Meeting September 17th, 2024
Meeting called to order by Jim Jolliffe at 6:30 pm.
Visiting Guests:
Jake Busby and Jen Dupuy.
New Business:
New web site is up and working. Address is www.tnvalleywoodclub.com
We had fun supporting the Coffee County Fair this year! Karen Browning’s banners advertising our live demos combined with the Fair Board converting Morton’s Village to a Christmas theme increased traffic. We learned late that Santa would visit Morton’s Village on Friday from 6:30 – 8:30 PM. He was so popular the Fair Board added a Saturday visit at the same time. We need to discuss our role, if any, for Santa’s Visit.
The Annual Tom Cowan Memorial Turning Bee held September 14th at the Decherd Nazarene Church was a great success! Mentors helped new turners try their hand at bowl turning. Food was delicious and plentiful throughout the Bee. Thanks to all!
Jim showed pictures of the installed Free Library built and installed by TVW members Vince Zaccardi and Paul Jalbert and located at Damron’s Restaurant on East Lincoln St in Tullahoma. Richard Gulley provided the custom sign for the Free Library. The library supports those who participate in the Tuesday night free “Come to the Table” dinner provided by Damron’s.
Jim also showed pictures of the installed Blessing Box built and installed by TVW members Vince Zaccardi, Paul Jalbert and Jim and located at the Shepherd’s House located in Tullahoma. Richard Gulley provided the custom sign for the Blessing Box. The Blessing Box is a free pantry supporting those who have hunger insecurity and are many times homeless families.
Review of 2024 Calendar of Events
September 21: Club Picnic @ Falls Mill 11am-2pm
October 5: Tim’s Ford Fall Festival 9AM-5PM in the Recreation Area
October 19-20: Rich Wetherbee Carving Seminar 8:30-4 each day. Members pay $85 (regular price $170) for two days of carving and free lunch both days. Sign up for either Cottonwood Bark carving, Polymer Clay, or both! Contact Jim Jolliffe @ [email protected] or call his cel at 937-545-9135.
October 26: Club Craft Fair/ Tool Sale – St Barnabas Episcopal Church, Tullahoma
December 7: Christmas Party – St Barnabas Episcopal Church, Tullahoma
Monthly Presenter Program
September 17: Social Hour – No Host
October 15: Making an A-Frame Clamp Rack – Gary Runyon
November 19: TBA
December 17: Super Show and Tell – Members
Show & Tell
Rick Dickson displayed an oak Jewelry Box with a removable shelf. It was finished with Antique Oil Finish.
Zadidy Zuccaro turned a small bottle with a cork stopper. Not sure of the wood used but was finished with Butcher Block Oil.
Mike Zuccaro showed us in-progress pictures of his Portable Kitchen Table made from Black Walnut.
Karen Browning shared with us how to prepare a log blank for Natural Edge turning. She also brought several finished examples.
Micky Knowles turned a bowl out of Box Elder and finished with Sanding Sealer Lacquer.
Richard Gulley showed us a laser engraved Merry Christmas plaque with snow and a barn, Constructed in 3 thin layers: Background, Barn and Snow. Finished with rattle-can paint.
Gary Runyon presented 3 sliding lid boxes using Texas Mesquite Burl, Honey Locust, and Chittam Wood. These were finished with Minwax Antique Oil. He also turned 3 threaded Lid Boxes made from Hickory. These boxes were finished with Milk Paint and Dye and coated with Dr’s Workshop Oil.
Program for Tonight
Social Hour. Fun talking about woodworking with other members!
Meeting was adjourned at 8:15pm.
Next Meeting is October 15th, 2024