GUESTS

Jim Edwards, who is now a NEW member
Jerry Farwell who is now a NEW member. He is also a former member.
Dale Fleury who is now a NEW member
Mike Hawkins who is now a NEW member

ANNOUNCEMENTS, NEW BUSINESS/OTHER

PROVO - Jim Osenton reported on the Woodturning Symposium held in Provo during June. This year they invited all previous presenters. Attendance was 750 resulting crowding to view demos. They indicate that they are going back to 450 next year. Jim brought back a few Craft Supplies catalogues which are with our library treasures for those interested.

CANWEST TOOL SHOW AND SALE - Bob Vergette spoke about the Canwest Woodworking Tool Sale and Show, October 29/31/04. There will be 2 mini lathes for demos. 15 members indicated interest in displaying turnings. While this event is not for selling turnings, a display board will be erected indicating members with items on display. A separate E'Mail describing this event was sent to members recently.

A show of hands indicated support for our involvement in this event.

While Bob circulated a sign-up sheet at the meeting, he still needs more member help with demos and manning our booth. Call Bob if you can help. There will be no entry fee for members participating. For details please refer to memo on the event recently E'Mailed to members or call Bob.

The matter of Liability and loss Insurance has not as yet been defined.

WOOD WHICH MIGHT BE COMING AVAILABLE - In regard to trees coming down for the Glenmore/Elbow intersection, Jamie Berry has met with the architect who enquired about our insurance coverage (nil at present) and has had no further contact.

TERRY GOLBECK - reports having a treadle lathe left with Black Forest for sale. It is a Barry Ellis manufactured around 1880 in England. Original owner is said to have been a Merchant Seaman who traveled the world with this unit. It appears to be in good condition. The owner is looking for $2,100. for it.

TERRY GOLBECK - reported on upcoming events scheduled to be held at BLACK FOREST WOOD:
- Richard Raffan demo September 18. Refer to recent E'Mail for details.
- Heather Cline demo on November 6 and workshop on November 7 on Acrylic Surface Finishes.
- Binh Pho - demo April 6, and workshop on April 17/18
- Victor Reece a raven bowl, January 22 & 23
Contact Terry at Black Forest for more details on these interesting upcoming events.

WILF TALBOT reported -
- Greater Vancouver Woodturners Guild "West Coast Roundup Symposium" being held
September 10/12
- Greater Vancouver Woodturners` Guild woodturning competition October 15/17 (Carl has details including entry form for those interested.)
- AAW Chapter Collaborative Challenge for the 2005 AAW Annual Symposium in Kansas City. (Carl has details for those interested.)
- Florida Woodturning Symposium being held January 14/16 at Lake Yale near Eustis, Florida. (Carl has details for those interested.)
- Southwest Association of Turners Symposium being held October 1/3. (Carl has sketchy details for those interested.

JIM JONES - Jim is planning another Woodturning Symposium at Okotoks High School similar to last year. He has 3 lathes for demos and is looking for members to fill 12 demo slots on Saturday. Final date has not been set, but Jim expects to conduct this event between late February and early March, 2005. Call Jim if you would like to help.

WOOD, WOOD AND MORE WOOD:
John Neville-Smith, Ron Falconer, Don West and Wilf Talbot (and I might have missed others) brought wood to our meeting for giveaway to members. THANKS GUYS!

REPORTS

Secretary-Treasurer, Carl Smith
- Reported that we have $2,872. in the bank, with rent of $722.25 prepaid for our Spruce Meadows Christmas Market booth. All member dues are paid up-to-date.
- To investigate insurance cost and coverage and report to the next meeting.

Exhibitions, John Simard
- Our club was well represented providing turning demos at the Spruce Meadows International on June 11/13. Demos were done by, Jack Whitworth, Ron Falconer, and Glenn Summers. AThank You to each and a Special Thank You to Glenn and Eebren Summers who traveled from Torrington each day.
- Spruce Meadows International Christmas Market, November 19/21. While John circulated a sign-up sheet, he needs more volunteers to man our booth. (Refer to separate E'Mail.). This is the ONLY event, at present, for members to display and try selling their turnings sponsored by our club. Last year 18 members sold turnings totaling $4,425. Our club earned 25% of sales, $1,106. which covered rent for our booth etc. with $208. left over for club activities. If you are a recent member or are unsure of what items sell or if your work might sell, call John for advice. He will be pleased to help you.
- Millarville - We applied to have a booth at their Christmas sale, but were turned down for this year. However they will be holding a Ladies Guild sale on October 15 and members can include turning with them. They take $20% commission. Call John for details.
- Oak Shop - Only 1 item has been sold. There is room for more turnings. Call John if interested.
- Lee Valley - This is a display being handled by Jaimie Berry. Only 1 item has been sold. Jaimie would like to have more items for rotation. Call him if interested.

