President Bob Beecroft 0417141382

Secretary Rob Osborne 0403857177

Treasurer Chris Harvey 0407320102

Vice President Perrie Bullock 0458001699

Committee

Len Taylor Trish Pedrotti

Marilyn Behncke Vern Marven

Baden Howe

Newsletter Editor Don Mc Crabb

Almoner Lorraine Noonan

MARCH NEWS LETTER 2019

Goulburn Valley Woodworkers

WORKSHOP OPEN :-

Tue 9 am—12 noon 6 pm—9 pm

Wed 6 pm—9 pm

Thu 9am—12 noon 6pm—9 pm

Sat 9am—12 noon

96 Packham st.

Shepparton

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The Prez’s Turn

MARCH NEWS LETTER 2019

Hi all,

Well here we are, in March already and still a hive of active. With toy workshops, North East Gather-ing, Making of raffle prizes, chasing sponsorship, organising the high country trip, and so it sure is a busy time.

We had another great toy workshop, very productive, big number of members, fantastic atmos-phere. A big thanks to our productive members for another great effort, thank you all.

North East gathering. Is now set in concrete the event will be held on Saturday the 27th

of April. The location will be shared between our clubrooms and the scout hall, the scouts will cater for our lunch, and it is hoped that we will be able to cater for morning and afternoon tea. We still have a some-thing’s to do to make this a great and memorable function but it is now coming together very well.

We have now advertised woodshow change of date and venue quite widely. Sponsors are still prov-ing to be a lot of very hard work but we now have Robyn from the radio station helping us achieve our goals.

The raffle prizes have been started and our small but industrious Wednesday group are having a go, and achieving great things. Any body that would like to lend a hand will be most welcome. Just turn up and I’m sure you will get an enjoyable job.

The 4x4 trip up into the high country. Chris and I went up into the high country to check out the route we would take and the condition of the tracks. We soon made the decision not to take all the tracks I was thinking of, but it will be a very enjoyable trip, taking in the sites including Craig’s Hut. The trip is planed for March 17 there is still room for you to come, just let me know.

We now have an assistant secretary; Rob Osborne is under the pump with work and other things. So Julie Gundrill has stepped in to help out. Julie will now do the minutes along with some other things as required. Thanks Julie.

Don’t forget Shirts / caps are available at the clubrooms. The shirts are only $40.00 cost. Caps are $16.00.

keep the chips flying:- Bob

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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE GOULBURN VALLEY WOODWORKERS INC.

Held in the Clubrooms, 96 Packham St, Shepparton.18th of February 2019

OPENING: Meeting opened by Bob Beecroft at 7:33 pm with 30 members in attendance.

SECRETARY: APOLOGIES: Trish Pedrotti, Helene Meddings

MINUTES READ: MOVED: Max 2ND: Alex

CORRESPONDENCE: CORRESPONDENCE: NEWSLETTERS:

1. Queensland WoodTurners 2. Claire Rich regarding the Gowie Street Primary School Lunch Time Activi-

ties. I.e.: Knitting Nancy’s. As it turned out we already had some so they were taken down and they loved

them. 3. Carrols – Advertisement of our newsletter 4. Furphy’s Remittance. 5. Invitation to Merrigum

Historical Society Heritage Day on 9/04/2019. Need to know Numbers for support. 6. Regarding the North

East Gathering, there has been no luck in contacting the Soccer Club so it has been moved to the Scout Hall

which is just up the road. Our price will be for us to make three lids for three boxes that they have. These are

about 2mtrs long and about 300ml wide. The date is the 27/4 and Catering has to be organised. Not sure

who will be doing it yet. Next thing will be to send out invitations to other clubs notifying them of the date &

time etc. Toy workshop will be held on the 23rd

. The last one was well attended. The Raffle projects have

been started and it was decided that we would have these done on a Wednesday. So anyone who would like

to help come down on a Wednesday and you will be given a job. You will be most welcome.

OUT: Thank you to Howard Phillips for the Router Bits. 42 Emails to Clubs for Wood Show Changes to the

date and venue. About 10 have bounced back due to address unknowns. Robert is checking to update his list.

Robert will sort out these first before he asks for extra help.

TREASURERS REPORT: January income $2,948 EXPENDITURE: $2835.04

RAFFLE ACCOUNT: $4059.25 this will go into the Investment Account when it comes due.

