Greetings!, this is your newsletter for September 18, 2019
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Guild Annual Meeting
September 21, 2019
Our annual meeting will take place on Saturday, September 21, 2019, at the Concord Regional Technology Center in Concord, NH
We have a few special events scheduled for the meeting, and I’m sure you will not want to miss it.
- Auction is back with Jon Siegel as our Official Guild Auctioneer
- Fine Woodworking podcast, Shop Talk Live. Editorial Director Tom McKenna will be joined by Creative Director Michael Pekovich and Web Producer Ben Strano to answer questions submitted by readers and the audience.
- Fine Woodworking Creative Editor Michael Pekovich will be doing a demo on the fine art of kumiko.
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Annual Meeting Auction
If you are donating items for the Auction, please
try to be there by 8 a.m. when the doors open so the auction crew will have time to sort things out.
Here are some additional guidelines:
- Power Tools must be in working order, and cordless tools must have a fully charged battery and charger. This way, we can assure bidders that they are getting a quality, useful tool to add to their shop
- If your tool has an interesting story to tell, please write it on a 3x5 index card and attach it to the item. Maybe that tool was used by your great grandfather, or the plane was one you honed your skills on [pun intended] when you first started to learn about our craft
- If you are bringing wood, please tell us something about it – species, condition, etc. – anything YOU would like to know if you were bidding on it.
- And, remember, if it doesn’t “sell” we ask you to take it back home when you leave. But I’m willing to be that nothing will be left behind with all the fine quality, bargain stuff that will be in the auction.
If you are planning to bid [and even if you’re not -you never know] please register when you arrive and pick up a numbered card. Didn’t bring enough cash for that bargain you couldn’t resist? No problem –
we will also accept credit cards and checks.
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Granite State Woodturners
September Meeting
The Sept 28th meeting of the Granite State Woodturners will be held at Highland Hardwood in Brentwood, NH. Head east or west on Route 101 to exit 7, head south on Rte 125, about 2 miles, Highland is on the left.
There are a few changes to note:
The business meeting is from 9 am to 9:30 am, lets keep it short and sweet, everyone! We will be setting the schedule for 2020, so your input is most needed.
The turning event is from 9:30-12:30 as Highland closes for the day at 1pm.
We still need several talented and showstopping turners to turn on one of five lathes from 9:30 to 12:30 and then to man the brooms and help clean up. The lathes will all be 1x8tpi but you will need to bring everything you need. As the loss of small parts continues to haunt these turning demos, there will be NO faceplates, spurs, live or dead centers, chucks, keys or wood provided. Just the lathes and extension cords. If you have discovered missing pieces left over from Sunapee, please return them to Jim Forbes at this event. Thanks for checking.
Also there is a change on the special discounts...Only 8/4 Curly Soft Maple...the 12/4 has sold out.
The Shorts special will be 40% off 8/4 and thicker shorts.
If your are interested in participating as a demonstrator, please contact Annamarie at
a.pennucci@yahoo.com for signups. If you are only interested in attending the Annual Meeting, please notify Ken Kuster,
kenkuster@comcast.net.
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Hand Tools & Carving Meeting
October 12 in Amherst, NH
Bench Hooks & Shooting Boards
Part of “BuildYour Own Hand Tool Cabinet Series”
Attend one or all of this Hand Tool Cabinet series. Each session features skills worth knowing on their own, but also useful toward building your own hand tool cabinet.
Also for spouses and friends...
Marie Seroskie will give a presentation on “They’re Not My Grandma's Quilts Anymore”. The traditional and not so traditional forms of quilting will be explored. Questions welcome.
This is for anyone who would like to accompany their spouse/friend to the HTC meeting on October 12 in Jim Seroskie’s shop. The lecture will take place in Marie's studio which can accommodate 20 people…and yes, you can touch the quilts!
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Annual Elections at the Annual Meeting
Our Guild bylaws outline the election of officers each year. President Dave Foote is stepping down after two years of service.
