VALLEY WOODWORKERS
September 2002



SEPTEMBER MEETING

The next meeting of the Valley Woodworkers will be held at 7:00 PM on September 12, at the Putnam County Vocational Center in Eleanor. We will be meeting in the construction trades shop. This is accessed by going to the far end (down river) of the school, through the gates on the right and park in the grass.

AUGUST MEETING

There were 27 members and one guest at the August meeting. Welcome back Eli Rouse.

We also have three new members and one returning member that paid their dues at the August meeting. Welcome to Mark DeBord and Dewey Ponthieu from South Charleston and Dave Murphy and Dave Mills from St. Albans.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Club members can receive a 55% discount on reconditioned Porter Cable tools and 20% discount on Porter Cable accessories. To inquire about the discounted tools call 1-888-848-5175 and ask for Jay.



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The Mound Arts and Crafts Festival will be held on September 14 at the South Charleston Mound.



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Be thinking of items for next year's club project.

TREASURER'S REPORT

Curt Williamson reported that there was $766.57 in the club treasury.

FLOWER FUND

Tom McClellan reported that there was $109.77 in the flower fund.

REFRESHMENTS

Thanks to Bill Crist for bringing the refreshments to the August meeting.

Kermit Morton has volunteered to furnish the refreshments for the September meeting.

ANNUAL PICNIC

The annual picnic has been set for 1:00 PM on September 21 at Glenn Pauley’s. Bring the family and enjoy a great afternoon. The barbecue, hot dogs, and drinks will be provided. Please bring your favorite covered dish to finish things off.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS

A motion was made, seconded, and passed to hold the election of officers during the November meeting. A nominating committee will be formed at the September meeting.

SHOW AND TELL

Glenn Pauley showed a picture frame he made of maple and walnut. He also had some turnings that were made from pieces of walnut, maple, and sassafras. After the pieces were glued together the turning blank was cut at an angle.

Roy reveal also brought a picture frame that was an antique reproduction. The pine frame was stained, a coat of shellac was applied, and then several coats of polyurethane. He also had an eight sided box made entirely with a router.

BUY AND SWAP MEET

The buy and swap meet seemed to be a success. Most people got rid of most, if not all, of the items they brought. There were several excellent buys made.

VALLEY WOODWORKERS OF WEST VIRGINIA
PO BOX 6
SCOTT DEPOT, WV 25560-0006

An organization formed for individuals interested in woodworking. For more information, contact:

Calvin Wilson, President
Glenn Pauley, 1st. Vice President
Glen Jewell, Vice Pres./Membership
Peter Howell, Vice Pres./Toy Comm.
Dan Pleska, Sec./Newsletter Editor
Curt Williamson, Treasurer
Tom Boyd, Librarian