Charities that we have donated to, G.V HOSPICE and Shepparton Sailability. $750 ea.

Will be opening a new account for the Woodshows so that we can keep track on how much the shows are

making. Just a way of simplifying things.

MOTION MOVED: Chris 2ND

Perry

BOB’S REPORT: Wood Show minor sponsorships have been filled but still unable to find a major Sponsor

even though it’s been dropped down to $2000. Still waiting on Total Tools and Dowell Windows. JH&CO

sent out an email asking if as a club we would like to be included in their newsletter. They came to our club

on 12/02 and interviewed Bob and Chris and took a couple of photos. The article was going to be on their

website. Ebony was going to chase up Justin their boss as he was interested in sponsoring the woodwork

show.

WOOD SHOW SPONSORSHIPS: Major sponsors :- Carrols wood craft supplies. Mooroopna Hardware Makar

auto repairs. Minor sponsors. Liberty Kitchens. Scroll Saw Blades. Maxium Printing. SPC sales. Shepparton

Paint Place. Redback Promotions. Still talking to :- Riverside Newsagents. Total Tools. And others Would be

nice for our members to try to support our sponsors. Need to advertise our new date and new venue, emails

and letters to be sent out.

Raffle Sponsorship- Envisage Furniture sponsoring our raffle. They spent a day cutting down our slabs of Red-

gum. They will also supply cheaper cuts if they are needed. The Olive Board for the coffee table is also looking

pretty good. Everyone please note our new sign on the outside wall as you drive up.

PERRY: The Adviser to run an ad relating to the change of woodshow date. The H.S.M is two thirds of the

timber is ready for the Bookshelf and the Hall Table. Pricing for Timber Sales needs to happen. Panel Saw

is at Liberty Kitchens. After closer inspection it is too big to be stored at Lorraine’s so need to come up with an

alternative.

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Deposit not received from Riverlinks. Payment received from Furphy’s. Outstanding Cheque for

Baden Asset Register not yet complete, meeting to be scheduled. Len has organized a cou-

ple of adds in the Australian Woodworker and the C.W.C. and those adds have come out in the pa-

per notifying of the change of dates for our show. Rob has also been notifying clubs. Bob is going to

chase up radio stations and see if he can get on and talk about our show. May have to pay for an

advert. Len had a phone call from Harmony Village. They wanted to know if there was some activ-

ity that the men could do. They have plenty of things for the ladies but find it hard for the men. So

Len and Marilyn organised some wheels and axles, glue and paint and took them down. They will

have a class once a month and after a month Len will have to think of something else for them to

do. Saw Dust. We have an abundance of bags as you would have seen. Council are going to take

it and it will be used on horses. BUT it must be clean. NO STICKS in the bags. Can’t stress that

enough. Please spread the word amongst members. If it has sticks put it in the big red bin

GENERAL BUSSINESS: Vern spoke about the Supervisors Book. The book is for Supervisors who

find things that are not right to fill out the book. Not much is getting done. Things get left on, like

Air conditioners and switches. Whoever the Supervisor is on the day, must make sure that everything

is turned off. All members are to make sure they turn all machines off at the end of their day. It has

been decided that the smoko bell will be rung at a quarter to shut off time so that areas can be

cleaned ready for the next shift or day. A new Blower has been purchased to blow the dust off the

machines. This blower doesn’t have to be put on full to get the dust removed. A gentle touch on the

trigger will do just fine to remove the dust. It gets into all the places a brush cant and once you blow

things gently down, sweep the dust up and put it into the rubbish bin. Nothing is to be put into

the sawdust bags. Welcome to New Members. Also any new members that would like to come talk

to Vern about what they expect to get out of woodworking and if they can think of anything that

could be done better. They are welcome to come have a chat. Tony asked if he could get clarifica-

tion on the invitations that we get. Is it an invitation for us to go visit? Are we expected to go? Do

we have a stall? Bob clarified that it is an Invitation for us to attend and have a stall. We usually do

attend all of these invitations. At the stall we have a Lathe to turn wood and we are able to show-

case our woodturning and sell some items. We need names of people willing to go to these Invita-

tions. It was mentioned that the people who get the newsletter sent out, always receive it after

the meeting. There was a problem with some being returned. With the new look newsletters it took

a little longer but we are aware of the mistakes and its being worked on. It is out of our hands with

