Blackhawk Carving Club(p) The Blackhawk Woodcarver
Friends,
Have you ever wondered why people are able to whisper. It's so we can try to
communicate with another person in a meeting, when most folks are trying to
hear what's going on up front.
But, the problem is, it just doesn't work for the good of the group.
Whispering is disturbing. No matter what, when we whisper during a meeting
it makes it difficult for others to hear what's going on up front.
The Blackhawk Club meetings are about as good as any I've been a part of. We
usually get some things done in a reasonable amount of time. At our meetings
we can continue carving, burning or whatever we want to do. That is, as long
as those who want to, can hear what's going on up front.
Gary Curl
Don't forget the Door Prize drawing
on First Wednesdays.
Bring something you don't need or want anymore, but know someone would be
thrilled to win at the drawing.
Gary Curl
June Birthdays
(that we know about)
2 Dave Meyer
10 Gary Johnson
President - Gary Curl, 895-5106
Vice Pres. - Frank Lay, 677-1190
Treasurer - John Skaggs, 547-6951
Secretary - Martha Fitch, 399-2453
COMMITTEES
(815 area code)
Librarian - Dawn Rozanas—229-8996
Show Co-Chairmen - Gary Curl
895-5106,
Elaine Terrell
765-2886
Webmaster - Gordy Moscinski, 874-7978
Membership - Chuck Drewes,
316-0398
Newsletter Publisher, Gary Johnson 399-1697
Newsletter Editor, Gordy Moscinski, 874-7978
Photographer - Larry Clark, 262-9982
Historian - Elaine Terrell 765-2886
Programs—Bob Matthews 544-2359 &
Denny Neubauer 515-508-9524
Petty Cash—Dona Wisner
Christmas Party -
Rosalie Wesley
Picnic -
Tony Devita
Soap Carving –Gary Lundquist
June 3
- open carving
June 10
- open carving
June 17
- open carving & meeting
June 23
- Club Picnic at Bauman Park In Cherry Valley
June 24
- open carving
July 1
open carving
July 8
open carving
July 15
open carving & meeting
July 22
open carving
July 29
open carving
August 5
open carving
August 12
open carving
August 15
Blackhawk Carving Show
August 19
open carving & meeting
August 26
open carving
September 2
open carving
September 9
open carving
September 16
open carving & meeting
September 23
open carving
September 30
open carving
October 7
open carving
October 14
open carving
October 21
open carving & meeting
October 27
open carving
November 4
open carving
November 4
open carving
November 4
open carving & meeting
November 4
open carving
December 2
open carving
December 9
open carving
December 16
open carving & meeting
December 23
open carving
December 30
open carving
Minutes of May 20, 2015
The Meeting was called to order at 9:00 am by President Gary Curl.
Chuck Drewes announced 1 new member, Gordy Back, who had come in but stepped
out for a moment. Dues are now
paid by nearly all members.
Martha Fitch read the minutes.
No additions or corrections were given. John Skaggs gave the Treasurer’s
report. Dona Wisner gave her
Petty Cash report. Raffle of 2 carvings to be held after the break; tickets
are $1 each or 6 for $5.
NEW BUSINESS
Bob Hallstrom announced the Coulee Region Woodcarver’s Show and Sale to be
held on June 20 & 21. Bob has a
copy of the rules and location information; please call him for details.
Dawn Rozanas announced that some older books have been taken out of the
Library and are available for anyone who wants them.
Dawn, as Librarian, has worked with Gordy Moscinski to re-organize
the library. Dawn asked that
anyone who has taken out a book or video to be sure to sign the card.
If you keep the book/video for longer than 1 month, you need to
re-sign the card so everyone will know you still have the item.
At present the library is missing several books.
Martha Fitch reminded everyone that our club’s show is coming up and because
this is our show, we need to support it by entering at least one item.
The Don Stansfield Leaf Relief will be held after Show and Tell.
Today’s Demonstration is by Roger Benedict; “What your tools can do for
you.”
A question was raised regarding the date of the Club Picnic.
Tony Devita reported that the Picnic will be held on June 23rd
from 3 to 8 pm. We will be at
Bowman Park in Cherry Valley. A
sign-up sheet will be passed around with the types of items to be brought in
for the pot-luck dinner, which will begin at about 5pm.
Further information will be given in the next few weeks.
The meeting was dismissed at 9:15.
Frank Lay introduced the Show and Tell items.
Martha Fitch, recording secretary
Hawks and Owls Visit a Club Meeting
Members in attendance at the May 13th
Blackhawk Woodcarvers Club had an opportunity to see several hawks and owls
live and right in the room.
There is nothing like seeing and touching the real thing to help a carver
capture that thing in wood so a visit from Northern Illinois Raptor
Rehabilitation & Education was a welcome chance to really see those birds.
We shared that experience with a group of students from OLSHA who
were able to come join us and learn more about the lives and problems of
native birds seen often in our neighborhoods and countryside.
The students were awed by the sight, as well as surprised by the bird
poop dropped at their feet.
While the birds themselves were wonderful to see up close, it was also a
treat to peruse the items demonstrated on side tables.
Actual feathers, feet and claws, pellets and wing-span boards allowed
everyone a chance to touch, examine and compare these bits to ourselves and
to the individual birds shown by the handlers.
Owl feathers are incredibly soft with an almost lacy look to the
edges; which is why their flight is so quiet.
A recording of the hawk and owl cries was an appreciated experience
that explained some of the noises you can hear when outside.
