Chapter Stalwarts - South Plains Woodturners

James (Jim) Boott Harris

James (Jim) Boott Harris was the South Plains Woodturners president about 12 years ago. You will find him sitting in on most board meetings and if you need help at the County Fair trade show booth, First Friday Art Trail table, or Lubbock Arts Festival, Jim will be the first to show up and the last to leave.

He also comes to all the classes that run for 3 hours/night and makes cookies for the mentors and students. We have the chance to do a yearly online vote with a local bank for our Community Awards. Jim and a few others really get after the voting and we have received $7,500 in the last three years.

— Kent Crowell

Photos: Top left — Jim Harris with his big mallet at show and tell. (Photo credit: Kent Crowell) Top right — Jim Harris helping youth at the YWCA Lubbock. Bottom — Kent Crowell and Jim Harris (in green shirts) accepting Community Awards checks.

Dick Markham

Dick was one of the founders of our chapter, and in our 8 years of existence Dick has missed only one meeting! He always brings something interesting for our Show & Tell from his treasure trove of turnings, and he assists many members in machinery maintenance issues. His vast databank of knowledge is a valuable asset to our chapter.

January 2014

Kay Whitley

Kay, our social chair for the past 3 years, has spent countless hours ensuring our Christmas party and Chapter picnic have been roaring successes. Our great thanks!