The Monthly Newsletter of Yellowstone Woodturners
Billings, Montana

Fenuary 2008                          Vol. 9, No.2

 Think About Turning Today!

Hopefully our "winter" is about over.  Those that braved the cold, snowy conditions for David Nittmann's Demo enjoyed his enthusiasum;and came away with a few tips to improve or help their own turning.  We are going to try David's suggestion for a
practice session on the

    West High students this coming month on the 13th ( same day as our meeting ).   If anyone has some dense hardwood (Maple would be ideal) that measures3"X 3"X 6" long that they could  donate to the cause, give me a call at 348-3499.

    We heard good comments about our video setup with a mini-cam showing David Nittmann's techniques; and it should be an asset for our future classes & symposiums.
   See you on the 2nd Wed. of this month.
       Stan Lambert, Pres.

Minutes

President Stan Lambert opened the meeting at 7:00 pm sharp on Wednesday Jan. 9, 2008 at Ron’s shop. There were 25 members present and 2 guests.

Show and Tell

Several items were brought in for show and tell:

John Wasben –cake plate

Floyd Creekmore-Baseball holder from wood from the stadium

Paul Spencer-ornaments and letter opener

Dave Torrence

Ralph Torrence- “Face”

Ed-box

Bob Orr-Toy truck

Ed and Dave gave an update on Dan Schindler’s illness. A card was passed and will be mailed to Dan. Our thoughts are with you Dan.

A motion was made, seconded and passed that the minutes be accepted as printed in the newsletter.

Stan called on Jane for the treasurer’s report.

Correspondence

John Wasden has a schedule for Lee Carte. Please contact John for more information.

Dave and Ray have mailed the grant. They applied for the max amount of $1500.

Old Business

Stan reported on West High program. Don, Jerry, Paul, and Stan went this week. Seven students were present. They did spindle work with gauge.

New Business:

The audit committee will be Ray Curtis and Wayne.

David Nittman is available to our club on Jan. 22.

The club voted to take advantage of the date David Nittmann had available and will have him do a program at Ron’s shop on Jan. 22. We will charge $10 per person. This was voted on and passed.

Program

Several members brought in their favorite gigs and shared their knowledge learned form experience. Thank you!!

Joke of the Month

My wife came in today and asked if I would go do some turning. Ahh, I asked, what do you need? Maybe a new dibber or possibly a rolling pin or a vase? I have Persimmon, Hickory, Mesquite, a little bit of Walnut and a tad of Oak - what would you like?

Oh, I don't care. I need about six bags of shavings for the flower beds...

It's so nice to know my turning is appreciated.

Calendar of Events

February

Feb. 13th Meeting At Ron Musgrave's Shop.  Lathe Maintenance

Mar. 12th Meeting At Ron Musgrave's Shop.  Inside/outside turning