Article IV - Officers
Section 1: The officers of this Guild shall be: 1) President, 2) Vice President, 3) Secretary and 4) Treasurer. These officers shall serve on the Steering Committee and have the authority to perform the duties prescribed by these bylaws.
Section 2: The officers of the Guild shall be elected for a term of one (1) year by the membership at the Annual Meeting. The term of office expires with the election of new officers at the next Annual Meeting. At the conclusion of an officer's term of office, all files related to Guild business shall be returned to the current or incoming President.
Section 3: The Steering Committee shall present a slate of officer nominees at the Annual Meeting. Also, a call for officer nominations shall be made in the newsletter and/or via email at least 15 days prior to the Annual Meeting. Any member may present himself/herself for nomination by contacting the President prior to the Annual Meeting or present himself/herself from the floor at the Annual Meeting. Election shall be by majority vote in the affirmative of those present plus those voting by proxy.
Nominated...
- President—Bob Wyatt (current Vice President, former Treasurer)
- Vice President—Mike DiMaggio (former President)
- Secretary—Curt Willard (current Secretary)
- Treasurer—Jim Forbes (current Treasurer)
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Saturday at The Shop with Tom McLaughlin
Spend a day with Tom in his Shop where
Classic Woodworking is filmed! Saturday at the Shop is your chance to have a close up view of Tom demonstrating techniques and sharing tips related to the woodworking topic of the day. No need to bring tools, just enjoy the day with fellow woodworking enthusiasts, talk shop, ask questions and leave inspired! We provide everything you need including food and beverages.
SPACE IS LIMITED so sign up Today!
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Membership Renewals
Renewal invoices are created approximately 90 days prior to your renewal date. You will receive an email reminding you to renew at that time.
One Year Plan ... $40
Two Year Plan ... $75
Online Renewal
Paper Form
- Download, print & complete form
- Mail form with check to address at bottom of the form
Changing Plans
Membership cards are batched roughly 9-10 times each year.
Normal delivery time is two weeks from the batch date. Renew early!
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These meetings are generally held in small shops or other environments which require limiting the number of attendees.
They can fill up fast although cancellations do occur.
If you need to cancel
, just sign in again, go to the event and click the big
Cancel button
at the bottom of the event.
More are being added from time-to-time, so check the list often.
REGISTRATION Needed
When: September 28, 2019
Where: Concord, NH
REGISTRATION Needed
When: October 5, 2019
Where: Rollinsford, NH
REGISTRATION Needed
When: October 19, 2019
Where: Concord, NH
REGISTER for this Meeting
When: November 2, 2019
Where: Kingston, NH
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When: September 21, 2019
Where: Concord, NH
When: September 25, 2019
Where: Concord, NH
When: September 28, 2019
Where: Auburn, NH
When: September 28, 2019
Where: Concord, NH
When: September 28, 2019
Where: Brentwood, NH
When: October 5, 2019
Where: Rollinsford, NH
When: October 5, 2019
Where: Rollinsford, NH
When: October 12, 2019
Where: Amherst, NH
When: October 19, 2019
Where: Concord, NH
When: October 23, 2019
Where: Concord, NH
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For sale items, free, wanted and opportunities may be submitted to the site moderator. Please send an email with your contact information to:
Remember—Pictures Sell
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Tools & Supplies
Gary R. Wood & Co.
Liogier Hand Stitched Rasps
Rockler—Cambridge, MA
Rockler—Salem, NH
Williams & Hussey
Woodcraft—Newington, NH
Woodcraft—Woburn, MA
Services
Manchester Tool Repair
Northeast Saw (Sharpening)
Tru-Cut (Sharpening)
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Wood Products
FBN Millwork
Goosebay Lumber
Highland Hardwoods
New London Wood Products
Northland Forest Products
The Millwork Shop
Wolfgang's Wood
Schools
Epic Woodworking
Homestead Woodworking
North Road Guitars
The Breed School
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