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Blackhawk Woodcarver Blackhawk Woodcarvers at Kenrock Community Center 3218 11th Street, Rockford, IL., Volume XVI, December, 2009 |
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Blackhawk
Woodcarvers Carving sessions
every Wednesday 8:30-11:00 am
(Visitors always welcome) |
FREE - FREE - FREE - CHRISTMAS PARTY BREAKFAST - will take place on the regularly-scheduled meeting date, Wednesday morning, December 16, 9:00AM, KenRock Center.
If you have not yet registered, do it now. See Bernie Budzynski at a Wednesday morning carving session, or call him at his home phone - 815-332-2395.
The CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST PARTY will be a full breakfast . . . catered, just like last year. Hot scrambled egg & sausage casseroles; sliced ham; juices; coffee; and plates/cups/utensils/etc.
You are encouraged to bring something to pass: fruit, cookies, coffee cake, bread, rolls, etc . . . enough for 12 Bring your spouse, and come ready to enjoy a delicious feast.
As is our tradition, this will be an opportunity to sell or barter some of your excess carving things. Buy, sell, trade, or give away, whatever. This year, it will take a new direction called "Blanket Swap" conducted by Gordy Moscinski.
THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE presented the following slate of nominees for 2010: Gary Lundquist for President; John Skaggs for Vice President; Jack Basford for Secretary, and Bob Hallstrom for Treasurer. The following Committee people will serve us thru 2010: Ozzie Webb has stepped forward to be the Newsletter Editor; Lisa Hanus & Tod Wisner will continue for the Directory; Bernie Budzynski as Librarian; Dona Wisner, Membership Chair; Larry Clark, photographer; Rich Andersen, Ozzie Webb, John Skaggs, & Bob Hallstrom as the Program Committee; Don Stansfield & Bob Hallstrom as Show Co-Chairmen; and Gordy Moscinski as Webmaster.
Thanks to the Nominating Committee of Elaine Terrell, Roger Benedict, and Dona Wisner for all their work. Actual voting will take place at the December business meeting. Further nominations will be accepted from the floor at that time.
WITH BOB HALLSTROM & DON STANSFIELD as the Show Managers for our 2010 Carving Show in August. We can expect a couple of new wrinkles that should help increase the profit margin.
CHERRY VALLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY has on display a group of wood carvings by our own Roger Benedict. He is showing three stylized carvings, and nine reliefs. This exhibit is one in a series of monthly artists’ shows that the Library sponsors. The exhibit runs until January 6, 2010. Viewing hours are from 9AM - 8PM Monday thru Thursday, and 9AM ‘til 5PM Friday & Saturday.
HAVE YOU SEEN OUR CLUB HISTORY BOOK? Elaine Terrell gathered every scrap of information she could find, and put it all into orderly fashion in a big 3-ring binder. If you haven’t seen it yet, you should. It is really impressive.
If you have the chance, you should also check into our Club website on the Internet. (
www.blackhawkcarving.com) Gordy Moscinski, our intrepid Webmaster, is uploading Elaine’s work onto the Internet.LEE THOMAS brought his daughter, Anne, to two of our Wednesday sessions. She was quite taken with the artistry in wood. So much so that she even bought a set of carving tools. When she came in on October 28th with those tools, she attracted lots of attention. You should have seen all the old geezers huddling around her to give her advice. ( Like moths to a flame. Or flies to honey! )
Most important parts of a carving tool -
1 - The cutting edge.
2 - The nut on the handle.
NOTED CARICATURE CARVERS,
Phil & Vicki Bishop, conducted their last
on-the-road caricature carving seminar a couple of weeks ago at The Woodcraft
Shop in Bettendorf, IA,. From now on, they will teach only at the
annual International Woodcarving Congress and at their home studio in Oklahoma.
Two members of our Club, Dona & Tod Wisner,
attended this seminar. Photo here shows the Bishops
with Dona and Tod
holding their completed
carvings.
Click on picture to make it larger.
The Bishops will be holding 3-day and 5-day carving seminars at their studio in Elk City, Oklahoma. These are scheduled for March, April, and May. Then in July, August, September, October, and November. For information on these classes, see their website www.woodcarving.com ; or call them at 580-225-3109.
