Woodworker's Journal 1983-7-2, страница 31
At the committee meeting we: 1. Revised and approved the constitution to present to the organization. 2. Picked an appropriate name for the organization (The Kishwaukee River flows through our area, thus "Kishwau-kee Woodworkers"). 3. Planned our next meeting agenda. 4. Discussed the idea of breaking the large group down into interest groups. 5. Discussed a possible show and sale as a good way to get the organization some publicity. 6. Chose a slate of officers to present to the next large group meeting. THE SECOND MEETING We had a packet of information ready for those attending the second meeting. Included were an agenda, a data sheet to fill out and return, a copy of the proposed constitution, and an announcement of a "Logo Design Contest". A logo contest was our way of getting people involved in the organization. To enter, the woodworker had to be a dues-paying member ($10 a year) and present his logo by the next meeting. The winning design would be used to give the group some identity on posters, newsletters, letterheads, T-shirts, and membership cards. Ken offered a $20 gift certificate at his shop for first prize. We knew that the second meeting would involve some organizational tasks, such as approving the constitution and electing officers, but we wanted those attending to know that our main reason for coming into existence was to help local woodworkers. Therefore, we put off the business meeting for 45 minutes and began by breaking down into the following interest groups: A. Whittling and carving B. Furniture construction C. Restoration and refinishing D. Musical instruments E. Wood turning F. General woodworking Each group had a pre-assigned discussion leader and the groups served as a means of getting people talking about themselves and their interests, problems, and ideas in woodworking. THE ORGANIZATION Kishwaukee Woodworkers now meets on a monthly basis at the local high school. Members are aged from 14 to the upper 70's and include engineers, retirees, factory workers, teachers, business people, students and craftspeople. At each meeting we ask that members bring in wooden objects that they are working on or have completed. This "Work on Display" revolves around a pre-announced theme (i.e. carvings, toys, turnings, boxes, musical instruments, large furniture, etc.). A short business meeting is held followed by the program for the evening. We have had films, speakers, and demonstrations as programs. A saw mill operator came to speak on his business and lumber grading, a decoy carver came with a demonstration, and a movie was shown on a large saw mill operation. Programs have also included a discussion by a representative from a large finishing company, a talk on jigs and fixtures by a university professor, a discussion of breaking into the "business" of woodworking, a film by Homer Formsby, a talk from a fourth generation woodworker on the history and use of hand tools, and a demonstration by our own "Refinisher's Interest Group". Possible programs for the future include a mini-trade show with various tool companies represented and demonstrations on sharpening and lubrication of equipment. Between each monthly meeting an executive committee gets together to plan upcoming events and put together ideas for a monthly newsletter. This newsletter goes out to each member to announce meetings, shows, classes, and includes a "swap shop" and woodworking tips section. The constitution establishes specific committees, but various interest groups seem to be developing all the time. The Woodcarver's Group has been active in the past, meeting once a month in the high school shop to work together and trade ideas. The Woodturners and Refinishers are currently meeting at least monthly and working on individual as well as group projects. The standing committees include a Program Committee, and Newsletter and Publicity Committee. The Membership Committee is getting ready to put together a list of all members' skills and tools. The Exhibits, Shows, and Sales Committee has already organized a number of shows and sales at various community-wide functions. The Equipment and Materials Committee is looking into the possibility of buying glue, abrasive paper, finish and lumber directly from the manufacturer or sawmill. The Community Education and Services Committee has a wide variety of ideas-establishing a scholarship or award for a local high school woodworking student, putting up a display of work at a community center, televising a woodworking show on a local cable station, encouraging the public library to obtain books and periodicals on woodworking, and establishing a mass-production line to make wooden toys for distribution to children of low-income families at Christmas. The ideas for a woodworking organization are as infinite as the sawdust that builds up in one's shop. Kishwaukee Woodworkers already has close to one hundred members and the possibilities for sharing talents and equipment seem terrific. The organization took considerable work to get going, but it has been worth it. 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