Gabe Jean opened the meeting promptly at 7:30 p.m., and we started out with a show and tell with raised carvings and birdhouses by Jack Salerno and fretwork by Alain Tiercy. Both were fine examples of skill and craftsmanship. Then there was a lively discussion of new tools and a question and answer period. Gabe kept this part of the meeting going strong, and many of the members were interested and pleased with the discussion. Members spoke of retailers, such as Constantine' s, Hardwood Warehouse and Suffolk Machinery, giving discounts. We hope the members will patronize these merchants and all the others who support the club.

The raffle was held, and Owen Brady won the Bessey clamp, Al Warner the hold-down and Elaine Deazley the chisel. After the raffle Bob Urso spoke of the upcoming show, and then John Gray, an employee of the Stickley Furniture Manufacturing Co. in Syracuse, New York, gave a slide presentation on the activities of the "Sample Shop" at Stickley's and indicated that there is a tour of their Sample Shop given on Tuesdays throughout the year. It starts at 10:30 a.m. John Gray's presentation was excellent and was enjoyed by all. After this there was a question and answer session in which many of the members participated. Jack was also with us on Saturday, giving us a full day's seminar.