2003-2004 Long Island Woodturners

Association

 Long Island Woodturners Association is a chapter of the American Association of Woodturners.  Our purpose is to foster a wider interest and appreciation  of woodturning on Long Island and in the metropolitan area.  We meet the third Saturday each month at 9:00 AM - Noon at  BOCES, Wilson Tech Campus in Dix Hills .  See the calendar of scheduled meetings for 2002 in our current club newsletter.

Take the LIE to Exit 51 (Deer Park Avenue). Go East on the service road 1 block to Westminster Avenue  and turn right. Proceed  onto BOCES, Wilson Tech Campus and go to building “D”.

Our club 2002 officers are:

President – Carl Saenger - (631)423-7624

Vice President—  Martin Rost - (631)277-7363

Treasurer Joe  DeMaio -(516) 766-5189

Secretary Ken Deaner -(516) 239-7257

Our monthly programs are organized by Joel Rakower - (631) 462-1186

The club offers a wide range of opportunities for its members to improve their turning techniques and enjoy the company of other turners. There are demonstrations by  club members at our meetings.  Renown guest turners do 6 hour workshops several times during the year at a nominal charge to club members.  A free video and text library is available for their use.  Members are invited to participate in our monthly wood auction.  All are encouraged to bring samples of recent work to our "SHOW & TELL and become active participants.  The club participates in the activities of the American Association of  Woodturners and encourages its members to join. Many members attend their yearly symposium. 

LIWA 2002-2003 Club Calendar

Wilson Tech BOCES

May 17—Trent Bosch—Full day visiting demonstrator, known for vessel within a vessel

June 14—Michael Mocho Full day visiting demonstrator (note date change), known for architectural turning, finials , full time instructor at Arrowmont Craft School, TN

July 19 –Bob Urso or Bob Brady’s shop-Directions and program TBA– Annual BBQ Lunch will be provided.

August 16 –Bob Bradys Shop –Directions and program TBA.

Meeting April 12, 2003

                 Attendance:  Carl Saenger, Charles Panzner, Bob Fentress, Arnold Winters, John McCormick, Joe Pascucci, Bill Ambrose, Joe Burrafato, Celine Blais, Joe DeMaio, Murray Becker, bob Storch, Snadee Larsen, Martin Rost, Bob Kaplan, Dout Ruggiero, bob Brady, Steve Fulgoni, Joel Rakower, Rich Detrano, Joseph Burrafato, Werner Wiegland, Marty Mandelbaum, Alan Russo, Harry Wicks, Peter Richichi, Ken Deaner

Treasury has $2162.99 according to Joe DeMaio.  A few members still owe dues for 2003. Please send a check to Joe DeMaio: 224 Amos Ave., Oceanside, NY 11572.

The club welcomes a new member Peter Schultheiss; 20 Arlene St., Farmingville, NY 11738.