For this year, they will be teaching in July at the International Carving Congress in Iowa. After 43 years in the Quad Cities, this famous affair is moving to Maquoketa, Iowa. (See below)
SPECIAL NEWS RELEASE
From Larry Yudis
The Woodcraft Shop, Bettendorf, IA -
"After a 43-year run in the Quad City area (Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa), the International Woodcarvers Congress, sponsored by the Affiliated Wood Carvers, Ltd. (AWC), is moving north to Maquoketa, Ia.
"It is a small community about 42 miles directly north of the Quad Cities on Hwy 61. They are very friendly and helpful folks who are eager to have the Congress be a part of their community. The show and seminars will be held in Pearson Hall on the Jackson County Fairgrounds, 1212 E. Quarry Street.
"More information about Maquoketa and the Congress’ move will be available shortly on our website www.awcltd.org and in future newsletters, which go out to AWC members.
"Another big change for the Congress is the dates the show will be held. From 2010 on, we will be holding the Congress a week earlier than we have in the past. Here is a rundown of the festivities and dates:
June 12 & 13: Accepting carry-in carvings for competition.
June 14 & 15: Closed judging of competition pieces.
June 14 & 18: Various 1, 2, 3 and 5 Day seminars being held.
June 17 - 20: Show will be open to the public (Charge at the door).
June 19 & 20: Judges Critique Sessions.
June 19: Annual Awards Banquet.
June 20: Annual AWC Membership Meeting.
June 20: Release of competition pieces at 4:00 PM.
"If you would like to be a part of this historical move for the Congress, you can become a member of AWC for $15.00 a year ($20US for foreign members). Just send a check or money order to the PO Box below, made out to AWC Ltd.
"You don’t have to be a member to come see the show, but you do have to be a member of AWC to take any of the seminars offered. If you have any questions about the Congress or AWC, please feel free to give us a call or drop us a line.
"Carol and Larry Yudis, Show Chairs, International Woodcarvers Congress, Affiliated Wood Carvers, Ltd., PO Box 104, Bettendorf, IA. 52722, 563-505-2700 (Carol's cell), 563-676-8264 (Larry's cell), www.awcltd.com "
Quiz Question -
"In the United States, what is the most common use of cowhide?"
BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Secretary’s Report - Minutes of the October meeting were read by Secretary Gary Lundquist, and approved as read.
Treasurer’s Report - Report read by Treasurer Pro Tem Bob Hallstrom, and approved as read.
Coffee Cash Report - Shows enough free cash so it can pay for the Christmas Breakfast Party. (If that’s not fully enough, we may have a 50/50 raffle to help cover the balance.)
Membership Report - Dona Wisner reminded members that dues for 2010 can be paid anytime now. $20 until February 1, then $25 after that.
Newsletter Report - Tod Wisner reminded members he is retiring as Newsletter Editor. The January 2010 edition will be his last. See note about Ozzie Webb under "New Officers."
Library Report - Bernie Budzynski . Passed around a sheet to register for the free CHRISTMAS PARTY BREAKFAST.
Web Master Report - Gordy Moscinski says that the full Club history is going on our Club web site.
www.Blackhawkcarving.com
Gordy asked if anyone had the Club Newsletters prior to 2005. And, if so, could he borrow them long enough to load them up onto the website.
OLD BUSINESS -
(None to speak of.)
NEW BUSINESS
-BOB HALLSTROM REPORTED that he and his wife, Nadine, visited the Artistry In Wood show in Dayton, Ohio, in early November. While he usually sees everything of interest in a woodcarving show in a couple of hours, he confessed to spending SIX HOURS in this show. Bob says this is a "must see’ event. If you are ever anywhere near Dayton at the time of the Show, don’t miss it!
BOB CAPION asked if anyone has seen a small, pocket notebook he has lost. It says "ABC Building Materials" on the cover, and it has listings for all his carvings.
GORDY MOSCINSKI suggested
that we put Club minutes, Library listings, and any other vital Club information
on flash drives. (Thumb drives, memory sticks) This would preserve the data in
the event of a critical computer crash.
