May - Hunt County Woodturners

Hunt County Woodturners, Inc.
May 2013
http://www.huntcountywoodturners.org
May 2013 Volume 8, Issue 5
Hunt County Woodturners, Inc.
Meeting and Location:
2nd Thursday of each month, 7 PM
Crestview Christian Church
5605 Wesley Street
Greenville, TX 75402
Message from the President:
Hello wood turners.
We start this month with heavy hearts as we mourn the passing of Margie Hendrix. Margie was a long time member and the Historian of the Hunt County
Woodturners. She faithfully attended all the meetings and always took an active part at the signup table. Margie’s presence will be greatly missed. Please
pray for the Hendrix family during this difficult time.
The May club meeting will feature our second Quarterly Challenge. The subject
is anything chattered. We will feature the items entered in the challenge in the
Hunt County Fair display. Our goal is to have a large Fair display showcasing the
talents of as many of our members as possible.
The Hunt County Fair will be June 7th through 15th and once again our focus will
be turning Freedom Pens. Thanks to the organizing efforts of Mark Spenser and
Frank Shrode we are well on our way to having the pens ready to turn. We will
are signing up volunteers to work the booth at the Fair both on line and at the
meeting. Please sign up early and let’s get the shifts staffed so we will be ready
to turn all those pens. The Fair is our biggest local event and it provides us an
opportunity to introduce many people to what woodturning is all about and
how enjoyable it can be as a hobby.
Hope to see you Thursday at the meeting.
Turn Safely
Mike
This Month:
Regular Meeting
Thursday, May 9, 7:00 pm
Ken Mays—Hallow Forms
Open Shop
Saturday, May 11, 9:00 am
Hugh Hurst
2070 CR 362
Melissa TX 75454
972-837-1004
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
HCW Officers
2
Mission Statement
2
Upcoming Events
2
Editor Notes
3-4
Board Minutes
3
“What’s that name?”
4
Get to Know the Board
4
Show and Tell
5
Discounts
6
Sponsors, Mentors
6
2013 Application
7
Hunt County Woodturners, Inc. is recognized by the United States Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
(Gifts to Hunt County Woodturners, Inc. are fully deductible for U.S. Income Tax purposes.)
Hunt County Woodturners, Inc.
http://www.huntcountywoodturners.org
HCW Officers:
President:
Mike Ragsdale
903-568-4886
[email protected]
Vice-President:
Johnny Campbell
903-527-4762
[email protected]
Treasurer:
Rhonda Stelly
903-268-6885
[email protected]
Secretary/Newsletter:
Pam Shuman
903-450-3312
[email protected]
SWAT Director:
Dan Henry
903-527-4515
[email protected]
Appointed Positions:
Audio Visual:
Mark Spencer
972-742-2620
[email protected]
UPCOMING CLUB EVENTS:
May Quarterly Challenge
Something with chatter on it
June 7—15th
Hunt County Fair
2013 New Members
The way we get new members is to invite someone and
tell them what great pleasure you get from turning.
Clint Russell
Do you remember how it felt when you were a new member
and didn’t know very many people, if any. Please make time
to meet and welcome new members and visitors.
May
Birthday Greetings to the following
members
Jason Lowery (15)
Gary Mulson (28)
Mike Ragsdale (22)
Hugh Hurst (17)
Richard Seals(19)
Henry Oertel (14)
Facilities Coordinator:
Fred Groves
903-454-1599
[email protected]
Raffle Coordinator:
Roger England
903-461-1466
[email protected]
Historian:
Margie Hendrix
903-886-7322
[email protected]
Librarian:
Sammy Thomason
903-883-3035
[email protected]
Publicist:
Bill Kloepping
903-455-7701
[email protected]
Webmaster/Events Coordinator:
Johnny Campbell
903-527-4762
[email protected]
May 2013
(If I have missed your birthday, I did
not have it available)
HCW Board of Directors meetings are held at Crestview Christian Church on the first Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM. Board
meetings are open to all members.
HCW Mission:
Hunt County Woodturners, Inc. ( a Texas non-profit corporation) also
known as Hunt County Woodturners (HCW), is organized exclusively
for educational purposes, and its mission is to educate woodturners and
the public in and about the art and craft of woodturning. This mission
is accomplished by encouraging and facilitating the establishment of
training programs for woodturners; by disseminating information about
sources of material and equipment; by exposing the art of woodturning
to the public; and by serving as a center of information about woodturning for members, galleries, other interested groups, and the general public. Further, the Corporation is organized exclusively for educational
purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Financial records are available for inspection upon request.
2
Hunt County Woodturners, Inc.
http://www.huntcountywoodturners.org

