History of the CICAAW

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When was the club started?

In 1987.

How many people were included in the original membership?

Approximately 10-11 people.

Who started the club?

Dick Gerard, who is featured in the summer issue of the American Woodturner Magazine.

Who were some of the original members?

Charles Bales, Ed McCartney, Jim Jerard, Dick Coons, Paul Borders, Don Carpenter, Tom Newkirk, Betty Scarpino, John Lemasters, Carol Sipes.

Who were some of the early Presidents?

Don Carpenter 1st Pres.
Tom Newkirk 2nd Pres.
Betty Scarpino 3rd Pres.
Dick Coons 4th Pres. (and served 2 more years)

When did our club first start to appear at the annual woodworking show?

1988. This is done not to sell our products, but to promote the Central Indiana Chapter and gain membership.

Please note that Betty Scarpino was credited with saving the National AAW in its early years by becoming its editor. Prior to that the newletter was much to be desired and many members thought not worthy of the money it cost to belong to the National Club.

Betty Scarpino now has her studio located in Broadripple area in Indianapolis and is known nationally, as well as internationally.