The Blackhawk Woodcarver
Friends,
Do you remember what you signed up to do at the Carving Show on Set-up day,
Friday, July 15th,
or Show-day, Saturday, July 16th?
Don't worry, I will have copies of the sign-up sheet available on
Wednesdays, July 6th
and 13th.
If you haven't volunteered to help in some way there are still some things
we could use help with. So, either way, if you've forgotten, or aren't
signed-up, see me on Wednesday, or give me a call. (815-895-5106). Thanks.
You are important to the success of the Show.
Gary Curl
President - Gary Curl, 895-5106
Vice Pres. - Frank Lay, 677-1190
Treasurer - John Skaggs, 547-6951
Secretary - Martha Fitch, 399-2453
Show Co-Chairmen -
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
Librarian temp -
Picnic -
Tony Devita
Soap Carving –Gary Lundquis
Club Activity Schedule
July 6
open carving
July 13
open carving
July 16
Carving Show at the Discovery Center (see article below)
July 20
open carving and meeting
July 27
open carving
August 3
open carving
August 10
open carving
August 17
open carving and meeting
August 24
open carving
August 31
open carving
September 7
open carving
September 14
open carving
September 21
open carving and meeting
September 28
open carving
October 5
open carving
October 12
open carving
October 19
open carving and meeting
October 26
open carving
Woodcarvers Meeting of June 2016
The meeting was called to order at 9:07 am by President Gary Curl.
Chuck Drewes stated that there was no update today, everything is the same.
The Minutes of the last meeting were read by Secretary Martha Fitch; there
were no corrections.
Treasurer John Skaggs gave his report; they were approved as read.
Dona Wisner apologized for not bringing her official paper copy, but was
able to give balances for the Petty Cash account.
No objections were given.
OLD BUSINESS
A report was given by Denny Neubauer regarding the upcoming carving show.
He has the form you need to get a table.
All table requests must be done in advance.
Please sign up to help, we need people and all help is appreciated.
NEW BUSINESS
There were 4 visitors to the Meeting and all were introduced:
Elizabeth Small, Carrie Steele, Deacon Steele and Mirianna Steele.
A general welcome and invitation to talk to any members was given to
them.
The picnic was a success: the
weather was perfect, a number of people attended and the food was wonderful.
Tony Devita was congratulated on ordering up perfect weather.
Tony brought in leftover water and sodas for any one to take.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wes Englund says he is now at 95% of cure.
He still has 5 months of treatment to go.
Diana Johnson explained that she fell and broke her leg.
She is doing very well and expects to be released to drive and have
limited walking ability on Friday.
Louis Cowan gave a report of the MDA Walk held in April.
The event raised $30,000.00, which was $10.000.00 more than expected.
Thanks to all members who contributed to this success.
Tony Devita announced that Vice President Frank Lay was not in attendance
due to the passing of his aunt.
The meeting adjourned at 9:20 am.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Martha Fitch,
Recording Secretary.
Deadline for the news for the next newsletter is August 3
July Birthdays
(that
we know about)
5
Ed Vitell
17
Steve Johnson
6
Randy Gilley
21
Tod Wisner
7
Dona Wisner
22
Jerome Mais
Don't forget the Door Prize drawing on
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Classes at the Christian Hummul Co.,
12446 W State Rd 81, Beloit, WI 53511. phone 1-800-762-0235
August 12-14, 2016 - 3 day class on a Bluegill with Josh Guge $195.00
September 19-22, 2016 - 4 day class on a Day Jumping whitetail with David
Sharp $295.00
22nd Annual Show Discover woodcarving, Saturday July 16, 2016 at
the
Discovery Museum,
711 N Main St, Suite 2, Rockford, IL
Registration entries received Fri. 2-4, Sat. 8-9:30. Open to the public
Saturday 10am – 4pm
Sponsored by
Blackhawk Woodcarving club & The Discovery Center Museum
We are happy to announce that the Blackhawk Woodcarvers and the Discover
Center Museum have joined forces to host the 22nd annual Show
Discover Wood Carving.
Our mission is to promote the art of Wood Carving with enthusiasm, through
education and by example. There will be hands on demonstrations from 10am to
4pm
Soap carving,
Beginner carving, and
Wood burning
along with demonstrations of
hand carved fishing lures and Chain saw carving
For more information:
go to carving show
or
E-mail
neubauer.dennis@yahoo.com
Denny Neubauer-515-508-9524
Rock River Valley Carvers
of Wisconsin, Inc. 11th Annual show and sale.
Saturday, September 10, 2016.
10:00am - 4:pm Rock
County Fair Grounds - Craig Center, 1301 Craig Avenue, Janesville, WI.
Www.rockrivervalleycarvers.com
The 15th Annual Woodlanders Gathering,
Rustic Arts and Nature Crafts Workshops. July 7-10, 2016. Shake Rag Alley
School for the Arts, Mineral Point, Wisconsin
This unique event offers over 40 workshops to choose from, more than 20
talented instructors to work with creating rustic furniture, garden
structures, woodcarvings, and other nature based projects using hand tools
and natural materials like fresh green bendable willow, recycled wood, twigs
and branches, gourds, stone, leather, plants, cement, metal, and more.
It all takes place at our non-profit school for the arts, Shake Rag Alley,
in Mineral Point, Wisconsin, a beautiful rustic setting on 2.5 acres of lush
gardens, with a natural spring and nine historic buildings.
The event is open to all levels of experience, from beginners to pros.
One can register for any number of days.
For more details:
http://www.shakeragalley.com/woodlanders-16
August 16-19 Musky Area Wood Carvers Workshop in Boulder Junction, Wi.
Call Mary at 815-874-7978 or go to
go to
Events.
Our annual Woodcarver’s picnic
was at
Baumann Park in Cherry Valley this year. It was on June 14th.
The picnic was a success: the
weather was perfect, a number of people attended and the food was wonderful.
Tony Devita was congratulated on ordering up perfect weather.
Tony brought in leftover water and sodas for any one to take.
Jerome Mais
brought in a Santa carved from basswood.
Bob Matthews
brought in 2 birds carved from basswood:
an American kestrel and a Rose Breasted Grosbeak.
Both mounted on appropriate natural settings.
Diana Johnson
brought in 3 gourds she has cut, burned and painted.
They are bird houses.
Gary Curl
brought in a spoon carved from basswood.
He says this is his best work.
Gordy Moscinski
brought in a butterfly on a leaf.
Both the butterfly and leaf were carved and burned in walnut veneer.
Gordy also presented a small dachshund carved from basswood.
Judie Suit
brought in a relief carving of an outhouse, that was also burned and painted
on bark wood
Larry Stenzel
brought in a wood burning of a round barn, burned in excellent detail on
plywood.
Wes Englund
brought with him a walking stick remarkable enough that Gary Curl insisted
it be added to the Show and Tell table.
There are several frogs carved into a Mesquite branch.
He stated that the carving is done in wet wood as it is hard to carve
when dry. (no picture)