WNY WOODTURNERS II
Meetings 7:30 PM; Second Thursday
Hamburg Middle School
360 Division Street
Hamburg, New York
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Pres. Ron Hudson called the meeting to order at 7:30
Guests present were: Paul Starkey, Dave Hall, Brad Kernny
New Members:
Treasurer, Pat Boggan, reports for month of November, 2011
STARTING BALANCE: $ 2,556.23
DESCRIPTION |
PETTY CASH EXPENSES |
PETTY CASH RECIEPTS |
PETTY CASH BALANCE |
BANK ACCOUNT EXPENSE |
BANK ACCOUNT RECIEPT |
BANK ACCOUNT BALCANCE |
TOTAL CLUB BALANCE |
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50/50 Auction |
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$ 17.00 $ 116.00 |
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Dues |
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$ 120.00 |
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Total |
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$ 253.00 |
$ 505.62 |
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$ 2,303.61 |
$ 2,809.23 |
December, 2011
Petty Cash Expenses: $ 192.00 Officers AAW Dues
Bank Acct. Expenses: $ 208.00 AAW Insurance
Vice President’s Report
Next month’s demo will be a short talk on segmented work by Rick Lawrence.
Librarian’s Report
Paul was to check into a brochure received at the last meeting about some woodworking videos for the library to purchase. After much discussion on 2 different packages, Rusty moved to purchase the package that had information on piercing and 2 videos on hollowing. The cost would be $30.00 plus $6.00 for shipping. Brian seconded the motion. The motion was passed.
Communications
Pamphlets and applications for membership were received from the AAW. There is a membership drive in progress. Anyone interested in helping with the membership drive can possibly be invited to the symposium in California. Speak with Ron for more information.
Old Business
The training class held at Barb’s Barn in December, taught by Jim Vasey, was a great success. All had a good time with 3 mentors assisting and 10 turners. Everyone had a lathe to use with 2 lathes borrowed from Rocklers. Each participant took home the bowl they turned.
Thanks will be sent to Rockler and Ed Jolls for their loan of 2 lathes used at Barb’s training session.
Dues for the year are due in February.
New Business
Our president was brainstorming.(Dangerous, I know) He came up with the possibility of a joint turning session with Woodturners I. He thought that the picnic area used for the family picnic in the summer might be a good place to do this. Some additional advertising for this session could be used to bring in new members, or just some interested bystanders. Ron will check into this further.
Because 2 lathes were borrowed for the bowl turning session, it was suggested that the club should look into acquiring at least 1 new lathe. Jake suggested that we look into the possibility of a grant from the AAW. A motion was made, seconded and passed the Ron apply for the grant to buy a new lathe. He will check into the grant application process and work on it.
There is also a monthly newsletter that comes out from American Woodworkers that has projects to work on at home. You do have to be a member, though to get the information.
Mark Baczkowski has acquired some Burle wood. He also has some dried Butternut. Anyone interested in purchasing some should talk to Mark.
SHOW AND TELL
Jerry Weisedel – birch ornament
Tom Baker – cedar lamp
Rick Mialki – 4 pens
Don Rust – black walnut earring holder
curly maple ornaments
bracelet helper
Ron Hudson – small segmented bowl
Brian Defoe – wine goblet with maple stem
Jake Debski – box elder dish and bowl
John O’Neil – hard maple bowl
Don Rust – segmented vase
John Chavone – birch wood bowl
Rick Lawrence – segmented bowl of mahogany and plywood
candle holder
Erica Sargent – first bowl turned
lidded box
Don Lamb – 2 snowmen
DRAWING
50/50 – Brian Defow
Rockler- Don Rust
DEMO
We were shown how to make Christmas ornaments. The demonstration was enjoyed by all.
I hope everyone has a very good holiday season, and may the New Year bring peace, hope, good health and love to all of you.
Respectfully submitted,
Brian R. Defoe, Secretary