Australia Post being slow. Furphy have asked for a photo of the people who worked on restoring

the handles. So could everyone get together and work out a day that they can all go down together

and have a photo taken. Chris has all the names, Perry, Chris, Len, Carl, Joe and Frank. Work out the

date. . BOB: DATES TO REMEMBER: 23rd

Toy Workshop. Many hands make light work. Every-

one who can help then please do. 4th

March Wood Show Sub Committee Meeting. 16th

and 17th

March Kyabram Vintage Rally. Wunghnu Tractor Pull is on the 30th

and 31 of March. Yet to be de-

cided is the 4x4 High Country Trip. Will visit Craig’s Hut and a few other places. There are quite a

few names on the list on the notice board. If you have a four wheel drive and want to go then put

your name on the left hand side. If you don’t have a four wheel drive then put your name on the

right and we will fill back seats of the four wheel drives. No date as yet but envision it to be late

March. April 2nd

is Merrigum Heritage day. April 27th

is the North East Gathering. Need names.

Chris has taken a few names so please let him know. We need to send out replies to let them know

we will be attending. Lindsay asked about the number of young people attending Woodwork now

and does our Insurance cover them. Yes they are covered by our insurance. We do have restrictions

on the very young that they are not to go near the machines on their own. Rob: There was a lady

carving Rocking Horses at the Alternative farm and Machinery Day and she is very happy to come

and attend our show. Her partner carves wheels and he will also attend. He supplied a card. Try El-

more Field Day for getting rid of our wood dust. Thank You to Lindsay Whitford for his very interest-

ing talk on his life behind the badge. The Photo’s were a great way to see how passionate Lindsay

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on his many years of building and woodturning. Well Done Lindsay. MEETING CLOSED: 8.

Raffle 1st Clock Rob Blamey 2

nd Spinning Top Emma Hoffmyer. 3

rd Teak Board Don Mccrabb

4th

Flocking Max Gillard 5th

Pen Kit Dick Syer 6th

Mirror Corners Ron Betts 7th

Teak Board

Maralyn Behncke 8th

Handbag Holder Athel Chapman. Show And Tell: Athel – Frog No idea

of the wood. VERN: Bowl -Redgum -Glow finish. PERRY: Bowl-Olive. TONY: Peg Board-Redgum.

ROSA: Bowls-Various. Bandsaw Box-Lemon. BADEN: Bowls and Segment-Glow finish. LEN: Trophy

-Walnut-Unfinished LINDSAY-Photos-Walnut-Unfinished. JULIE: Placemats-No Idea-Clear Lacquer.

Coasters- Clear Lacquer. Clock-Blue Resin and Oil. Chopping Board-No Idea- Food Grade Oil. All with

Pictures burnt into them.

JULIE

ATHEL

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BADEN

LINDSAY TONY

Rosa

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BADEN

VERN

GOULBURN VALLEY WOODWORKERS INC

APPRECIATES RECEIVING SPONSORSHIP FROM THE FOLLOWING :

SPC/ARDMONA FACTORY SALES, MAXAM PRINTING

TO OUR MEMBERS AND ANY OF THEIR FAMILY WHO ARE NOT WELLOR IN HOSPITAL

THE CLUBWISHES THEM A SPEEDY RECOVERY

Carroll’s

Woodcraft

Supplies

Carroll’s Woodcraft Supplies

Unit 2, 10-14 Capital Drive, Grovedale Vic 3216

Phone: 03 5243 0522

Email: jim@cwsonline.com.au

www.cwsonline.com.au

Phone, email, web mail order specialists

W.T.U.V. WEBSITE

Www.woodworkers.com.au

Our newsletter can be seen in colour on our website

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MEMBER BEHIND THE BADGE

Peter Meddings

I was born on the 19th May 1940 to William and Beryl Meddings at Geelong Hospital. I am the eldest of 5

children.

My parents shifted from place to place looking for work, my Dad was working at Pickworths orchard when I

started school. I attended many schools and finished my schooling at Seymour High School.

Finishing school I got a job with Len Mason a builder and I started my apprentice in building. The law

changed and I had to have a school certificate, so Len had to put me off. I then got a job at Viberts Timber

Yards , I trained up and become an A Grade wood machinist, I worked at Viberts for 32 yrs until they sold, I

worked for the new owner but he went broke.

I then got a job at Miracle Australia who made fibreglass play ground equipment and fire truck water tanks

which I enjoyed for 11 years until the business shifted back to Perth W.A.

