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UPCOMING PRESIDENT'S CHALLENGE FOR 2023/2024

The President Challenge is issued to all members.   Each challenges you to try something you maybe have never done before.

Completed projects are shared at the second meeting each month (i.e. the 3rd Thursday of each month) and must be made for the challenge.

The following is our list of upcoming President Challenge projects for the 2023/2024 season.


September 19, 2024

October 17, 2024

November 21, 2024

December 2024

January 16, 2025

February 20, 2025

March 20, 2025

April 17, 2025

May 15, 2025

June 19, 2025


Lidded Box

Pens

Snowman or Ornaments

N/A - Christmas Dinner

Live/Natural Edge Bowl

Inlay/epoxy

Kitchen Utensils

Bell

Paper Towel Holder

N/A - Spring Competition


Within the reach of most skill lvls but more challenging than 1st thought to get it right. 

Good things come in 3's.  Must match in shape and size.  Wood variations are OK.

Practice for the ornaments you exchange at the annual holiday celebration dinner

Ornaments are shared and given to our spouses/guests brought to the dinner

Start from a log/branch and turn a bowl with the live edges.  Epoxy to fill the holes        

Lets get official.  Winner's gavel/mallet to be used at the next Executive meeting!

Many options here.  Consider Cheese grater, honey dipper, spoon, rolling pin etc.



Spring Competition - bring your best 2 pieces to enter into the competition


Upcoming events

  • November - Demonstrator & Presentation: Dan McNeill

    • November 21, 2024
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Meadowlands Fellowship Christian Reformed Church (MFCRC), 211 Stonehenge Dr, Ancaster, ON L9K 1R4

    Please join us this evening as Dan McNeill demonstrates "Water-Based Polyurethane theory and best practices"

    Please share something you are proud of making this past month (for show & tell) and remember to bring something for the President's Challenge:   Snowman or Christmas Ornaments   

    President's Challenge pieces may be shared via Zoom if you are not able to attend in person.  Or, you may take photos and submit them to communications.ghwg@gmail.com in advance of the meeting.  Your item will be shared on-screen.


    *** For those not able to attend and wishing to participate from home, you may connect via Zoom.  

    Join Zoom Meeting  Monthly:

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    Meeting ID: 869 7252 3096

    Passcode: 236669

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    Meeting ID: 869 7252 3096

    Passcode: 236669


    All are welcome.  Guests are invited to join an introductory meeting to  see how they like the group, then encouraged to sign up online and become a member of the Guild.  Please let the Host know (verbally or via Chat) that you are a guest when you join.


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  • January - Annual General Meeting (AGM), Elections and Easy Wood Tools Demonstration

    • January 09, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Meadowlands Fellowship Christian Reformed Church (MFCRC), 211 Stonehenge Dr, Ancaster, ON L9K 1R4

    This meeting includes our Annual General Meeting (AGM) to approve the 2025 budget, update on any pertinent issues and to elect several positions on the Executive Cmte.  Please join in-person or via Zoom to share your vote as a quorum is required.

    If you are unable to attend in person, please submit your proxy votes.  Proxy forms are available on the 2025 AGM web page.

    Members may find all documents associated with our AGM on the following page:  Members Only -> Executive Cmte -> 2025 AGM

    This evening's highlight will be a demonstration by Keith Robinson Easy Wood Tools.  Members may also be interested in re-watching our previous round table discussion and demo on carbide tools that is on our YouTube channel, held back in April 2023.


    Members are invited to bring something you are proud of making this past month (although given the AGM we may not have time to share speak to your items this month) and bring your contribution towards the President's Challenge:  UPDATE 


    ZOOM:  For those not able to attend and wishing to participate from home, you may connect via Zoom.  Members attending via Zoom will also be able to vote in the AGM.

    Join Zoom Meeting

    UPDATE LINK

    Meeting ID: UPDATE

    Passcode: UPDATE


    All are welcome.  Guests are invited to join an introductory meeting to  see how they like the group, then encouraged to sign up online and become a member of the Guild. 

    Please let the Host know (verbally or via Chat) that you are a guest when you join.

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  • January - Ruby Cler demonstrates her Snail Clock

    • January 16, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Meadowlands Fellowship Christian Reformed Church (MFCRC), 211 Stonehenge Dr, Ancaster, ON L9K 1R4

    Please join us this evening as RUBY CLER demonstrates a "SNAIL CLOCK".

