Newsletter Editor: Keith Zimmerman   Website: CentralIllinoisWoodturners.com   September 2007   Volume 10, number 9

This month's President's Challenge is for each member to show us where you started, either years ago, or something you have just begun to try for the first time.

The Childrens Home has said they would accept items for the children to be used as Christmas gifts. Suggested items include pens, lidded boxes, small bowls, and tops.

There were 34 members in attendance this month.

Next month's meeting will be at Woodcraft in Peoria and Bob Adam will preview the demo he is doing at the Ohio Valley Symposium.

Webmaster Keith Zimmerman discussed changes that being made to the newsletter. The goal is to add more content so it is not just a rehash of the minutes. A call was made for articles from members to be included in the newsletter.

As a reminder, dues can be mailed to Treasurer, Terry Quiram, POB 168, Roanoke IL, 61561.

Jerry Sievers will be in charge of the Apple and Pork Festival member demonstration on September 29 & 30 He can be contacted at woodturner2001@earthlink.net and would appreciate knowing how many may attend.

Jerry Rhoads will be in charge of the Autumn Festival at Sugar Grove on October 20th. Would like to know who may attend, but walk-ins are welcome.

The January 14th. meeting will be a tool and material swap & sale. At the March 10th, Keith Zimmerman will demo. hollowing a mini vase. And, at the April 8th meeting, Dave Lee will give a demonstration on inlace.

We have been unable to schedule Jimmy Clewes and will look for another demonstrator for spring.

Tony Parisi of the Planning Committee announced that registration is now open and began to accept completed enrollment forms. He also discussed the Frequently Asked Questions About Turning Saturday. Below is the FAQ for Turning Saturday. Click on Turning Saturday on the navigaition bar on the home page will take you to the FAQ and a link to the registration form.

1.. What is Turning Saturday?
a) 13 sessions that the club has selected by ballot. Taught by the best turners in Central Illinois

2.. When is Turning Saturday?
a) November 10 at Woodcraft in Peoria starting at 8:45 AM until about 5:00 PM

3.. How do you register?
a) Two ways - complete the form tonight or print it off the website and mail it in. Would prefer if you paid the $20 registration fee, unless you are an instructor, and then the fee is $10

4.. Do I have to pre-register?
a) NO, but it helps us allocate lathes and equipment properly. AND you will only receive a Turning Saturday Tee shirt if you pre-register. Those that register at the door will not receive a tee shirt.

5.. Can I come without registering?
a) Yes, but only those individuals registering prior to November 1 will receive a Turning Saturday Tee-Shirt and the cost will still be $20. In effect those individuals registering at the door or after November 1st are being penalized. So register early.

6.. Do I have to attend the classes that I sign up for?
a) No, you are free to change your mind or try to take in two sessions at the same time.

7.. Do I have to be a member of CIW to attend?
a) No, visitors and guests are welcomed. We would like Turning Saturday to acquaint non-members with the club.

8.. Are members of other AAW clubs welcome?
a) Yes. We would still like them to pre-register.

9.. What are an assistant's responsibilities?
a) Primarily to assist in the hands on portion of the session. The instructor may elect to involve the assistant further, but that is at the discretion of the instructor.

10.. What do we need to bring?
a) Eye Protections and tools - depending upon your classes.
b) We could use more lathes. If you are able to bring a lathe, please contact Dennis at DennisM@MTCO.com. Also needed are grinders with Wolverine Jigs.

The president's challenge for November is turning a thin green wood bowl with a minimum diameter of 6" and if you make one this small, try to get it down to 1/16" thin.

This month's article is entitled Playing with Fire by Nick Cook. It is about creating a burned rim on a bowl or platter.

The following members showed their work at this month's meeting:
Dave Bloom, Dave Lee, Keith Zimmerman, Keith Adams, Tony Parisi, Bill Patton, Dave Bloom, Bob Adam, Dave Carroll, Terry Quiram, Harold Flemming, Dwight Crane, Dave Kraft, Jack O'Bryan, Frank Kobilsek, Dick Coers.

Click here to see photos of the Show-n-tell.

Randy McKinney from Vega Lathes showed the Vega 2600 lathe to the club. He also discussed the unique specifications of this outstanding bowl lathe.