December Pushstick Now on the Web

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The December issue of The Pushstick, the club’s newsletter, has been posted in the Newsletter section of the website. This issue features the President’s Column, upcoming events including the Christmas Party, and a recap of events for 2022. Also included is a letter to members along with a tribute to veterans who are club members. Check it out.

Thanks to Ray Wolven, our Secretary, for his good work on the newsletter. If you are a member and would like to receive the newsletter by email, members can sign up using the form below. If you are not a member and would like more information about the club contact membership@woodworkersofwhittier.org.

November Pushstick Now on the Web

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The November issue of The Pushstick, the club’s newsletter, has been posted in the Newsletter section of the website. This issue features the President’s Message, upcoming events, monthly Show and Tell, and a new section, “Pushstick Show and Tell” where members share and describe projects they have made in their home workshops. If you have a project to share contact webmaster@woodworkersofwhittier.org. An article shared by Michael Perovich is in preparation and will be posted when complete.

Minutes of the October 18, 2022, Steering Committee meeting are also included in this issue along with a graphic tribute to our Veterans. Check it out.

Thanks to Ray Wolven, our Secretary, for his good work on the newsletter. If you are a member and would like to receive the newsletter by email, members can sign up using the form below. If you are not a member and would like more information about the club contact membership@woodworkersofwhittier.org.

We Have a Winner!

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Ray Sosa, Rubin Johnson, Paul Wilson (l. to r.)

Holtz participation awardees: Ray Sosa, Rubin Johnson, and president Paul Wilson (l. to r.)

Actually we have two winners. WOW members Ray Sosa and Rubin Johnson were awarded the first-ever Ron Holtz Participation Award. The two prolific woodworkers never fail to bring items to share during the club’s Show and Tell section of its monthly general meetings.

Ray and Rubin both shared their creations at each general meeting from January to October of this year. (November is our wheels and axles night and December is the holiday banquet.

Congratulation to the club’s newest award winners!

You Can't See the Forest for the Trees

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Woodworkers of Whittier members Julie McCamey, Dick Toney, Jackie Toney, and Arie Korporaal introduced a new project to the Senior Wood Crafts class held at Adventure Park on Tuesday, October 11th.

This month's project involves two pieces of wood prepared so the pieces slide together at a 90° angle to form a self-standing tree. Julie prepared all 30 sets of tree parts on her scroll saw. One set of two pieces was given to each member of the class.

The seniors were given a quick refresher on how to send the parts. After sanding the seniors were beginning to paint their creations. Most of the members finished the sanding and moved on to painting in about 6½ minutes.

In two weeks, at the next session, the wood crafts class will add decorations to their painted trees.

All members are invited to join in and help with the wood craft classes. Classes are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays at Adventure Park. If you are interested or want further information contact president@woodworkersofwhittier.org.

Message from the Prez

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Hello to all.
I hope all of you are doing well. As we approach the end of 2022, that means

another successful year is almost done. Our toy project will once again be a great success and with our newest activity the woodcraft class growing, 2023 promises to be another great year. As we look for weather to get cooler please keep in mind that our annual Christmas Party is almost here. So for those of you who plan to attend this year’s party please make sure not to forget the door prizes. Each member is asked to make and bring 3-5 handmade items. I hope to see you there.

As for our meeting in October the location will be different. We will be meeting at the Whittier Community Center located at 7630 Washington Ave Whittier, Calif 90602. The officers and I would like to know how you feel about using the community center as a meeting place. I will have more details at the meeting on the 13th of Oct. I have attached a picture below to see the parking options. We will be meeting in room 2. I hope you will come and tell us what you think. Thank you for all of your continued support.

Paul W.

Free Wood for WOW Members

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Hathaway Ranch Museum, where Woodworkers of Whitteir process recycled wood into blocks for children, has been trimming some large trees. Members are free to take some of the pecan and avocado logs and slabs left after cutting down a couple of large trees on the property.

Members are welcome to select some of the cuttings on Monday mornings at Hathaway. Make arrangements before heading to pickup wood. The crew takes ;periodic breaks and you will need to be let into the facility.

Send an email to Paul Wilson or Dick Toney to make arrangements.