S.E. GA. WOODWORKERS’ GUILD

Our regular General Membership monthly business meeting was held at the shop of Mike Rietveld at 7:30pm.  Russell Christmas, President, opened the meeting at 7:45pm.  8 persons attending (Russell Christmas, Allen Kuhl, Mike Rietveld, Roy Millsaps, John Herald, Tom Trahan, Curt Johnson, and Greg Norris).

Officers:  Russell Christmas—President,

                 John Herald—Vice-President,

                Allen Kuhl—Secretary/Treasurer

Opening/ Old Business:

1.  The “Pledge of Allegiance” was conducted.

2.  Secretary’s Report was read and approved.

3.  Treasurer’s Report was read and approved, with $437.20 in account.

4.  Committee Reports:

       a.  Membership report:  None new at this meeting.

       b.  Festivals/Raffle report:  Our next Festival is the Catfish Festival in Kingsland, GA on Sept. 1, 2, 3^rd.  Curt Johnson, as Festival chairman/coordinator, has put out an e-mail “sign-up sheet” for members to indicate their preference as to time and date they can be available to man the booths (spaces #58 & 59) and/or if they can do demos per schedule.  Many of the time slots are still open.  Setup is scheduled for 8:45-9:15am on Sept 1^st.         

5.  Meetings/Classes for Guild: 

       a.  Mike Hanna has set up and conducted classes in “Cabinetry”, and his schedule can be seen at his website:  mthwoodwork.com.      

       b.  Roy Millsaps has a schedule of classes and events, which can be seen on the Guild website:  SEGAwoodguild.org

       c.  Pat Clark has classes on “Band Saw Boxes”—August 22 and 29, 2007.

       d.  Other schedules of events can be seen at the Guild website:  SEGAwoodguild.org

6.  Dues:  Our dues are $20.00 per year per family, covering the period from August thru July each year (pro-rated for new members joining in mid-year).  It was discussed and voted with approval that our dues will be $35.00 per year per family (and pro-rated quarterly), beginning with August 2007, and incorporated into the By-Laws.

7.  Library:  We have received some books and magazines from the American Association of WoodTurners (AAW) which are being setup at Mike Rietveld’s shop for member’s use.

8.  Guild Website:  Curt Johnson discussed the Guild website, and improvements to the password ID  and “members only” section.  He would like biographical input from members, with pictures, and possibly have a “featured member” area.  Curt is also working on membership cards, and meeting notification postcards.

New Business:

1.  A Guild committee meeting was held on Aug. 7^th which went over the Raffle Tickets and some procedures.  It was mentioned that the price of the raffle tickets could be discounted per quantity purchase, and voting on it would be conducted at the August general membership business meeting.  At the meeting on the 14^th, it was voted to sell the Raffle Tickets at “1 for $1.00/ 6 for $5.00”.  The items for Raffle were discussed, for 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^{rd .}   Also discussed was “pre-selling” Raffle Tickets by members, and approved .

2.  Discussion of e-mails received through the Guild website:

     a)  The lady from Atlanta requesting bookcases be made by us in memory of her deceased husband—discussed and decided we could not accomplish her request.

     b)  Demos by “celebrity” woodworkers to be brought in—at this time it would be too expensive for the requested person.

3.  Discussion of “Not-For-Profit” eligibility and status—we need to be aware of the fees involved and strive to meet the minimum time requirements as a prerequisite first.

4.  Projects:  Christmas project under the supervision of Roy Millsaps—he is working on keepsake boxes and has had excellent help on it from Greg Norris.  He is offering classes on it to also teach.  Anyone else who may have more ideas for Christmas or other projects, please let us know.

(Russell Christmas adjourned the business meeting at 9:00pm).

Show & Tell:

1.  Roy Millsaps:  keepsake box display.

2.  Tom Trahan:  chain saw carving.

3.  Mike Rietveld:  stacking bowls with lid.

Safety Video / Demo:  Wolverine sharpening gauge.

Next GUILD meetings:

1)  Kingsland Catfish Festival—Sat, Sun, Mon—Sept 1, 2, 3^rd.

2)  Turner’s Meeting—Wednesday, Sept 5^th, at 7:30pm at Mike Rietveld’s shop.

3)  Guild general business meeting--Tuesday, Sept 11^th, at 7:30pm at Mike Rietveld’s shop.

(Submitted by Allen Kuhl, Secretary)