WOODTURNERS

OF THE

GOULBURN VALLEY INC A0003352K

VOLUME 30 – No. 11

November 2016

NEWSLETTER

LEN TAYLOR – PRESIDENT

PHONE – 0458 777 901

CHRIS HARVEY – SECRETARY

PHONE – 0407 320 102 CLUB PHONE – 0481 856 407

POSTAL ADDRESS

P.O. BOX 2071, SHEPPARTON, VIC. 3632 96 PACKHAM ST., SHEPPARTON

W.T.G.V .INC. COMMITTEE

PRESIDENT – LEN TAYLOR

SECRETARY – CHRIS HARVEY

TREASURER – CHRIS HARVEY

VICE PRESIDENT – PERRIE BULLOCK

PUBLIC OFFICER - CHRIS HARVEY

WORKSHOP MANAGER – WILLIS MUNDY

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

HELEN TAYLOR, ATHEL CHAPMAN, WILLIS MUNDY

VERN MARVEN, BOB BEECROFT

AUDITOR – JUSTIN HOCKING

NEWSLETTER EDITOR – DON Mc CRABB

ALMONER – LORRAINE NOONAN

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PRESIDENT’S PAGE

It’s November already as I write this page and the first warm

day of the summer season is upon us and so are the Mozzies,

they will be bad this season.

The November meeting will be toy donation time and thanks

go out to the member who made toys either at home or at our toy working

bee’s. There is now over 500 toys in storage but that does not mean that they

will all go out but there will be plenty for all.

Invites to our March Wood Show have started to return with a couple of new

faces along with reliable old faces, Chris Vesper tool maker. who hasn’t been to

our woodshow for some time has accepted and a first time turner from Metung.

At the November meeting I will have some duties allocated for our

woodshow as there are plenty of positions to fill, floor duties, ticket duties,

office duties as in sales office, demo duties, security etc.

As I write this we have had our first night at the club rooms with our new

security lights which are much improved but we may need one more light in a

dark spot. The new lights which are all L.E.D.s could not come soon enough as

there was another break in to school property, the pump room at the adjacent

toilet block where bricks were removed the door lock to gain entry and take off

with the pump and controls for the oval watering system. We need to make

some new protective cages to cover our new lights, If this is your field of

expertise please let me know.

Some of our members took advantage of the demo’s done by Ken Wraight

with the Eildon Woodies and all said it was worth the trip.

We have 20 members going to Pops shed, Pete’s bargain centre, Eltham

Hotel for lunch, and the Eltham Wood Show Saturday 12th November, names

on the white board please.

Foot Note:- Our new security lights come on at dark and go off at first light,

hope this defers the little “Bs” and the big “Bs”.

Keep the Mozzies at bay

Len.

WOODTURNERS OF THE GOULBURN VALLEY INC. 3352K GENERAL MEETING

To be held at the Clubrooms, 96 Packham Street, Shepparton

21/11/16 at 7.30 p.m.

Apologies

Correspondence

Treasurer’s Report

Committee Business

General Business

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Door & Raffle Helen Pickersgill & Vern Marven

MINUTES OF GENERAL MEETING OF WOODTURNERS

OF THE GOULBURN VALLEY INC.

17/10/2016

President Len made a presentation to Carmel Smith from Hospice Care with a

cheque for $500. The Club’s extra donation.

Carmel thanked the Club for the on going support and explained the organisation

survives on donations from the community. Carmel told how the organisation started

and that Hospice involves giving care to palliative patients and helping in whatever

can make the last fewdays for the patient and family as as possible. Wood Review MEETING OPENED 7.40 PM., by President Len with 29 Members in Attendance. APOLOGIES: Bob Beecroft, Helen Taylor, Nina Slade, Maree Chin, Norma & Jim Harrison, Margaret Adason, Col & Marg Brock, Rhonda Crozier, Paul Berg, Greg & Glenda Thorn,John & Ros Wright, ( 15 ) Minutes: Minutes of the previous meeting held 19/09/16 as read were accepted Moved: Vern Marven, Seconded by Marilyn Behnche. Correspondence In 5 Newsletters from various clubs and organisations. #92 Wood Review Magazine. Letter from Brenda Anderson Requesting a Donation for the Devenish and District Royal Children’s Hospital Fund Raising Committee. Committee has made the decision to donate a hamper of toys. John and Sue Barton Letter of appreciation for the care given to Alan Fowler, after his accident on the wood lathe at the club workshop. Letter of appreciation for the club making and donating rolling pins. Letter from Jenni Coldwell Requesting if the club would consider making memory boxes after the previous supplier has retired. Jenni to be invited to speak at our January meeting. Letter of appreciation and donation of two Bunnings gift Vouchers from family care regarding the Xmas Trees the club made. Correspondence Outgoing: I.G.A. Account Request. That correspondence is accepted. Moved: Rob Blamey, Seconded Noel Ryan Financial Report: Balance at 31/08/16 $11541.64 INCOME $ 2,840.64 TOTAL $14,382.42 LESS EXPENCES $ 1,406.25 BALANCE AT 30/09/16 $12,976.17