Editor’s Notes:
Our heart felt condolences go to Art Hendrix upon
the death of his loving wife, Margie.
Bill Kloepping has been laid up with back problems.
Dan Henry is recovering from knee surgery.
Ray Shuman is recovering from a hospital stay. I
know that a number of you have been praying for
Ray. Thank you so very much. He is a tough guy
and once more is improving.
My thanks goes to Rhonda Stelly for recording the
minutes in my absence.
May 2013
Johnny is checking into purchasing a new computer before SWAT with budgeted $
Disposal of donated tools

Lathe – Silent auction
Bob Matern Scholarship

Subsidize SWAT registration for someone
Award of SWAT tickets

HCW Board Meeting Agenda
Club will be be receiving a free registration for
SWAT
SWAT prep
Thursday May 2, 2013
 AV equipment
 Volunteers for room sponsor
 Haul trailer with equipment
Vice President report
Johnny and Dan out next meeting
PO Box Bill Kloepping paid through Sep 2013 (6 mos)
Donation to Charity for Margie amount…..Hospice of East
Texas?
Demos - Ken Mays (from Waco) will be demonstrating hollow forms
$35 will be donated for charity in Margie’s behalf to Hospice of East Texas
Open Shops – Hugh Hurst is opening his shop for
everyone
Secretary report N/A
Hunt County Fair June 7-15, 2013-Pen Project-Fred Uphoff
suggested we dedicate this event to Margie

All parts have been ordered

Mark Spencer is checking status on glued blanks
and material

Put out sign up sheets at meeting

Take displayed items: May 28th, 11:00a.m.7:00p.m.

Displayed: 7-15 June

Pick Up items: 17-18 June

Dedicate Fair Event to Margie Hendrix

Notify Frank Shrode to take on task; Mark Spencer
will help

Deadline: before Fair opens
SWAT Director report - Looking for someone to donate
for the 2 for 1
Treasurer report - in the black after Ruminsky class – all is
good
 Mike Ragsdale will pick up (3) gift cards for Qtrly
Challenge to finish out the year
Raffle Director report N/A
A/V report N/A
Library report lots of good books available ; Rockwall display in Sep
Other business
Suggested to make a “To Do list
Dan Henry received a donation for Freedom Pens from
Ammo Depot
Denton Woodturning show – Feb
Beaversbend – Masters at Work
August Quarterly Challenge………Beads of Courage Box?