It was enjoyable to see the differing sizes of the birds, to learn of their
value to us and to find out about efforts to protect these beautiful
creatures. We were told that
injured birds found and rescued early can be rehabilitated and returned to
the wild. Anyone who sees an
injured raptor can call Candy and Steve Ridlbauer at 815-633-9193 to get
help. They also have a website:
www.NorthernIllinoisRaptor.org.
Martha
Fitch
Donald R. Magnuson,
a long-time club member, died
Friday, April 24, 2015. Our thoughts go out to his family.
He will be missed.
Carving Shows/Classes
Shows within 3 to 4 hours one-way drive time of Rockford will be listed as
they become known.
June 20 & 21
Coulee Region Woodcarver’s Show and Sale
August 15, 2015
-
Rockford, IL
The Blackhawk Wood Carvers will hold its 20th annual carving show at the
Tebala Shrine Temple, 7910 Newburg
Rd in Rockford, Illinois, 61108. The show is open to the public starting at
10:30 AM until 4:00 PM.
Musky Area Wood Carvers Workshop
August 18-21, 2015 in Boulder Junction Wisconsin
Look on the Blackhawk Carvers Website under Events for a complete list of
all the classes and pictures of the project. At www.blackhawkcarving.com
Carving Show August 15, 2015 Update
Gary Curl and Denny Neubauer suggested that we have a meeting about the up
coming show to talk about various jobs that we need workers to handle. Also,
will need carvings donated for the raffle.
There will be a workers sign up sheet in June - July. Seventy-one entry
forms were mailed. Note it cost 71
cents to mail out forms. In mid May club member will get their entry forms.
We have already received an entry form from a vendor. Bob Matthews is taking
care of the advertising of show. Bob has some great ideas. Our club TV will
be used at the show. I will keep everyone up to date vie newsletter. The
Show Committee
Elaine Terrell
Monthly Carving Raffle
Marilyn Thorsen, Franklin Johnson’s sister-in-law, and the widow of Tony
Thorsen, has most kindly given these carvings to our Club. Tony Thorsen was
an enthusiastic wood carver, and through the years he collected fine
examples of the art done by other carvers.
Several of these carvings were done by Canadian carvers.
Others in the collection have no proof of origin.
At the monthly meeting raffle tickets will be sold for $1 apiece or 6 for
$5. A great bargain for such
wonderful pieces.
Our club was well represented at
CLR for their first Art Showcase
on April 29. Members brought
artwork that was completed in a class at CLR
and showed where this knowledge has taken them.
Some of our instructors were there to show their work and to
demonstrate what goes on at our club.
Thanks to all for their participation.
Carving
Demonstration
I was uncertain of the challenge to show how to use tools—was it attempting
to show my stuff or was it checking the 2 X 3 camera screen to tell me where
things stood? As it was, the
new electronic equipment was a small step for me and a great step for the
carving club----remember the moon walk?
The show and tell about using carving tools along with the thought of
“tools of purpose” was presented to make everyone aware that carving tools
are purposeful and can make your carving easier.
Regardless of the demonstration with a relief board, the techniques
apply to the “rounds.” It is
just a manner of knowing what can be done with a tool that would open a few
doors for ease of carving; and provide new enjoyment.
Any handled tool will provide a success story for your carving hobby,
hopefully my demonstration added to your existing knowledge and to move into
another level of carving.
Keep your tools sharp, Roger
Benedict
Programs
by Denny
Neubauer & Bob Matthews
We are open to all ideas for presentations after our business meetings each
month. The talent of this club is above average compared to many other clubs
and I'm sure that any member in our club has something to share that would
be beneficial to all of us. If you’re not too bashful and would like to
share your knowledge with the club call Denny @ 515-508-9524 or contact me
at the meeting. Thanks, Denny
Leaf Relief Challenge pictures by Larry Clark
Top choice winners: Don
Stansfield, John Skaggs, Carol Behning, Frank Lay and Dona Wisner.
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Show and Tell
pictures by Larry Clark, comments by Martha Fitch
Bernie Budzynski
brought in a dust collector he built to keep down
the dust while carving.
Bob
Coleman
brought in a carving of an Indian; carved from cherry wood and the hair
darkened with vinegar and steel wool.
A second piece is a stylized sea turtle from red cedar.
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Bob Matthews
brought his completed cameo from the class held by the club, carved from
basswood.
Carol Behning
brought in a wood burned squirrel from her class at CLR; burned on birch
plywood.
Chuck Drewes
brought in his abstract relief project from the CLR class, carved in
basswood.
Frank Lay
brought in a walking stick made of oak that he had carved at each end.
The center was burned in a geometric pattern by his son.
Jim Foster
brought in a stylized eagle mounted on Osage orange wood and a wood burned
copy of Lincoln’s face as it appears on the $5 bill.
Larry Stenzel
brought in 2 wood burned projects:
2 elephants walking away and the face of an ostrich, burned on birch
plywood.
Martha Fitch
brought in 2 wood burned pieces, burned on bark wood.
Wes Englund
brought in a relief of a dragon and castle, carved in mahogany.
Wes also brought in 3 carvings done in sweet potatoes.
The potato is peeled, carved, dried and then painted.
Will Rottman
brought in his abstract wood carving from the CLR class, carved in basswood.
John Skaggs
brought in a stylized moose head mounted on a back-board; he built it for a
son-in-law who just put in a bar