Susquehanna Woodturners
Meeting Minutes - February 8, 2021
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If anyone wants to attend the meeting, but cannot use Zoom, you are welcome to come to my house for the meeting. Limited to one or two people with masks - Randy Smith
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Meeting called to order by Randy Smith at 7:00pm. We had 25 participants.
Meeting minutes from January 2021 meeting approved by vote.
We received $40.00 from a club member. Thank You for your generosity!
Treasurers report $3501.78 We have 51 paid members for 2021.
We received $778.72 via dues paid through Paypal.
Karl has club logo patches. $5
Dues for 2021 are payable to Karl Hildabrand. $20 for individual members, $30 for family membership.
Check your membership status for AAW to make sure your membership is up to date.
You may pay your club dues on the website via the Event page. You must have an account on the web site. Register for the "Annual Dues" event. If you wish you can send your Dues directly to Karl:
Karl Hildabrand
5038 Ravenwood Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Bob Troy has a photography setup he will sell or donate to the club. Dr Bob Silverman will store the photo setup so we can use it at wood turning events.
Upcoming Events:
- March 9, 2021 - Monthly Club meeting.
- Mar 13, 2021 - IRD with Sam Angelo (Wyoming Wood turner) on Zoom
The Interactive Remote Demonstrations (IRD) are a good value and convenient for demonstrators. They get to use equipment they are familiar with and in their own shop. We can sponsor these at reasonable cost to the club (no travel expenses) AND share the cost with other clubs. This is an advantage to smaller clubs that could not afford to have demonstrators come in person to demonstrate for their club. I foresee these IRDs becoming a permanent thing even after the pandemic is over. These IRDs are great! I hook up my laptop to my big screen TV and put it about 5 feet away from me. Better than being there in person.
Safety Tips:
- Ron Sheehan shared "Always wear face protection when the lathe is ON!" Make sure all locks on the lathe are tight and the chuck is attached firmly.
- If your head stock is moveable make sure it is tightened down so it cannot move.
- Periodically clean the tires on the band saw and clean the blade of any residue or crud.
Bill Tatkovski showed how he planned, designed, and built a twin spouted vase form. Included were some very interesting jigs and mounting techniques.
Kirk Kapp has Parfix available https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akSw3PETc8g
Byron Light has Anchorseal in gallon jugs.
AAW membership is encouraged for all members. Membership gives you access to the entire library of AAW Journals going back to the beginning of AAW as well as insurance during club sponsored events. To participate in Hands-ON events you must have a current AAW membership.
The Club Library is available to all members. Items may be checked out at any time the store is open. Please have one of the Woodcraft staff accompany you and please call ahead to ensure that nothing is going on in the classroom.
Meeting Adjourned at 8:45pm
Respectfully Submitted, Randy Smith, Secretary.
