Blackhawk Carving ClubThe Blackhawk Woodcarver
There are a number of important
events upcoming for the remainder of this year; I wish to inform and remind
you about them.
We are planning to offer club
members a variety of “mini” carving classes or activities this Fall aimed to
appeal to the variety of interest and experience of our members. Please
refer to the announcement with more information on these “classes”.
Also included in this issue of the
newsletter, is the announcement of the naming of the Nominating Committee.
The Committee’s function is to establish a slate of proposed club officers
for 2027.
Our Editor includes a list of some
of the Carving Shows in our general area. I request that you note the annual
Show and Sale by the Rock River Valley Carvers of Wisconsin which will again
be held at the Janesville Fair Ground on Saturday, the 12th of
September 2026. Our club has reserved a table again this year; and we need
members and carvings to represent our club during this Show and Sale!
There is to be a Chip Carving class
offered this Fall through the Rock Valley College’s Center for Learning in
Retirement (CLR). I believe this class will be held at the CLR building at
3350 N Bell School Road at a time other than our normal club carving
sessions. The CLR Fall Class offerings and schedules are expected to be made
public later this month.
Our annual Christmas Holiday Party
is scheduled for Wednesday, the 9th of December 2026, at Peterson
Meadows. Please save the date!
Included in this issue are a few
pictures of some “Humorous Fishing Carvings’ by some of members over the
years. In addition, there are the pictures of member carvings which were
displayed for Show & Tell this past month.
Finally, remember we meet each
Wednesday morning at the Ken-Rock building for our normal carving sessions.
Tyrone Johnsen
Secretary
Report for July 2026
Meeting called to order by Tyrone
Johnsen at 9:30am on July 15, 2026. There were 18 in
attendance. We met for the second time in Ken Rock gym
since our carving room was used for a children’s class.
Perhaps next month we will return to our usual room.
Minutes were read by Secretary Roger
Benedict and approved.
Treasures report by Betty Gregory
stated that all is well documented and balance is in good shape.
One out-going payment for Ken Rock was six-month rent. Next payment
due January 2027.
President Report by Tyrone Johnsen
--A reminder we have one table
reserved for the September Janesville carving show.
--A financial analysis was conducted
to determine the stability of the finances. Betty Gregory
was asked to review last year to this year’s performance. Based on June of
2025 and 2026, remarkably 2026 was improved over 2025 and concluded due to
the successful Christmas party raffel.
--Overall club success is due to
membership of 42 and their paid up dues. Also included
are the past carving classes conducted by several members and of course the
Christmas Party at Peterson Meadows.
--It was asked what drives the
income and see the following:
Membership dues
Christmas raffle
Donations
--The Newsletter is driven by
membership and officers’ inputs; thus, keep up the good work of giving Gordy
Moscinski information, such as items for sale.
--A nominating committee was
established of Betty Gregory, John Gregory, and Roger Benedict. This is in
preparation For the November elections and October announcement in the
Newsletter.
--Carving choices of objects is
highly different among members and typically are due to how we are trained.
Some of us are trained in classes, self-taught, or by magazine
articles. Personal choices always will continue, but perhaps through classes
is still the best method of learning. Usually, the class
is developed with a carving object in mind and therefore has an opportunity
to experience something new. Therefore, a huge effort will be made to
encourage classes in 2027, and comments are open to opportunities. Most
interesting would-be encouragement for spouses to attend to create
additional appreciation.
--We need to keep in mind for three
long term members such as Ted Faber, Tony DeVita, Steve Terrill, since they
are noticeably absent as they need to convalesce at home; this reminded by
Joel Taylor.
Adjoined at 10:08am
Respectfully submitted, Roger
Benedict, secretary.
Carving Shows
The Rock River Valley Carvers of
Wisconsin Inc. will be holding their 20th annual Show and Sale on
Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Rock County Fair
Grounds “Craig Center” 1301 Craig Ave. Janesville, WI.
Feathered Carver is Brad Crandall. Free Admission,
donations accepted. Contact Brad Crandall @ 608-931-0188
or
bwkicrandall@gmail.com or John Raisbeck
@jkraisbeck4@gmail.com. for more information.
Wisconsin River Woodcarvers Show,
Sale, & Competition September 19 & 20, 2026
The Capitol Carvers of Wisconsin &
Badger Wood Turners will be holding their 35th Annual Show & Sale
on Sunday October 25, 2026 at the DeForest Area High School, 815 Jefferson
Street, DeForest, WI. Show hours are 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Any questions call, April Bird, CACW President, 608-320-9217.
The Waupaca Area Woodcarvers Club
will be holding “Artistry in Wood” Show, Sale, & Competition on Sunday
November 1, 2026 at the Waupaca Recreation Center, 407 School Street,
Waupaca, WI. Show hours are 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Admission for Adults is $5.00,
Children (Age 1 -16) free. For more information
contact Harold Mohr 715-281-4923.
Roger Stegall
Character Carving Roughouts and Class
Roger Stegall is exhibiting at the
Rock River Valley Carving Show on September 12, 2026. If
anyone is interested in purchasing roughouts from Roger please come to the
show. Roger carves character carvings in the Ozark style.
Roger is holding a class on September 13 and 14 in Janesville, Wisconsin .
It is also at the Ravens’ Wish in Janesville,
Wisconsin. The cost of the class is $140 for two days.
Money is paid directly to Roger Stegall at the time of the class.
The class is currently full but if you want to be put on a waiting
list please contact Brad.
Nominating
Committee Formed for 2027 Club Officer Candidates
A Nominated Committee was named for
establishing a list of candidates for our club officers for the 2027
year. Roger Benedict, Betty Gregory, and John Gregory agreed to serve
on this committee in response to requests by current club president Tyrone
Johnsen.
President Johnsen stated that the
committee members were chosen based upon their club experience and their
interest in the long-term success of the club.
The slate of candidates are to be
identified by late October to permit an appropriate announcement of the
slate to be included in the November newsletter. The election is always held
during the November business meeting on the third Wednesday of November (the
18th of November 2026).
All members may nominate candidates
for any the officers positions. All club officers are volunteers!
Newsletter
deadline
Keep sending your pictures and
stories by the September 2, 2026 deadline
Door Prizes
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.
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Want to buy
or sell
For sale: set of 14 Henry Taylor
gouges
1/8 inch U gouge
1/8 inch V gouge
12 Fred Cogelow skew gouges
$ 150.00
Dave Meyer 815 547 6050
August Birthdays (that we Know of)
5 Betty Gregory
1 John
Martin
Committees
(815 area code)
Webmaster & Newsletter Editor
Gordy Moscinski
Photographer, Tyrone Johnsen, 397-9274
Programs, Rick Brittnacher, 608-346-6501
Picnic, Tony Devita
Club Officers
(815 area code)
President, Tyrone Johnsen, 397-9274
Vice Pres, Rick Brittnacher, 608-346-6501
Treasurer, Betty Gregory, 708-8626
Secretary, Roger Benedict, 988-3314