Susquehanna Woodturners

Meeting Minutes - November 9, 2021

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Meeting Minutes Accepted by vote without changes at the December 2021 meeting.

This was a hybrid meeting.  people were both in the room and attended by Zoom.

Meeting called to order by Tim Starliper at 7:00pm.    We had 14 members in-person and 9 members on Zoom.

Upcoming Events:

• December 14, 2021 - Holiday Party (see above).
• January 8th to 14th - 2022 PA Farm Show.  Sign-up to demonstrate using the link below.  I'm already thinking of Milkshakes and Funnel Cake!
• January 2022 - Club Challenge - "Winter"  (get your creative juices going!)  The item does not have to be entirely turned, just parts need to be turned.

 Meeting Minutes from October 2021 meeting approved by vote without changes.

Treasurers Report:

2341.67 - Beginning Balance
40.00    - Dues received for 2022
113.50  - T-shirt sale proceeds donated to club by Jon O'Connell
    153.50  - Total Receipts
-399.00 - Expenses
2095.17 - Balance Forward

 Thanks for John O'Connell for his donation from the T-shirt sale.

Dues for 2022 will increase on January 1st 2022 to $25.00.   BUT if you pay your dues prior to January 1st, you can pay just $20.  Bring a check to meeting or you can also pay through the website via Paypal and by credit card (you don't need a Paypal account to pay via credit card).  But You must have an account on the web site.  If you have any problems or want to create an account, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and I will create an account for you.

OR Mail a check to Bob Troy payable to Susquehanna Woodturners.
Bob Troy
1033 Chelmsford Drive
Mechanicsburg,   PA   17050

A new Slate of club officers:
President - Tim Starliper
Vice-President - Toby Bouder
Treasurer - Robert "Bob" Troy
Secretary - Randall "Randy" Smith
Program Chair - Tom White

Tom White is looking for club members willing to demonstrate for the club. 

John Laskowski brought in some venison bologna and chestnut wood.   Thank you John!!

Randy Smith knows of two black walnut trees (12-14" diameter) that must be felled.  There was little interest in doing this from the club though.  If anyone wants contact info send an email to Randy Smith. 

OLD BUSINESS:

• Discussion of updates to the club bylaws.
• A section was added detailing the conditions that would cause the club to be dissolved.  Decided that an auction would be held to dispose of club assets. 
•  A dues increase from $20 to $25 for the 2022 calendar year was approved by vote.  BUT IF you pay before January 1st, the cost is only $20.
• The updated club by-laws were approved by members and signed by club officers.  Toby Bouder attended via Zoom, so arrangements were made to have him sign the by-laws.  The club by-laws will be forwarded to AAW for approval.
• Discussion of purchase of Audio/Video equipment for the club was discussed.  A vote to allocate up to $1500 (the amount will likely be much lower than this figure) was approved.

 NEW BUSINESS:

• 2022 Farm Show.  We have been asked to participate in the PA Hardwood exhibit at he 2022 farm show.  A document for sign-up times is on Google Docs.  Use this link to open the document and sign-up for times.   https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XrL28g8feKebGN2qfCEFY8Bf1phbcgq0/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=106794542764447640160&rtpof=true&sd=true
• Christmas party will be on December 14th at Woodcraft.  at this time we are only having finger foods.  Please package your offerings to minimize handling by members attending.  We will have a short meeting.
• Please send any ideas for programs and demonstrations to  Tom White  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  You do not have to  demonstrate yourself and demonstrations can be done remote to Woodcraft and pre-recorded .  Club may share demos with other clubs in the area.  Demonstrations do not have to be held at Woodcraft, can be pre-recorded. Club may share demos with other clubs in the area.  Demonstrations do not have to be held at Woodcraft, can be pre-recorded.
• Ideas we are considering
  • Team Challenges - small group collaboration
  • A Descriptive challenge, not concrete like "Miniature, or Hard-to-use"

Show and Tell Photos are here.  https://susquehannawoodturners.org/2016-03-03-13-09-01/members-project-gallery/show-and-tell/november-2021/9-in-maple-bowl-with-crushed-mussel-shels-by-dr-bob-silverman-2418.html

 Steve Jones is a wood turner from UK very expert at skew usage.  This is a demonstration of what the skew is capable of!

 AAW membership is encouraged for all members.  Membership gives you access to the entire library of AAW Journals going back to the beginning of AAW as well as insurance during club sponsored events.  To participate in Hands-ON events you must have a current AAW membership.

The Club Library is available to all members.  Items may be checked out at any time the Woodcraft store is open.  Please have one of the Woodcraft staff accompany you and please call ahead to ensure that nothing is going on in the classroom.

Meeting Adjourned at 8:40pm

Respectfully Submitted,     Randy Smith,  Secretary.