General Meeting of the Villages Woodshop Club
March 8, 2016
Laurel Manor Recreation Center
President Jim Spallone called the meeting to order at 7pm accompanied by the recitation of the pledge of allegiance. Asked that we keep Glenn Shafer, who used to head up the Toy Department, who is now home under Hospice care in our thoughts and prayers. A card is at the front desk for all to sign for Glenn.
Welcome new members and visitors.
President’s Report
Jim Spallone, President
· We have had 36 new members join in 2016 bringing our total membership to 846. There are 12 members waiting to be certified.
· There were 176+ visitors who toured our facility during the month of February, thanked all who stepped up and assisted the front desk in providing a tour for these visitors.
· We’ve been in contact with Mike Burske from the Lady Lake Dept of Parks and Recreation and they have agreed to make repairs to the small section of the golf cart path adjacent to the driving range and retention pond. Mr.Burske stated it will be addressed in a few weeks and he will advise us a few days before they commence the repairs, since the path will be closed for three days and carts will be detoured to the sidewalk along Rolling Acres Road. Mr.Burske will get approval from the Lady Lake Police Department for us to use the sidewalk. Our thanks to Ed Eich for mentioning this matter to the Mayor.
· We called the Villages regarding a report of sewage smell coming from the area of our septic system. Fred Londersan from the Villages Recreation Dept came to investigate and wasn’t sure if the water was coming from the septic or irrigation system. Mr.Londersan stated he would have both systems checked. As of this date no report has been issued. Mr.Londersan also indicated that he would send a crew out to clean up the grounds. This was completed last week.
· During this busy season our parking lot is mostly at capacity. As a result we have re-allocated two of the motorcycle parking slots for open parking. Thanks to Sandy Fuller for making the covers for the signs.
· Reminder that the shop will be closed Friday March 18th and Saturday March 19th for cleanup. Tom Ribaudo is heading up this effort and still needs volunteers. Please contact Tom if you are able to assist.
Questions from the Floor: Anne Bell reminded folks that the Monitors will need to work on the cleanup days.
Department Reports:
Vice President – Harm Borfitz – No report.
Shop Administration – Dave Adamovich: No report
Certification and Training – Dick Bessler: Reminder that they will be conducting certification on March 17th and March 24th. There will be extra monitor training on the March 16th and March 23rd. If you were certified prior to 1/1/16 you will need to stay to go over the new equipment. Mentor program needs more mentors.
Lumber – Stephan Yovan: No report
Office Administration – Anne Bell: Reminder to please add your name to tools and electronic equipment, so we can notify.
Member Merchandise – Bob Bell: A complete inventory will be conducted by March 20th. He will be updating the catalog after this time. There are catalogs through out the shop. Special order merchandise order forms is at the front desk and to be used for all orders. Reminded that we only mark up the cost of shipping and handling. Turning wood is available in the woodshed.
IT – Mike Borfitz: Looking to create video’s on the newest pieces equipment and the drum sander which was the cause of the recent incidents. Still looking for IT volunteers with programming experience in Microsoft Access. We had two members come forth last month and they will be interviewed by Dick Hartley now that he is back in town. The IT committee has authorized Patty Porter, Secretary to download the minutes onto the website. Once the minutes are down loaded Hans Zassenhaus will publish them onto the website.
Special Projects- Han Zassenhaus: In February they had 456 of pre-made items selling for $2,964.00. There were 120 projects completed repair and build for a total of 226 labor hours and income of $2,441.00.
Toys – Conway Williams: Month ending in February they produced 882 items. They had two shipments to the Florida Home Society with a donation value of $5,357.00. We have an order from the Florida Home Society for 1100 items as well as a large order presently underway for Operation Shoe Box. Last year the toy department produced 7125 items.
Videographer for Turners – Jim Spallone for Tom Miller: Reported that the Board has approved $2,500.00 to purchase high quality used equipment. The equipment the shop has been using was manufactured in the 1950 and needs to be updated and replaced. The new video equipment will be used for video/training projects for the entire shop.
Urn Project – Tom Miller: Had no Report.
President Board of Directors Bill McGinnis: Clyde Hamilton has resigned from the Board and the Board has approved Alvin Corenblum to serve out Clyde’s remaining one year term. Alvin can run for this position if he chooses, after serving out the remaining one year. We have accepted Bob Rosen as Chair of the Nominating Committee. Ron Gammon and John Justice will sit on Bob Rosen committee and will report to the General Membership. We need new volunteers to step up to serve in the Woodshop. If you identify anyone, please contact Bill or Jim and they will contact these folks.
Education Bob Matthew: No report
Jim Spallone announced a short break and that Frank Giaccone was selling apparel in the back of the room during this time.
Announcement from Linda Samson: Regarding the Ladies of the Woodshop Luncheon and Pool Party on April 27th. To date she has 20 women who have RSVP. Linda the women in attendance to please RSVP as soon as possible, so she knows how many guests to plan for.
Turners – John Herega: The next turners meeting is this coming Tuesday at 7pm. Demonstrator will be Richard Dickerson, a member of the How Club. Slide illustrating the center of the large Coles Jaw caked with glue. The Coles Jaw screws were loose and someone used two different lengths of screws. Only short screws should be used. Asking members to take better care of the Coles Jaws. Some people have drilled through their blocks into the faceplate of the Coles Jaws and this shouldn’t be done. Stubby Lathe is due into Miami on March 26th.
Safety – John Herega: The Villages will have the parking lot repainted. The “Need Help Ask Me” buttons has been rolled out. CPR Training sign-up is at the front desk for either February 22nd or 29th. Six additional face shields have been purchased and have been distributed through out the shop. John recommends that they be used while using the drill presses. John is working with Bob Mathews on standards for instructors, to ensure they all are working on the same page from the Certification Training and with an emphasis on safety. New dust masks are pricey $39.59 however, they are washable and are of excellent quality.
Questions from the Floor: None
Show and Tell Items: Dick Rout – segmented platter, Jim Charewicz – boat oar,
Walter Fardy – oak burl he turned.
50/50: Ron Gammon reported that $96.00 was taken in for the 50/50 raffle, with $48.00 to the club and $48 to the winners. One member donated his 50/50 win of $14.00 to the Toy Department.
Jim Spallone, President, adjourned the VWC General meeting at 9pm.
Minutes prepared by Patty Porter, Secretary VWC.