PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE, JANUARY, 2011

Fellow Woodcarvers,

Now that the 2011 Suncoast Woodcarvers Show is on the books, I would like to thank everyone who had a big part in the Club Show. We are now in the beginning of next year’s Carving Show. The board has a lot of work ahead of them. Some new ideas are in the works. Congratulations to all the winners. Do not forget the Tuesday morning Carving Workshops.

Safe carving,

Bill Briggs, Jr.

SUNCOAST WOODCARVERS MEETING MINUTES

January 11, 2011

Seminole Recreation Center

President Bill Briggs opened the meeting and had no comments on the minutes of the December meeting. Treasurer Judy Wolf provided copies of her report, reviewed it, and approval was obtained. Of note was the payment for 2011 for room rental for both the Tuesday morning Workshops and the monthly meetings. There were no visitors or new members.

OLD BUSINESS
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NEW BUSINESS
Most of the remainder of the meeting was devoted to preparations for the Annual Show, which would occur the following weekend (Saturday, January 15 and Sunday, January 16). Show Chairman Joe Lutz made the presentation and led the discussion. Joe discussed the availability of vendors and the last minute problem of replacing Don Burghy, who had an operation scheduled. With advice from the Calusa Club, Carl Roadner from Sarasota became available. He is a Dremel distributor and handles other lines. A number of items have become available from manufacturers (Flexcut, Colwood), publications and vendors of equipment to be used in drawing, in addition to our Friendship Cane.

The schedule for set up for the Show was predicted for 10:30 Friday, January 14, as the rented tables were expected to be delivered by that time. Volunteers were needed for table set up in the proper arrangement and application of the plastic table coverings and plastic skirts. At least 5 tables remained to be rented.

Registration of carvings was planned for Friday from 9AM to 4PM and on Saturday from 8:30AM to 9AM. Judging for the Judged Competition would occur from 9AM to 10AM Saturday, at which time the doors would open to the public.

Several discussions occurred on the cost of entering carvings in the Show, both for the Judged Competition and People’s Choice. Several exceptions to the Club By-Laws were made: as written, a separate fee is required for each. This was changed to a single fee for both during the registration period. Only three Levels are called out in the By-Laws. An Open Level was added to be consistent with the Judged Competition Levels. This then permits two rather than a single entry in People’s Choice.

Further discussion on limitations on entry of items that had previously won ribbons in the Judged Competition and People’s Choice failed to fully clarify the requirements.

Karl Allison, who operates the painting session for kids at the Show, asked for donations of paint in bottles nearly empty. The items to be painted are little bird houses and a variety of items left over from last year’s Show.

SHOW AND TELL

Jack Stewart displayed several small carvings of caricature bears.

50/50

The winner was Bill Briggs.

NOTES

The next Business Meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at 7 PM at the Seminole Recreation Center.

The meeting was adjourned.

Bill Dewald, Secretary

UPCOMING EVENTS

· 2011 Florida Winter National
Wood Art Expo & Competition. January 22 - 23, 2011 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Harborside Events Center, 1375 Monroe Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901. For more info, go to www.flwoodartexpo.com/. A week of courses follows the show.

· The Florida State Fair – Our Club’s day to demonstrate is Wednesday, February 16, 2011 from 9 to 4. Tell Joe Lutz if you plan to attend so that he may obtain entry and parking passes.

· The Florida Woodcarvers Roundup is scheduled for Wednesday, March 23 –Saturday, March 26, 2011. For more information on class schedules, go to http://webspace.webring.com/people/qj/jeodea/.

2011 SUNCOAST WOODCARVERS ANNUAL SHOW

We would like to thank everyone who participated in the Show this year, from planning to implementation. It was a great collaborative effort, with lots of hard work by many volunteers. In particular, we’d like to thank Show Chairman Joe Lutz for all of his efforts in coordinating the Show.

Bud Evans from St. Augustine, FL was the Judge of the Judged Competition again this year.

The People’s Choice Awards were determined by ballots from attendees at the Show.

