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Jay Noffsinger was honored with a gavel plaque in appreciation of his tenure as President, presented by Bill Schuchat.
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Additionally, Bill was acknowledged by Joe Turner for his substantial contributions to the structuring of the Guild’s training class program during his tenure as Vice President.
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Rockwood School District Toy Build
This year’s toy kit assembly by 80 fifth graders will be at the Westbridge Elementary School in Ballwin at 8:45 AM to 10:40 AM on May 22, 2024. The kids will assemble kits which the Guild has provided for donation to one of our hospital partners, and then they can assemble a race car to take home with them.
Volunteers are needed to help with supervising these budding woodworkers.
Please contact Craig Altman at 314-398-0978 or email craigaltman64@gmail.com if you can help with this project.
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THIS MONTH’S PROGRAM
(In-Person Presentation and Livestream)
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Building an Heirloom Bedroom Set in the Mission Style
with
Dan Lender
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Officer and Director Elections
Approval of 2024-2025 Budget
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Last month’s meeting was not fully streamed or recorded.
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In Memory of Former Guild Members.
John Wetter, a former Guild member and Newsletter Editor for 17 years passed away on March 24, 2024. Sadly, John had Alzheimer’s and lost all his woodworking skills as the disease progressed. John’s obituary can be found HERE
We also lost Walter Henderson on April 9, 2024. Walter’s obituary can be found HERE.
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SLWG Aprons and Caps AVAILABLE!
Following extensive discussions regarding the availability of official Guild work aprons and caps previously sold, the guild has procured a new batch of tan work aprons and both tan and black caps. Each item features a beautifully rendered Guild Logo on the front, and the aprons are designed with three deep pockets. These items will be sold exclusively at the regular monthly membership meetings held at the Moolah Shrine Center. Bob Kastigar will oversee their sale at one of the round tables – aprons are priced at $40, and caps at $20. While cash is the preferred method of payment, checks or credit cards might be accepted if the Treasurer is present. Crafted for durability, these items are ideal for daily use in the shop or when representing the Guild at events, such as the woodworking show. We look forward to seeing you at the May meeting, where you can explore these new Guild offerings!
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Alan Brown presented a Fairy House he crafted for the Faust Park Enchanted Forest project. Beginning with a cedar stump, he added features for the door and windows, and topped it off with walnut cutoffs for the roof. He employed a wood burner to create the illusion of masonry joints in the chimney.
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TOOL RECALLS
and Other Videos
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Here is a link to a site that lists safety recall notices for woodworking tools. LINK
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COMMUNITY
St. Louis Woodworkers Guild contributions to the local community
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Christmas Toy Build Update
The elves have been busy building toys both in the shop and in their home workshops and we now have about 800 toys in inventory and ready for distribution. Our thanks to all that have contributed both time and materials to the project.
Wayne Humphrey
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Toy Committee Update
Toy production moves along, but we need more. We had a good selection of toys collected at the April meeting, but our hospital partners are starting to increase their requests and our inventory of toys in the shed is starting to go down.
Current needs: Airplanes and Helicopters – Plans available
All woodworkers should be aware that we are donating these toys for children and that all toy donations must be fully sanded with NO SPLINTERS OR SHARP EDGES — ready for a final finish by the children. Toys submitted not meeting this criterion will be returned to the maker for reworking.
Thank you to all who have built toys and contributed to this important program.
Steve Mettes
Toy Committee Chair
(901) 237 – 4483 or email to smett32@yahoo.com
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Collected
April — 396
YTD — 960
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Delivered
April — 156
YTD — 458
Since 1994 — 87,718
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2024 Toy Program Major Contributors
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Over 100 Club
Bill Hobson — 150
William Marsek — 150
Bill Meuth — 141
Paul Hellenbrand — 115
Over 50 Club
Dan O’Heron — 90
Charles Schrock — 87
Wayne Humphrey — 62
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Paul Hellenbrand
Vickie Berry
Bill Hobson
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2024 Target and Challenge
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Target for Delivered Items: 4,000
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10% Member Participation Target
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Organizations that we currently donate toys to include:
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BJC Children’s Hospital
Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital
Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition
Hawthorn Children’s Psych. Hosp.