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MOVED: Willis Mundy Seconded

Lorraine Noonan That the treasurer’s report

Be accepted and passed.

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COMMITTEE GENERAL BUSINESS 10/10/16

Accreditation. The Accreditation process is to be streamlined and completed as soon as

possible. Len has recently accredited 2 more members.

Club purchases of consumables such as tea, coffee etc., areto be purchased on a monthly

basis to save Len having to waste time on this task. Helen has volunteered to do these

purchases for 12 months, along with a different member each month. She will approach a

member to accompany her each month, This way numerous members will know the

routine of purchasing such items. A credit account is being applied for at I.G.A., SPC

Ardmona also needs to be supported as one of our woodshow sponsors.

Toolamba Festival and Bunnings B.B.Q. 26th Nov. Members available to assist with

both or one of these activities please place your name on the white board. A roster for the

B.B.Q. will be drawn up and made available to all members.

Band Saw blades still an issue with breakages- possibly caused by pushing to hard and

trying to go to fast. Tension to be taken off the band saws and drop down signs attached.

With the expense the committee is investigating the purchase of a tension meter.

Xmas Competition. New toy that can be mass produced.

Mill Platform: It has been suggested that consideration be given to the construction of a

platform with rails, outside the roller door, be considered so the mill could be wheeled

out onto landing for use. Also the landing would make it easier loading of equipment

onto the trailers, etc.

Alan’s accident highlighted the need for the beard protectors to be worn in the

workshop. Also the requirement of calling an Ambulance if an accident occurs . Club

requires this to be done to avoid further repercussions. The Accident has also brought the

attention, of which members have Ambulance cover. Should this be on membership

forms?.

Name Change: of the Club: The matter of the club name was raised at the committee as a

possible reason for prospective members being put off by the term Woodturning, an

example of Helen Pickersgill given at meeting. If Helen hadn’t attended the G.V.

Woodshow she would not have joined the club as she was not interested in woodturning.

Members to consider this issue of name change as a special resolution which is to be

voted upon at the next general meeting. Suggests name change to Goulburn Valley

Woodworkers Inc. or Woodworkers/Crafters of the Goulburn Valley.

Raffle Tickets: These have been proof read and are now ready for printing.

Corflute Signs: 4 new roadside Wood Show Signs have been ordered. Priced $165-00

each.

Selling of raffle tickets: Mooroopna lions Market 15th Jan 2017.

Riverside plaza: 11am to 6pm Thursday to Sunday 16,17,18,19th Feb. 2017. 23rd 24th,

25th, 26th Feb. 2017.

Mooroopna News: 12th and 27th Jan 2017.

Tatura: 9th, 10th, 23rd and 24th Feb 2017.

Fairley’s I.G.A.

Eildon Show: a success and was held in a vacant shop in Eildon over ten days.

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Shepparton Agricultural Show: Facilities very good and Chris Harvey produced a video

of the Clubs stand and the hard working members!

Caterers: New Caterer’s required for Xmas Dinner.

Mooroopna Hardware: Account to be opened, Vern has paperwork.

Wood Show Fliers: these have been done.

Spinners and Weavers Club have shown an interest in attending Wood Show.

Demonstrators: 33 invites to go out.

R.A.C.V. Magazine advertisement prepared and submitted .

Riverside Plaza: Possibly no vacant shop available. This will be a problem and the club

is looking into display cabinets/boxes.

Wood Show: Consideration is being given to the possibility of a new Wood Show

venue, Possible change of date. Numbers down this year as there are so many other

events on at the same time. Possible suggestion of venue the Shepparton Agricultural

Shed. Len has made enquires to the cost, $1800 a day. Shed has over 100 power points

and is large. Members to consider prospective venues and dates for the Wood Show.

