Western New York Woodturners I
Newsletter-
Minutes – Oct 2, 2008
Members
Present - 50
Maryvale High School Woodshop Room 120
1050 Maryvale Dr., Cheektowaga, N.Y.
14225
Treasure’s Report: by John Paulin
Expense:
E.C.Fair $58.32 Previous Balance $16,334.06
School
Rent $480.00
Income: 50/50 $26.00
Hats $20.00
Dues $20.00
Make-A-Wish $30.00 New Balance $15,891.74
Business Items:
Steve Imerese ran the meeting and introduced new members, Bill Denall, Lon
Dzimian, Joe Mussari, Richard Shriber and John Walkden. Their information is as
follows:
Denall, Bill -
115 The Viliage Green Williamsville N.Y. 14221 565-1414 wmatchpoint@AOL.com
Dzimian, Lon - 38 Orchard Place Cheektowaga N.Y. 14225 632-9180
Mussari ,
Joseph - 440 Columbia Ave. Depew N.Y. 14043 684-7996 Thegreatmassan@yahoo.com
Shriber, Richard - 32 Thornwood Drive Cheektowaga N.Y. 14227 668-0259 rshriber@roadrunner.com
Walkden, John - 12 Mayfield Drive W. Seneca N.Y. 14224 656-8608 Jwalkden@roadrunner.com
Rich Mialki informed all that the final
Fair number this year is $14,940 that will be donated
to “Make-A-Wish” tonight. Present from “Make-A-Wish”
is Ronn
Tritto,
Executive Director, Andrea Prinzbach, Stefani Trpceuski and Cheryl Unger to
accept the check. They informed those
present that three (3) children will share in our donation, Hussein, age 10 from Buffalo, who
will have an electronics shopping spree, Kelsey, age 12 from Canisteo, who
will have her bedroom horse

themed, and Morgan, age 3 from Boston, will go
on a trip to Disney World. THANK YOU ALL WHO HELPED MAKE THESE WISHES POSSIBLE.
Steve Imerese is still looking for a
member to take the position of vice president responsible for scheduling
demo’s.
Jim Rupracht made a motion that was
seconded and passed by those present to co-sponsor bringing a professional
turner to WNY for a day seminar.
Jim Shimwell reminded us that Christmas
is coming and we need to make toys for the “Aspire Kids”. He has lots of
patterns for toys for those who would like them. Contact Jim at 875-9654
MEMBERSHIP DUES
ARE DUE BY January 8th, 2009. $20 per member or $35 per member couple. See John
Paulin at the November or December meeting with your dues.
Show & Tell: Thanks
for sharing, Pepper
Weinheimer, Jake Debski, Bill Perry,
Rich Mialki, & Jim Vasi.
Thanks Again.
Demo: The annual auction was a great success and many members
went home with sandpaper. THANKS TO ALL.
Next Meeting: THURSDAY,
November 6th, 2008
Rich Mialki will demo his
technique for making laminated ornaments.
Respectfully, Dick Radel
10/28/08