February General Meeting 2-14-2022

The February meeting of the RCWA was held on Feb 14, 2022 in the annex to the Our Redeemer Lutheran Church from 7 to 9 pm.  

Eighteen members attended and discussed preliminary details of the upcoming woodworking show planned for April 23, 2022 at the Knecht Home Center.  Officers for 2022 were elected and appointments for other positions were announced.

Officers elected for 2022:

President:  Bob Buchanan 
Vice President:  Rick Weisbeck 
Secretary (Primary):  Harley Schmadeke (with backup: Frank DiCesare)
Treasurer:  Tony Verchio

Appointed Positions:

Toy Program Chairman:  Bob Buchanan
Toy Program Co-Chair:   Rick Weisbeck
Toy Program Chief Assistant:  Jerry Hood
Program/Extra Curricular Activities Chairman:  Al Oines
Librarian:  Grant Coffin
Photographer:  Lon Gose 
Badges/Membership:  Gary Graves
Public Affairs (Newsletter/Webmaster/Press Releases):  Bob Buchanan

Wood Preparation for Workshops Committee:

   Ken, Jerry, Rick, Grant, Lon, Tony V, Bob, Jim + Others

Wood Recovery:  Mary Green + Others

Discussion tonight:

1. Guests/new members
2. Treasurer’s Report- Reminder about Dues - $25/year
3. Sign-in / Email / Newsletter Check / Hats $10 to members

4. Next Events:  

a. Election of 2022 Officers – Feb 14, 2022
b. Suggestions for 2022 EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

c. Special Interest Groups

i. SS SIG - Feb 17, 2022 at Rick's Shop

ii. WT SIG - in work

d. Pinewood Derby Assistance at 1st Assembly of God Church – Mar 11th (6:30 pm to 8:30 pm) and 12th (9 am to 11am)
e. 14th Annual Woodworking Show at Knecht’s

5. Next General Meeting – Mar 14th, 2022 at 910 Wood Ave

a. Refreshments:   __Al_Oines__

6. WOOD SHOW at Knecht Home Center

a. Date:  Saturday April 23, 2022  - 9 am to 4 pm

b. Theme for 2022: “Games/Puzzles”

An extensive review of the details of the Wood Show was done during tonight's meeting.  More details will be firmed up next month. 

7. TOY PROGRAM

a. Toy Workshops – every 2nd and 4th weekend

b. Tracing List – re-organized toy list

8. Projects for the WOOD SHOP

a. Drywall in former bathroom

b. Radial Drill Press install

c. Additional Shelving

d. Toy Hospital – all wooden toys fixed here

9. Events since last meeting (Report/Feedback/Discussion)

a. TWS (1-22-22 and 2-5-22)

b. SS Sig (1-20-22)

c. Install/hang Lights (4’ LEDs) all around the shop

d. Wood Source Committee – met at Mary’s RV Barn

e. Toy List reorganization effort 

10. Topics for Discussion

a. Present/demo - one or more quick tips per meeting with Show and Tell; volunteer(s) at each meeting

11. Woodworking Display Cases
12. Wood Recovery Projects
13. Future Discussions 
14. SHOW and TELL

For more information, go to www.rapidcitywoodworkers.com.

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