EVERGREEN WOODWORKERS GUILD
GENERAL MEETING MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
Meeting was opened by Michael Rocke, President 1 Visitors Approx: 63 attendees
REFRESHMENT volunteer is needed for the October meeting.
WOODCRAFT will be having a wood show with demonstrations and all are invited to come and receive instruction as well as discounts on in-store items.
PR REPRESENTATIVE is needed at the various woodworking shows that come up during the year. We have gained many members from these shows and need volunteers to staff a table and represent the club.
501(c)(3) STATUS IS COMPLETE. Jerry Wheeler explained the need for our change in status so in the future we can issue tax deduction receipts to people who donate to the guild.
ETCETERAS and alsos………
Special Meetings: Here is a list of the upcoming special presenters:
October – Tim Lawson and Ergonomics
November – Dave Switzer and Wood turning December – Volunteer Recognition and 10th Anniversary Celebration
Membership now stands at 103.
Newsletter: Current issue has been mailed.
Treasurer: Checking account is $2,314.24, savings is $5,696.85 and Pay Pal is $258.46.
Library: No report.
Mentors: No report.
Safety Corner: Fatigue is an important factor in injuries. When you are tired or have been working for quite awhile, take a break and complete your project another time.
Show-N-Tell: *Remember to pick up your raffle ticket for participating in the Show-N-Tell by simply bringing in your items to share with everyone.
Again, many beautiful items this month:
Ed Grondin brought in a segmented bowl and a Kangaroo boomerang, both made from throw away wood, certainly not throw away projects.
The first time we have seen a homemade puzzle from wood and it belongs to Sally Wright.
Karl Friebig showed us his beautiful jewelry box.
A very unique and beautiful bonsai tree was created from wood by Walter Bedell.
Michael Eyles brought in his wall hanging sconce, along with some advice on the problems he ran into while trying to make the project faster and more efficient.
Another of Carol Zandell’s creative wooden boxes was on display.
Ask The Experts: Come with your questions and problems. There very likely will be someone who can help. This month a guild member needed advice on what to do with an antique bedpost that was splitting. Several suggestions were given. Another person needed advice on material for a cedar chest while another asked how to tell when a finish coat was ready to receive articles that might leave water marks on the surface. All left the meeting with constructive suggestions to solve their problems.
Monthly Raffle: Rick Sicklebower won the name tag drawing for a $25.00 gift certificate to Woodcraft. Wear those nametags!
Bill Garner – joinery jig and 2 (10”) handscrew clamps.
Carter Harry – hex key wrench/tool & vac switch/painters pyramid.
Jerry Wheeler – beginner’s pen turning kit
Dave Lamberson – palm sander
Curtis Evers – Snake arm lamp
Don’t Dave and Joyce do a great job with the monthly raffle? Tell them so next time you see them.
How about giving Bill Cogswell a personal Thank You for the great job he does with our video and sound system.