THE PROGRAM -
Leah Crull and Karen Weber, two physical therapists from Orthopedic Rehab Specialists of Rockford,, presented a great program on "Carpal Tunnel Syndrome."
They used a plastic take-apart hand and detailed literature to explain how the carpal tunnel transverse ligament works; what happens when it goes bad; and how the problem is fixed with surgery and exercise. Many questions. Much group discussion.
The presentation finished with a discussion on how the whole business is related to woodcarving. This part included a handout on "What to look for when selecting or modifying hand tools to provide a better fit with the user."
COMMUNITY SERVICE
-THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, Frank Lay, Bob Hallstrom,, Dona & Tod Wisner, and Lonnie Hayes put on a program on "Wood Carving" for the Redeemer Lutheran Church Women’s Club.
Bob had made a special point of encouraging the church ladies to bring their husbands to the program,. About fifteen women and ten men showed up. Two or three expressed real interest in carving, and may visit our Wednesday sessions.
One husband turned out to be from now extinct Buckbee School, the same country school Tod had graduated from back in 1941. Not only is he interested in carving, but told Tod about the all-school reunion scheduled for 2010 All-in-all, a very profitable presentation.
OUR CLUB will conduct a Soap Carving Class with Scouts at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, January 14, 2010, in Cherry Valley. We still need a couple more volunteers to help out on this.
OSF St. Anthony Pediatric Ward
sent a thank you note in appreciation for the Halloween Pins For Kids we
carved.
SICK BAY REPORT -
FRANKLIN JOHNSON is back home, still recuperating. Strength isn’t too good yet, but spirit is great. He even started carving at home during Thanksgiving week. We look for him to bring his wife to the Club Christmas Party..
BOB MATTHEWS reports good things about his wife’s recovery from back surgery. Keep up the good work, Karen.
LEE THOMAS’ WIFE is coming along pretty well now.. They had a two-week visit by their daughter, Anne, from Boulder, CO.
JIM GRIPARIS underwent surgery for an abdominal aortic aneurism. Bob Matthews and Tony DeVita visited him Tuesday, November 17, and reported Jim was doing well. By the time you read this, Jim will have been up and out for quite a while.
"In all the parks of all the cities, You never see statues of committees."
- Anonymous
SHOW & TELL -
Bob Matthews showed an Elf Owl perched on a piece of wormy butternut, and a dragon’s head "emerging from the pages of an open book." (While Bob is a bird specialist, he excuses the dragon project by saying, " Dragons have wings!"}.
Will Rottman showed a handsome floral relief carving, not yet with a finish on it.
Gordy Moscinski showed a Redhead Duck, which was developed and painted in the fashion of a working decoy. Very effective.
Meeting adjourned at 0940.
CLUB ACTIVITY SCHEDULE -
Business Meetings & Special Events -
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December 16 - Christmas Breakfast Party & Swap Meet, Election of Officers
In a free democracy, it’s who votes that counts.
In a socialist government, it’s who counts the votes.
CARVING CLASSES
-This info is copied from other sources. Classes may or may not be filled. Be sure to check for yourself. We have no reasonable way of knowing any details other than those shown.
December 4-6, Bettendorf, IA, Rick Harney will teach deep relief carving of All-American football player Jim Thorpe. From a 26" x 10" plank. $235, includes roughout. The Woodcraft Shop, 2724 State Street, 52722. Call about motel discounts. 1-800-397-2278.
December 11-13, Bettendorf, IA, Rick Jensen will teach carving of a Whimsical Cottonwood Bark House in the round. $225 plus $20 to $25 for materials. Call for more info. The Woodcraft Shop, 2724 State Street, 52722. 1-800-397-2278. Call about motel discounts.
SOMETIME AFTER JANUARY 1, 2010, Rockford, IL, Bob Matthews will start a class on bird carving using the male gold finch (wild canary) as the subject. The class will start with the basic carving of the bird, and go on to include burning in feather details, painting, and making a suitable mounting for our finch. The photo in November Newsletter showed Bob with a sample of what we will be doing.