BEST OF SHOW

and

BEST OF LEVEL - ADVANCED

Karl Allison – Seaman On A Barrel

BEST OF LEVEL – OPEN

Karl Allison – Cowboy Caricature

Karl Allison with Seaman on a Barrel and Cowboy Caricature

BEST OF LEVEL – INTERMEDIATE

Judy Wolf – Tropicana Rose

BEST OF LEVEL – NOVICE

Guillermo Nunez – Bobcat

Judy Wolf with Tropicana Rose

Guillermo Nunez with Bobcat

2011 JUDGED COMPETITION WINNERS

Novice - Blue Ribbon
Terry Powroznyk	Rose
Bill Longman	Bark Mushroom
Alan Anderson	Stylized Dolphin, Poinsettia Relief
Guillermo Nunez*	Bobcat*, Stylized Gator
Richard Hugel	Barn w/Clock Relief
Bill Murphy	Wood Spirit Walking Stick

Novice - Red Ribbon
Alan Anderson	Snowman Relief


Intermediate - Blue Ribbon
Judy Wolf*	Tropicana Rose*, Bark House
Joe Kane	Mallet Turning, Gnome, Raccoon, Indian Bust
Holly Roush	Jewelry Box Chip Carving
Leonard Ondick	Lighthouse Relief

Intermediate - Red Ribbon
Libushe Zorin	Folk Dancers, Deer Relief
Glenn Fry	Man With Cigar Caricature
Bob Ingersoll	Chip And Burned Box

Intermediate - White Ribbon
Bill Longman	Flower Relief

Intermediate - Honorable Mention
Holly Roush	Coasters Chip Carved
Bob Jump	Quilt Chip Carved
Jervy Paluta	Twin Gorillas


Open - Blue Ribbon
Joe Kane	Mountain Man
John Lavigne	Witch Unpainted, Bark House
Nick Stella	Clock Chip Carved
David Faigley	Rose
Andy Szymaszek	Gecko Walking Stick
Bill Dewald	Winding Road Relief, Fox
Gerald Pemberton	Bark House
Ron Singerman	Indian Bust
June Longe	Red Tailed Hawk
John Roush	Blue Heron Pyro
Karl Allison*	Cowboy Caricature*

Open - Red Ribbon
John Roush	Frog And Mushrooms Pyro
Bill Dewald	Squirrel, Sandpiper
John Lavigne	Male Bust, Old World Santa
Leonard Ondick	Harbor And House Relief
Bob Jump	Cross Chip Carved

Open - White Ribbon
Joe Lutz	Civil War Soldier Bust
Holly Roush	Clock Chip Carved
Libushe Zorin	Found Wood Relief
Carl Smith	Indian Bust
John Roush	Red Tailed Hawk Pyro

Open - Honorable Mention
Leo Roberts	Praying Hands Relief
John Lavigne	Indian Bust
Holly Roush	Round Jewelry Box Chip Carved


Advanced - Blue Ribbon
John Lavigne	Indian Bust, Weight Watcher Santa, Bark House
John Roush	Howling Wolf Pierced Relief
Carl Smith	Totem Pole, Stylized Dolphins, Rooster
Karl Allison*	Carousel Horse, Cougar With Kits, Sandpiper, Seaman On A Barrel*
Jim Williams	Turtle Unpainted
Jerry Moore	Bass Attack
Nick Stella	Round Box Chip Carved
Ken Beek	Stylized Mallard
Walt Walsek	Horned Owl, Fly Catcher
John Roush	Tree With Old Barn Pyro

Advanced - Red Ribbon
John Roush	North American Kestrel
Bill Dewald	Cougar With Kits, Golf Ball Puzzle
Walt Walsek	Catfish, Turtle Painted
Andy Szymaszek	Indian Bust

Advanced - White Ribbon
Donna Stressman	Navajo Life, Fish Abstract

Advanced - Honorable Mention
Carl Smith	Squirrel
Donna Stressman	Cowboys On Horseback
Jack Stewart	Two Deer
Joe Lutz	Crappie Stylized

2011 PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS

(Pictures will be included in next month’s CHIPS).

NOVICE
Terry Powroznyk	Rose in Box

INTERMEDIATE
Leonard Ondick	Boat Shack Relief

OPEN
John Lavigne	Gnome House

ADVANCED
Jerry Moore	Sunfish

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