The Monthly Newsletter of
Yellowstone Woodturners
Billings, Montana
March 2007 Vol. 8, No. 4
Think About Turning Today!
A message from Our Club President
Let me start with a few reminders: We are
still meeting at the Career Center, 3723 Central Ave. in Billings - Parking to
the West - Enter the west door. You do not need to bring a chair.
Try to share some of your shop specialties with someone each month; and the
April 11th meeting is the time we agreed to bring our "egg" creations. Like with
the bowling pins, if you bring them in a plain paper bag, we will vote on the
ones we like best and there will be prizes for the top vote getters.
Hopefully I will have a simple plan made up to hand out for those willing to
make the "Bic" pens to go with the tops we give out at the Fair.
If you have any cool ideas for future meeting programs call Ray Curtis.
Again thank you to those club members who demonstrated their equipment and /or
skills in the past. See you on the 11th.
Stan Lambert Pres.
MINUTES OF MARCH 14, 2007
The meeting was called to order at 7:02pm by President Stan Lambert.
Minutes
The minutes of the February 14 meeting were approved as printed in the newsletter.
Treasurer’s Report
Jane reported the club balance was $2,860.19. An additional $75.00 as collected during the meeting.
Correspondence
Anyone interested in going to Bismarck, ND for the woodturning symposium should contact Stan. The Symposium is April 13th -15th.
The Utah Woodturning Symposium is June 21-23. Registration closes at 400 people so if you are interested you should register soon. The registration form can be found at http://www.utahwoodturning.com/site/page/pg2434-pn_Registration.html .
Committee Reports
Red’s term as chair of the A&E Committee is up. Paul will join the committee.
Old Business
The club can meet at the Career Center through May, but a different location will be needed for any meetings during the summer.
The coffee pot was purchased by Stan and made it’s first public appearance at the meeting.
REMINDER: Bring your turned eggs to the April meeting.
New Business
Ron has offered to host an “open shop” at his shop the Saturday following the club meetings.
Stan suggested that members considering turning bowls to donate to charity auctions.
Stan suggested the club turn “Bic” pens to hand out at Montana Fair this year instead of tops.
Show and Tell
Paul Spencer showed 3 open segmented candle holders and a flock of very nice “Bic” pens
Joyce Fiechtner showed a segmented bowl
Stan Lambert showed a segmented bowl, 2 practice sticks with captive rings and some “Bic” pens
Don Buska showed 6 open segmented bowls/baskets all done without the aid of an index plate or jigs. He did them with a software product called Woodturner Pro and passed out information about it.
Dave Torrance showed a cedar and walnut acorn shaped box with a tiny stuffed dog inside.
There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned to coffee and cookies.
Gerry Rhoades
Secretary
News from the Art World
by Dan Schindler
I think we are finally getting some acceptance of turned wood in the local arts community. I was successful in getting three pieces of my work accepted into this year's "Rocky Mountain Juried Exhibition" which shows at the carbon county Arts Guild's Depot Gallery during the month of April. The exhibit consists of variety of art work in all media from artists throughout the rocky mountain region. The exhibit opens April 2nd and runs through April 30th. There will be an artist reception held on Friday April 13th from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. If you get a chance to get to Red Lodge during April, be sure to stop by the gallery to visit the exhibit. I especially would like to personally invite you to attend the artist's reception on the13th. If you would like additional information call me at 373-5892 or Carbon County Arts Guild at 446-1370
New Members
Getting to Know The Members
Mick Hoog
Name: Mick Hogg Born: Franklin, MT.
Married: Merlys
Children: Chenyl 46, Kelly Sue 41
Raised: Moat, Washington
High School: Park County, Livingston, MT
College: Bozeman
Job History: Truck Driver Other interests: Woodworking
Jane (Macdonald) Swaby
Name: Jane Swaby
Born: Hardin, Mt
Married: Aug 1948
Raised: Idaho
High School: Grangeville, Idaho
Children: Mabel, Cora, Lyndon, 3 Grandsons 22, 23, 25
Job History: Co Farmer and Animal Caretaker
Other interests: Rebekah Lodge 32 Years
Calendar of Events
April
April 8: Easter
Apr 11: Meeting: At the Billings Career Center 3723 Central Ave., Billings, MT, at 7:00PM. Presentation: Turned eggs.
April 13th -15th. Bismarck, ND Woodturning Symposium
Apr 14: Open shop at Ron's Shop 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. Bring Your tools and Mini Lathe (if you have one) and learn from the best.
May
May 9: Meeting: At the Billings Career Center 3723 Central Ave., Billings, MT, at 7:00PM. Presentation:
May 12: Open Shop At Ron's 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. Bring Your tools and Mini Lathe (if you have one) and learn from the best.
May 13: Mothers Day
June
June 13th: Meeting: To be announced, at 7:00PM. Presentation:
June 16th: Open Shop At Ron's 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. Bring Your tools and Mini Lathe (if you have one) and learn from the best.
June 17th: Fathers Day
June 21st -23rd: Utah Woodturning Symposium is
June 29 - July 1: AAW The 21st Annual National AAW Symposium in
Portland, Oregon
Wanted, For sale, Free
This is your area, Email, or phone me if you have an item to post here.
For Sale: 1 Delta 6" belt sander, $75.00 - paid $150. Contact John Tuttle, 652-4726
PRESIDENT:
Stan Lambert (406)348-3499
VICE PRESIDENT: Wayne
Hoffman (406)598-4285
SECRETARY:
Jerry Rhoades (406)248-1869
TREASURER: Jane
Swaby (406)248-7507
Librarian: Marjorie Ferrin (406) 656-1744
Photographer: George Hoffman (406) 259-9023
Technical Advisor: Dan Schindler (406) 373-5892
Newsletter Editor: Paul Spencer (406) 861-6718
E-Mail: paulspencer2001@yahoo.com
Web Site:
www.ysturners.org
“One Good Turn” is the monthly
newsletter of Yellowstone Woodturners, Billings, Montana -
a local chapter
of the American Association of Woodturners.
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