.
Channel Islands Woodturners	Judy and Bernie Grange	Judy and Bernie Grange have been our Club librarians for the past 4 years. They have faithfully carted containers of CD’s, videotapes, and books to every monthly Club meeting. Their service is greatly appreciated.
Channel Islands Woodturners	Ron Lindsay	Ron Lindsay has been our Treasurer and membership coordinator for what seems like forever. In addition he has been or webmaster for a couple years. His dedicated service to Channel Islands Woodturners is truly appreciated.
Turners Anonymous	Dave Beringer	Dave Beringer has always been the man who will do all that is required to make any project a success. Dave tirelessly served two full terms as chairman of our chapter and when we temporarily lost our news letter editor, Dave stepped in. When our secretary didn’t show up at a board meeting, Dave stepped in and took the minutes. When Dave’s term as Chairman was up, he stepped in as program chairman and not only booked top rate demonstrators twice a year, but also hosted them. When special wood or tools were required, Dave made sure they were on hand when needed. On top of that, at every other meeting Dave arranges programs that keep our members interested. Dave deserves a big pat on the back.

Nominations of a Chapter Contributor may be made through this link.