Thursday, November 06, 2014

IKI meeting minutes October 2014

 October 12, 2014
1:30 pm

 
We welcomed Bob Zimmerman to our October meeting. We haven't seen Bob in awhile. Also, visitors Merle & Darlene Koberstein attended. Welcome, all.
 
Everything seems to be on schedule for the Wonders in Wood Show scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, October 25 & 26.    We are encouraged to be at the National Guard Armory by no later than 8:30 Saturday morning to set up.  The show runs from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm on Saturday, and from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Sunday. 


The SW Indiana Arts Council display of our turnings is coming up in December.
 
At the November meeting we will vote on club dues for 2015, and form a nominating committee to develop a slate of candidates to serve as officers for calendar year 2015.
 
There was a motion made to forgo dues for new members until the beginning of the year.  The motion was approved by a vote of those present.
 
Susan Hansen, our treasurer, reported a balance of $2100.43.
 
The lathe chuck our club bought from Rich Couture will be available at the next meeting.
 
Don Johnson showed a cap he had embroidered with the club logo and then took orders for those interested.  He also had smocks with the same logo.  Very nice and thanks, Don.
 
Dallas James volunteered to demonstrate at the next meeting. Dan Davis will be backup.  It was  suggested we arrange for Jerry Ziliack to attend the November meeting to share his knowledge of exotic woods and discuss his business.  Roger will contact Jerry.
 
Brian Hart gave a very interesting demonstration on making Christmas tree ornaments out of sea urchins.  Well done and thanks, Brian.
 
Our meeting concluded at 3:00pm.
 
Keep turning!
 
 Dan

IKI November meeting reminder.

As a reminder, our next meeting is scheduled as follows:

IKI Woodturners
Sunday, November 9th
1:30 PM
Morningside Cumberland Presbyterian Church

8419 Newburgh Road, Evansville, In 47715

Dan Davis will demo the turning of pewter finial. 

Please bring your turnings for show and tell.

Tuesday, October 07, 2014

IKI September Meeting Minutes 2014

DanTom Ubelhor attended our meeting; good to see you again, Tom.
 
Rich Couture gave us an update from the Evansville Art Council. They have shifted the display of our turnings to Mid-November through Mid-December with a possible juried  trial &  holiday sale of some of our work.
 
The Wonder in Wood exposition will be on October 25 & 26, at the National Guard Amory.  We will have 2 lathes demonstrating at our usual location. All members are encouraged to join in the demonstrations.
 
It was agreed that we should arrange to have Jerry Ziliak attend an upcoming meeting to share his knowledge and experience with exotic woods.  And, to provide information about his Evansville based business of selling and distributing his exotic woods world wide.

Don Johnson designed & had created new banners with orange, red, & blue colors on our state logos representing Illinois, Indiana, & Kentucky respectively. The motion was made & seconded to pay $96.30 for the banners which will fit the lathe shields.  The club also voted to change our official logo to include the color change.
 
Motion was made & seconded to purchase a Super Nova II chuck from Rich Couture for $150.00.
 
Keith Armstrong gave a demonstration on turning a bell with clapper, for Christmas tree ornament.  The demonstration was very interesting & well received. Thanks, Keith.
 
Our members had a show & tell of the turnings they brought to the meeting.

Brian Hart will provide the demo at the October 12, meeting.
 
We closed our meeting at 3:00pm.
 
Keep turning!

Dan

IKI October Meeting 2014

As a reminder, our next meeting is scheduled as follows:

IKI Woodturners
Sunday, October 12th
1:30 PM
Morningside Cumberland Presbyterian Church

8419 Newburgh Road, Evansville, In 47715

Brian Hart will be providing the demo this month.. 

Please bring your turnings for show and tell.