LifeWise STL
Mercy Hospital
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Peace Pantry Cedar Hill
RankenJordan Ped. Bridge Hospital
Rockwood School District
Shriners Hospitals for Children
Toys for Tots
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Steve Mettes, Chair
Paul Bailey
Hal Donovan
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Charles Schrock
Grady Vaughan
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Please contact us with comments, suggestions or if you need to arrange pickup or delivery of toys. Individual contact info can be found on the Members Only section of the SLWG website HERE.
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HSH Table Build Community Outreach
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We are starting our third year of building and donating tables to HmeSweetHome (HSH). Wood to build the tables was provided by the Guild. This Guild sponsored program offers its members an opportunity to learn new skills and provide support to a local charity. Wood (Red or White Oak) is provided to members who wish to participate in the program and build a table(s) for donation. Pre-cut end table kits are also available for members to sand, assemble and finish coat.
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Information about our HSH table program and sample table measured drawings can be found on our website (slwg.org) under the Community Service tab, HomeSweetHome. Also, check us out in the Monthly Newsletter.
Twenty-eight (28) members have participated in the program so far. To date, two hundred and thirty-one (231) tables have been donated to HSH.
Below are the Members who have built five or more tables as of April 1, 2021 (the start of the program).
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Table of Recognition
(Two Year Total Number of Tables Built)
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5 +
Paul Bailey
Roger Besancenez
Phil Morton
Don Turner
10 +
Alan Brown
Paul Deutsch
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15 +
Grady Vaughan
20 +
Charles Schrock
45 +
Hal Donovan
50 +
Tom Tierney
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Again, thank you to all the HSH Outreach Program participants. The Guild cannot do it without your willingness to volunteer your time and talents.
Information about our HSH table program and sample table measured drawings can be found on our website (slwg.org) under the Community Service tab, HomeSweetHome. LINK HERE
Please contact me at the May meeting or call, text, or email me if you are interested in building a table(s).
Tom Tierney
(314) 412-1817
tmtierney@gmail.com
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Examples of Member-built tables donated to HSH. Middle table was built from a Guild-provided kit.
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Tom will NOT have kits or wood at the May Meeting
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UPCOMING MEETING PRESENTATIONS
May 16 Dan Lender Bedroom Set Build — Mission Style Inspired
June 20 ****** Christmas in July
July 18 ****** Jig Demonstrations
August 15 Joe Turner Wooden Puzzles
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Woodworking Classes
Held at Faust Park Workshop
Upcoming Classes
See the Schedule on the SLWG Website HERE.
Date Teacher Subject
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May 18, 2024 Stoll Shorty Hand Planes
May 25, 2024 Schuchat Shorty Planer/Jointer
May 26, 2024 Schuchat Danner Beginners Woodworking Class
June 1, 2024 SchuchatDannerMorton Fundamentals 2024A-9
June 9, 2024 Schuchat Mortise & Tenon
June 23, 2024 SchuchatDannerMorton Fundamentals 2024A-10
June 30, 2024 SchuchatDannerMorton Fundamentals 2024B-1
June 29, 2024 Kastigar Build a Small Box
July 6, 2024 Botkin Carving Intro
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Shorty classes for new members (and old members who want to attend) are being offered ahead of Open Shop hours on specific Saturdays. One hour classes for Band Saw, Planer/Jointer, Hand Plane, Table Saw & Drill Press will be scheduled. See the website calendar for dates and times.
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Check out the Events Calendar on the SLWG website HERE.
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Faust Park Workshop Information
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Important Notice from the SLWG Board regarding the Faust Park Shop
The Faust Park Shop is open only to SLWG members who have completed their Safety Training. Minimum age for membership in the Guild is 16 years old. Children less than 16 cannot be Members and therefore are not allowed in the shop under any circumstances. Shop Monitors are authorized to enforce this major safety and liability issue.
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- To participate in the Workshop Safety Class or use the shop, you must have paid the current year Guild dues and have your current membership card with appropriate marking.
- To use the Guild Workshop during open hours, you must have passed a Workshop Safety Class.
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June “Open Shop” Hours
June 2 9 am – 5 pm
June 4 & 5 10 am – 2 pm
June 8 9 am – 5 pm
June 11 & 12 10 am – 2 pm
June 15 & 16 9 am – 5 pm
June 22 9 am – 5 pm
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Next Shop Safety Class
When:
Thursday, June 6th, 6:30 pm
Where:
Faust Park Workshop
Duration:
Plan for 3 Hours
Cost:
$20 for Current Members
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Safety Class attendees must register online and bring their current Guild membership card.
