President Jerry Sergeant called the meeting to order. 83 people were present, including four new members and guests.

The June minutes were approved on a motion from Ron Curtis, seconded by Jim Loula. Treasurer Lloyd Beckman reported $3,476.04 in the checking account and $914.68 in the pop fund. The report was approved on a motion by Randy Nagle, seconded by Art Jackson.

1. Safety: Jerry pointed out the exits and reminded members that eye protection is required when using or watching another person using a club lathe.

2. Library Update: Ron Curtis is continuing to update the library contents and has donated a DVD on band saw tuning.

3. Pen Classes: Denny Hurd reported that about 20 people participated in the first of a series of monthly pen classes Dave VandenBoom is leading. The classes are at DeSoto, at 6:30 PM on the Tuesday following the club meeting; the July date is the 27^th.

4. Don’t Forget Airport Exhibit: Quad City Arts has asked for 30-40 pieces for display at the airport gallery in November and December. Entry forms are available at tonight’s meeting. Thousands of people see the work in this gallery; it is both an opportunity to publicize our club and for members to sell work. Up to eight pieces may be entered for jurying by David Murray from Blackhawk College’s Art Department. Work will be due in September and juried in October .The work should be available for sale; the price will be set by the artist and QC Arts will put the show together, handle sales and retain 40% of the sale price.

5. Picnic: The annual picnic is scheduled for August 17 at 6 PM at DeSoto. Members are asked to bring a dish to share and wine or beer if they wish. The club will provide meat, buns, condiments, paper goods and tableware, pop and water. Roger Viager is obtaining a variety of wood to sell (profits to the club).

6. Volunteer of the Month: Roger Viager is the volunteer of the month, for his donation and preparation of the wood for the picnic sale and auction.

7. New Display Cases: Robin has obtained the cases for a permanent display of members’ work. He has also donated his own collection.

8. “Turn On Chicago” The Chicago Wood Turners biennial symposium is August 20-22 at the University of Saint Mary of the Lake in Mundelein, just north of Chicago. More information is available by Googling “Turn On Chicago”.

9. Duplicator and Lathe for Sale: $600 is the price for this combination, which can be seen in the work room.

10. Wood Sealer: Randy has purchased a barrel of sealer, a new “green” product for club members to try. The coating is matte and doesn’t have the waxy look of Anchor Seal. It is also a little less expensive than Anchor Seal.

Critique: Bill McQuitty and Robin Fraser.

Demo: Jerry, Randy, Steve and Lloyd led a group discussion on sharpening methods.

August board meeting: at DeSoto on Monday the 9th, 6 PM

August club meeting: Annual picnic - Tuesday the 17^th, 6:00 PM.