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August Monthly Meeting
presentation by

Doug Stowe,
Author & Box-maker

Speaking on the
Personal Satisfaction of Working with our Hands

Wednesday August 17th, 7:00 PM
Carpenters' Union 301 Hall

Toys of the
Month
for August, 2022:

The August Toy of the Month is the second portion of Bill Dye's winning effort in the Toy Design Contest, The Excavator. It uses 1½" wheels on a base shape that allows you to use up smaller pieces of scrap wood. A limited amount of cove molding will be available at the meeting for excavator builders. As always, please make 13 and bring 12 to a monthly meeting. Box and label it Category 5 for construction vehicles.

The Alternate Toy of the Month for August is a repeat from earlier this year, the Baby Doll Bed. It was a popular item for girls at last year's Pick & Pack. The current count of Baby Beds is low, so let's get out and make some more. Plans can be found on the names linked below and will be available at the meeting. Box and label the Baby Doll Bed for Category 6.

The Excavator kit, including wheels and axels, will be available from Mike Robards at the July meeting in the Carpenters Union 301 Hall. Contact Mike for more information at 317-416-9755.

The Excavator

The Baby Doll Bed

Whether you make the Excavator or the Baby Doll Bed, we ask you to make 13, keep one of each for yourself (or a grandchild!) and box up the other 12 for delivery. (Mark the box with the Excavator with 'Category 5' and the box with the Baby Doll Beds with 'Category 6' clearly labeled on the box.)

The Excavator:

The Baby Doll Bed:

Toys of the
Month
for July, 2022:

The July Toy of the Month is the Dump Truck, the winner of our Toy Design Contest, designed by Bill Dye. Plans will be uploaded to the website in the coming days and will be found in the Document Folder linked on the right.

The Alternate Toy of the Month will be any of the scroll sawn puzzles, inspired by designs submitted for the Toy Design Contest. Plans for three different puzzles are available on the CIWW website in the folder linked to the right.

The Dump Truck kit, including wheels and axels, will be available from Mike Robards at the July meeting in the Carpenters Union 301 Hall. Contact Mike Robards for more information at 317-416-9755.

The Dump Truck

Puzzles
(Choose from plans online)

Whether you make the Dump Truck or Puzzles, we ask you to make 13, keep one of each for yourself (or a grandchild!) and box up the other 12 for delivery. (Mark the box with the Dump Truck with 'Category 5' and the box with Puzzles with 'Category 7' clearly labeled on the box.)

The Dump Truck:

Three Puzzles:

Pick & Pack a Big Success!!

Thanks to all who showed up and helped at the 2021 Pick & Pack. It was a big success and we are grateful for all who joined to help us make a difference in Central Indiana!

Come to our December Monthly Meeting on Wednesday, December 15th at 7:00 PM to hear an update on the number of toys given and agencies served this year.

Pick & Pack
Saturday, December 4th
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

at
Talon Test Laboratories
915 Western Drive, Indianapolis, 46241

Directions: You can get to Talon Test Laboratories from either US-36 or Washington St:

From US 36, go South on Girls School Rd. Turn left (East) onto W. McCarty St. You will see the sign for Talon Test Laboratories at the bend in the road on your left.

From West Washington St. Exit from 465, go west on Washington St. and go to High School Rd. Turn right, go north to W. Morris Street, and turn left. Go until you see Western Dr and turn right. You will see Talon Labs at the bend in the road on the right.

Delivery drivers: Park on the north side of the building (driveway on left.)
Volunteers: Please park on the south side of the building (driveway on the right.)

For more information, contact Jacque Beck at 317-674-5986 or Mike Robards at 317-416-9755.

2021 Toys of the Month:

For a complete list of Toys of the Month for 2021,
click on the link below to find additional information,
plans and templates for the year.

Plans for Toys of the Month for 2021

A few words from our President:

Allow me to welcome you to our website! We hope you are able to find out about our Club and see opportunities that appeal to you personally. Our primary purpose, beyond working wood, is to MAKE A DIFFERENCE in our community. As you browse our website, I feel confident you'll get a better feel for all we're doing to this end.

Of course, the most recent issue we face is the need to adapt to the health crisis that everyone is facing now. We're grateful for the patience of our members and visitors during this time when all of our routines have been turned upside down. Unfortunately, uncertainty seems to be the 'new normal' we will all be facing in the coming weeks and months.

The Board is discussing how we can weather these changes and keep our members engaged. We'll do our best to listen to you as we reconsider our current events schedule and the impact on long term plans as well. We hope to send out emails as decisions are made. And we will use this website more to help keep you informed in the future. If you'd like to be in the loop, become a member and we'll include you in all of those mailings.

Speaking of the website, you will notice that we are going to be working over the next couple weeks to give it a new, updated look and hopefully make it easier to navigate. Thanks for your patience during this process.

Please feel free to reach out to myself or any of the Board members if we can help any of our members during this time...we all love to work wood, but we're also about MAKING A DIFFERENCE wherever we can!

Mick Keller
317.407.9228

Be Smart. Be Safe. Make a Difference.

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Spotlight on our Sponsors!

The following are some of the generous businesses that help keep our Club going. Their gifts of cash, materials, shop supplies and tools greatly enhances our ability to work wood and make a difference in our community!

Rockler Woodworking
8452 Castleton Corner Dr.
Indianapolis, IN 46250

Northwest Lumber Company
5035 Lafayette Rd.
Indianapolis, IN 46254

Frank Miller Lumber Company

1690 Frank Miller Road

Union city, IN 47380

Accurate Cutting Technologies
1111 Country Club Rd.
Indianapolis, IN 46234

Corsi Cabinets
611 Churchmann Bypass
Indianapolis, IN 46203

Craters and Freighters
6870 Hawthorn Park Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46220

Iso Tunes
12202 Hancock Street
Carmel, IN 46032

MacBeath Hardwood
320 North Kyle St
Edinburgh, IN 46124

MacAllister Machinery
6300 Southeastern Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46203