May 8th Guild Meeting at Robert Bateman Secondary
– as usual on the second Thursday of the month –
6:30 Arrival, Setup, ”Chips Fly“, and Members Gallery viewing. And get advice in the “Problem Corner”
7:00 Annual General Meeting: Welcoming members, meeting news, and announcements
1. Presentations of Awards:
- John Beese Award for Master Craftsman and long standing member,
- Henry Goosen Award for Guild Contribution and
- President’s Challenge Award
2. Election of Executive for new year. Please consider stepping forward and volunteering on the executive.
7:20 Hands On Night: Sharpening tools and small green bowls – with 6 lathes and captains.
8:45 Juice, Tea and Snacks at the break. And buy wood raffle tickets. Goodies supplied this month by Gerald Blenkarm, Bob Burke, Gary Burns, Al Byron and James Casson. Don will have some Magazines and DVD’s for rental from the club Library.
And the ”Problem Corner” Advice from the veterans. Bring something you are working on or something you want comment on form & design. Bring in problem pieces, unknown species, wood pieces that you don’t know what to do with.
9:00 Presidents Challenge is a mortar and pestle.
9:15 Members Gallery: Commentary. Bring completed work you want to show, tell how, take questions, and discuss.
9:30 Wood or Tool Raffle donations: Bring wood blanks or a roughed out bowl blank. Bring something you would use yourself. This month Bill Peetoom, Roger Pitts, Ed Pretty, Lance Rossington and Bob Scarrow will each be bringing something good!