Email Newsletter of The St. Tammany Woodworkers Guild April 2008

NEXT MEETING

7p Tuesday, April 22

St. Tammany Fire District 12 Station
Intersection of Abita Rd (LA 36)
and Military Road (LA 21) Covington

Demonstration:
Park Ranger Richard Scott will demonstrate primitive woodworking techniques

Directions:
From I-12 go north on US190 (N Causeway Blvd) 5.2 mi; bear right on US190 Bus; bear right to junction with LA21; continue to junction with LA36.

QUALITY TOYS, MADE IN THE U.S.A.


One of Gerald Gibson's creations, reminding us that quality
and durability can win out over imported plastic.

Highlights of March Meeting

BUSINESS


  • Joe Perret presided over the meeting held at Gerald Gibson's shop March 25, 2008, following a Jambalaya supper provided by Gerald & Linda. Twenty members attended. Once again, in the absence of the Secretary, Perret documented the meeting by camera. Inadequacies in the writeup are solely the fault of the Secretary.
  • Perret announced that as preparation for the bird-house construction event at the District 12 Fire Station on Saturday May 17, he would circulate a sign-up sheet for folks willing to participate in a work party sometime in April to prepare materials for the event.

COCHON DE LAIT

The Woodworkers' annual pig roast hosted by Dick and Julia Gahn will be held at their home at 21098 Shady Lane, Covington, on Saturday, May 3, 2008. Dick suggests gathering about 12 noon and planning to eat about 3 pm. This is a family affair. Everybody -- husbands, wives, girlfriends, boyfriends, kids, grandkids -- are invited. Plan to come and pass a good time!

The meat, rice dressing, and bread will be provided by the Woodworkers Guild and cooked by Dick and Julia. Each person or couple is asked to bring a salad, veggies, or dessert. Each year the food has been outstanding.

Each person or couple should also bring their own beverages and chairs.

A head count would help Dick and June with their planning. Their phone number is 985-893-7603. Please call as soon as possible and say how many will be in your party and what dish you will be bringing. If no one is home, leave a message on their answering machine. Dick says "if at the last minute you find you can come but didn't call, come anyway." There is always more than enough food.

SHOW AND TELL


  • Bob Satterlee showed a saw blade autographed "Happy Woodworking -- Norm" by Norm Abram of "This Old House" fame (see the February 2008 Newsletter for details) .
  • Gerald Gibson showed a clock, and some of the first children's toys he had made, along with some of his first toy plans.

DEMONSTRATION


Gerald Gibson demonstrated his technique for making a wide variety of wooden toys. My apologies for not being able to provide a narration of the steps. I'm sure Gibson would be happy to provide advice by phone if you need help. Gerald, thanks once more for your hospitality and sharing some of your skills!~

2008 GUILD DUES

Guild dues ($10 per year) may be given to Treasurer Brian Rowan at the next meeting or mailed to him at 347 Red Maple Drive, Mandeville, LA 70448.

2008 Calendar of Events
DATE HOST LOCATION EVENT
January 22 (Tuesday) Eric Carter Regular meeting -- demo by Carter of installing wood floors with inlaid designs
February 26 (Tuesday) Dick Gahn Regular Meeting -- demo by Guillory of making an oval bowl with a router; demo of making a weed pot and chatter patterns by Gahn
March 25 (Tuesday) Gerald Gibson Regular Meeting (including jambalaya!)-- demo by Gibson of making wooden toys
April 22 (Tuesday) Joe Perret (District 12 Fire Station) Regular Meeting - demo by Park Ranger Richard Scott of primitive woodworking
May 3 (Saturday) Dick Gahn Annual Cochon de Lait -- family event
May 17 (Saturday) District 12 Fire Station, Covington Family Day -- 10a - 3p Guild members to assemble bird houses for kids.
June 24 (Tuesday) TBA Regular meeting -- demo TBA
July 22 (Tuesday) TBA Regular Meeting - demo TBA
August 26 (Tuesday) TBA Regular Meeting -- demo TBA
Sept 23 (Tuesday) TBA Regular Meeting -- demo TBA
October 18 and 19 (Saturday & Sunday) Madisonville Wooden Boat Festival (setup 8a-11a Fri October 12)
October 28 (Tuesday) TBA Regular Meeting -- demo TBA
November 25 (Tuesday) TBA Regular meeting -- demo TBA
December 4 (Thursday) Tchefuncta Country Club Christmas Banquet: 6p - Cash bar, 7p - Dinner

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Guild Contacts

President - Joe Perret - jmpdcp@gmail.com
Vice President - vacant
Secretary - Harland Johnson - harlandj@gmail.com
Treasurer - Brian Rowan - bgrowan@gmail.com

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