2021-02-06 February 2021 Monthly Meeting Minutes
The February monthly meeting was a virtual meeting using Zoom technology (details below agenda). You could have attend from anywhere using almost any device with an Internet or hi-speed cellular connection.
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Meeting details:
Date: 6 February
Start Time: 10AM
End Time: approximately 12 PM
Agenda:
- Opening and welcome
- New members or guests – Mike H1
- Treasurer’s Report – Manny
- Membership Report – Gene
- Current counts
- Renewal ends during this meeting. $10 COVID-19 discount, $25 due.
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- Announcements – Mike H1
- Repurpose Committee – Matt
- Education Programs Committee- Joel
- Refer to Presentation Schedule.
- Recognition Committee (proposed) – Jack
- Recognition(s):
- Rick and Lisa Munzer were recognized for eight years of service as Guild President and First Lady, respectively.
- Recognition(s):
- Others
- Mike Heavner talked about Membership Benefits.
Presentations – Joel
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A pyrography demonstration by award-winning artist Julie Bender. Learn how the art of wood burning can enhance your wooden masterpieces, watch her live demonstration.
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Julie Bender
970-215-4884
www.juliebender.com
julie@juliebender.com
Facebook
Instagram
YouTube ChannelBeginner Course – with links, lists tools and other supplies you saw in today’s presentation.
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- NOTE: New Homepage for Guild Videos – to be expanded going forward.
View HCWG Videos homepage - Mike H1 – Next Meeting is March 6th
- Adjourn
Lisa Munzer provided some updates to Julie Bender’s topic that she became aware of through Julie’s Instagram social feed:
10:11:58 From Gene Torrey to Mike H1(Direct Message) : Julie Bender is online
10:14:32 From julie bender to Gene Torrey(Direct Message) : Happy to be here, Gene. Thanks for inviting me.
10:25:00 From mattradtke to Everyone : Who needs scroll saw….like new dewalt 788 stand light bar for 250. Lmk if you want to see it
10:26:54 From Keith Frampton to Everyone : Congrats Rick and Lisa. Thanks for all your effort and hard work.
10:27:13 From Gene Torrey to Everyone : Thanks Rick and Lisa
10:27:40 From Robert Rohwer to Everyone : Clap Clap Clap
10:29:04 From Tom Rollins to Everyone : Well deserved. Always made meetings interesting.
10:30:21 From Mike Heavner, VP to Everyone : Thanks to Rick and Lisa!!
10:34:22 From Jack Spencer to Everyone : Thanks Rick and Lisa for all you’ve done for the Guild!!
10:36:04 From Rick M to Everyone : thanks everyone! we really appreciate the honor of lifetime membership!
10:40:24 From David Hickson to Everyone : Razertip website: https://www.razertip.com/ (pyrography tool supplier).
10:41:06 From Keith Frampton to Everyone : I have a Razortip and love it.
10:51:47 From Fred Grosse to Everyone : Julie, what do you do to exhaust fumes in room from wood burning? Julie responded: Opens a window, uses a small fan, uses a face mask sometimes.
10:52:27 From dmeh to Everyone : Good question.
10:54:15 From Robert Rohwer to Everyone : Are your students accomplished artists in other media?
10:56:20 From Charlie Goedeke to Everyone : What is the model of the webcam?
10:59:28 From Gene Torrey to Everyone : Link to Webcam – from Julie’s site. https://www.amazon.com/Camerawith-Microphone-Working-Streamer-Computer/dp/B0895KQQ4H/ref=sr_1_84?crid=1VGDXVFK9LXC1&dchild=1&keywords=webcam+with+autofocus&qid=1603996282&refinements=p_n_condition-type%3A2224371011%2Cp_72%3A1248879011&rnid=1248877011&s=electronics&sprefix=Webcam+with+auto2C194&sr=1-84&pldnSite=1
11:02:49 From Gene Torrey to Everyone : here’s her beginner course page with lots of tool recommendations. https://www.juliebender.com/workshop/24778/introduction-to-pyrography-8-week-course
11:05:43 From Cyndi @ CAW to Everyone : For fumes, I use the GermGuardian AC4100 and I love it. Small enough to sit close to you, on the kitchen table, etc. Find it on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/GermGuardian-AC4100-Sanitizer-Allergens-Guardian/dp/B00G7VNO86/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1SW2KCGHNP5DJ&dchild=1&keywords=germguardian+ac4100+air+purifier&qid=1612627324&sprefix=GermGuardian+ac4100%2Chpc%2C144&sr=8-3
11:27:55 From David Hickson to Everyone : Julie, your animals are beautiful. Do you also do any more graphic work like lettering, calligraphy, or geometric designs, and if so, what differences in tools or techniques do you use?
11:33:09 From paul to Everyone : can you explain the picture transfer process?
11:36:21 From Gene Torrey to Everyone :For my question about finish, Mohawk, pre-catalyzed Clear Lacquer, M102-0412
11:41:32 From Fred Grosse to Everyone : Pre-sand the wood with ROS to what grit?
12:05:40 From Keith Frampton to Everyone : Amazing work Julie. Thanks.
12:06:43 From Charlie Goedeke to Everyone : Gotta go. Thanks for the great, informative demo.
12:15:09 From Cyndi @ CAW to Everyone : Wonderful presentation Julie. Thank you.
12:15:35 From Jack Spencer to Everyone : Outstanding presentation. Thanks Julie!
12:18:38 From George to Everyone : This was a great presentation and thank to Julie for a over top demo and most to all of you for inviting us to join you. Great ideas all around have a great day.
12:19:20 From Robert Rohwer to Everyone : Thank you for a wonderful presentation. FYI many papers, especially smoother ones, have inorganic clay binders which may account for their greater resistance to burning.
12:20:16 From Gene Torrey to Everyone : Thank you Robert. Glad you have the background you do. Helps to fill in much better understanding. Keep up the contributions.
12:45:23 From Dorothy Shannon to Everyone : Great meeting, Thanks!