June 7th Guild Meeting at Robert Bateman Secondary – extraordinarily on the first Thursday of the month –
6:30 Arrival, Setup, ”Chips Happen“ and Members Gallery viewing. And get advice in the “Problem Corner”
7:00 Meeting News, announcements, welcoming new and returning members.
7:10 Featured Demo: Barry Wilkinson will give us his take on the Viking Bowl showed recently by Glenn Lucas.
This video is presented on YouTube by Sam Angelo the WYOMINGWOODTURNER
8:45 Juice, Tea and Snacks at the break. And buy wood raffle tickets. Goodies supplied this month by Nick Ganzeveld, George Geurts, Bill Girvan, Ross Gordon, John Gresham and Michael Hamilton-Clark.
The Year End Auction! Bring any tools you no longer use to donate to the auction AND bring your cash to bid on stuff you want! There will be over 40 items with low starting prices: a One Way Wolverine Jig, MiterSet for segmenting, 6″ grinder and honing wheels are just a few. All proceeds benefit the Guild.
John Gresham will have some 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.
9:10 Presidents Challenge this month is a Toy. Here is one example. Do any toy that fascinates you.
Here is a video by Alan Stratton at As Wood Turns on YouTube.
9:20 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 Lin Mapson, Calvin McCarthy, Darcy McKay, Rob McKay, Bud Mercer and Dan Moleschi will each be bringing some good wood or other turning items (eg Sandpaper, Finish, Tools)!