Cedar Valley Woodworkers

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1 Cedar Valley Woodworkers Cedar Valley Woodworkers Association Volume XX Issue { January 2019 Steve Presidents Corner.Views from a nearly new member: My involvement started several years ago over some Village Inn coffee and pie, with Jim Waring and his wife, Fran. Jim and I exchanged stories about wood working projects. His were recent. Mine were from the past, due to my then work load. Jim invited me to the next meeting and I came and joined as a spectator during my first year. Retirement in 2016 has allowed more time for involvement. Here are a few observations: CVWA is a formal organization, with a very informal structure. Steve Crouse patterns, tool reviews Visits to outside businesses: saw mills, Jerald Sulky, Tech Works (Makers Space), etc. An internal network to buy/sell used tools and excess wood An opportunity to borrow tools As I reviewed past newsletters, I believe the CVWA is 20 years old. During that time it has grown from a few members to now ~103 members. There are few local organizations that can claim such growth. I find I have joined a great organization and it is a great place to expand my circle of friends. Being involved with the Cedar Valley Woodworkers Association adds to the quality of my life. Presidents Article 1, Oak Bulletin Board 2 For Sale 2 Minutes 3,4, Christmas Party Pictures Pictures 5,6.7, & 8 Mentors 9 Services 9 Sponsors 9 Officers and Committee Members 10 THE FORMAL Structured meeting times Reasonable dues Very welcoming to new members Great meeting location with adequate parking, good lighting and handicap accessibility A board, where all step up and shares the work Interesting speakers Good treats and visit time at each meeting THE INFORMAL Varied quality projects shown by members (what a great audience to show your projects) This audience understands and appreciates the talent and hours spent to make the displayed projects People attend as their schedules allow Meetings are a great place to meet people with similar hobbies Opportunity to share techniques, tools, NOW the REQUESTS: We need speaker ideas and contacts. We need someone to step forward to fill the vice president s seat on the board. I am honored to be your president. Stephen Crouse JANUARY S PROGRAM Bring your favorite tool jig or fixture to the club meeting

2 For Sale Cedar Valley Woodworkers Association Page 2 For Sale Dayton Blower: Grainger Model #3c539A GE. 5h.p. motor /230v. 12 ¼ squirrel cage fan Details contact: Dave Dreyer at daved@wilsonsr.com The Oak Bulletin Board CVWA s next meeting THE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY Tuesday January at 6:30PM At the Waterloo Center for the Arts 220 Commercial ST The next Executive Board meeting will be Tuesday January at 7:00 PM At Dave Turners home 430 Prospect Waterloo Corridor Wood turners next meeting is January At the Marion Independent High School. Meeting 6:30 PM Members, Those of you who have brad point bits that need sharpening two vendors have been developed Aksarban Saw and Tool, 125 Poplar Suite 5 Springfield NE 68059, (402) Sharpening Shop Shupert & Son 99 Avondale DR, Dayton OH (937) The Editor

