Month: May 2019

Fun meeting last night, unfortunately our guest speaker cancelled at the last minute, so we improvised. 

Calvin Perry reviewed the clubs next community project, we’re planning on building six benches for the “We Grow Food” organization.  A couple of their team stopped by the club a few weeks ago to review their program, it was very interesting and touching to see the work that this organization does within our community.  Leo Has has volunteered to donate some lumber, Calvin has asked the membership for donations of wood, please contact Calvin directly for additional information.
As well, Tom Moss is helping Calvin and the build committee, he has reached out directly to the “We Grow Food” group and they have identified a need for tools to help run their grow sites.  Below is a list of items that the “We Grow Food” team would like in the way of donations, if you have spare items per the list below, please contact either Tom or Calvin to let them know. 

List of items for donation 

• wheelbarrows
  
• battery operated hedge clippers
  
• battery operated leaf blower or one that sucks up and mulches 
  
• sledge hammer
  
• rubber mallet
  
• battery operated skill saw
  
• screw drivers
  
• a tool box ( we have one but we would like to have one per garden)
  
• regular and needle nose pliers 
  
• screwdriver bits for wood screws 
  

Next Monday, there will not be a regular club meeting, as it’s the Victoria Day long weekend, we’ll start back up on May 27th, which will be the last meeting before the summer break.

Important notice, Wayne Pye will be organizing a deep clean of the shop, as well as a fresh coat of paint.  The shop will be closed from June 10th to 14th, if the group gets done early, we’ll open the shop earlier than planned.  If you’d like to help out, please contact Wayne Pye directly. 

Housekeeping 

• Wednesday night, open turning night with Denis and Chris, start time 6:00 pm.
  
• Thursday night, library build night with Wayne Pye and team, don’t forget, Chad will keep the shop open from 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm for those that would like to work on a project.
  
• The Simcoe Street United Church will be holding a “Paint Night Fundraiser” with wine and cheese on Saturday May 25th, start time will be 7:00 pm
  
• Nova’s Ark will host an open house on Saturday May 26th, from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
  

If anyone has any questions, please feel free to call, text or email me anytime.

Have a great couple of weeks!

Rob Peros

Fantastic meeting last night, great coffee & treats, followed by an awesome presentation from our Director of Community Relations, Calvin Perry. 

Calvin and his team of volunteers (Bill Melnychuk, Margo McNab, William Spekkens, Gene Hutchinson, Greg Nevin, Wayne Peden, Neil Fickling, Pat Mawhinney) presented their prototype “Turtle Basking Net” to the membership last night, it was a well thought out prototype, which inthe end will benefit the CLOCA (Central Lake Ontario Conversation Authority) greatly with their turtle program.  Special thanks to Calvin, who not only MC’d the presentation, but also invited several guest speakers from CLOCA to present their association, as well, Calvin also organized additional guest speakers to participate in the overall event.  This was an amazing event, further highlighting the level of community support by the membership of the DWC.  For those that could not attend last night, we will posted Calvin’s presentation on the club web site, as well, we’ll have links from CLOCA and hopefully a copy of their presentation for everyone to review.

Next Monday night, we will have a guest speaker from Sherwin Williams to discuss painting tips and products, so if you’ve had any questions regarding painting, next week will be a good meeting to attend.
Housekeeping

• Wednesday night, turning with Denis and Chris, start time 6:00 pm
  
• Thursday afternoon, shop will be open from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, hosted by Chad Shaw and the shop will be open from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm as an open shop night
  
• Chris Lapine advised the membership that next week the cheese slicers will be in, please plan to pick up any orders that you may have placed with Chris, please do forget to bring cash 🙂
  
• Clarington will be hosting their “Doors Open” event on Saturday June 8th, starting @ 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, additional details can be found @ www.doorsopenclarington.com.
  
• Wayne Pye will be heading to Guelph on the 15th of this month, he’ll be stopping by William Woodwrite to pick up pen supplies, if you are interested in having Wayne pick up an order for you, please call William Woodwrite and place your order, let them know that your order should be ready for pick up by the 15th.  You’ll need to pay for your order directly to William Woodwrite.
  
• Roy Coe mentioned that his daughter was selling her King table saw, if you’re interested, please contact Roy directly.
  
• As well, William Munro is selling a jointer, planner and three routers, if your interested, please contact William directly
  
• Kade’s looking for additional wig stands, please bring finished wig stands to the club.  If you’d like to learn how to turn a wig stand, please contact Kade directly.
  

If anyone has any questions, please do not hesitate to call, text or email.
Have a great week!
Rob Peros

President, Durham Woodworking Club