The Monthly Newsletter of Yellowstone Woodturners
Billings, Montana

May 2008                          Vol. 9, No.5

 Think About Turning Today!

Well we jumped right into summer; at least that is the way it seems with the warm weather and spring speeding by so fast and to little time to get everything done.
   Ray Curtis & his committee are working hard on getting commitments for our fall symposium.
   Also the committee has designated this next meeting for getting our tools shaped and sharpened; so bring your equipment and chisels and we will get with it.
   The sealant the club voted to buy has arrived; and there will be 5 gallon jugs available for members to purchase. Also there will be wood bowl blanks available ( the members will have to decide if we will have a purchase ticket raffle or just hand out tickets to those wanting wood for a drawing ??? ).
   West High classes have ended on a good note with Don Buska's turnings impressing the students as to what is possible for future woodturners.  With the school's help Don and I are working on a club sign that should at least be ready for our fair booth.
   Join us May 14th at Ron's shop for another fun and informative meeting.

   Stan Lambert, Pres

Minutes

President Stan Lambert opened the meeting at 7:00 pm sharp on Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at Ron’s shop. There were 22 members present and 1 guest.

Show and Tell

Several items were brought in for show and tell:

Ray Curtis brought 3 bowls, one square

John Wasden –jig for stopper

Paul-picture frame

Stan-bowl

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

Dan S was at the meeting and gave his own health report. He is doing well but tired and will be monitored closely for 2 more years. His grandchild is doing great!

Correspondence

We had handouts from Woodworkers and Artisan (to sell our turnings) and a handout from AAW Annual Nat’l Symposium in Richmond, Virginia to be held June 20-22. We also had a handout from Wood Working Shows in Pomona, California May 2-4.

Old Business

Stan reported on West High program. Don and Stan turned tops with the students.

Stan had hundreds of wheels and little men to give away. They were donated by a lady in Powell.

John, George, Martin, Stan and Dr.Van went to Bozeman for the Anthony Harris.

New Business:

Discussion was held about supplying Stan with 5 gal of sealant for the wood he has been bringing to the meeting. It was voted to buy 2 5 gal of sealant, one for Stan and one for the club to share.

Program

Egg contest was held with Dave Torrence taking first place with the egg carton. Stan took 2^nd with egg with wheels. And third place was a large egg and stand. Thanks to those that participated.

Message from the editor

We are working on updating the members list and paid membership dues.  Check the list and if your name is highlighted.  If it is, we do not show that your dues have been paid for the Year.  Please contact Jane Swaby (406)248-7507 to update your account.  Unpaid members will no longer receive the access to the members list,  will not receive Emails on club events, or Printed copies of the clubs news letter for those with out Email.   We are asking all members to Please take the time to check your information on the members list and let me know of any changes.  

Thanks

Paul Spencer,  Editor.

Calendar of Events

May

May 14th Meeting At Ron Musgrave's Shop.  Sharpening.  Bring Grinders , Jigs and Tools to sharpen.

May 11th Mothers Day

May 26th Memorial Day

June

June 11th Meeting At Ron Musgrave's Shop. Turning carriages for the Fair. (Turn a car for the wheels that were donated to the club)

June 15th Fathers Day

Wanted, For sale, Free