Weekend Master Turner Demo Schedule

Nick Cook, Georgia — Sept 20-21

Alain Mailland, France — Oct 11-12,
                                  No hands on After

For More on Master Turners Demonstrations, see Demonstrations Page

Binh Pho Demonstrates Small Vessel Turning

CWT Mentors
The following individuals have volunteered as mentors. Their contact information is listed in the CWT roster, available at our monthly meetings and on the Yahoo club website. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ChiWT/
(You must be a CWT member to access the Yahoo website)

Name                              Teaching Level

Minutes of the August, 2003 CWT Meeting
by Marie Hunter

Pres. Shotola opened the meeting with the usual announcements, but like Rodney Dangerfield would say — He gets No Respect. The chattering in the room didn’t cease for a bit. When Shotola says the meeting starts promptly at 7:00 p.m., he means it. Paul likes to run a tight ship. Andy Kuby introduced 3 guests and announced 3 new members. Membership stands at 185. Fran Islin has meeting demos lined up as follows: Francisco Bauer will demo the Sorby texturing tool at the Sept. meeting. In October we will have Duard Oxford creating his fancy trivets, and for November we have Oliver Buettner, apparently offering a surprise, since he didn’t mention what the demo would be. The Chesterton, Indiana show was mentioned. Eighteen CWT members are taking part in the show. It was reported that Harris Barbier is recuperating from an injury that shattered a wrist. And his wife is having cataract surgery. Our best wishes to both of them. Two symposiums were mentioned. One is at Arrowmont and the other at Lake Yale in Florida. There were no volunteers for mentoring on the Saturday after the meeting or before the September meeting. A reminder — December 16th will be at day of turning at the Woodcraft Store. Volunteers needed. Someone named Alice is looking for a used mini-lathe. Oliver B. thanked Rockler for donating some bottles of finish for our raffle table. He said Rockler is looking for people who can demo various things in their store in Schaumburg. The person doing the demo will get a gift certificate and our club will also get gift certificates for our raffle table. And Paul showed a picture of his new granddaughter. What a cutie. Wayne B. gave the Treasurer’s report. Dan Anderson has some saws for sale and some wood to get rid of. There’s an elm tree on the ground and a poplar. Call Dan and bring your chainsaw. Take what you can use. Carole Floate reported on the show held recently at the College of Lake County. It was considered the best show seen there for quite a while. The school legislators were impressed. Five pieces were sold. The reception was very well attended. There was a large crowd and the show created interest. Many thanks to Carole for a job well done. The September 13th picnic at El Rancho Rader was discussed. There will be a tailgate swap, lots of great food and Darrell’s homemade ice cream. Darrell suggested that we won’t need much extra dessert, so it would be best if most folks brought side dishes to go with the grilled pork chops. Two volunteers will work the grill. There will be a number of lathes set up for turning, and some games for those who don’t turn. The challenge for this picnic will be “Light Up The World.” Anything having to do with light, such as candlesticks, luminaries, lamps, etc., will be welcomed in the competition. Volunteers were recruited for the various tasks on Saturday, August 23rd, when Steve Sinner will do the all-day seminar. We will start at 9:30 a.m. and run till late afternoon with a break for lunch. The raffle was held. Then the critique was done. Gary Hubbard was the chosen critiquer. He was the only one wearing a tie so he got the honor. The gallery was fantastic. Gary did a superb job. He asked Dennis Sullivan to explain the design of his works. Dennis gave such a dramatic reason for the design that he could probably become a politician and be successful in government. Binh Pho did the demo, using a laser tool to create his turning. Binh makes it look so easy. Thanks Binh.

*** THE 2003 CWT PICNIC - DON'T MISS IT!! ***
The biggest “gripe” we hear at CWT meetings is, “There isn’t time to …..” Each one of us could fill in our own personal ending to that statement. This is your chance to have time to talk, turn, learn, watch, eat, (tell lies) or anything else that suits your fancy. It’s time for our annual picnic! And it keeps getting bigger and better every year!

Who: CWT members and their families.

Where: At Darrell and Marlene Radar’s farm, located 7 miles North of Woodstock, Illinois, one and one half miles East of Rt. 47 on Allendale Rd. (10703 Allendale) After you cross the second bridge it is the first place on the Right (South side of the road) with a brown house and white outbuildings. Look for the concrete posts with the big cannon balls on top.

When: Saturday Sept. 13, starting at 10:00 a.m. until ?? Come early - stay late.
We can even roast hot dogs and eat leftovers for supper, if you desire.

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