    Please share something you are proud of making this past month (for show & tell) and remember to bring something for the President's Challenge:   Live/Natural Edge Bowl   

    President's Challenge pieces may be shared via Zoom if you are not able to attend in person.  Or, you may take photos and submit them to communications.ghwg@gmail.com in advance of the meeting.  Your item will be shared on-screen.


    *** For those not able to attend and wishing to participate from home, you may connect via Zoom.  

    Join Zoom Meeting  Monthly:

    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86972523096?pwd=sanlwG8dgl3hULFrz5ixBZ7fkWWawH.1

    Meeting ID: 869 7252 3096

    Passcode: 236669

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    • +1 587 328 1099 Canada

    Meeting ID: 869 7252 3096

    Passcode: 236669


    All are welcome.  Guests are invited to join an introductory meeting to  see how they like the group, then encouraged to sign up online and become a member of the Guild.  Please let the Host know (verbally or via Chat) that you are a guest when you join.


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  • Feb - "Hands-On" night (7-9pm) - NOT a Hybrid meeting

    • February 13, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Meadowlands Fellowship Christian Reformed Church (MFCRC), 211 Stonehenge Dr, Ancaster, ON L9K 1R4

     EVENT DESCRIPTION:

    This evening is a total Hands-On night and will focus on demonstrators who are turning the upcoming President's Challenge.  


    This hands-on evening WILL NOT be streamed live in our usual hybrid meeting format.   


    All are welcome.  Guests are invited to join an introductory meeting to  see how they like the group, then encouraged to sign up online and become a member of the Guild. 

    Please let the Host know (verbally or via Chat) that you are a guest when you join.

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  • February - Demonstrator & Presentation: TBC

    • February 20, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Meadowlands Fellowship Christian Reformed Church (MFCRC), 211 Stonehenge Dr, Ancaster, ON L9K 1R4

    Please join us this evening as Scott Millard demonstrates "Salt Cellar with pivoting lid and magnetic closure".


    Please share something you are proud of making this past month (for show & tell) and remember to bring something for the President's Challenge:   Inlay/epoxy   

    President's Challenge pieces may be shared via Zoom if you are not able to attend in person.  Or, you may take photos and submit them to communications.ghwg@gmail.com in advance of the meeting.  Your item will be shared on-screen.


    *** For those not able to attend and wishing to participate from home, you may connect via Zoom.  

    Join Zoom Meeting  Monthly:

    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86972523096?pwd=sanlwG8dgl3hULFrz5ixBZ7fkWWawH.1

    Meeting ID: 869 7252 3096

    Passcode: 236669

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    • +1 778 907 2071 Canada
    • +1 780 666 0144 Canada
    • +1 204 272 7920 Canada
    • +1 438 809 7799 Canada
    • +1 587 328 1099 Canada

    Meeting ID: 869 7252 3096

    Passcode: 236669


    All are welcome.  Guests are invited to join an introductory meeting to  see how they like the group, then encouraged to sign up online and become a member of the Guild.  Please let the Host know (verbally or via Chat) that you are a guest when you join.


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  • March - "Hands-On" night (7-9pm) - NOT a Hybrid meeting

    • March 13, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Meadowlands Fellowship Christian Reformed Church (MFCRC), 211 Stonehenge Dr, Ancaster, ON L9K 1R4

     EVENT DESCRIPTION:

    This evening is a total Hands-On night and will focus on demonstrators who are turning the upcoming President's Challenge.  


    This hands-on evening WILL NOT be streamed live in our usual hybrid meeting format.   


    All are welcome.  Guests are invited to join an introductory meeting to  see how they like the group, then encouraged to sign up online and become a member of the Guild. 

    Please let the Host know (verbally or via Chat) that you are a guest when you join.

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  • March - Demonstrator & Presentation: TBC

    • March 20, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Meadowlands Fellowship Christian Reformed Church (MFCRC), 211 Stonehenge Dr, Ancaster, ON L9K 1R4

    Please join us this evening as NAME demonstrates "TBC".


    Please share something you are proud of making this past month (for show & tell) and remember to bring something for the President's Challenge:   Kitchen Utensils   

    President's Challenge pieces may be shared via Zoom if you are not able to attend in person.  Or, you may take photos and submit them to communications.ghwg@gmail.com in advance of the meeting.  Your item will be shared on-screen.