Suggested a small committee of members be formed to investigate further, Dick Syer,

Athel Chapman, and Geoff Baker.

Toy Workshop: Saturday 22nd October, along with a working bee to beautify the garden

and clean out the container. Urge all to attend.

Toy presentation is to be made at the November General meeting.

Newsletter: Don Mc Crabb has volunteered to take on the roll of Newsletter Editor.

Honour Boards: Have been updated.

Eltham Show: 12th and 13th November, Indication of members wanting to attend 18.

Also a visit to Pop’s shed on the way.

Clock: Clock from Ansley Rowe requires a new movement mechanism .

Chain Saw Carver: Invited to the Wood Show.

Raffle:1st Helen Smith, Corner clamp. 2nd Chris Harvey Clock. 3rd Len Taylor Salt

grinder. 4th Vern Marven Robinia block. 5th Helen Pickersgill, elm block. 6th Frank

Mathews, Melaleuca block. 7th Geoff Baker, Mandarin block. 8th Dick Syer, Bottle

opener. 9th Ross Crozier, Pen blanks.

Meeting closed 9.28 pm

Coming Events

Bunnings B.B.Q. 26 November

Toolamba Fest 26 November

Eltham Woodshow 12th -13th November

Pop’s Shed 12th-13thNovember

Raffle ticket Sales - Dates as per minutes

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Eildon Woodshow

Chris, Rob, Nina and Don travelled to Eildon in Chris’s vehicle with all sharing the cost

of the fuel. It was a very pleasant day and Eildon treated us to a free lunch. Two

demonstrators showed their skills and the rest of the display was quite interesting. They

had other groups helping to fill the vacant shop where it was held. Some photo’s below.

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Ken Wraight

Ernie Hunt

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SPECIAL RES0LUTION

The committee has proposed that a Special Resolution be voted upon at he November General Meeting to be held on the 21st November 2016. The Special Resolutions to be considered and voted upon is that the Woodturners of thr Goulburn Valley Inc, change their name to be more inclusive of all types of woodcrafts. Names that have been suggested are : “Goulburn Valley Woodworkers Inc”: “Woodworkers of the Goulburn Valley Inc”: “Woodcrafters of the Goulburn Valley Inc”:

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Ian Smith Michael Tubeki

Ian Smith Michael Tubeki

Noel Ryan

Peter Meddings Rob Blamey Rob Blamey

Helen Pickersgill Frank Matthews Athol Chapman

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Baden Howe Baden Howe

Show & Tell Baden Howe: Band Sawn Box, Finished with Baking Soda & Estapol. Also a rack

for the workshop name tags & Board showing treatment with Baking Soda.

Helen Pickersgill: Jewellery Box from silky oak, finished with Len’s mixture.

Also a Band Sawn box from Camphor Laurel & red gum and finished with Kunos.

Don Mc Crabb: Relief carving using Camphor Laurel, no finish.

Ian Smith: ???

Frank Matthews: Kangaroo made from pine.

Peter Meddings: Boxes finished with gloss.

Rob Blamey: Bowl finished with gloss.

Athol Chapman: B Sample from various timbers.

Willis Mundy: Photo’s

Michael Tubeki: Decorated wooden lids and glass containers.

On Wednesday the 26th Oct. The Wednesday night

group had the pleasure of a visit from a wood turner from

Ireland. The football and netball that he is holding he

made from wood. To get them hollow he used the

involuted method on the football and the netball was built

in sections and assembled. I could not remember his sir

name so rang Chris and Helen S. And they both told me

his name was Jim Ihavenoidea.

When I do know I will print it.

COMING EVENTS

Next General Meeting: 17th January 2017 Bunnings BBQ 26th November

Toolamba Twilight Festival 26th November

Christmas Dinner: 10th December Competition:- New Toy, Must be able to mass produce.

Eltham Woodshow & Pops Shed -12th November, 2016

WORKSHOP SUPERVISOR ROSTER

Tues Thurs. Sat.

01/11 Carl 03/11 Perrie 05/11 Lindsay

08/11 Peter 10/11 David 12/11 John W

15/11 Willis 17/11 Carl 19/11 Rob B

22/11 Perrie 24/11 Lindsay 26/11 Peter

29/11 John W 01/12 David 03/12 Lindsay

06/12 Carl 08/12 Perrie 10/12 Willis

13/12 John 15/12 Peter 17/12 Rob B

20/12 David xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxx

Wednesday p.m. Vern and Don

Thursday p.m. Len plus supervisors

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