TCWC MINUTES, OCTOBER 21, 2010

Ivan Brown opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. He asked first for a report from Bob Gough.

Bob has been talking to Butch Elrod (chairsaw carver at our March show) about making a bench with caricatures at both arm rests. He will verify the cost so that the club can decide whether to raffle it to the public, through White's, Milne, Columbia Grain & Feed, etc. Mark questioned what the State rules on a raffle offered to the public would be. The discussion was tabled until further information can be obtained.

Bob would like large posters for the Spring Show that has information on the show, location, chainsaw exhibition, pictures, and that lunch is available.

Ivan reported on the soap carving kits for kids for the Spring Show - Don Schnell has half of the tools made. Instructions have been printed, 25 for sale and the balance on the kids' carving table. Expense is approx. $2.50 to $3.25 depending on the cost of boxes to be used.

Bob said that he didn't know how or who to contact for judges for the Spring Show. It was suggested that Betty Pitzer or Ron Lunde could be of assistance.

Tri-Tech radio promotional carving is going to be made by Neil Wesche.

The Treasurer's report was given by Arlene Spaulding.

Election of officers could not be held due to not having anyone that has agreed to hold the offices of President, Secretary and Treasurer. Bob Gough has agreed to stay in office as Vice President.

It was decided that a letter be mailed to all club members on the need to have officers for the club to continue.

Bob would like to see some activity on Saturdays for members to carve, since many people who work can't attend the carving classes offered at the Senior Center on Wed. and Fri.

Neil Wesche is offering to host carving at his home studio/garage. He has researched what other clubs do, and thinks that this would help create another avenue for interested carvers.

Bob said that he has talked to those involved in woodturning about creating a turned vase like the one that was presented at the Spokane for Best of Show. It could have a small engraved plate on it.

Those in attendance were Barb Pentecost, Bob Gough, Mark Green, Wally Walters, Jerry Johnson, Roy LaMunyon, Larry Musen, Dave McMyler, Neil Wesche, Merle Wesche, Ivan Brown and Arlene Spaulding. The raffle was held after a break for refreshments, but the names of the winners were not recorded, since Arlene had to leave prior to that.

Minutes taken by Arlene Spaulding