3 Page 3. CVWA- Christmas Party (2018) Report Show (over all categories) was presented to Milo Mead, a new member in 2018, for his fretwork of a Cathedral (and his many other creations). It took many hands to bring about a very successful and joyful Christmas Party for Decorations and setup-was principally executed by Dennis & Sarah Gilroy, along with extensive help from Jerry & JoEllen Krug, assisted by Gene Knief. Dave Turner and Reed Craft set up the tool table display. D. Gilroy, J. Krug & D. Turner set up, arranged & displayed (assembled) the center pieces. Gene Knief made the arrangements for ordering the poinsettia, delivering them safe & unharmed by the weather in time for the Party. A special thanks goes to Terry Duckworth. He made the free-standing carved nativity gifts to spouses, with the help of Dave Regenold s professional finishing. Bob Hewlitt was charged with collating the various tickets, based on attendance, program participation making sure everyone had the correct number raffle tickets. Terry Burds headed up the poinsettia table, sign-in for spouses and significant other. Reed craft, treasurer, received early membership due s payments, as well as organizing the Show-n- Tells eight Category display sections & signage. Dave Turner made sure all Show-n-Tell projects were displayed in the appropriate category, given a number ( # ) secretly identifying the owner of the wood project to be voted on by members and spouses. Don Gurney (ever faithful and never spills a drop) made sure there was coffee, while Barb Gurney kicked off the Sign-up Sheet for Treats for Behind the scenes, Steve Robb, Secretary, assisted by D. Turner made sure letters to the spouse and significant other were sent out inviting them to the Christmas Party. Steve Crouse collected pictures from John Hix, the Club s photographer, & put them into a loop to be shown on the overhead throughout the evening, showcasing the projects and other happenings throughout the past years. Contained within the eight Categories were 35 projects registered to be voted on (There were many more objects, but were lumped together as one unit.). One new category was added to include machined carving. Historically, the seven categories have included, Furniture, Scroll Saw (fretwork), Intarsia, Turning, Carving, Toys, and Misc. All Categories had an entry. Tabulating the ballots was accomplished by Reed Craft, Gene Knief and Dave Turner The traveling Plaque (for the year) winner of Best-of- New in the Bring a new project to Show-n-Tell Encouragement drawing went to Pete Cullum. Designed as a raffle drawing, a number of tickets was entered into a drawing based on the numbers of projects brought to the Club s Show-n-Tell throughout the year. A Gift Card was presented to the winner of the drawing. President Jack Ackerman designed and funded the initiative. Again, behind the scene, Secretary Steve Robb tracked the total of the participants in this new endeavor. A plaque was presented to the Club s outgoing president, Jack Ackerman, by the incoming president, Steve Crouse. The plaque was made by Terry Duckworth. President Jack Ackerman lead the charge for the evening, with recognition by thanking the many Board members for their help in making the Christmas Event come together. Finally, the number in attendance, both members and their spouses or significant other, came to one hundred thirteen people. The room was filled, as were all of the serving tables, packed with food of infinite variety. Co-Secretary s Report in absence of Steve Robb, Club Secretary Signed - Dave Turner and Steve Crouse Winners of the Categories: Carving: Furniture Scroll Saw: Intarsia: Misc: Toys: Turning: Barb Guernsey Corian Keepsake Box Bob Colby Chair Milo Mead Cathedral & Bulldozer Ken Walleser Scene scape Ed Hollis Nativity Candle Holder, et al Don Baker Woody Station Wagon Kevin Gade Segmented Bowl Best of Show : Milo Mead, scroll saw cathedral pieces Cedar Valley Woodworkers Executive Board Meeting Minutes 18 December 2018 Meeting called to order by President Steve Crouse at 7 P.M. at Dave Turner s home. Next General Meeting date: 8 January 2019 Next Executive Board Meeting date: 15 January 2019 Members Present:

4 Bob Hewlitt, Dave Turner, Dennis Gilroy, Gene Knief, Jerry Krug, Jim Wikle, Reed Craft, Stephen Crouse, Steve Robb, Terry Duckworth & Milo Mead Treasurer s Report: Reed Craft presented the monthly report as well as a copy of the Annual Reconciliation of the CVWA account & statement from Veridian Credit Union. The later to be given to the accountant for the year end statement. Stephen Crouse asked if there was, and who is the 2 nd signature on the account. Reed replied it was Dave Turner. Motion to approve the Treasurer s Report by: Jerry Krug. 2 nd by Dave Turner Approved. Secretary s Report: Steve Robb presented the past meetings minutes along with a copy of the CVWA Christmas Party Report prepared by Dave Turner and Steve Crouse. Motion to approve both Minutes by: Reed Craft. 2 nd by: Jerry Krug Approved. The final copy of the Christmas Party Report includes a listing of the category winners. Meeting Programs: January: Favorite Jig or Tool. Drawing for Free Membership February: No one committed. Possible Building pool cues March: Lyndal Anthony, Dubuque - Turning New Business: Terry Duckworth Proposed that since the price of a postage stamp are rising to $0.55 in January, that Reed purchase 200 stamps for the club. Motion to purchase 200 Forever stamps by Terry Duckworth. 2 nd by Steve Robb. Approved. Future Absences and Substitutions Dan Webb and Jerry Krug asked to be removed as Appointed Committee Members. Challenges: Discussion on possible challenges. Insurance Form Reed Craft said he has received a inquiry sheet from West Bend insurance. He was advised to fill it out to the best of his ability. Back of Newsletter Sponsor s ads need to be updated Dave Turner needs to check with our members to see if they want to be included in a listings of members that is provided to our sponsors. The listing of Officers and Committee Members changes: President Steve Crouse 1 st Vice President / 2 nd Vice President blank Club Photographer John Hix Membership Dave Turner Steve Crouse raised the question if more than 1 good tool, in addition to the sanding block/tape measure, should be raffled off at the monthly meeting. After discussion, due to cost, it was decided to keep it as it. Jack Ackerman asked if there was a better way of promoting our pattern library to our members. Due to trying to maintain the privacy of our members, Page 4 on the Internet, it was decided to keep the existing method. Jerry Krug reminded the Board that 2019 is the 20-year anniversary of the CVWA being founded. There was preliminary discussion and request that the Board members think of ways to celebrate this occasion. The request of Dave Turner & Steve Robb to provide the Board members with a Membership List. Old Business: Christmas Party Dennis Gilroy 61 members signed in & he knew of 11 members who didn t 45 of the 50 plaques were given out to significant others Wondering what can be done to get a better attendance response from our New Members. 15 New Members this year but only 3 attended the Christmas party. We need to put more personal input inviting our New Members. Category winners will be given their certificates at the next general meeting. Newsletter Deadline: 26 December 2018 Motion to Adjourn: 8:00 PM Respectfully Submitted, Steve Robb, Secretary

