April 2007 Thames Valley Woodturners Guild Revised 2007 Information sheet and general policy information (changes from the last issue will be highlighted)

Our meetings Show and tell is a feature of each meeting; please bring in your latest work or work in progress (please a limit of only 2 current We meet monthly at 7:30PM (doors open at 7:00) on the first pieces). Thursday of the month from September to May in our “New home” at the Royal Canadian Air Force Association located Draw at 2155 Crumlin Side Rd., London Ontario, just north of A regular part of our meetings is our draw; the prize list has mostly Oxford St. In addition to “regular” meetings a traditional been supplied through the generosity of club members. Books, wrap-up meeting/demo/BBQ is held in June. magazines, tools, or wood are always welcomed for the draw table Our aim is to promote woodturning skills among our members and Demonstrators to encourage others to join in this most NOTE: demonstrators must be members of the AAW satisfying of hobbies. Our program to keep our AAW liability insurance in force committee selects content. Member suggestions are encouraged. It is our desire Demonstrators, either Guild members or those from to present programs, demonstrations, and outside our Guild must be members of the AAW. If the guest turners that appeal to our membership demonstrator is not a member of the AAW, membership and challenge them to increase their skills. will be paid by the Guild. In addition, out-of-town Our meeting format follows a general format as follows: demonstrators will have out-of pocket expenses paid as Doors open at 7:00. Volunteers move chairs and tables plus have well as an honorarium. Guild members will have out-of- some time for socializing. Meetings start at 7:30 with a review of pocket expenses covered. old and new business. Next follows our presenter(s) and/or Demonstrators will be required to use the Guild’s Oneway Lathe demonstration. A break is held during which draw tickets are sold. Our newsletter After the break the draw is held. We generally close with a “show The “Thames Valley Woodturner” is a publication of the Thames and tell” where members describe their project. Meeting is Valley Woodturners Guild and is published on a “flexible” adjourned (volunteers return the room to its former state). schedule, generally bi-monthly during our active season. The Periodically we hold “challenges” to stretch member skills. The editor will joyfully receive content submitted by members! challenge is usually based on a previous club demonstration. The A “For Sale” section is available, free of charge to members, to sell st nd rd winner is determined by “People’s Choice”. Ribbons for 1 , 2 , 3 tools, equipment, wood and other related items (to place an ad call place are awarded in both Novice and Open classes. or email Bob Hewson). We welcome visitors and new members. Our 2008 annual fee is Commercial “business card” type advertising is available to $35. Repeat visitors are encouraged to join the club. supporters of the club for a charge of $30 for one year consisting We are a chapter of the AAW and members are encouraged to join of inserts in a minimum of 5 newsletters, more if more issues are the AAW. published during the year Show and tell Our website http://ca.geocities.com/[email protected]/ Our Webmaster is Eric Deckert [email protected]

Our 2006 executive committee members are (elections are held at our December meeting): President is Scott Beverlay: 681-5565 [email protected] Treasurer is John Calver 455-6998, [email protected] Secretary/newsletter editor is Bob Hewson 457-6555 [email protected] Video librarians are Bruce Smith 432-5555 and Roy Phillips 519-471-3707 Webmaster is Eric Deckert [email protected] Planning Committee chair/Webmaster is Eric Deckert 432-6545 [email protected] Program committee members are: Bob Fenn, Phil Marusaik, and Gary Miller  Mentor list Look for the wise owl on member’s nametags to identify mentor volunteers. If you need help or advice please feel free to contact any of the members listed below. They have kindly offered their skills through our mentor program. If you wish to offer your skills through the program please contact Bob Hewson and your name will be added to the list. Mentor Topic Address Phone Bob Fenn Any topic 49 Susan Ave., London 519-455-7436 Bob Hewson Pen & kit turning 22 – 99 Edgevalley Rd, London 519-457-6555 Brian McNaughton Any topic 192 Vancouver St., London 519-453-6737 John Calver Any topic 59 Glenburnie Cr., London 519-455-6998 Ross Paul Bowls 3133 River St, Alvinston 519-898-5424 Tom Pinches Any topic RR #2, Belmont 519-644-0434 Robbie Bloomfield Bowls 443 Regal Drive, London 519-451-7028 Mario Moran Any topic 316 Indian Rd. S., Sarnia 519-336-0550

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