NEWS
📣 News & Updates
Attendance: 62 members and 2 guests Guild President Roy Wall welcomed everyone to the August meeting and introduced two visitors: Russel from Kingsville and Josh from Lee’s Summit. He then invited members to share any announcements or tools for sale:
- George Gleckler is selling a small Dust Gorilla for $700.
- Jay Helland has a centering jig for sale, with all proceeds going to the Tools for Teens program.
Roy reminded the Guild that nominations are still open for all officer positions, including President, as he will be stepping down. Nominations are open to all members and will be voted on during the November meeting. A simple majority vote is required to elect nominees.
📜 Proposed Bylaw Changes
The Board of Directors recommended three updates to the Guild’s Bylaws, all of which were approved unanimously by voice and show-of-hands vote:
- Article III – Membership Addition: Students under the age of 18 who are interested in joining the Guild are eligible to obtain an annual membership at no cost to the student with approval of a majority of the board of directors.
- Article IV – Officers and Board of DirectorsSimplification of Secretary’s duties:
- Current: Keep the minutes of the meetings in one or more books provided for that purpose.
- Proposed: Keep the minutes of the meetings.
- Article V – Expenditure of Guild FundsIncrease in spending authority:
- Current: The Board may approve expenditures up to $200. Anything above requires a majority vote of members at a regular meeting.
- Proposed: The Board may approve expenditures up to $400. Anything above requires a majority vote of members at a regular meeting.
📆 Upcoming Programs
- September: Shop Hacks & Scrap Savvy September
- October: Frighteningly Fun
💰 Membership Dues
A reminder that many members still haven’t paid their 2025 dues. Dues remain just $20 for the year.
PHIL’S FINDS
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PROGRAM
Amy Cox, Executive Director of Flourish, shared the inspiring story of the organization’s growth and mission. Flourish began in 2009 in the garage of Mary and Kevin Jones, who saw firsthand the need for furniture among families moving into empty homes. With the help of volunteers, they began collecting and distributing furniture, eventually becoming a ministry of Resurrection, a United Methodist Church.
Over time, Flourish evolved into an independent nonprofit in 2020. Its first location was a warehouse on Manchester Trafficway in Kansas City, MO, where volunteers helped establish furniture sorting and repair programs. In 2018, Flourish moved to its current location in Grandview, MO, and now furnishes an average of 30 homes per week through partnerships with over 80 nonprofits.
Flourish is powered by community generosity—through donations of furniture, funding, time, and talent. 🔗 Learn more: Flourish: A Furniture Bank – Where Compassion Meets Sustainability
SHOW & TELL
The members once again showcased their incredible craftsmanship during our latest show-and-tell. Highlights included ingenious jigs designed for creating arcs, stunning turned bowls, and intricate splines in handcrafted boxes. One standout piece was a wooden, hand-cranked automaton depicting a man at his workbench, shaking his head at his mischievous dog eyeing a plate of cookies—a delightful blend of humor and artistry.
The level of workmanship on display was nothing short of extraordinary. It served as a powerful reminder of the immense talent within our membership. We are truly fortunate to be surrounded by such gifted men and women.
You can view some of their remarkable creations here.
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