The meeting was
called to order by President Larry Deedon at 7:10pm
Treasurer Karl Rymer reported that since the club started, we have
deposited $1,059.50 in the club account. $574 from dues, $168 from
raffles and $317 from the sale of knives, strops and yellow powder.
Expenditures have been $203 for materials to manufacture knives, strops
and purchase yellow stone, $67.45 for badges and $5.95 for bank checks
leaving a balance of $783.10 as of June 7, 2001
Wes Barton and Bob Smith were introduced as first time visitors.
Rich Knee reported that he had received a call from a Lane County
Fair representative who was anxious to have our club represented at the
Fair again this year. She asked if we could man a table on August 17 and
19. Rich said we need four or five members to help out. He asked that
volunteers give a call if they are willing to represent the club.
Larry said Dave Disselbrett from the Salem Club is willing to offer a
six hour caricature carving class for $15.00 per person. Rich Rombold
offered his shop for the session. Larry asked for an indication of
interest from the membership. Further details will be discussed at the
July meeting.
A "carve-in" at the EWEB Leaburg Lake picnic area was
discussed. Based on member interest, it was decided that this will be
similar to last year’s potluck picnic and will be held on a Saturday
in August. The specific date will be announced.
Rich said that Thursday, July 26, 2001 was selected by Woodcraft as a
carving day demo. They asked that the club provide carvers throughout
the day.
A representative from The Chippendale School of Furniture discussed
some of the classes they are offering. He said Nora Hall will offer a
wood carving class on August 4th and 5th . He also
mentioned a ball and claw chair leg carving class for a cost of $60.
