Thursday October 9, 2014 Meeting Minutes
30 members and 4 guests in attendance
Treasurer’s report: $2267
Librarian’s report: Nothing New
Old business
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Dennis from Jefferson College Foundation made a report contributing to Jazz and Jeans event silent auction. Turner submitted items raised more than $900.
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Last remaining pens for troops kits left
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Hillsboro elementary school wants a demo on Oct 30
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Birdhouse signup and Woodcarver show signup went around
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Library display moved to Windsor, takedown is Nov 1, moving to Festus
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Turning day at Paul’s is October 18
New business
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Gary made a motion that we relocate at Twin City Days, Joyce seconded, motion passed. Jim and Gary will choose the location. Glenn motioned $40 a booth for up to two booths, Craig seconded, motion passed.
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Roger reported on an AAW contest for $500 for a student project
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Terry reported on Blue Fountain Nursing home for birdhouse project handout day on January 6
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Discussion about Pens for Troops distribution
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Option of Collinsville woodworking show discussed, enough members agreed to participate to commit
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Gary requested more items for Library display
Show and Tell
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Gail – Norfolk Island Pine Platters, Yellow pine bowl
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Jim Atkins – Plum bowl, calabash bowl, Tops
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Craig – Bordhouse holder jig
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Mike Ruch – Inside out turnings, Osage orange apple, Camphor box, segmented bowls
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Gary – Maple Burl bowl with turquoise inlay
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Paul K. – Lidded yogurt bowl, baby rattles, goblet
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Allan Rich – Segmented bowl
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Mike Short – Cherry Awl, Zebra wood and walnut top
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Terry – Hard maple natural edge bowl, turkish ash burl bowl, smal burl vessels
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Instant Gallery of Show and Tell Items
President’s Challenge
The challenge this month was a birdhouse Roger and Terry won
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Craig – Mahogany and unknown
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Keith – Walnut and
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Mike Ruch – Red Cedar
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Roger – Spalted hackberry
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Gib Midget – Cherry
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Terry – Spalted Maple
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Mike Short – Maple and Walnut
Instant Gallery of President’s Challenge Items
Demonstration
Jim demonstrated turning a baby rattle
Next month’s President’s Challenge is a baby rattle