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Directions: Plug the following address into your GPS or phone:
1135 Henry Jackson Rd. Chesterfield, MO
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Join or Renew your Guild
Membership Today!
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Annual Dues Renewals
Remember that letting your membership lapse will result in having to retake the Safety Class ($20) prior to using the Open Shop at Faust Park.
Annual membership renewal is available online (click on button below) with PayPal or any major credit card, or mail a check for the appropriate amount with member’s name in the memo line to
St. Louis Woodworkers Guild
P.O. Box 411766
St. Louis, MO 63141-9998
Current membership status is required for use of the Faust Park Shop.
Annual Membership Dues:
Basic Membership $40
Full Shop Membership $75
A Basic Membership entitles the member to four (4) uses of the Guild Shop during the membership year.
A Shop Membership entitles the member to unlimited use of the shop during open shop hours.
Member benefits also include:
> Discounts at Guild sponsors
> Access to Project Workshops
> Access to a local community of woodworkers
> Access to the secure portion of the website
See the SLWG Website for signing up!
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Bill Chartrand
Sandra Connors
Bob Coulter
Brian Hemmersmeier
Joseph Leverich
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Luis Marin
Sergio Moreno
Eric Morris
AJ Rosenblatt
Dan Yanes
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If you are a current or retired Boeing employee you can now contribute to the St. Louis Woodworker’s guild through the Boeing Gift Match program. The guild is now an approved charitable organization with the Boeing program. As an employee participant, your donation of $25.00 USD or more or the equivalent volunteer hours of 25 hours or more will be matched 1:1 by Boeing. The maximum individual contribution is $6,000.00 or 6,000 volunteer hours. Your contribution is tax deductible as long as you follow three simple steps:
Step 1: Eligible Boeing employees or retirees first make a contribution directly to the guild
Step 2: After making your donation go to Total Access and click on My Community Giving – GIVE – Gift Match on the Boeing Gift Match page.
Step 3: Register your donation whether it’s monetary or volunteer hours and select The St. Louis Woodworker’s Guild and enter the total amount and the date of the contribution.
It’s that easy, you get a great tax break and it benefits the guild directly. If you have any questions, please email Jay Noffsinger at president@slwg.org and if I don’t know the answer, I will try to find it for you.
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SLWG Officers, Board Members and Committee Leaders
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President:
Brian Ellison
president@slwg.org
Vice President:
Corey Doner
vicepresident@slwg.org
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Secretary:
Adam Conners
secretary@slwg.org
Treasurer:
Joe Turner
treasurer@slwg.org
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Directors:
Dan Lender (exp. 2025)
Hal Donovan (exp. 2026)
Jason Sankovitch (exp. 2027)
Bob Kastigar (exp. 2028)
Immediate Past President:
Jay Noffsinger
Membership Coordinator:
Matt Stacker – membership@slwg.org
Donations and Commissioned Projects Coordinator:
Todd Martin – donations@slwg.org
Woodworking Show Coordinator:
Andrea Lyons – lyonsandreae@gmail.com
IT Administrator:
Doug Johnson – it@slwg.org
Webmasters
Aaron Johnson / Jim Becher – webmaster@slwg.org
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Newsletter Editor:
Grady Vaughan
newsletter@slwg.org
Librarians:
Al Carlson
Sarah Porter
Toy Committee Chair:
Steve Mettes
Shop Manager:
David Gronefeld
Classes and Workshops Coordinator:
Corey Doner
Media Coordinator:
Bob Ryan
Legal Counsel:
Bill Hobson
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Our Sponsors
The St. Louis Woodworkers Guild relies heavily on sponsorship to execute on our mission statement of education, community service, and local development.
Please Patronize our sponsors who support the guild and our mission to encourage and educate members and non-members to enjoy and enrich their woodworking skills and experiences.
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Walnut Level sponsor. Guild members will receive a 10% discount on many items at Rockler.
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Cherry Level Sponsor. Guild members will receive a 10% discount on saw sharpening at Quinn Saw.
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