April/May 2010 Meeting Newsletter
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Diablo Woodworkers ACTIVITIES. Club meetings at PHEC are the 2nd Wednesday of the month, 7-9pm and Shop Tours or Sawdust Sessions are the 3rd Saturday of the month, 9am-Noon.
Meeting Schedule
| Aug 5 |
Turning SIG |
| Aug 11 |
14th Annual BBQ, Pleasant Hill Park |
| Aug 21 |
No Shop Tour for August |
| Sept 2 |
Turning SIG at Round Table Pizza |
| Sept 8 |
Kevin O'Hara, Forester |
| Sept 18 |
Shop Tour, Bill Tarleton's |
| Oct 7 |
Turning SIG |
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| Oct 13 |
Denise DeRose Turner |
| Oct 16 |
Shop Tour |
| Nov 4 |
Turning SIG |
| Nov 10 |
Harold Sumerset, Kayak Maker |
| Nov 20 |
Shop Tour |
| Dec 2 |
Turning SIG |
| Dec 8 |
Members Project Meeting |
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NEXT MEETINGS
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AUGUST 11th 14TH ANNUAL SUMMER SOCIAL, 6-9 PM
We need you to get your checks for $10 per person to Jeff Traeger so we can complete the planning for the Summer BBQ in Pleasant Hill. The BBQ will again be at the Pleasant Hill Park, Gregory and Cleveland Streets. 6 pm to 9 pm, August 11th. This year we are back to the Potluck BBQ. Gordon Fry has cooks signed up to BBQ the burgers. All the fixen's will be set out. We need each of you to bring a Salad, Side Dish or Dessert, enough for 6 people. Wine, sodas, and water will be provided. If you like you may bring your own beer. Make your checks out to Diablo Woodworkers, and send to Jeff Traeger, 6 Daisy Lane, Orinda CA 94563.
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SEPTEMBER 8, PHEC, 7-9 PM, ROOM 112
KEVIN O'HARA, UC BERKELEY FORESTER
Kevin O'Hara is a Professor of Silviculture (the branch of forestry dealing with the development and care of forests) at UC Berkeley and will be talking about how tree growth affects wood quality, the importance of forest management and clearcutting. O'Hara has been on the UC faculty since 1998 and worked at the University of Montana for 8 years prior to that. His research examines the growth of trees and forests in response to disturbances and forest management. Part of his research focuses on effects of silvicultural treatments on wood quality. He is a licensed forester in California and a Certified Forester by the Society of American Foresters. His education includes a BS from Humboldt State in Forestry, a MS from Duke in Silviculture, and a PhD from the University of Washington in Silviculture and Forest Management. He lives in Walnut Creek and dabbles with wood working in his spare moments. |
NEXT SHOP TOURS/SAWDUST SESSIONS |
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NO SHOP TOUR FOR AUGUST
Since we had 2 in July. Also we need volunteers and recommend-ations for Shop Tours! Call or email Roger Giles to have a Shop Tour at your shop, 510-223-2517,
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SEPTEMBER 18th, BILL TARLETON'S SHOP TOUR,
3115 DEL OCEANO DR., LAFAYETTE CA 94549, 925-939-8052
Bill spends most of his time in the shop turning but has many projects going in metal as well as wood.
Directions: Turn right on Pleasant Hill Rd from Geary Rd. Turn left on Diablo View, turn right on La Playa and turn right on Del Oceano Dr. Bill's is the 2nd house on the left.
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2010 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FAIR HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL WOODWORKING COMPETITION
See more photos and awards
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JUNE/JULY MEETING SHOW AND TELL PHOTOS:
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Martinez Jury Room Displays |
The left cabinet contains guest art work. |
The right cabinet contains the work of club members. |
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS |
TOY Special Interest Group: 2009 TOY PROJECT
We thank Glenn Madsen for stepping up for the big job of running the Toy Project for 2010. Glenn has had some very productive workshops already on Friday afternoons in Room 208 at the Adult School. Glenn has plans available for many toys that members have made at home in the past. If you would like to help, you can contact Glenn at 925-280-1000 or email .
TURNING Special Interest Group: - Meetings in Room 207 at PHEC, 7pm the first Thursday of each month. |
| Memorial Flag Case Project
These cases will be given out free to any local Fire or Police family member that is lost in the line of duty. Plans for these cases are on our club web site. Gordon Fry, 925-685-1676 is the Chairperson for this project.
Flag Cases were given to several local police and fire fighting families in the last couple of years. It is our honor to help in memories of these men who lost their lives in their community’s service. |
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Sign Up for Wooden Name Badges and Reminder: If you don't have a Name Badge, contact John Stout 925-676-7271 and get one. They will be very important in getting discounts at local lumber yards and other stores in the area. While we are on the subject of discounts, if you can, the next time you find a convenient supplier ask if the club can get a club discount. We will gladly add them to our Favorite Supplier's list and mail them a Newsletter. Wooden Name Badges sign up is ongoing. Contact John Stout to get on the list. The Wooden Name Badges will cost $5 each. Please contact John Stout at 925-676-7271. |
TOOLS FOR SALE/SWAP, JOBS, WANTED: - Here is a place to advertise a job or your need to get rid of that little used but beautiful tool or supply or ask for something. Call Bill Tarleton 925-939-8052 or email
to get it in the Newsletter or on-line.
Diablo Woodworkers Logo and Members Name Shirts and other clothing are available from Marlene Pringle, see her at a coming meeting. She has a catalog of a large variety of garments that are available. http://www.companycasuals.com/marleneemb//start.jsp
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Diablo Woodworkers Library - The library videos and books has been transferred to room 208. Available to any member during class time. Notify the woodshop instructor that you want to borrow.
NEED WOODWORKING HELP?
Diablo Woodworkers SUPPLIERS:
FOR MORE ABOUT THE DIABLO WOODWORKERS Phone Bill Tarleton at 925-939-8052 or email . Please let us know if you move out of the area, or are no longer interested in the club activities so we can take you off the mailing list.
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