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Minutes for the DFW Scrollers January 28, 2011 Meeting
Harmon called the meeting to order at 9:30 AM with 36 members and visitors present.
The minutes from the December 2011 meeting were accepted by the body present as appearing on the dfwscrollers.com website.
Lavern gave the treasury report.
BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lyndal gave a report regarding the SAW insurance. The insurance company that has the policy that covers the local chapters has been given an update. The local chapters that are members of SAW are now listed on their policy. The chapters will be covered for users or bystanders at our demos. We do have to request a certificate to be shown at each event which will be a total of $20.00 per year. (the only venue that has asked for proof of policy coverage has been the recreation center in Irving)
Lucille Brooke has resigned as president of SAW due to family health issues. She has been replaced by Michael VanBrocklin from Ohio.
Stan questioned if Spencer has been approved to give a seminar on cutting shells at the SAW Expo in Springfield, Mo this summer dated July 13-14, 2012. Lyndal said the board has not met to approve that seminar and will report at the February meeting.
LIBRARY
Paul has purchased a box that will incorporate the full library. It has shelves that will exhibit all the books, magazines and demo tapes. The box is being stored at the recreation center so that we will always have it available. Members need to remember to check out these books for patterns.
DUES
Lavern is taking dues for the 2012 year. The dues are $40.00 which includes all family members.
EVENTS
ALL ABOUT KIDS DAY
Harmon stated that the date has not been set for the All About Kids Day and he will report at the February meeting with further info.
Harmon stated he has confirmed all other dates of our meetings with the recreation center.
March 3-4, 2012 North Texas Carvers Guild
Grapevine Convention Center
1209 South Main St.
Grapevine, TX
DFW Scrollers has purchased 3 tables for us to use to exhibit our brag items. Individuals can also purchase tables by contacting Doug Sandling 214 564-9308. This is a fun show that incorporates carvers, scrollers, turners and woodburners. There will be contests for all catagories.
March 17, 2012 Rockler in Arlington. The club will have demos with saws going and brag items throughout the business day.
ELECTIONS
Jo Ann suggested we add a Greeter to our roster of officers. The suggestion was passed and Jo Ann nominated a new member Gael Golden as the Greeter. She will be responsible for greeting people at the door and making sure they sign in. She will also back Jo Ann up when she is not able to attend the meeting. The greeter will be responsible for taking notes and writing up the minutes for that meeting.
The group passed the nomination.
A motion was made to keep the slate of officers as is. It was 2nded and passed by the body.
President Harmon Atkins
Vice Pres Clarke Barfield
Secretary Jo Ann Wiggs
Treasurer Lavern Howell
Event Chairman Lyndal Hutcherson
Communication Cynthia Jordan
Webmaster Eddie Warren
Program chairman Faye Benezue
Greeter Gael Golden
Librarian Paul Martoccio
ASK THE EXPERTS
Herm had asked in October how to remove the gray from patterns, leaving just the black lines. His 16 year old granddaughter showed him how to us Photo Shop, high lighting the black and removing the gray.
Clara wanted to know how to keep wood from warping. Clarke suggested that he puts his up against a wall and turns it every few days. It was also suggested to soak warped boards in water and then clamp them flat.
Clarke has recently purchased an Excalibur saw and was having trouble with it cutting on a wedge. By talking to Ray, he determined that Clarke was not bringing the arm of the saw all the way down.
BRAG TABLE
Paul Martoccio---Intarsia angel and a box designed by Patrick Spielman
Paul Benson---Box using his spiral columns and designs that he developed for cutting
Sharon---Welcome sign that has different designs that can be hung for each holiday
Randy Northrop---Several knives that he carved the wooden handles and added knives from box cutters. He also used the knives from his planer.
Herm Ely--- Fretwork Christmas tree picture from Cherry. He also brought several ornaments from cherry. He cut about 200 ornaments for gifts this year.
Clara---Cross overlayed on backer and reduced size as an ornament.
Ron--- Several very flexible snake puzzles made from scroll saw. He had
seen the technique done at the wood show using a band saw, but corrected it for scrollers.
Jo Ann---Several crosses made from new patterns.
Ferol---Brought a word sign
Bobby---Brought a pen made on his new lathe.
Larry---Brought a pen made on his lathe using maple and bloodwood
Harmon asked for suggestion for future demos
Jo Ann asked for someone to demo making frames.
Jo Ann also suggested that people please think about their wish list and let us know.
Steve Brunner after the meeting requested that I do my demo on jewelry making.
DEMONSTRATION
Paul Benson did his wonderful demo on cutting spirals from dow rods. He also brought lots of examples of the uses of these spirals. He used them as corners of his box and on his picture frames.
Candle stick holders, etc
Thank you Paul
Members & Visitors
Ferol Whaley
Harmon Atkins
Dwayne Atwood
Jo Ann Wiggs
Julie Atwood
Lavern Howell
Stan Kirtley
Bill Howell
Lyndal Hutcherson
Virgil Bodensteiner
Steve Brunner
George Gosney
Sharon Stapleton
Tommy Cherry
Myrl Grey
Jim Autry
Danny Black
Herm Ely
Cora Ely
David Borg
Ron Moore
Paul Martoccio
Cynthia Jordan
Don Taylor
Randy Northrop
Steven Storey
Clara Gideon
Manuel Ramos
Karen Ramos
Gael Golden
Clarke Barfield
Bobby Riggs
Larry Monschke
Bryce Branham
Doug Sandling
Stan Wilson
Jo Ann Wiggs
Secretary of DFW Scrollers
joannw@windstream.net
817 326-3892
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