DWC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND RECAP FROM OCT 5TH 2026, and a recipe.
- SAFETY: fire exits, first aid kits, emergency phone locations all reviewed. AED device is upstairs.
- NEW MEMBERS: Brian and Spencer were welcomed.
- NEWS AND IMPORTANT UPDATES: (Aaron A. and others)
- LEASE discussions with Kindred Works: DWC has offered an increased rent amount and the landlord indicates that we should hear back from them later this month.
- NO MEETING next week. Thanksgiving Monday!
- SPECIAL MEETING Monday Nov 2nd will focus on Training at DWC, finding a balance that ensures members are trained in safe and effective use, and that machines are treated properly. 101 course may be parsed into smaller chunks? Volunteers may be sought to facilitate this. Members with ideas and willingness to participate in solutions are especially invited to attend this important meeting!
- WOOD STORAGE in back room and shop. There is a sign up sheet and process in place in the back room…clip board, tape, pen…you label your wood and write on the clipboard and wood stays a maximum of 30 days. THERE WILL BE A ONE TIME CLEAR OUT OF ALL WOOD THAT IS LEFT IN THE ROOM ON NOV 2…. Take your wood home or it will be gone. This is a serious matter as it affects our fire safety and could get us shut down. Also- NO BARK is to be brought into the shop – remove it and leave it at home. Excess unclaimed wood will be disposed of weekly in future weeks after Nov 2nd. You CANNOT use DWC as your personal storage bin!
- (KENT T.) Calendar updates please check on website. Speakers are being sought for presentations (in person and live streamed) Oshawa Little Theatre, OSMO, JESSEM, LEE VALLEY, others have been contacted. 3rd Mondays starting in Jan may be used for ‘Shop Builds’. DEC first Monday will be our AGM meeting… THIS IS YOUR 8 WEEK in advance NOTICE of AGM!. (NOTE as per Const. that any proposed changes to our constitution must be submitted to the exec at least 6 weeks prior to the AGM., while Bylaw proposals may be sent to the exec at anytime.)
TOOLS DONATED: we will be needing to plan and build hand tool storage.
KUBKARS: set for Jan and March.
HALLOWEEN TEA LIGHT Lantern build upcoming as per Kent’s earlier email.
Box Builds nights may resume: Gene H coordinating
- PAUL K.: LOTTO GROUP. $30 to join these winners!!! Cash to Paul by Oct 12th, or pay by etransfer to the treasurer email address with LOTTO in subject line. WE WILL maybe win MILLIONS!!!
- MARGO: Donation boxes to be built for Simcoe Hall Childrens Centre… contact Margo at her email address. Margo has some wood for this.
4. SHOW and TELL:
DALE C. Tools of the Trade show find – a unique water stone for sharpening carving tools. Also a Lilac walking stick. DALE is selling a 10 inch Craftsman Table saw. Contact Dale directly.
KENT T. Walnut Charcuterie board, Osmo top oil finish.
NOEL G. Two lathe tools sets free to??? Taken by Gord T.
DON Mc. Scrolled cabin ornament, acorn mini bird houses of maple, cherry, walnut., SCROLLING lessons to be arranged – Don sent out a detailed email! $10 fee will cover blades, wood, patterns.
GORD D. Wooden croaking frog from Vietnam. Perhaps we could do a ‘Noise box Challenge, or other activities incorporating the sense of hearing…
CLEAN UP….THANKS for helping to put away chairs and other stuff!
EASY CHEESE BISCUIT RECIPE… because several of you asked about those tasty treats!
Combine the following: 2 cups flour, 1 TBSP baking powder, ½ TSP salt, ½ TSP sugar, half TSP garlic powder, half TSP onion powder, 1 to 2 tsp chopped chives, 1 to 1.5 cups shredded cheese and some parmesan grated (1/4 cup), 1 cup milk with 1 TBSP vinegar mixed in, ½ to ¾ cup small cubed cold butter. Mix all ingredients well then place globs onto parchment paper on cookie sheet. Bake at 425 degrees for about 20 minutes… makes 10 to 15 biscuits (scones?) ENJOY.