In 1995 the club dues were raised to $18.00 to help pay for newsletter, rent, show and program. The clubs first picnic was at Alden Park in September.   A few club members contacted other carving clubs to get information about rules and categories and classes.  Ray Olson put carving club information together and a carving show was established. The first club show was in 1995 at VFW in Loves Park, IL.  Don Clark was the first chairperson of the carving show.  Ray Olson wrote the first show result sent to Chip Chats Magazine.  A carving class of a Woodlily/Hummingbird was the project with Ray Olson teaching.  April 1995 was the first edition of the newsletter sent out by the carving club.  No record of who edited the newsletter.  Gordy Moscinski taught a flute carving class.  December meeting is Christmas Party. Refreshments and tools swap and etc.

Club Officers

President Ray Olson
Vice President Gordon Moscinski
Treasurer Phil Timm
Secretary Dolores Cascio

Committees

Librarian Lonnie Hayes
Program Committee Kurt Schabell
Show Chairperson Don Clark
Photographer Ray Olson

These are pictures of the show in Chip Chats Magazine

THE BLACKHAWK CHIPPER        JANUARY 12, 1995

****** OUR NEXT MEETING ******

Our meeting scheduled for January 17, 1995 will be very important for all of us to attend. We will elect officers for 1995. Once we get that out of the way, Del Lohr of Cedar Ridge Hardwoods will answer all your questions about wood. He's from Forreston, Illinois. ---- Sounds like a full evening! ----

****** A GREAT DEMONSTRATION ******

Once again, a special thanks to Philip Timm for the great demonstration on how to carve faces on fence posts. It's amazing how much talent we have in our club and Philip is a good example of that. THANKS AGAIN, PHILIP!

****** REMINDER ******

Just a reminder!! Anyone who checked out videos, PLEASE bring them to our next meeting. Thank you.

*** ST. LOUIS GAIN IS OUR LOSS ***

Eric Heng has moved to St. Louis this past weekend. We wish him all the best. GOOD LUCK, ERIC!!

*** OUR NEXT MEETING ***

Our meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 21 will feature Ralph Cunningham of Winnebago. From what Lloyd and Rick have said, he's an excellent carver. Ralph does carve birds and fish, so I 'm sure it will be an interesting program.

--- ALSO ---

Last month our time ran out and we were not able to elect our officers for this year. Well. let's try again!

*** OUR THANKS FOR A GREAT PROGRAM ***

Last month, Del Lohr of Cedar Ridge Hardwoods gave a great explanation of the different kinds of woods and did it in easy to understand language.

*** REMINDER ***

If you have checked out a video PLEASE bring them to the meeting!

*** PLAN NOW ***

June 10th Carving Show is coming up quick. It would be nice if every member entered at least 2 or more projects. Let's all get involved!!

ALSO

We have committed to the Beattie Park Art Fair again. So this year let's all get carving items for that fair. We did great last year for the short time we had to get prepared. This year we have the time. We just need everyone's help!!

Ray Olson - President \ Gordon Moscinski - Vice President \ Delores Cascio - secretary \ Phil Timm - Treasurer

Entry forms and rules for our June lOth Carving Show are now available from Ray Olsen. We encourage all our members to enter. Ray also need volunteers to work that Saturday. Call Ray at 399-3672.

Madison Wisconsin Carving Show will be held April 30^TH 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Quality Inn in South Madison.

ASAP, please.

This year the Club will give out a "Carver of the Year" award. It will be given by points awarded to those who participate in our Show & Tell at the monthly meetings. All Show & Tell items will be put on display at our 3rd Tuesday meeting and voted on by the members. 25 points by just participating, 50 points for 3rd, 75 points for 2nd and 100 points for 1st. So, make sure to bring your Show & Tell items.

THANKS …

Ray Olsen gave a demonstration on carving a Wood Lily & Hummingbird at our last meeting. "GREAT JOB!"

5 Sept 19 Sept 3 Oct 80et 17 Oct 21 Oct 4-5Nov

5 Sept Carving Night ( Start Woodlilly & Hummingbird) 6:30PM Kenrock
19 Sept Program By Don Morris (Santa Face Carve Intro.) 7:00 PM Kenrock
3 Oct Carving Night ( Finish Wood Lilly) Open Carve 6:30PM Kenrock
8 Oct Ottatwa ll. Carving Show 9:00 to 5:00PM
17 Oct Club Program Night 7:00PM
21 Oct Santa Face Carving Class ( Don Morris Inst.) 8:30AM to 5:00PM Kenrock
4-5 Nov Carving Show Glencoe ll. (Good Show Try To Get There}

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The Don Morris carving class on the 21st of October is all set, location is at Kenrock 8:30AM to 5:00PM. If you have signed up and have not paid the $50 fee please remit to Ray Olson. All checks to be made out to Don Morris. Tools needed for class are mainly gouges.

Show date is June the 9th, 96. Show location will again be at the Loves Park VFW Post same place as last years. Don Clark is the chairman for the show this year and will need your help, as he forms his committees, do not be afraid to sign up. Now is the time to start those carvings you are going to enter in the judged part of the show. We will also have a raffle as a fund raiser for the club, do your part by having at least one carving to donate to this raffle. Don Clark can be contacted by phone at 815-229-5042 for further Information.

Election of officers for the 1996 year will take place in December. We are presently putting together a slate of candidates, if you are interested the club needs your participation for this one year rewarding experience. Contact Ray Olson at 399-3672.

We are always in need of people to share there talents by putting on a demonstration at our third Tuesday meetings. You do not need to be an expert to do this. If you feel you can not do a program do you know some one who may be willing? If you have some subject pertaining to carving let us know and we will try to find someone to do it. Call Ray Olson with input 399-3672.

Attendance at the picnic could have been better. Those who did get there had plenty of good food and we did get in a little carving. We did have some unwelcome guest’s called bees, we didn't enjoy them but they seem to enjoy our food, hope we can have a better showing next year.

We will be working on finishing the carving of the Woodlilly/Hummingbird for the next meeting. The next group project will be carving an Indian flute. For this project contact Gordy Moscinski 874-7978 for further details.

Our next program will be on woodburning Henry Osinski is going to pass on some of the tips he got from the Madison carving College class he took this fall. See you there at 7:00PM

1 Oct Bager State Carving Serb Hall Mil. WI
(very good show.)
3 Oct Club Carving Night (Woodlilly Carving) Kenrock 6:30PM
8 Oct Ottawa IL Show (Ottawa High School) 211 E. Main
(another good show)
17 Oct Club Program Night (Subject Woodburning) Kenrock 7:00 PM
21 Oct Santa Face Carving Class (Don Morris) Kenrock 8:30-5:00PM)
4-5 Nov Carving Show Glencoe IL (Good Show Try To Get There)