BREVARD WOODTURNERS'

MARCH NEWSLETTER

President -Jack Gregory called meeting to order at 7 PM, March 18,09. Jim Hillis, President of Brevard Woodturners, Reed Johnson, President of Central Florida Woodturners and David Deforge joined the club.

Officers Report:

Vice President - Paul Pouliot reported that the Wednesday, March 11th Bowl Turning "How To" was well attended and a success by any standard. Comment, it was greatly enhanced by good instructors including Paul Pouliot, Jack Gregory, Steve Marconyak and Charlie Shrum. Paul furnished the green oak blanks and Harvey Driver furnished a trailer load of lathes to go with the clubs' three lathes. Thanks to all who made it work.

Treasurer- Mile Mogillevsky gave an encouraging report. All the new equipment is paid for and we have been approved for a grant by AAW for $1,000. Discussion indicated a video projector is our next priority item. Larry Rittenhouse has furnished his family's euqipment for months now.

Tool Orders- Jim Donovan reminded members to write clearly on the order blanks for tools and material. The minimum order for free shipping and discount has been met and order will go out within the week assuring arrival of orders by the next meeting.

Jack Gregory received a letter of thanks from the Treasurer of the Christian Church of Port St John, our meeting place. Jack Gregory related that Marilyn Jones of Swan Lake (off of Hwy 405) is selling all wood tools, drill press, joiner etc. Her phone number is 269-0898.

Wood Auction:

Harvey Driver again handled our wood auction. Andy Caldwell has (3) newly cut Norfolk Island Pine logs to contribute to the ready made blanks. The wood auction pays the freight.

Show and Tell - pictures included below

Break

Demonstration: Paul Pouliot completed a nice Lathe Tool handle for the nights demonstration.

Submitted by:

Vern Burgess, Secretary