There were 31 members and one guest on the call. The guest was the speaker for the evening, Jim Uno of American Green Lights.
Presidents Report:
Member Barry Meyers was recently hospitalized and is now home. All are encouraged to send a card or email wishing him a quick recovery.
Several members are contributing to a memorial biography of Denny Wetter. It is being coordinated by John and Sue Darovek. Please contact them if you would like to contribute a memory. Fred Damianos and Bob Eslinger are making a gavel and block and a presentation box to present to Judy Wetter from the Club.
The 2X4 contest will be held virtually again this year. It will be coordinated by Daryl DuBre who has prepared a rules sheet that will be posted on the web site. Greg Merrithew has offered to make an award for the 2020 contest winner.
The annual picnic has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a Spring date in 2022. The Board is exploring the possibility of an alternative member event late this fall.
The President reminded all that members in good standing for 2020 will have their membership carried into 2021 with no further dues.
Program:
The program was presented by Jim Uno representing American Green Lights. His topic was “Workshop Lighting”. The program was both interesting and somewhat technical. Jim will make the presentation text available to us in a pdf format. It should be posted by the time these minutes are circulated.
The main focus was lighting concepts for woodworkers. The presentation had three parts: Color Temperature, Color Rendering Index, and Light Intensity. The program contained may ideas for planning workshop lighting. Anyone considering upgrading their lighting would find the notes useful. Jim had many useful slides to illustrate what all the technical stuff meant.
Jim has offered to provide a free lighting design for members who wish to improve their shop lighting. To participate provide a basic drawing of your shop including distances from ceiling to floor, ceiling to work surfaces, and room dimensions. Send the drawing to FWCW@americangreenlights.com Jim is also extending a price discount for any purchases.
Show and Tell:
Jerry Gibbs – Built a shop work table using plans obtained from the Wood Whisperer.
Greg Merrithew – Built a swing arm towel rack for his pool area. It was made from oak and finished with a spar urethane.
Fred Damianos – Turned a gavel and sound block for presentation to Judy Wetter.
Greg Casagrande – Built a shadow box in the shape of a cross measuring about 19 x 13.
Daryl DuBre – Built a console cabinet for records and record player constructed from cherry plywood.
Drawing:
The winners were: Paul Adamson, Andy DiLorenzo and Floyd Yoder