Meeting called to order by Elaine Terrell. At Kenrock Community Center, No minutes from July 17, 2007 meeting. Recording Secretary absent.

Treasurer Report: John Wacker.

Old Business: Carving show at Klehm. Everyone present at the meeting was impressed with the show. We had a little discussion about the show. There are a few items that will need to be address before our August 9, 2009 show: (1.) price tags should be put on all the items donate for raffle. Some of the attendees inquired about buying some of the carvings  (2.) John Wacker is going to talk with Judy Emerson about putting our Wood Carving information in the Go section of the paper as on going trying to get more members.

New Business: The club voted to pay $200.00 holding fee to Klehm for our August 9, 2008 show. John Wacker will go to Klehm and put a deposit down. Also, John will be asking for a contract with Klehm.

Richard Anderson will be contacting River District Cafe to provide food service for show in 2008.

A question was put on the floor about generating more cash flow for our club. Here are some of the suggestions: 
Raising club dues. Bob Matthew suggested that we raise the dues to $25.00 a year. Some other suggests a $2.00 raise a year from $18.00 to $20.00. Raising dues was tabled until September meeting. A talk about having some carving classes.
Tony DeVita suggest that we have them on Wednesday Morning. By doing this we would not be pay for renting of a room at Kenrock. An example of how to generate more money for the club. If the class cost $10.00 add $5.00 to the class with a total cost of $15.00 with the club getting the extra $5.00.  This can also be done on business meeting night

Show and Tell: No show and Tell

Sick Bay: Roger Benedict had open heart surgery on August 17, 2007. Roger wife Paula is keeping Bob Hallstrom in the loop on Roger progress. GET WELL ROGER.

Don Stansfield wife Judy also had surgery. GET WELL JUDY.

Guest Speaker: Bruce Archer a very interesting person. Bruce worked retail and is currently working at UPS. His carving and picture framing keep him busy. His carvings are mostly of faces and busts. The expressions were quite interesting. Picture frame were also very good.

Submitted by Elaine Terrell

CLEARING OFF THE BENCH

Due to the absence of our newsletter editor Roger Benedict.  This bulletin is being put together by two members of the club.  They are Todd Wisner and John Wacker.  We will do our best on such short notice.

Will be held Tuesday September 11 beginning at 4:00pm  at the Sinnissippi Park shelter across form the golf course.  1. Bring your own eating utensils.  2. A dish to pass and your own meat to grill.  Beverage will be furnished.  Let us all make Tony look good by showing up for the picnic.

Educational subjects about any aspect of carving please read:  Our speaker for Tuesday night September 19, 2007 is "Salem" who is a fine young sculptor, born and raised in Rockford.   He started sculpting July 2003 that was influenced by the severe wind storm through Rockford.  He accumulated blown and torn tree limbs from the storm that began his career.  He always begins with power tools and completes his sculpture with carving tools and sandpaper.  By trade he is a machinist, but by art he is a true wooden sculpture. ( thanks Roger for the information)

November 20^th---Robert Kerwin will present his unique designs of boxes having many secrets.

FUTURE CARVING SHOWS

September 9^th---Capital Area Carvers of Wisconsin 19^th annual carving show & sale at Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Monona, WI. Contact Bob Newbegin (608) 334-1490

Rock River Valley Carvers 2^nd annual show at Craig Center Rock County Fairgrounds Janesville, WI. Contact Jim Trumpy (608) 752-8139

September 18 through 21----Gathering of Carvers (GOW) at Somonauk, IL Registration for classes is now open, contact Bob Mau. Have 16 instructors, over 35 seminars, hosts are Joe and Sharon Dillett

September 29^th---Badger State carvers Fall Show at Mount Mary College 2900 N. Menomonee River Parkway Milwaukee, WI.

October 28-29---Wheaton, IL North Suburban Carvers 27^th Artistry In Wood exhibition and competition in DuPage County Fairgrounds. Contact Terri Pijut (847) 458-2919

Our 13^th annual show on Saturday, August 4^th at Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden was from all reports well attended.  The weather cooperated very nicely.  Walk-in attendance figures were very good.  Compliments to the show committee.  A tremendous effort and planning went into the preparation.  Thanks to all who had a part in making this show the success that it was.