October, 2010

October, 2010

Show & Tell Bring your latest projects to show. Steve Dunn the Wood Man is coming Al Geller says Steve will be featuring light-colored spalted wood to purchase at the September meeting.  Steve brings a trailer full of wood, and based on previous experience, $25 should get you a sizable piece of something good.  

July, 2010

July, 2010

Show & Tell Bring your latest project to share at the 24 July meeting. Ventura County Fair Entries must be submitted July 23-25.  Contact Gary Toro to schedule your time in the club booth. The 2010 Fair is from Wednesday 4 August to Sunday 15 August.

June, 2010

June, 2010

Per our agreement with the school, and due to the AAW insurance policy that covers our activities, only current members of the AAW will be allowed to use the lathes. Whether or not they plan to turn at this meeting, we strongly suggest that all members of Channel Islands Woodturners join the national AAW for the…

May, 2010

May, 2010

Presidents Letter Show & Tell It has been a couple of months since we have had a full Show & Tell, so bring your latest project to share at our 22 May meeting. Ventura County Fair Volunteers are needed to spearhead the Ventura County Fair effort.  A team of at least two individuals is needed…

March, 2010

March, 2010

As noted above in blue, our agreement with the school, and due to the AAW insurance policy that covers our activities, only current members of the AAW will be allowed to use the lathes. Whether or not they plan to turn at this meeting, we strongly suggest that all members of Channel Islands Woodturners join the…

February, 2010

February, 2010

Past Events   January 30 Meeting with Al Geller and Sam Turner on Bowl Savers   President’s Corner – Steve Leblanc Channel Islands Woodturners Art Show Submission Deadline Saturday’s February  27th meeting at Levi’s is the deadline for submitting entries into our March Art Show at Proverbs Coffeehouse.  If you can’t bring your entry/entries to…

October, 2009

As noted above in blue, our agreement with the school, and due to the AAW insurance policy that covers our activities, only current members of the AAW will be allowed to use the lathes. Whether or not they plan to turn at this meeting, we strongly suggest that all members of Channel Islands Woodturners join the…

September, 2009

September, 2009

President’s Corner – Steve Leblanc Program Chair The Board is soliciting the membership for someone to volunteer for the position of Program Chair.  As stated in our bylaws, the Program Chair, in consultation with the President and other officers, shall be responsible for coordinating the demonstration topics and logistics for regularly-scheduled meetings.  We would like…

June, 2009

June, 2009

President’s Corner – Steve Leblanc Raffle  We will be raffling off a fine ¾” Glaser skew chisel donated by Paulo Marin at our June 20th meeting.  If you can contribute some wood blanks or a roughed-out seasoned bowl blank as an enhancement to the raffle, bring it to the meeting.  It’s always fun to go…

March, 2009

For the swap meet, bring your excess wood and unused tools for sale to club members.  Ten percent of the sale price goes to the club treasury.  It might be wise to carpool if possible because parking was tight last year.  Bring a chair. The February 28 meeting featured Al Geller demonstrating tips and tricks…

February, 2009

February, 2009

President’s Corner – Steve Leblanc Gallery event The AAW is encouraging local chapters to host a gallery event.  I received a letter from Frank Amigo of the AAW board, and I want to present this suggestion to the general membership and see if there is any interest in doing this.  I have been personally involved…