I was then 57 yrs old and worried about finding another job. I applied for a job at Tatura Milk Factory

working a machine that made gee ( Melting butter down to get the moisture out of it to 99.9 percent butter

oil ) . I did shift work starting at 6 o’clock - 2 o’clock morning shift, 1 o’clock until 9 o’clock afternoon shift. I

worked at Tatura Milk until I retired at 65 yrs of age.

While working at Viberts I met Helene at an Orange Lodge dance. We continued our relationship and

announced our engagement on 22ndb Sep. 1961.

I bought a block of land in Fahey St Shepparton. We started to build our house in June 1963, our house

was the second house to be built in the Cornish Estate. Foundations dug by hand, walls and roof all done by

hand, no roof trusses or walls delivered by truck in those days. Roads and footpaths were just dirt.

Helene and I were married on the 15th Feb 1964 at Wesley Church Shepparton. I continued to work at

Viberts, Helene worked at a children's clothing shop. We both worked hard to get our house nice.

I milked cows in my Christmas holidays 5 cents a cow. Helene’s Dad would get a permit to cut wood in the

swamp, we would go out of a weekend and cut a couple of trailers of wood and sell to friends, also some for

ourselves as we had the open fire in the lounge, and some for Helene’s Mum and Dad.

We have 2 wonderful son’s Stephen and Brian. I joined the GV Woodturners under the guidance of Tom

Tacey and Hunter Fairmaid, I took Roy Ellis out to the meeting at Kialla Central.

When Stephen joined Cubs I would stay at the cub meetings, I was soon asked to help with the testing for

badges etc.

I began training to become a leader, a lot of work mostly at weekends. I became Barloo when I finished

training in 1975 and Akela in 1979. I received my beads, the highest award that a Cub Leader can achieve..

I retired from Cubs in May 1995 and was presented with a plaque and lovely painting for my dedication

and service over the 20 yrs.I was awarded the Silver Wattle for outstanding service to the Scout Movement at

Gilwil Park on the 22nd Feb. 1998.

I joined the Woodturners again after Stephen and Brian went through Cubs and Scouts. I really enjoy the

activities and friend ship. I have made many pieces , segmented bowls, sugar bowls and rocking chairs for

adults and children.

I can’t attend a lot of things held at the Clubrooms as I would like to, owing to ill health.

Helene and I celebrated 55 years together on the 15th Feb. 2019.

We have 5 grandchildren, Alli is a member and learnt to wood turn under the guidance of Don Mc Crabb.

Stand by for the North East gathering

We may do a 4 X 4 trip to the height country

Our show is the last weekend in October

There is NO Woodshow in March

Keen an eye on this space for many more happen

Kyabram small engine and truck show ?

Merrigum Museum ?

Wunghnu Tractor Pull ?

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Coming Events

SCROLL SAW BLADES

We are Australian Distributors for the Swiss made Pegas blades. These are

available in both plain end and pinned. We also sell the German made

Flying Dutchman blades.

Plain end are $5.00 a dozen.

Pinned are $6.50 a dozen.

3” pinned blades are $5.50 a dozen.

Coping saw blades are $5.50 a dozen.

We also sell -

Mini chucks and mini twist drills.

Pegas Blade Chuck Heads for Excalibur Also available for DeWalt by order

We are also agents for all Hegner products

including the Hegner Drum Sander.

All prices are plus postage.

Contact us for a blade catalogue

Helen Harris

PO Box 1384, Murray Bridge SA 5253

0428 826 224 08 8531 3440

ochjh@scrolling.com.au

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Push Sticks

For the new members, this is a

push stick, it saves the loss of

fingers etc when using wood

working machinery

Centre Steady

For the new members, a centre

steady is used on a lathe to support

the middle of the work and also to

support one end of the work

If undeliverable return to:

GOULBURN VALLEY WOODWORKERS INC. 3352K

PO BOX 2071

SHEPPARTON VIC 3632

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AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS FROM WORSHOP

AVXL VP GLUE 500 ml

JOINING BISCUITS PACK OF 50

DOWELS PACK OF 50 – 8,10 AND 11 mm

SANDPAPER – BELT, SHEET & VELCRO

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BOOKS, MAGAZINES, VIDEOS & DVDS

AVAILABLE FOR ONE MONTH LOAN

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MEETING ROSTER

Door & Raffle

Emma Hoffmyer - Rob Blamey

Show & Tell

Max Gillard