Minutes of June Meeting
Submitted by Tim Elliott, Secretary

Notes from CNEW meeting July 6 2006

One Visitor - Hal Mahon

MOTION PASSED => Secretary's Report approved as in last newsletter

Our "Project Goodwill's" Boston-area auction raised roughly $2100 from our donations. This is estimated to be enough for about 50 wheelchairs. Some items were held back for auction in California, so watch for additional updates. Dave Eaton is investigating whether we might be able to hold another auction round to benefit Project Goodwill in connection with the Woodworks show next January at the Big E.

Joe Harbey presided over the first open turning session before the July meeting in the Craft Center's wood shop. Eighteen people participated, so we will do this again before the September meeting. Plan to arrive at 5 PM if you would like to participate in the Sept Open Turning session. You provide wood, all else is available.

Our August meeting will be the annual CNEW picnic, this year hosted by Dave Eaton. He expects to have several mini-lathes and members will be challenged to bring or turn tops. Arrive at 1pm with side dishes - Dave will supply Burgers.

Thanks to Craft Supplies, USA for donating gift certificates to CNEW.

The draft policy/guidelines for CNEW craft shows have been available for review on the web for 4 months. MOTION PASSED => We voted to accept them without change Thanks to Norm Mancuso and the rest of the committee for seeing this through.

The September meeting will have a demo on off-center turning by Reid Gilmore.

Joe Harbey opened his home shop for visitors last week, but turnout was disappointing. Several members thought they might attend if Joe repeats this event. Contact Joe if interested.

Several CNEW members have volunteered for the "mentor" program. Their contact information is listed on the website. Get in touch with them directly if interested in their help.

Dave Eaton reminded the membership that it is not too early to start thinking about whether you would be willing to serve a term as a CNEW officer in 2007. Please give it some consideration.

Our October meeting will include a pen swap. There was some discussion about whether we wanted to contribute to the "Freedom Pens" project (supports American troops worldwide), many members are interested and we will pursue.

It is not too late so sign up for the Beth Ireland demo on the cape July 22. Contact the Cape Dennis Daudelin chapter if you would like to attend.

The ART group has a booth at the Marshfield Fair the 2nd week of August. CNEW members are invited to demo, sell their work and enjoy the fair admission free by  coordinating with Dave Eaton who is one of ART's coordinators for the event. Contact Dave Eaton if interested in the Fair.

We have a 2 new DVD's in our video library featuring Bin Pho.

The following members volunteered to provide articles for the next newsletter: Steve Reznek, Frank White, Hal Mahon. Submission deadline is July 15. Please send them to Graeme Young and Dave Eaton.

Treasurer's report
Starting balance: $2112.76
Income: $ 68.00
Spent: $1146.90 (including $1000 for Yankee Symp.)
Ending balance: $1033.86

MOTION PASSED => Treasurers Report accepted as presented

Approx. 20 former members have recently been removed from our roster because they have not renewed for 2006. Norm Mancuso suggested that we phone them individually to see if we can get them to come back. Mickey Goodman will coordinate - contact him if you would like to help with this.

Dave Eaton observed that sending paper newsletters via US mail costs the club more than e-mail delivery - in dollars, effort and time. He would like to encourage as many members as possible to get their newsletters electronically. He proposed that beginning in 2007, we add a $5 surcharge to CNEW dues for those members wanting a paper newsletter. (That is, dues will be $20 per year for members getting e-mail delivery, $25 per year for paper/US mail).

Points that arose in the discussion:
- Is it fair to penalize members who do not have access to e-mail?
- Perhaps it is time to raise dues generally if we are not meeting our costs?
- Can we bring printed newsletters to the meeting and avoid postage cost?
(No, they need to arrive before the meeting)

A vote was taken (twice for physical vote count). The final vote count was 19 in favor of the $5 surcharge for paper newsletters, 2 opposed. ...So this will take effect in Jan 2007. MOTION PASSED => Beginning Jan 1, 2007: member dues are $20 with email newsletter option and $25 for postal newsletter option.

Frank White reports that he has meeting demonstrators lined up through November, although he is working to finalize details.

Reid Gilmore has been investigating whether we can get Malcolm Tibbetts to speak/demonstrate for CNEW on the topic of segmented turning. This would be in October, taking advantage of Malcolm's existing travel plans to the Albany, NY Totally Turning symposium. Cost is estimated to be $300 for an evening demo, $500 for a extended daytime event. Twelve members were interested. Reid will pursue this.

Reid is already anticipating the Fall craft fair organized by the Worcester Craft Center, and plans to book a booth when available.

Dave Eaton has color CNEW logo stickers for $2 each. Please see him or the "CNEW Store"  if you would like to buy some.

In recognition of his work on Project Goodwill, Charlie Croteau was presented with a $27 hook tool, New CNEW sticker, and $15 Craft Supplies certificate.

In recognition of his work on the Alan Lacer demo, Frank White was presented the lidded box that Alan made in the demo.

Dave Eaton is selling hook tools and gouge sharpening jigs. Contact him if interested.

Finally, I would like to thank Norma for filling in as temporary secretary last month and getting the minutes done.


Show and Tell

Dave Eaton
Segmented bowl - Mahogany with mahogany and maple segments and Walnut rim

Frank White
hollow vessel in silver maple scrounged from a stump left by town road crew
cherry vessel with spiral carving

Mickey Goodman
Box elder bowls - bleach does not lighten red stains, but lightens all other areas
Spalted maple bowl

Steve Reznek
Segmented bowl with stripes in rim
bowls with epoxy "wood flour" rims

Rick Gonzales
Sterling silver necklace with wood setting for gemstone

Reid Gilmore
Hook tool purchased at the NH symposium - Reid made his own handle
Tall end-grain vase in cherry (made with hook tool)

Joe McGill
Myrtle vase
"Pilsner glass" vase. Finished in one hour - he timed himself

Joe Harbey
Box elder bowl (wood from Ken Dubay)
Redwood burl bowl
Nineteenth-century jeweler's anvil (and faux nineteenth-century base by Joe)

Phil Bowman
Large maple bowls
Egg cup

Ray Boutotte
Bowl with carved feet (beech)
2 small bowls in applewood - "the smallest bowls I've ever made"

Tim Elliott
Chip-carved bowl that miraculously survived under a pile of tools when his basement flooded


Demonstrator: Ray Boutotte on new and unusual tools