Please do not park carts in narrow passages in the layout area. Avoid especially the aisle on the east side of the layout room (F07) – the same side that […]
Author: Dave Bourque
Fire suppression Dec 20, 4pm
The contractors are making repairs and improvements to the fire suppression system. This is being done at the request of Green Valley Fire. They will start work after the shop […]
Monitor quiz is now active
Monitors, you will find the quiz HERE. You must take and pass this quiz before 1 January/24 in order to re-certify as a monitor and maintain your locker privileges. The […]
Newsletter issues
Hello all The plug-in that sends newsletters is misbehaving. Some of you may have received a newsletter today about monitor quiz. Please disregard this as the links do not work. […]
Using/abusing the thickness planer(s)
A reminder – you MUST not take too big of a bite when using any planing machine – be that the De Walt outside thickness planer, the Grizzly or the […]
Maintenance Update Nov 27
Routine maintenance on machines. We have a weekly/monthly service schedule on all big machines. For example, today was the major monthly service on the Sawstop saws. Other updates: In reference […]
Monitor Training Session
Date: Wednesday December 13Time: 4:00-6:00 pmLocation: Woodshop Questions: contact Julie Ginader at jginader@me.com Sign up for the event online HERE.
Annual Meeting Dates CORRECTION
In the recent newsletter, the days of the week are correct, the dates were incorrect. The AGM is on Monday Dec 4, 9am. Online polls close on Sunday Dec 3, […]
Protecting your hearing
Sustained loud noise will damage your hearing. A recent decibel (dB) meter reading on the noise generated by the DeWalt thickness planer that is used outside showed a sustained decibel […]
Friday Clean Up – CHANGED
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, Friday clean up will not be held on 24 Nov as previously advertised. Clean up will be held on Friday December 1 @ 7am. Hope […]
Maintenance Report Nov 20
The new vacuum system is working well. We do need some tweaking here an there (as one would expect) and we will have the installers back to change some pipe […]
WWGVR shirts and hats
Woodworker’s of GVR Shirts and Hats Are for sale in the break room. $25 for shirts and $20 for hats. Both men’s and women’s shirts available Proceeds to the Building […]
Volunteers needed for website
The shop website is crucial to the management of the shop, membership and stayng in touch with the members. We need new people to volunteer and join the team! We […]
Elections for the Board of Directors
Online voting opens on Monday Nov 20 @ 8 am and closes on December 3 @ 4pm. You may also vote in person ballot at the Annual Meeting on December […]
Pay your dues and locker fees early and WIN!
The Board is once again offering an incentive for those who choose to pay their dues early. if you pay your dues, drawer and locker rentals to the treasurer by […]