The Monthly Newsletter of Yellowstone Woodturners
Billings, Montana

May 2009                          Vol. 10, No.5

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Think About Turning Today!

    First a report of our Demo at Heights Ace Hardware; it all started about 8:00 a.m. this past Sat. Unless I miss a name it was Martin, Mick, Ed, Carol, Lloyd, Derrick, Micah, Jerry, Brady, Stan, & Paul showed up to work at set-up, demonstrating, and clean--up by 4:30.We had a display table, lots of interest from the public, and some possible new members. Thank you everyone for the equipment you brought & and a fine day of turning and socializing ( especially a big thank you to Ed Auker for providing the 10 X 20' awning to protect us from at the sun on a hot day ).

    On May 15th Don, Mick, George, Paul Stan, & Martin attended the Bar-B-Q at West High to end our year of classes for their Tech Club. It was a good event; and hopefully we have sparked further interest in these students to be involved with our club in the future.

    Last month at our May meeting Don Buska gave an educational program on the availability of computer aids for segmented turnings. He did a fine job, and we thank him. It appears to me that our new system of having all members participate in the monthly programs is working.

    Our June meeting is next week on the 10th. What will happen at the meeting? Well, I hope to have a check from A & H Turf so that we can finish up with Ron"s wood, and get a check to Trudy.

    We need to decide on details of an open shop on the 13th. We need to talk about the composition of our Symposium. The Fair is not far away, so it isn't to early to make up a large supply of tops, pens, etc. Our "Boys" have already started with the making of tops. ( I"m hearing rumors of them re-instating the old system of money awards at the Fine Arts Building).

    Our program for the June meeting will be by Ray Curtis and Wayne Stahley on Pepper and Salt Grinders.

    I have been talking to Ken Quaschnik from Great Falls. He is with the "new' wood turning club in that city. They are up and running, have some expert turners/demonstrators in the club, and are looking for ideas to become more involved. We certainly welcome a new club in our part of the world.

Stan Lambert, Pres.

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Minutes

Meeting called to order 1855 hours (6:55 PM)

Guest - None

Shop Joke of the Month - None

Show and Tell - Dave Torrence, Paul Spencer, Ralph Torrence, Bob Orr, Lloyd Reimann, Derrick Reimann, John Wasden, Stan Lambert

Minutes - April OK

Treasurer’s Report - $ 2924.15 total

Health Reports - Red Oconnell

Correspondence - AAW - National Symposium in Minneapolis, MN 2011

Some opportunities to go different places for symposiums: Bozeman MT, Lacey WA, Snowpass Village CO, Snohomish WA. For more info talk to Stan Lambert.

Committee Reports - A&E -

Symposium - Oct 3-4, 2009 - Selected Trent Bosch and $600/day + travel (flying) and Rm/Board from Loveland, CO, Sam Angelo $100 plus free into Symposium in exchange for a ½ day demo. At 35 participants we’ll break even, Please sign up and pay early pay only $80 by Sept. 9^th (meeting), or pay $90 for late registration after Sept. Meeting. Trent Bosch to teach Sat./Sun AM and PM 4 sections (Hollowing/platters w pattern), Sat. AM Sam Angelo 1 section, (green Turning) Sun. AM Martin 1 section (segmenting)

-Outdoor Club Demo Ace Hardware in Heights Saturday May 30, 2009, 9 AM - 4 PM is when the crowd is usually there. Sent around sign up list, with equip e ach can bring, and what each wants to do, Ed Auker to bring tent 10X20, Dave Torrence has a tent too.

Old Business -

- Ron’s Wood - sold about 3/5th so far

- Final West High Class - Paul, Stan, George, and Martin reported 4-5 boys turned bowls, kids seemed to enjoy it. Invited instructors to BBQ Friday 15^th, Teacher said that he had $10, - 15,000 to spend on new equip. Stan and Martin talked to him and he looked at Martin’s shop, suggested he order Milling machines, thickness planner, and bandsaw.

New Business -

- Special announcement - George certificate 90 years old!!!!

- Bob Orr showed everyone name labels that he made for his woodworking. Small button shaped pieces of wood with laser engraved name or words. He said that you could purchase from guy on CO. He paid about $30 for 100 buttons. J&N Laser - Jeff Burke, Custom Laser engraving & Cutting, 303-791-2884, email jnlaser@cpmcast.net or website www.jnlaser.com

- New Scrapbook purchased by Dr Van, $29.99, Lloyd made motion to purchase, Bob Orr 2^nd, passed.

- Stan is building a shop, he wants suggestions about what/how he should do. 24X52x9 with 12’ open shed, so 24X40x9 shop.

Meeting Adjournment - 2010 hours (8:10 PM)

Program - Don Buska - software programs for segment turning. (best deal - Segmented Project Planner, www.segmentedturning.com, for less then $40

June 10^th Meeting Program scheduled: Ray Curtis, Wayne Stahley, Wayne Hoffman

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Calendar of Events

June

June 10th Meeting At Ron Musgrave's Shop Program By: Ray Curtis, Wayne Stahley, Wayne Hoffman. Pepper and Salt Grinders

July

July 8th Meeting At Ron Musgrave's Shop Program By: Dan Schindler, Richard Vande Veegaete, Les Dyrud

August

August 12th Meeting At Ron Musgrave's Shop Program By: John Wasden, Bob Orr, Joyce Fiechtner

September

September 9th Meeting At Ron Musgrave's Shop Program By: Dave Frederick, Jerry Fachner, Brady

October

October 14th Meeting At Ron Musgrave's Shop Program By: Dwaine Beckman, Floyd Creekmore, Dan & Dean Vanderhoff

November

November 11th Meeting At Ron Musgrave's Shop Program By: Red O'Connell, Loyd & Derrick Reimann

December

December 9th Meeting At Ron Musgrave's Shop Program By: Mick Hogg, Dr. Randall Hoch, Darrald & Marjorie Ferrin

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