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2008 January |
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Honolulu Woodturners A Chapter of the American Association of Woodturners |
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Minutes of January 8, 2008 Meeting |
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The January meeting of the Honolulu Woodturners was called to order by Vice President Tim Freeman.
Tim issued a welcome to those present and said President David Chung was stuck in traffic so we would begin the meeting by voting for the challenge pieces.
President David Chung opened the business portion of the meeting by having the visitors introduce themselves. Visitors included Jim Fleming, a past member of the original Honolulu turning club; Lake Gibby, an arborist; Gerry Davis, an annual visitor from California; Kyle Iwamoto, and Norman Brand.
David introduced the 2008 Honolulu Woodturners board of: |
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David Chung, president Tim Freeman, vice president, Andy Cole, treasurer Tom Young, secretary |
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David encouraged folks to make and wear a name tag. We have quite a few new members and it makes it easier for everyone to get to know each other if we wear name tags.
Club membership fees for the 2008 year are now due. The dues are $25 for the year. The distribution list will be trimmed to members current with their dues. Please send a check, payable to Honolulu Woodturners, and mail your dues to: |
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Andy Cole, Treasurer Honolulu Woodturners 1534 Bertram Street Honolulu, Hawaii 96816 |
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David mentioned that current, and past, minutes are available on the club website, along with other interesting and valuable information. The URL is www.honoluluwoodturners.org
T-shirts, polo shirts, and caps with the club logo were offered for sale at the meeting. Pick one up at the next meeting or contact Andy Cole at andy_cole@honoluluwoodturners.org to purchase. See the webpage at http://www.honoluluwoodturners.org/index_files/apparel.htm for photos and details.
David mentioned that at each meeting a participation prize is given to someone who has entered a piece into the challenge or brought a piece to share in the instant gallery. In order to be eligible, you must sign the 'participation list'.
Andy Cole gave the treasurer's report. Income for the Mike Mahoney demonstration and hands-on was $1,700.00. Expenses were $1,434.97, resulting in a profit of $265.03. Balance in the account as of January 8, 2008 is $5,725.13.
David mentioned that Mike Mahoney could have handled more than six in the hands-on class and pointed out the need to verify the number prior to the next demonstration.
David asked for comments on Mike Mahoney's demonstration. There were many positive and favorable comments. Stan Hebda mentioned that Mike has a tool sharpening video on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4m8-8MNhpvY Mike was able to virtually complete a large narra calabash; a signature salad bowl from a jacaranda blank which he cored two other blanks; a small lychee hollow form; a large narra platter; and a threaded finial for a previously turned urn. The consensus being that Mike was one of the best demonstrators we have had visit.
Some members of the club recently participated in the Wood Works Show in downtown Honolulu. David said no pieces were sold but feels this show has promise as it was similar to having your pieces shown in a museum. Sometimes these shows take a while to gather momentum and David thinks we should consider participating again, if given the opportunity. Among those participating were Ron Kent, David Chung, Bill Ichinose, Andy Cole, Nelson Lindsay, Craig Mason, Gordon Tang, and Jon Tuthill.
David handed out flyers for the Iolani Fair Art Show and Sale scheduled for April 18 and 19 at Iolani School. This will be the third year the club has participated. The artwork is sold on consignment with 60% going to the artist and 40% to the programs at Iolani School. If you are interested in participating, or have questions, contact the organizers at 943-2339 or artshow@iolani.org
The Hawaii Collectors' Expo is scheduled for Friday, February 22 through Sunday, February 24 at Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. Eddie Tomihama arranges for a complementary booth for the club and in return, the club puts on turning demonstrations during the show. 100% of the profit from the pieces sold goes to the artist. We need a volunteer to coordinate the turning demonstrations. Last year we ran two lathes so we needed two demonstrators and at least one person to man the booth. If you are willing to coordinate this, contact David at david_chung@honoluluwoodturners.org The show hours are Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; and Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Some of the standing committees need staffing. We need some folks to volunteer for the Program Committee. David said if no one volunteers, he will draft folks. Contact David at david_chung@honoluluwoodturners.org if you are willing to serve on the program committee.
Rob Hale will continue to chair the challenge committee and Larry Rodrigues volunteered to serve on the challenge committee.