    *** For those not able to attend and wishing to participate from home, you may connect via Zoom.  

    Join Zoom Meeting  Monthly:

    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86972523096?pwd=sanlwG8dgl3hULFrz5ixBZ7fkWWawH.1

    Meeting ID: 869 7252 3096

    Passcode: 236669

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    • +1 778 907 2071 Canada
    • +1 780 666 0144 Canada
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    • +1 438 809 7799 Canada
    • +1 587 328 1099 Canada

    Meeting ID: 869 7252 3096

    Passcode: 236669


    All are welcome.  Guests are invited to join an introductory meeting to  see how they like the group, then encouraged to sign up online and become a member of the Guild.  Please let the Host know (verbally or via Chat) that you are a guest when you join.


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  • April - "Hands-On" night (7-9pm) - NOT a Hybrid meeting

    • April 10, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Meadowlands Fellowship Christian Reformed Church (MFCRC), 211 Stonehenge Dr, Ancaster, ON L9K 1R4

     EVENT DESCRIPTION:

    This evening is a total Hands-On night and will focus on demonstrators who are turning the upcoming President's Challenge.  


    This hands-on evening WILL NOT be streamed live in our usual hybrid meeting format.   


    All are welcome.  Guests are invited to join an introductory meeting to  see how they like the group, then encouraged to sign up online and become a member of the Guild. 

    Please let the Host know (verbally or via Chat) that you are a guest when you join.

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  • April - Demonstrator & Presentation: TBC

    • April 17, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Meadowlands Fellowship Christian Reformed Church (MFCRC), 211 Stonehenge Dr, Ancaster, ON L9K 1R4

    Please join us this evening as NAME demonstrates "TBC".


    Please share something you are proud of making this past month (for show & tell) and remember to bring something for the President's Challenge:   Bells   

    President's Challenge pieces may be shared via Zoom if you are not able to attend in person.  Or, you may take photos and submit them to communications.ghwg@gmail.com in advance of the meeting.  Your item will be shared on-screen.


    *** For those not able to attend and wishing to participate from home, you may connect via Zoom.  

    Join Zoom Meeting  Monthly:

    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86972523096?pwd=sanlwG8dgl3hULFrz5ixBZ7fkWWawH.1

    Meeting ID: 869 7252 3096

    Passcode: 236669

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    • +1 587 328 1099 Canada

    Meeting ID: 869 7252 3096

    Passcode: 236669


    All are welcome.  Guests are invited to join an introductory meeting to  see how they like the group, then encouraged to sign up online and become a member of the Guild.  Please let the Host know (verbally or via Chat) that you are a guest when you join.


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  • May - "Hands-On" night (7-9pm) - NOT a Hybrid meeting

    • May 08, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Meadowlands Fellowship Christian Reformed Church (MFCRC), 211 Stonehenge Dr, Ancaster, ON L9K 1R4

     EVENT DESCRIPTION:

    This evening is a total Hands-On night and will focus on demonstrators who are turning the upcoming President's Challenge.  


    This hands-on evening WILL NOT be streamed live in our usual hybrid meeting format.   


    All are welcome.  Guests are invited to join an introductory meeting to  see how they like the group, then encouraged to sign up online and become a member of the Guild. 

    Please let the Host know (verbally or via Chat) that you are a guest when you join.

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  • May - Demonstrator & Presentation: TBC

    • May 15, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Meadowlands Fellowship Christian Reformed Church (MFCRC), 211 Stonehenge Dr, Ancaster, ON L9K 1R4

    Please join us this evening as NAME demonstrates "TBC".


    Please share something you are proud of making this past month (for show & tell) and remember to bring something for the President's Challenge:   Paper Towel Holders    

    President's Challenge pieces may be shared via Zoom if you are not able to attend in person.  Or, you may take photos and submit them to communications.ghwg@gmail.com in advance of the meeting.  Your item will be shared on-screen.


    *** For those not able to attend and wishing to participate from home, you may connect via Zoom.  

    Join Zoom Meeting  Monthly:

    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86972523096?pwd=sanlwG8dgl3hULFrz5ixBZ7fkWWawH.1

    Meeting ID: 869 7252 3096

    Passcode: 236669

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    Meeting ID: 869 7252 3096

    Passcode: 236669


    All are welcome.  Guests are invited to join an introductory meeting to  see how they like the group, then encouraged to sign up online and become a member of the Guild.  Please let the Host know (verbally or via Chat) that you are a guest when you join.


