2022-07-09 July 2022 Monthly Meeting and Minutes

The second Saturday, July 9th, monthly meeting was virtual using Zoom technology.

The presentation Enhanced Show-n-Tell – Gene Torrey presented Box Elder Fireplace Mantel project, and Jack Spencer presented Curved Accent Laminated Tray. Gene Torrey also demonstrated how to log in using your email addressed registered with us in your member profile. Videos and minutes are added below.

Meeting details:

Date: July 9th
Start Time: 10 AM
End Time: 12 PM

Opening and welcome – Mike H1

New members or guests – Mike H1

Treasurer’s Report – Gene (acting treasurer)
Membership Report – Gene

244 Active Members (Who’s Who) (+5 from 239 at the June meeting)
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Announcements – Mike H1

Workshop – Ron (shop schedule)
Monthly Meetings Presentations – Kathy Paez
Visit the Presentation Schedule
Education Programs Committee – Joel
Recognition Committee – Jack (homepage)
Other Announcements
1. 1. The Matt and Gene wood sale date is to be determined.
  2. Fred Grosse Wood Sale – and we’ll put you in touch with Fred.
  3. Gene – Picnic on September 17th, 2022 (read more)
  4. Gene – Howard County Bain Center update
  5. Election Cycle starts this month. Election Committee Chair is needed.
    1. President – Mike is rerunning
    2. Secretary – Greg is NOT rerunning
    3. Treasurer – complete remaining one year of Manny’s term.
  6. Howard County Fair – Ron Clements (home page)
  7. Dogwood wood available at the shop (see the shop monitor (shop homepage)
  8. Beads of Courage – Rich Ellery (home page)
    Duck Carving Blanks & Free Wood – contact Rich Ellery
    1. Free standing wood available…
      ELM, LOCUS, CHERRY
      Easy access to standing timber located in Liberty Town, MD
      A finished piece made from the wood is a polite thank you.
      Members not logged in and non-members please use the form for referral to Rich for the Beads of Courage, Duck Carving Blanks, or Free Standing Wood. Rich will contact you at the number or email you provide in the form.

Presentation – Enhanced Show-n-Tell – Kathy Paez

Gene Torrey – Box Elder Fireplace Mantel (scroll down for video)
Jack Spencer – Curved Accent Laminated Tray (scroll down for video)
Gene Torrey – Login With Email demonstration (Login With Email)

Adjourn

The following timeline is the Chat session recorded during the meeting.

During Treasurer’s Report, Gene as acting treasurer, thanked Manny for his three terms and one year of service to the guild.

10:22:09 From docsp to Everyone:

Same here. Thanks Manny!

During Announcements, Gene reported on the Picnic as a Go on September 21, 2022.

10:43:10 From Tom Rollins to Everyone:

Unfortunately, I already have been let know that I must attend a wedding on Sept. 17th and will have to miss our picnic and wood sale.

Also during Announcements, Rich Ellery reported a free “you-cut-and-haul” wood opportunity.

11:04:39 From docsp to Everyone:

Regarding mills – Joshua Kokinda has a portable bandsaw mill. He’s a nice guy and does good work. If memory serves, his rates are reasonable.

Also during Announcements, Mike Heavner, VP, reminded members of the Howard County Fair.

11:29:28 From Mike Heavner to Everyone:

Howard County Fair – August 6 thru 13, 2022

http://www.howardcountyfairmd.com

Each year the HCWG participates in the Woodworking Displays in the Home Arts Building. We encourage all to submit your handmade wood craft items for the judging. Items must be submitted between July 27th and 28th from 5 to 8pm & on Fri/July 29th from 3 to 8pm.

During the Presentation segment of the meeting, Following Gene’s Fireplace Mantel presentation and Jack’s Curved Accent Laminated Tray presentation:

11:40:23 From Steve Hedges to Everyone:

Thanks Gene! Well done, documented and explained.

11:41:00 From docsp to Everyone:

Nice presentation Gene

11:51:58 From Gene’s Monitor to Everyone:

Jack, I have a 16″ planer, and a 16″ drum sander, and the shop has an 18″ drum sander.

11:59:04 From Mike Heavner to Everyone:

Nice demos Gene and Jack. Thanks for sharing those!

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2022-07-09 July 2022 Monthly Meeting and Minutes — 1 Comment

HCWG Webmaster on Jul 9th 2022 at 14:56 said:

The following timeline is the Chat session recorded during the meeting.

During Treasurer’s Report, Gene as acting treasurer, thanked Manny for his three terms and one year of service to the guild.

10:22:09 From docsp to Everyone:

Same here. Thanks Manny!

During Announcements, Gene reported on the Picnic as a Go on September 21, 2022.

10:43:10 From Tom Rollins to Everyone:

Unfortunately, I already have been let know that I must attend a wedding on Sept. 17th and will have to miss our picnic and wood sale.

Also during Announcements, Rich Ellery reported a free “you-cut-and-haul” wood opportunity.

11:04:39 From docsp to Everyone:

Regarding mills – Joshua Kokinda has a portable bandsaw mill. He’s a nice guy and does good work. If memory serves, his rates are reasonable.

Also during Announcements, Mike Heavner, VP, reminded members of the Howard County Fair.

11:29:28 From Mike Heavner to Everyone:

Howard County Fair – August 6 thru 13, 2022

http://www.howardcountyfairmd.com

Each year the HCWG participates in the Woodworking Displays in the Home Arts Building. We encourage all to submit your handmade wood craft items for the judging. Items must be submitted between July 27th and 28th from 5 to 8pm & on Fri/July 29th from 3 to 8pm.

During the Presentation segment of the meeting, Following Gene’s Fireplace Mantel presentation and Jack’s Curved Accent Laminated Tray presentation:

11:40:23 From Steve Hedges to Everyone:

Thanks Gene! Well done, documented and explained.

11:41:00 From docsp to Everyone:

Nice presentation Gene

11:51:58 From Gene’s Monitor to Everyone:

Jack, I have a 16″ planer, and a 16″ drum sander, and the shop has an 18″ drum sander.

11:59:04 From Mike Heavner to Everyone:

Nice demos Gene and Jack. Thanks for sharing those!

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