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| September 2005 | Editor: Roger J. Benedict |
| Volume Number 12 | Phone (815) 397-8910 |
| Issue Number 9 |
There are two evening meetings per month, which are held at the Ken-Rock Community Center at 3218-11th Street, Rockford, IL.
The first meeting is on the first Tuesday and is an open carving meeting from 6:30 to 9:00 PM. Join the gang and bring your friends
The second meeting is on the third Tuesday, September 20th and is the business meeting, starting at 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM.
Every Wednesday is open carving from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM. Come and join the gang, bring a friend! Enjoy a taco.
All our meetings are aimed at enjoying one another passion for woodcarving. Always there is a lot of carving information traded back and forth, and of course the life interest stories, "three for a dollar" are worth the gas mileage and time.
August meeting notes
The Blackhawk Woodcarvers Monthly Business Meeting was called to order by President, Elaine Terrell. Old minutes were read and approved. There was no Treasurers report.
Old Business
There was some minimal discussion about the web site regarding the on-line show
registration forms and $2 admission. Generally this was a review of the site
situation.
Ray Olson reminded everyone about the Amboy trip on
August 20th.
Roger Benedict mentioned the September 13th members and friends picnic at Sinissippi Park at the shelter house across from the golf start house.
New Business
Paul Miller, the show tool vendor donated two
books to our library. The left over carved turtles should be sold at the Autumn
Fest on October 8th & 9th.
A lengthy discussion occurred about the show. All were in agreement that we should continue there next year due to the excellent facility and friendly atmosphere. Roger Benedict distributed a summary of the evaluation sheets. All categories were between above average to excellent. The only two categories showing a relative concern were the "judging floor plan" and " separate display and judging rooms." The judging of course came up again. Primarily the time frame was too long and not enough blue ribbons were awarded. This will be addressed by a new committee of Don Stansfield, Roger Benedict, John Bibby, and Elaine Terrell.
Roger Benedict passed around a sign-up sheet for the Autumn Fest carving show & tell, carving demos and sale of carvings at Klehm Arboretum on October 8th & 9th.
Meeting adjourned at 8:10 pm.
Don Stansfield---Painted janitor (Eager) caricature.
Tony DeVita---A vertical tool sharpener built from a kitchen mix-master.
Larry Clark---Great show pictures shown on a laptop.
Clearing off the bench
The risk was worth it! The new show site at Klehm Arboretum and Botanic garden was well received by every attending carvers and the flow of visitors. We had a few bumps here and there, but our volunteers keep everything going as planned. The biggest blow was the gate still locked at 7:30 am; but someone did not read the memo about unlocking at 7:00 am. For the questions about the tables, the round tables were more than acceptable and allowed a free flow of visitors among the displays.
The facilities warm and airy ambience truly created a welcoming atmosphere that over came some negative feelings at the old gymnasium show site. Obviously we all had our work cutout for us. Everyone who signed up as volunteers was "Johnny on the spot." But hats off to Don Stansfield and the Gale & Elaine Terrell for there committed efforts during registration and direction of the judging tables. Larry Clark's several hours of photography is also on the applauding list. Obviously there are many names to mention, but the list goes on and on; with a chance of leaving someone out, I remain to stop here.
Mark your calendars for next January when we will start all over again to plan next year's show.
Schedules
September 13 ---Annual Picnic at Sinissippi Park shelter house. Eat at 5:30 pm.
October 8 & 9 --- Klehm Arboretum's autumn show on Saturday and Sunday. As last year, this is a very good PR as well as a good public turn out to buy your carvings and show off your talents.
Misc Chips
SUMMER ANNUAL PICNIC
Plans are set for Tuesday, September 13 at the Sinissippi Park shelter house. Bring a dish to pass, your beverages, and your meat choice to grill. Picnic is for members, relatives, and friends! Begin eating around 5:30 pm.
