CALGARY WOODTURNERS GUILD

(LIKE MINDED PEOPLE EXPANDING KNOWLEDGE OF WOOD TURNING)

JUNE 2005 – NEWSLETTER

MINUTES

Minutes from May 3rd meeting were approved.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, NEW BUSINESS/OTHER

- We have a good news - bad news story to lead off our announcements. The good news is that Kathy Somerville has been promoted by her company, Lee valley, to Area Manager, Western Canada, to be headquartered in Edmonton. The bad news is that we will be losing Kathy as one of our active members, however she will be maintaining her membership and plans to attend our meeting when she is in our area. BEST WISHES KATHY!

- Re: AAW:
- This is last chance to apply for an Educational Grant (five year limit for individuals or 12 months for a society.
- They are looking for the donation of a digital camera.
- The AAW Annual Symposium will be held July 22 - 24 in Kansas.
- Through AAW oneway chucks are available at deep discount for DEMOS or Education ONLY. No individuals. Is this something we need for our demo lathe?
- Check the AAW website, www.woodturner.org regarding these items if desired.

- The Tennesee Wood Turner Symposium is to be held Aug. 11 - 14. For info check their website www.tnwoodturners.org.

- The Southwest Turners (Texas turn or two) is to be held Sept. 30 - Oct. 2, 2005. For info check
website www.swaturners.com.

- Black Forest Wood Co. FREE Saturday Seminars:
- The first sawdust session "A Wedding Goblet", a demonstration by Jim Osenton is to be held Saturday July 16, 10:00 am to 12:00 Noon.
- Adding contrasting rims to bowls and platters, a demonstration by Jim Osenton is to be held Saturday August 27, 1:00 to 3:00 pm.
- TO REGISTER, CALL BLACK FOREST WOOD CO. at 255-6044.

- Stafford Wagstaff brought to our attention the City of Calgary are going to need to remove many Ash trees
because of infestation of lice where no natural alternatives are known to control the pest. Stafford has learned from the City Urban Forestry Department that there would be no problem in using this wood for turning. It is said to be NOT like Elm disease. For more information log on to the city's website at www.calgary.ca and follow the links to Urban Forestry or phone the city at 311.

- Terry Golbeck is proceeding with purchase of a screen as previously authorized.

- We have now purchased 2 Maxi Lathes from Black Forest Wood Co. as previously authorized. Terry Golbeck gave our club an excellent price on these lathes. On behalf of our membership THANK YOU TERRY!

- We have been approached to participate in the Canwest Wood Show again this year. The show will run from
Nov. 4 - 6. Canwest would like us to have a competition of turned objects to be judged by the public or by an independent jury. Display stands are available and space/tables will be supplied by Canwest DENNIS MILBRANT/HIS STUDIO HAS ESTABLISHED PRIZES FOR A CHAIR TO BE CRAFTED FROM ALL PARTS WHICH HAVE BEEN TURNED. PLEASE REFER TO DETAILS AS ATTACHED, AND GO TO OUR WEBSITE FOR ENTRY FORM.

- Dennis Milbrant has agreed to act as our lead for the Canwest Wood Show. Now we need helpers for Dennis.
PLEASE call Dennis and offer your assistance.

- WE ARE STILL LOOKING FOR A MEMBER TO LOOK AFTER OUR NEWSLETTER. This is a job well within the capability of most of our members. Let's have someone offer to do this. Call Wilf or Carl.

- WE ARE STILL LOOKING FOR A MEMEBR TO LOOK AFTER EXHIBITIONS as a replacement for John
Simard.

REPORTS

Secretary-Treasurer, Carl Smith
- Reported that we have approximately $4,000. in the bank, which includes $1,275. raffle proceeds, and payment of $825. for space at Spruce Meadows International Craft Sale.

Library, Ron Falconer
- Jim Osenton has some new donations coming in.

Exhibitions, John Simard
- Remember the Spruce Meadows International Craft Sale will be held November 17 - 20.

Programs, Jim Osenton
- Arrangements for our fall program is underway.

Dennis Milbrant reported on behalf of The Presidents Special Committee regarding Dale Keith's shed. This report is attached to this newsletter. A number of members agreed to provide various materials/services towards this project.

PROGRAM

The program consisted of shop tours. These started at Stafford Wagstaff, went on to Jim Osenton and ended at Wilf Talbot's place followed by a Bar-B-Que.

STAFFORD WAGSTAFF'S SHOP

While Stafford is a fairly new woodturner, he has already accumulated a nice array of tools including a Vicmarc VL300 lathe. His workshop is located in ½ of his garage which has street access. He had a box of wood pieces for members to help themselves. As this was our first stop, Stafford had a kettle of hot coffee and goodies available for members. He also had maps disclosing best way to our next shop.

JIM OSENTON'S SHOP

Jim's shop is located in the basement of his home. While a compact facility, Jim has all the toys needed and then some for making his very sophisticated turnings. His Vicmarc VL300 long bed is getting a lot of use. He make a lot of use of his bowl Savers and has rims hanging in every nook and cranny. He displayed some very charming pieces, many of which had rims of a contrasting species.

WILF TALBOT'S SHOP

Wilf's shop is also located in the basement of his home. His lathe is a Nova 3000 with a vacuum unit attached. Wilf is in the process of making a large segmented vase that has many, many mathematical variables. Wilf's wife, Gaye, put a great display of food and cold drinks on their deck which with bar-b-que hamburgers made a great finale. A number of members brought wood pieces and other items for sale/swap, however this part of our program was dampened from a cloud burst. SUMMARY This was our first shop tour and was enjoyed by approximately 40 members. A business meeting was held following the Bar-B-Que. (A box of partially turned bowls/center saved cores was left on Wilf's driveway. Call Wilf at 288-5698.) Many thanks is extended to those members allowing us to view their shops and the Talbot's for hosting a fine luncheon, and last but not least, our program committee, led by Jim Osenton.

RAFFLE

Kathy Somerville, Lee Valley, donated a Vacuum Gouge which was won by Wilf Talbot. There were various pieces of timber donated.

Proceeds were approximately $50.00 which was donated to the "Dale Keith Shed Program" as approved by members present.

NEXT MEETING

Tuesday, September 6, 2005 at 7:00 PM at Black Forest Wood Co.

AGENDA

TBS

Carl