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  • June - "2nd Thursday of month" - GARAGE SALE

    • June 12, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Meadowlands Fellowship Christian Reformed Church (MFCRC), 211 Stonehenge Dr, Ancaster, ON L9K 1R4

    Annual Garage Sale

    Bring your gently used woodturning items you are looking to sell, or just come to shop.  Members may bring in things they would like to clear out of their shop, to make room for what they buy from other members to bring back into their shop.    CASH only please.

    If you are interested in a table please register with one of your VPs. 

    Remember to bring your CASH and come out to find some great deals. 



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  • June - Final meeting of the season & SPRING COMPETITION

    • June 19, 2025
    • 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Exotic Woods

    Join us for our annual Spring Competition to be held at Exotic Woods

    5229 Harvester Road, Burlington, ON L7L 5L4

    Rules and submission forms (and future photos) can be found on our 2024 Spring Competition Page found in the Gallery section of our website.  Alternatively, you can click on the links below.

     Competition ENTRY FORM

     GHWG COMPETITION RULES





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Past events

November 14, 2024 Nov - "Hands-On" night (7-9pm) - NOT a Hybrid meeting
October 17, 2024 October - Demonstrator & Presentation: Chris Sisson & the Friendship Cup
October 10, 2024 Oct - "Hands-On" night (7-9pm) - NOT a Hybrid meeting
September 26, 2024 ‘Surface, Surface!’ A demonstration with Graeme Priddle & Melissa Engler
September 19, 2024 September - Demonstration by Wyatt Walkem
September 12, 2024 Sept - "Hands-On" night (7-9pm) - NOT a Hybrid meeting
June 20, 2024 June - Final meeting of the season & SPRING COMPETITION
June 13, 2024 June - "2nd Thursday of month" - GARAGE SALE
May 16, 2024 May - "Hands-On" night (7-9pm) - NOT a Hybrid meeting
May 11, 2024 Woodturning 101 Workshop - Full day event
May 09, 2024 May - Jim Williams turning Cowboy/Australian outback hat
April 18, 2024 April - Demonstrator & Presentation: Fred Vaughan, Turning a Platter
April 11, 2024 April - "Hands-On" night (7-9pm) - NOT a Hybrid meeting
March 21, 2024 March - Demonstrator & Presentation (to be announced)
March 14, 2024 March - "Hands-On" night (7-9pm) - NOT a Hybrid meeting
February 22, 2024 February - Adding Colour and Gold Embellishing Wax by Andy Ditomasso
February 15, 2024 February - General Meeting Postponed one week
February 08, 2024 February - "Hands-On" night (7-9pm) - NOT a Hybrid meeting
January 18, 2024 January - Annual General Meeting (AGM), Elections and Pen Turning Demonstration
January 11, 2024 January - "Hands-On" night (7-9pm) - NOT a Hybrid meeting
November 16, 2023 November - General Mtg & Puzzle Box presentation by Chris Sisson
November 09, 2023 November - "Hands-On" night (7-9pm) - NOT a Hybrid meeting
October 19, 2023 OCTOBER - General Mtg & Chucking Demonstration by Keith Robinson
October 12, 2023 October - "Hands-On" night (7-9pm) - NOT a Hybrid meeting
September 21, 2023 SEPTEMBER - General Mtg & Show & Tell of Spring Competition Winners
June 15, 2023 June - Final meeting of the season & SPRING COMPETITION
June 08, 2023 June - "2nd Thursday of month" - GARAGE SALE
May 18, 2023 May - General Mtg & Demonstration by Wyatt Walkem on Burls
May 11, 2023 May - "Hands-On" demo night (7-9pm) - NOT a Hybrid meeting
April 29, 2023 Exotic Woods demo event
April 20, 2023 April - General Meeting & "Carbide Tools panel discussion"
April 13, 2023 April - "Hands-On" demo night (7-9pm)
March 16, 2023 March - General Meeting and Demo - turning a live edge bowl
March 12, 2023 Cottagefest - day 3
March 11, 2023 Cottagefest - day 2
March 10, 2023 Cottagefest - day 1
March 09, 2023 March - "Hands-On" demo night (7-9pm)
February 16, 2023 February - General Mtg & Demos (embellishments, texturing & power carving)
February 09, 2023 February - "Hands-On" demos and Woodturning 101 (7-9pm)
January 19, 2023 January - Annual General Meeting (AGM), Election and Demonstration on Offset Turning
January 12, 2023 January - "Hands-On" demos and Woodturning 101 (7-9pm)
November 10, 2022 November - "Hands-On" demos and Woodturning 101 (7-9pm)
October 20, 2022 October - "3rd Thursday of month" meeting
October 13, 2022 October - "2nd Thursday of month" meeting (7-9pm)
September 15, 2022 September - "3rd Thurs" meeting & Special Meeting
September 08, 2022 September - "2nd Thursday of month" meeting (7-9pm)
June 16, 2022 June - "3rd Thursday of month" meeting & AGM
June 09, 2022 June - "2nd Thursday of month" - GARAGE SALE
May 19, 2022 May - "3rd Thursday of month" mtg - SPRING COMPETITION
May 12, 2022 May - "2nd Thursday of month" In-Person meeting (7-9pm)
April 21, 2022 April - "3rd Thursday" mtg: IN PERSON & AT NEW LOCATION
April 14, 2022 April - "2nd Thursday of month" ZOOM IRD meeting (7-9pm)
March 17, 2022 March - "3rd Thursday of month" meeting
March 10, 2022 March - "2nd Thursday of month" meeting (7-9pm)
February 17, 2022 Feb - "3rd Thursday of month" meeting
February 10, 2022 February - "2nd Thursday of month" meeting (7-9pm)
January 20, 2022 Jan - "3rd Thursday of month" meeting
January 13, 2022 Jan 2022 - "2nd Thursday of month" meeting (7-9pm)
December 09, 2021 Dec - "2nd Thursday of month" meeting (7-9pm)
November 18, 2021 Nov - "3rd Thursday of month" - KADE BOLGER Demo
November 11, 2021 Nov - "2nd Thursday of month" meeting
October 21, 2021 Oct - "3rd Thursday of month" meeting - Special Focused Session on FINISHES - pt2
October 14, 2021 Oct - "2nd Thursday of month" meeting - Special Focused Session on FINISHES - pt1
September 16, 2021 Sept - "3rd Thursday of month" meeting
September 09, 2021 Sept - "2nd Thursday of month" meeting - Welcome back
June 17, 2021 June - "3rd Thursday of month" meeting - Annual General Meeting
June 10, 2021 June - "2nd Thursday of month" meeting - Spring Competition Awards
May 20, 2021 May - "3rd Thursday of month" meeting - WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE TURNING TOOL & WHY??
May 13, 2021 May - "2nd Thursday of month" meeting - Special Sharpening Session
April 15, 2021 April - "3rd Thursday of month" meeting
April 08, 2021 April - Monthly Zoom meeting#1 (2nd Thursday of month)
March 18, 2021 March - 2nd Monthly Zoom meeting
March 11, 2021 March - 1st Monthly Zoom meeting
January 21, 2021 January 1st Monthly Zoom meeting