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9 Page 9 List of Mentors for Club Members. I believe the mentor s time is free, but the person being mentored is expected to cover any material costs. Canoe/Kayak construction, Chip Schmidt, , cschmidt@cfu.net Has the Ability to figure MOST problems out Dick Buchanan, , rbuchanan@cfu.net Fretwork, Garylee Thurm, , flytying4u@hotmail.com Wood Carving, Sid Sidler, , sidsstudio@aol.com Furniture and Cabinet Building, Jerry Krug, , jandjkrug@gmail.com Equipment Maintenance and Repair, Bob Colby, Classes and Services for Pay by Fellow Club Members Sharpening Stone Sales Gary Lee Thurm Larry Miller Sharpening Service Carl Leavell Sharpening Service NEW PATTERN TEMPLATE LIBRARY Your executive board has developed a new loaner program that might be of interest to each of you. Though the contribution of several different individuals the following full size templates are available for check-out by club members: Nativity sets: Rocking horse: Two different doll cradles Mission Wall Clock # Size-21 1/8 H X 14 1/2 W X 6 1/4 D Mission Mantel Clock # Size 16 5/8 H X 12 3/4 H X 5 3/4 D Mirrored Mantel Clock # Size 16 H X 10 W X 7 D Atkins Mantel Clock # Size 34 H X 12 W X 6 7/8 D Carrington Mantel Clock # Size 12 1/4 H X 9 1/2 W X 5 D Bedford II Mantel Clock # Size 10 1/2 H X 18 W X 7 3/8 D Key Cabinet Wall Clock # Size 14 1/2 H X 10 W X 4 1/2 D Dearborn Regulator Wall Clock # Size 18 1/8 H X 11 3/8 W X 4 1/2 D Mirror & Coat Rack # Size 48 3/4 H X 26 1/4 W X 8 D Colonial Desk # Wide 8 drawers Assorted Bird Houses Should any of you have a pattern template set that your willing to share, call a board member

10 Page 10 Please remember to patronize our Sponsors!** Member ID required for discounts Woodsmith Store** Hickman Road Clive, IA or Pittsburgh Paints 528 West 5th St. Waterloo, IA **501 West 1st Avenue Durant, Iowa Acme Tools ** 1943 Blair's Ferry Rd. Cedar Rapids, Ia % Club Discount Sherwin Willams 5212 University Ave, Cedar Falls Offers club members a Scheduled discount Elected Committee Members Officers and Committee Members President Steve Crouse Committee Member Dennis Gilroy 1st Vice President Committee Member Bob Hewlett 2nd Vice President Committee Member Gene Knief Secretary Steve Robb Membership Dave Turner Treasurer Reed Craft Club photographer John Hix Refreshment Chairman Barb Gurney Appointed Committee Members Committee Members Newsletter Jim Wikle Committee Member Terry Duckworth