Jan. 8 – 11, Bettendorf, IA, Bob Guge, 2/3-size, a new cast, American Kestral (Sparrow Hawk). The Woodcraft Shop, 2734 State St. 52722, For more details, call 800-397-2278. Ask about motel discounts.
Jan. 15 – 18, Bettendorf, IA, Josh Guge, Sea Turtle in Habitat or a Fish of your Choice. The Woodcraft Shop, 2734 State St. 52722, For more details, call 800-397-2278. Ask about motel discounts.
Feb. 16 – 18, Bettendorf, IA, Helli Mayr, Mutters, Austria, Bust of an Old Lady. The Woodcraft Shop, 2734 State St. 52722, For more details, call 800-397-2278. Ask about motel discounts.
Feb. 19 – 21, Bettendorf, IA, Helli Mayr, Mutters, Austria, Bust of an Old Lady. The Woodcraft Shop, 2734 State St. 52722, For more details, call 800-397-2278. Ask about motel discounts.
Feb. 24 – 26, Bettendorf, IA, Harley Refsal, Scandinavian Flat Plane Carving. The Woodcraft Shop, 2734 State St. 52722, For more details, call 800-397-2278. Ask about motel discounts.
Feb. 26 – 28, Bettendorf, IA, Harley Refsal, Scandinavian Flat Plane Carving. The Woodcraft Shop, 2734 State St. 52722, For more details, call 800-397-2278. Ask about motel discounts.
March 5 – 7, Bettendorf, IA, Kirt Curtis, Polar Bear Scavenging in a Dump. The Woodcraft Shop, 2734 State St. 52722, For more details, call 800-397-2278. Ask about motel discounts.
April 10 – 11, Bettenddorf, IA, Sara and Larry Cornwell, Gourd Carving and Decorating. The Woodcraft Shop, 2734 State St. 52722, For more details, call 800-397-2278. Ask about motel discounts.
April 23 – 25 (tentative), Bettendorf, IA, Elaine and Fred Stenman, Low Relief Carving. The Woodcraft Shop, 2734 State St. 52722, For more details, call 800-397-2278. Ask about motel discounts.
May 29 – 31, (tentative), Bettendorf, IA, Bob Guge, Habitat Making Class. The Woodcraft Shop, 2734 State St. 52722, For more details, call 800-397-2278. Ask about motel discounts.
June 12 - 20, 2010, Maquokets, IA, The annual International Woodcarvers Congress. See above news from Larry Yudis at The Woodcraft Shop listing times and dates. Details on what classes will be taught and by whom will be included in our Newsletters as the details come in.
Quiz Answer - "Covering cows."
CARVING SHOWS
- These are shows within 3 to 4 hours one-way drive time of Rockford.February 6-7, 2010, Cedar Rapids, IA, the Cedar Valley Woodcarvers present "The Art of Woodcarving" show at the Longbranch Convention Center, 90 Twixt Town Road, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Admission free, hours Sat 9AM - 5PM, Sun 10AM - 4PM. Don Lund, Maurie Vandewalle 319-377-6520, vanlobo32@aol.com.
June 12-20, 2010 Maquoketa, IA, The annual International Woodcarvers Congress. See above news from Larry Yudis at The Woodcraft Shop listing times and dates. This is the premier woodcarving show of the year. Details on competition and what classes will be taught and by whom will be included in our Newsletters as the details come in.
WANT ADS
- Free service for individuals, clubs, and vendors (members and non-members ). Items MUST be related to carving. Mail your listing to Blackhawk Woodcarver, PO Box 15488, Loves Park, IL 61132, by third Wednesday of the month for the next month’s Newsletter.CHERYL FLAM REPORTS that she has a new duplicating machine, and is looking for business making roughouts and carving copies. She’s listed in our Club Membership Directory. Her phone number is 815-715-0065.
CIRCULATION STATEMENT: This issue of the Blackhawk Woodcarver is mailed to 76 members, 21 Associate members, 11 Friends of Blackhawk, 19 Tool Vendors; and 5 wood Vendors. Total circulation = 132. Our Newsletter goes USPO, First Class, for most benefit to all.
