Wayne Krefting in the kitchen preparing to serve the cake and ice cream he brought for a snack.

David Sleeper, posing by some of the characters and objects he brought to give away.

The show: Sara Krefting is out front working with the Forest Floor players (puppeteer is her dad, Wayne Krefting.)

Brenda Noyed and her daughter Emily showing and telling some characters from the show presented by their troupe.

Our newest member (she joined at the meeting) Helga Burroughs, pleased with some of the giveaway puppets she received from David Sleeper.

Karen Backes and Stu Janis, holding two marionettes sent to karen by Bob Longfield, who passed away this Spring.

The small one is named Mr. Pipe and was the first marionette Bob was inspired to make after seeing a show by Tony Sarg.

Santa Claus is another early marionette, made 65 years ago.

Kurt Hunter and Diane Rains examine Santa Claus.

Tom O'Lenick holding Mr. Pipe.

Ione DeLong and Pauline Lundell, taking their turn looking over Mr. Pipe.