Can take items made to SWAT
AV Upgrade with no EOG grant

Grant was not approved

Voted to reimburse Dan Henry and Johnny Campbell for expenses – roughly $200 ea.
3
Hunt County Woodturners, Inc.
http://www.huntcountywoodturners.org
May 2013
“Name That Member”
I think most of us are old enough to remember the TV show “Name That Tune”.
Well, we are going to have our own version of that game. From time to time I will place pictures of newmembers and reinstated members in the newsletter. The first person to come and tell me the names of all
the pictures will receive 1 door prize ticket. I hope to encourage everyone to get to know and encourage
our new members. So here we go………..
NOTE: Board members are not eligible to play. FOR SHAME!!! NO ONE NAMED THEM AT THE
APRIL MEETING. LET’S TRY HARDER.
How well do you know your board members?
We see them at meetings, sometimes talk to them and if we’re lucky we know what their title on the
board is. Older members may know them well but new members don’t. Each month one board member
will be featured in the newsletter.
NO BIO THIS MONTH
4
Hunt County Woodturners, Inc.
http://www.huntcountywoodturners.org
May 2013
Beads of Courage
Since Bill was out with a bad back at the April meeting I thought I would take this opportunity to display some of the unusual
Beads of Courage boxes from SWAT 2012. Our August quarterly challenge will be Beads of Courage Boxes.
Kudos to our club members for providing such a variety of projects to be shared with the club. Everything
from the classic, simple, nature inspired, to creative, innovative and glitz. We have seen it all this year.
Members are always eager to share lessons learned at the Open Shops and as club demonstrations. Keep up
the exploration of new materials and artistic form along with the traditional. We have a GREAT club. Get
the most out of your membership by participating and attending whenever possible. Please go to the club
website, www.huntcountywoodturners.org, for many more photos.
5
Hunt County Woodturners, Inc.
http://www.huntcountywoodturners.org
May 2013
Membership in HCW, Inc. entitles you to discounts on selected items
at the following fine businesses:
Wood World, 13650 TI Blvd. Dallas, TX
(972) 669-9130
Rockler Woodworking, 800 N. Coit #2500 Richardson TX
(Promenade North Shopping Center)
(972) 613-8848
Klingspor's Woodworking Shop, Hickory, NC
(800) 228-0000, ask for discount
Hartville Tool, www.hartvilletool.com
(800) 345-2396
FREEDOM PEN SPONSOR
Looking for sponsors for the next
year’s Freedom Pens
Other Corporate Sponsors of
Hunt County Woodturners
Ward Manufacturing
Rite Place Storage
1909 IH-30 W
Greenville TX 75402
903-454-6655
Club Mentors and Specialty
Art Hendrix
[email protected]
Dan Henry
[email protected]
Pen, Bottle stopper
Basic, Spindle, Bowl, Faceplate, Segmented,
Chuck, Pen, Tool Control, Toy, Finishing, Rose
Engine
Bill Kloepping
[email protected]
Joe Grimes
[email protected]
Laminating
Basic, Chuck, Small Bowls, Tool Control
Marion McDaniel
[email protected]
Clyde Marks
[email protected]
Basic, Spindle, Bowl, Chuck
Basic, Spindle, Bowl, Sanding,, Sharpening,
Finishing, Tool making, Chuck, Pen, Toy
Pleas McKee
[email protected]
Fred Uphoff
[email protected]
Basic, Spindle, Bowl, Box
Basic, Spindle, Bowl, Chuck, Pen, Toy
Woodturners, don't forget to check out
T h e A me r i c a n A s s o c i a t i o n o f
Woodturners. Hunt County Woodturners Inc. is a Chapter of this fine organization and each member should seriously consider becoming a member of
AAW. The insurance protection alone
is well worth the dues.
http://www.woodturner.org
Join the fun, become a member today
Hunt County Woodturners, Inc.
Membership is renewable annually for
a calendar year, and covers individual
and family at the same address. The
membership cost is $30.00. Please pay
at the meeting, or an application form
may be downloaded from our website
and sent along with the appropriate remittance to:
Hunt County Woodturners, Inc
Rhonda Stelly
3570 Ranchwood Cir.
Greenville TX 75402
Dues are prorated for new members at
$2.50 per month
Further Info
Contact Club Secretary at:
Pam Shuman
5805 FM 1570 W
Greenville TX 75402
[email protected]
Phone: 903-450-3312
Hunt County Woodturners, Inc. is recognized by the United States Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
(Gifts to Hunt County Woodturners, Inc. are fully deductible for U.S. Income Tax purposes.)
6
Hunt County Woodturners, Inc.
http://www.huntcountywoodturners.org
Application Date: ____________________ Dues Paid: ________________________
May 2013
Dues $30.00 per calendar year
New members prorated @ $2.50 per month
Youth membership $15.00
Hunt County Woodturners, Inc.
Membership Application and Bio Information
Please Print
Name:___________________________________________________________________________________
MI
First
Home Phone
Last
Address:________________________________________________________________________________
Street
Work Phone
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
State
City
Zip
Cell Phone
Email:____________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Birth Month and Day:________________________________
Family Members:
Relationship
Name
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
How did you hear of HCW? _______________________________________________________________________
How long have you been woodturning? _____________________________________________________________
What is your woodturning specialty or preference? ________________________________________________________
I would like to learn about woodturning regarding: (Circle all that apply)
Tool Care
Tool Making
Sharpening
Pens
Bowls
Spindles
Finish
Design
Toys
Other (Specify) _______________________________________________________________________
Would you be interested in learning from a Mentor?
Topic or Interest: ______________________________________________________________________
Would you be a Club Mentor? Circle either YES or NO
(If Yes, see Secretary for Mentor form )
Please return this form and dues to Treasurer:
Hunt County Woodturners, Inc. Rhonda Stelly, Treasurer, 3570 Ranchwood Cir., Greenville TX 75402
7