DESERT WOODCRAFTERS JUNE MINUTES

June 6, 2009 Meeting Minutes – Desert Woodcrafters Association

Financial report read by Denise Omdahl :Ending Balance : $1,397.55 available.

Alan Crosby, called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. at the Raytheon Woodchippers Clubhouse.

17 members and 1 guest were present. (Guests Ted Muckermann)

Minutes for May meeting were approved as published:

The 50/50 ($30.00) was won by Stephen Pustetnik

The Bring Back: was won by visitor June meeting and not present therefore, Frank Pickett volunteered to make something for the July meeting bring back.

OLD BUSINESS:

The US Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act

Frank Pickett reported that nothing has changed and that to date is not purchasing any materials to make items for the kids, until the issue is resolved. Ken Tower encouraged members to use caution when responding to the on line petition, it may release many unwanted spam to their email.

NEW BUSINESS:

Alan Crosby made motion that the current roster and web site be updated. Motion seconded by Denise Omdahl

SHOW AND TELL:

8 members participated. Drawing was won by Ken Tower $25.00.

1. Ken Tower – Sailboat –sails made from old birch screens from cooler.

2. Alan Crosby – Two pens made of Hickory

3.Ted Muckermann-Spoons recycled from 15 year old wood. For finish used beeswax.

4. Ivan-Pens made from burl, Purchased pen kit used was a replica of 50 caliber casing.

5. Stan Ries – Star-shaped bottle stopper made of chino red, turned on Rose engine

lathe. Cherry bowl burnt inside for color.

6. Goerge Sample-Eco Art Box made of walnut poplar, with magnets to hold in place.

7. Frank Pickett – Segmented bowl.

FOR SALE: No items this month for sale.

MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:30 a.m.

DEMONSTRATION BY Ken Tower -

Ken brought in several types of nail guns and gave demo on proper use of each one.

Minutes written by Denise Omdahl, Vice President, sitting in for Cathy Addison, Secretary

NEXT MEETING SAT. July 11, 2009 at RAYTHEON WOODCHIPPERS CLUBHOUSE