Watch members of the Golden Horseshoe Wood Turners Guild at the Ancaster Lifestyle Spring Home Show at the Ancaster Fair grounds.


Past President's Challenges

Mar 17/22  Bottle Stoppers 

Apr  21/22  Lidded Box

May 12/22  Anything in Stone, Bone or Antler 

June 16/22  Pepper Mills

Sept 15/22 Miniatures

Oct 20/22 Resin/Epoxy Wood hybrid anything

Nov 17/22 Christmas Ornaments

Dec 8/22 Kitchen Utensils

Jan/23 Pens

Feb/23 Wet Turning

Mar/23 Food (e.g. apples, pears, eggs etc.)

April/23 Jewelry

May/23 Lighthouses

Sept/23 French Rolling Pin

Oct/23 Triplets

Nov/23 Christmas Ornaments

Jan/24 Bottle Stoppers, Goblet

Feb/24 Gavel or Mallet

Mar/24 Candlesticks, or Tea Light Holders

April/24 Eggs or Spheres

May/24 Baseball Bats, or Baseballs, or (if you are really adventurous and in light of our demonstration this evening) a Baseball Hat

Sept/24 Lidded Box

Oct/24 Pens

Nov/24 Christmas Ornaments

Jan/25 Live/Natural Edge Bowls

Feb/25 Inlay/Epoxy

Mar/25 Kitchen Utensils

April/25 Bell

May/25 Paper Towel Holder






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