David brought to the club's attention there are a couple of symposia scheduled for this summer. The Utah Woodturning Symposium is scheduled for May 22 - 24 at Utah Valley State College in Orem, Utah. This year the Utah Symposium is also including a trade show. Their website is http://www.utahwoodturning.com/site/page/pg1205-pn_Home.html
The American Association of Woodturners (AAW) symposium is scheduled for June 20 - 22 in Richmond, Virginia. See the AAW webpage for more details at www.woodturner.org/sym/sym2008/
Last year the Honolulu Chapter of the AAW, under the guidance of Ed Potter, entered a piece in the Chapter Collaborative. Nine members participated and the turned flowers which were strung into a lei. The club was fortunate enough to receive the first prize. In addition, the lei sold at the symposium for $1,000 which was added to our treasury. This year, Ed again graciously agreed to head the effort to create a collaborative. Andy Cole will take the piece to Richmond. The theme will revolve around sea creatures. Ed's initial thinking is to carve a coral base to display the pieces on. Some suggestions are shell fish, crabs, starfish, and sea urchins. Ed asks that folks interested begin thinking, and working on pieces. Time is of essence. Ed has scheduled a get together of those interested at his place on Saturday, January 26. Details will be sent out soon. Those participating are asked to bring what they have to the March meeting.
Mike Chu has generously invited us to use MRC, Inc. facilities for our meetings and demonstrations. Our current By-Laws state: |
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ARTICLE VI -- MEETINGS
This Chapter will meet: The meetings will be held at: |
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the second Tuesday of odd-numbered months. Woodcraft Store, 1311 Kalani Street, Honolulu, Hi. |
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A motion was made by Tim Freeman and seconded by Stan Hebda to change the By-Laws meeting location to “MRC, Inc., 1041 Puuwai Street, Honolulu, Hawaii”. After some discussion, Raymond Len made a motion to amend the original motion to include the phrase "or as designated by club officers". The amended motion was seconded by Andy Cole. The amended motion carried unanimously. The By-Laws now read: |
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ARTICLE VI -- MEETINGS
This Chapter will meet: The meetings will be held at: |
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the second Tuesday of odd-numbered months. MRC, Inc., 1041 Puuwai Street, Honolulu, Hawaii, or as designated by club officers. |
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Craig Mason talked about Anderson Ranch in Colorado. Anderson Ranch has woodturning classes with excellent facilities for woodturning instruction and outstanding instructors. Their website is www.andersonranch.org/ Craig said most of these schools have scholarships available. Alina Niemi received a scholarship designated for Hawaii residents last year. She attended a class by Alan Lacer. Scholarships are available and you are encouraged to apply for one.
Ed Potter mentioned Arrowmont in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. He said their facilities and instructors are also top notch. Their website is http://www.arrowmont.org/
There are many schools around the country and are listed on the American Association of Woodturners' website at http://www.woodturner.org/
The next item was announcement of the winners in the challenges. The challenge was to make an inside/out turning. There were two divisions. The Silver Division was for folks who have not won a challenge previously. The Gold Division was for previous winners.
Silver Division: |
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First Place
Second Place
Third Place
Honorable Mention: |
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four ornaments turned from teak and red oak
ornament with a cross inside
4 inside/out turned fish on a tray
ash and walnut vase with threaded lid and rose engine created design on base |
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Dave Howard
Edward Niemi
Rob Hale
Gerry Davis |
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Gold Division: |
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First Place
Second Place
Third Place |
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Craig Mason
Larry Rodrigues
Tom Young |
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koa ornament with captive ring
koa vase with ebony finial and icicle
koa vase |
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Dave Howard -- Silver Division Winner |
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Craig Mason -- Gold Division Winner |
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Alina Niemi won the participation prize and chose a $25 gift certificate to Craft Supplies.
Instant Gallery: |
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David Chung
Lloyd Faulkner
Ed Potter
Kraig Smith
Raymond Len
Jim Fleming
Andy Cole
Edward Niemi
Alina Niemi
Tom Young |
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kamani calabash turned end grain and a calabash from cherry which David received from a wood exchange in Virginia
green waste salvaged milo bowl with pewa patches
Cuban mahogany natural edge piece with scaring from being pruned and feather crotch narra platter with ebony pewa patches
kamani urn with threaded lid
Corian lazy susan
maple platter
box elder hollow form
eucalyptus bowl
eucalyptus letter opener
koa hollow form with burned leaves and natural edge macadamia nut bowl |