AUGUST 13 SHOW WINNERS
Intermediate level
Dave Hoffman, red ribbon, realistic water
Jerry Macomber, red ribbon, realistic winged
Gary Meyer, white ribbon, realistic winged
Ted Faber, red ribbon, realistic human
Larry Christensen, red ribbon, Santas
Larry Christensen red ribbon, caricatures
Tony DeVita, white ribbon, caricatures
Wes Albright, red ribbon, reliefs
Rick Borrel, white ribbon, reliefs
Wes Albright, honorable mention, reliefs
Elaine Terrell, red ribbon, stylized
Gary Meyer, white ribbon, stylized
Gary Meyer, honorable mention, stylized
Advanced level
Richard Young, red ribbon, realistic animals
Gary Cichy, white ribbon, realistic water
Gary Cichy, honorable mention, realistic water
Bob Mathews, blue ribbon, realistic winged
Kevin Rackley, white ribbon, realistic winged
Terry Shanafelt, honorable mention, realistic winged
Bob Mathews, blue ribbon, realistic water/shore birds
Terry Shanafelt, white ribbon, realistic water/shore birds
Terry Shanafelt, honorable mention, realistic water/shore birds
Don Morris, blue ribbon, realistic human
Harold Olds, red ribbon, realistic human
Richard Young, white ribbon, realistic human
Kevin Rackley, honorable mention, realistic human
Shelly Weiser, honorable mention, realistic human
Don Stansfield, red ribbon, Santas
Bob Hallstrom, white ribbon, Santas
Don Stansfield, honorable mention, Santas
Bob LeMaster, red ribbon, mythical
Bob LeMaster, white ribbon, mythical
Harold Olds, honorable mention, mythical
Harold Olds, blue ribbon, caricatures
Richard Young red ribbon, caricatures
Mike Trezek, white ribbon, caricatures
Gary Cichy, honorable mention, caricatures
Shelly Weiser, blue ribbon, reliefs
Kevin Rackley, red ribbon, reliefs
Carol Dailey, white ribbon, reliefs
Carol Dailey, honorable mention, reliefs
John Bibby, blue ribbon, chip carving
John Bibby, red ribbon, chip carving
Jim Griparis, blue ribbon, canes/walk' sticks
Jim Griparis, red ribbon, canes/walk' sticks
Kevin Rackley, white ribbon, canes/walk' sticks
Kevin Rackley, honorable mention, canes/walk' sticks
Roger Benedict, blue ribbon, stylized
Marshall Field, red ribbon, stylized
Jim Griparis, white ribbon, stylized
Bob LeMasters honorable mention, stylized
Carol Daily, red ribbon, misc
Bob LeMaster, white ribbon, misc
Gale Terrell, honorable mention, misc
Mike Trezek, honorable mention, misc
People's choice award
Kevin Rackley, Hands in relief
Judges' choice award
Kevin Rackley, Hands in relief
AUTUMN FEST
This annual event is held at Klehm Arboretum and Botanic Garden. We will be participating as last year in demonstrating and selling carvings. The Fest is Saturday and Sunday, October 8 & 9. Both days are from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. The doors will be open at 9:00 am for table setup etc. Roger Benedict has a sign up sheet; so far there are five carvers signed for Saturday and three for Sunday. We need more carvers for Sunday, contact Roger for details.
AMBOY FIELD TRIP
A group of 14 people car-pooled to Amboy, IL to see several unique tree carvings in the local park. The carved tree trunks were the remains of a sever storm that went through Amboy several years ago. There were nearly two dozen carved statues of Native Americans and North America animals. Most statues were over 8-feet tall. A local farmer proposed the project and the town board established a promotional event with merchants covering the carvers' cost. After the viewing the statues the group settled into a lunch on the returned trip home. And finally, thanks to Ray Olson who organized this fine event.
REGIONAL CARVING SHOWS
September 11 Madison, WI. Capital Area Carvers of Wisconsin 17th annual show and sale held at Olbrich Botanical Gardens Atwood Avenue.
September 20 Somonauk, IL "Gathering of Woodcarvers"-----GOW 2005. Over 40 woodcarving seminars by 13 instructors. Camping available. Contact Joe Dillett at (815) 498-9290 for details.
October 15 & 16 Roscoe, IL "Wright Time Art Fair and Auction." Cross and Crown Lutheran Church 7404 Elevator Road. Call (815) 623-2212 for details
October 22-23 Wheaton, IL. North Suburban Carvers 26th annual Artistry in Wood Exhibition and competition held at DuPage County Fair grounds. (773) 763-1788 Marcy Samat.
NEWS STUFF
Please forward any club or member information for the newsletter. This should be sent to Roger Benedict during the last week on every month.
CARVING CLUB WEBSITE
www.blackhawkcarving.com
A Quote for the carver
"I cannot give you the formula for success, but I can give you the formula for failure, which is---try to please everybody"
_____Herbert Bayard Swope
The Blackhawk Woodcarvers was founded in 1993 and has a goal of preserving and encouraging the art of woodcarving. Membership is open to anyone having any skill of carving, including those who have never carved and want to learn about carving.
Blackhawk Woodcarvers
1921 Boscobel Court
Rockford, IL 61107