Library, Ron Falconer
- Jim Osenton brought back a number of things for our library from the Provo Symposium. Ron is going to provide members with an updated listing of books and videos available to members. For the benefit of new members, our library is carried at Black Forest Wood Co.

Programs, Jim Osenton - Programs are now in place for this fall.
- October - Don West, Finishing
- November - Terry Golbeck, About creating another Emma Lake
- December - Another fast turning competition (Last year egg cups)
- Spring, 2005 - Workshop tours similar to SAWS, however with definite time slots for each shop.

RAFFLE

Kathy Somerville, Lee Valley, donated a nice shiny new skew which was won by Glenn Summers. A number of members also won a number of wonderful pieces of wood donated by members. Proceeds were $92.00

and in the Display Area...

Program

Sourcing wood by Jim Osenton and Don West
Jim started off with sources of turnable material (usually wood)

URBAN LUMBER
- Trees or limbs, yours or others
- Private or Commercial sources (Arborcare etc)
- Havesting, DIY (Do It Yourself) or DBO (Done By Others)
- Liability questions (Will cutting down the tree fall on the house? Or possibly hurt someone?)
- Fruit orchards in the Okanagan (Many orchards are being turned into vinyards)
- List of interested turners ( Let Carl know and he will E'Mail other members)

SALVAGED LUMBER
- Building sites, particularly expensive ones
- Cabinet makers or other woodworking businesses
- Pallets and heavy equipment cradles
- Fellow woodworkers

PURCHASED LUMBER
- Plank, slab or turning round
- Black Forest Wood Co. cut, planed & jointed, - large selection
- Bacon Veneer, cut only to fit vehicle only, some slabs - good selection
- Lee Valley, some precut small turning squares, occasional exotics
- P J White, wholesaler
- General Wood & Veneer, wholesaler
- Windsor Plywood, occasional turning blanks, limited plank stock, will bring in
- Big Box stores (Home Depot, Rona, etc.) very limited selection, expensive
- Bow River Craft Woods, near Chilliwack, B.C.

OTHER MATERIALS
- Acrylic, Corian, etc. from kitchen counter manufacturers, and installers and Craft Supplies
- Soapstone, Alabaster, other mineral materials (Bow River Craft Woods)
- Banksia pods and other vegetables, fruits, and nuts. (BF, BRCW, & Craft Supplies)

Don suggested that turners check prices of materials as they may differ from different sources. He produced 6 small teak salad bowls (turned with wide sides) purchased from The Bay and presented a challenge to the first 6 willing members to take them home and finish turning them and bring the finished pieces back to the next meeting.

Don listed types of wood that members would like to have:
- Russian Olive, Apple, Butternut, Burl (any species), Myrtle, Chesnut, Mayday, Caragana.

Don has provided the following:

Commercial Suppliers:
- Black Forest, Calgary
- Windsor Plywood, Calgary (I use 130 Bowridge Dr. NW, location)
- Bow River Craft Woods, Chilliwack, BC (www.bowrivercraft woods.com)
- Craft Supplies, Provo, Utah (www.woodturnerscatalog.com)
- The Burl Source, Sandy, Utah (by Salt Lake City) - Skip Bellock (www.theburlsource.com)

Other Contacts:
- Brian Dunphy (Woodturner), a few km south of Golden BC. Tel: 250-348-2394, to arrange
Visits.
- John Korthuis, Total Tree Care, Lethbridge. Res: 403-380-6769. Call Sunday or after dark
to plan visits. NOTE: Make your own arrangements to compensate John - $$$ or finished
turning.
- Willaim Hames, (Woodturner), Crowsnest Pass area. Tel: work 403-429-3350. William is
Difficult to reach at work - which is a school. If you leave a message, it may take a while
for him to call you back. William likes to barter. Wood exchanges - William has considerable Manzanita - a beautiful red colourations - it's a root burl that he harvested in California.

Special Note:
- Someone was looking for Butternut. I brought some back from Vancouver with a plan to
share. Unfortunately, I did not note the name of the person from our September meeting.

That's it. Of anyone has questions or need further info, call Don @ 286-0951.

NEXT MEETING

Tuesday, October 5 at 7:00 PM at Black Forest Wood Co.

(NOTE NEW START TIME)

AGENDA

Finishing by Don West. Members are encouraged to bring items finished their way/finishing challenges.

Carl