Tri-Cities Woodcarvers would like to express our apprecitaion to all the carving instructors at the Rendezvous. It was all a great success due to their time and expertise. Thank you notes were sent to the visiting instructors: Gil Drake, Dave Disselbrett, Mel Wheatley, Eric Owen, Chris McBride. Our local instructors were Juan Marin, Ron Lunde, Vi Hiltwein, Ellen Berg, Jack Hurst, Barb Pentecost and Bob Gough.
Thanks also to the following for conducting classes and giving demonstrations: Jimee Hurst, Pat Bennett, Rose Davidson, Mark Green and the Tri-City Woodturners Assoc.
TCWC MEETING MINUTES June 17,2010
The meeting was called to order at 7:02 by President, Ivan Brown. There were 14 members present. Ivan announced that he would not be running for president next year.
Discussion of the Rendezvous: 87 people were registered. We received many favorable comments from the participants.
Suggestions for the future:
...We need to get information out on websites, regarding instructors, classes, etc.
....More help is needed at the raffle table - someone must be there at all times. Many tickets were sold while classes were in session.
...The demonstrations (wood turning and air brush) were well received.
The facility was excellent. Arlene suggested that we should check in at the fair office at the end of the year to schedule the dates for next year. Maybe they can arrange a favorable price for us to use the same building again next year.
Fred Holder, of Snohomish, who donated the turned balls inside balls to the raffle has offered to bring his lathe next year and demonstrate the process for making them.
Financial Report was given by Arlene Spaulding.
Contact Jimee Hurst if you have information to go out on the blog or the printed newsletter. JimeeL@aol.com or (509) 396-9495
Bob Gough wants to set up a Saturday gathering for local carvers as well as those from surrounding areas - Oregon, Walla Walla, etc. He would like help and suggestions re: location, classes, etc.
Neil Wesche said he has been asked to teach classes on power carving. He is still working on his workshop area in his home. When it is finished, he will have space for people to come and carve with power.
Heritage Days will be in September. The downtown Kennewick event will be the same weekend.
Members attending were: Neil Wesche, Bob Gough, Barb Pentecost, Shirley Carlson, Mark Green, Roy LaMunyon, Ellen Berg, Mick Wise, Wally Walters, Ivan Brown and Arlene Spaulding. Guest: Ron Lunde.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
Ellen Berg
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
NEED HELP WITH NAMES FOR SOME PICTURES
If you see the caption "Picture," or a bunch of these ?????, or just a blank where a name should be, you'll know that I either haven't met that person, know their faces, but not their names .... or know them as well as I know my own family, but am having a senior moment. Please help - email me (JimeeL@aol.com) and fill in the blanks. Thanks for your help!
THANKS FOR RAFFLE DONATIONS
A note from Charlene Brown: "We would like to thank all who brought the nice things for the raffle at the 2010 Rendezvous. Cascade Carvers, Drake Knives, Designs in Woods, Fan Carvers World, Washington Hardware, Will Hayden, Jensen Hardwood, Jerry Johnson, Irene Braach, Pat Bennett, Rose & Jerry Davidson, Frank & Arlene Spaulding, Ivan & Charlene Brown, Neil Wesche, Van DeWitt, Dave Disselbrett, Gerre Conway, Barb Pentecost, Vi Hiltwein, Mel Wheatley, Jean Manship, Roy LaMunyon, Mark Green, Jack & Jimee Hurst, Dave & Shirley Carlson, Bob Ridkin, Fred Holder, John Dysert, Chris McBride."
There were 63 items, which were much appreciated. A big thank you to everyone who bought raffle tickets. The proceeds go to paying the Rendezvous expenses.
There were 63 items, which were much appreciated. A big thank you to everyone who bought raffle tickets. The proceeds go to paying the Rendezvous expenses.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
RENDEZVOUS REPORT COMING SOON
The 2010 Rendezvous was a big success, thanks to the excellent work done by Chairman Bob Gough, and President Ivan Brown. They had a crew of very capable helpers, and you can find out who they were, read about them and see pictures here next week. Meantime, your editor has a house full of company, so there will be no printed newsletter this month, and the blog news will be delayed.
May Meeting Minutes
THE JUNE 17 MEETING HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE KENNEWICK SENIOR CENTER, SINCE THE TRI-TECH SCHOOL IS CLOSED FOR THE SUMMER. THE TIME REMAINS THE SAME, 7 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by the President, Ivan Brown.
Treasurer's Report was given by Arlene Spaulding
The April minutes were approved as published in the newsletter and blog.
Bob Gough gave a report on the progress in setting up the Rendezvous. The leaders of the carving sessions on Friday and Saturday are as follows: Dave Disselbrett, Caricatures; Mel Wheatley, Relief, Vi Hiltwein & Ellen Berg, Animal Caricatures; Bob Gough, Heart; Paul Jones, Bark House; Barb Pentecost, Chip Carving; Jack Hurst, Horse; Ron Lunde, Face; Chris McBride, Caricatures; Gil Drake, Caricature; Lori Leach
For those who attend the Rendezvous, but do not carve, there will be Woodburning by Patsy Bennett, and Beading by Rose Davidson and Jimee Hurst. There will also be a Woodturning demonstration on Friday by members of the woodturning club. Mark Green will demonstrate air brushing on Saturday.
Hospitality Table will be set up by Shirley Carlson. The Raffle will be organized by Charlene Brown. Barb Pentecost will direct registrations.
There will be a Pot Luck dinner on Friday, and a Barbecue on Saturday. Sunday morning's closing session will be a team competition.
Arlene notified the police department of the schedule, as required by law.
OLD BUSINESS:
We received a Thank You note from the Franklin Co. Historical Society for the carving exhibit our club put together at the Pasco City Hall. Also a Thank You from Ron and Linda Lunde for a well-run and successful spring show.
NEW BUSINESS:
Wally Walters brought carvings he had collected from Third World Countries, and pointed out the different techniques used. He also told about his interest in carving since the age of about 5 years. His first carving was from the New York World's Fair. His uncle traveled around the world and sent carvings, most notably from Africa. He showed a carving made from an elephant tusk. Also a nara wood water buffalo carved in the Philippines. Carvings from China were very detailed, and the ones of people showed very thin bodies with ribs showing. The carvings from Mexico were very colorfully painted.
The general raffle prizes were won by Bob, Jimee, Barb and Mick.
The meeting was called to order by the President, Ivan Brown.
Treasurer's Report was given by Arlene Spaulding
The April minutes were approved as published in the newsletter and blog.
Bob Gough gave a report on the progress in setting up the Rendezvous. The leaders of the carving sessions on Friday and Saturday are as follows: Dave Disselbrett, Caricatures; Mel Wheatley, Relief, Vi Hiltwein & Ellen Berg, Animal Caricatures; Bob Gough, Heart; Paul Jones, Bark House; Barb Pentecost, Chip Carving; Jack Hurst, Horse; Ron Lunde, Face; Chris McBride, Caricatures; Gil Drake, Caricature; Lori Leach
For those who attend the Rendezvous, but do not carve, there will be Woodburning by Patsy Bennett, and Beading by Rose Davidson and Jimee Hurst. There will also be a Woodturning demonstration on Friday by members of the woodturning club. Mark Green will demonstrate air brushing on Saturday.
Hospitality Table will be set up by Shirley Carlson. The Raffle will be organized by Charlene Brown. Barb Pentecost will direct registrations.
There will be a Pot Luck dinner on Friday, and a Barbecue on Saturday. Sunday morning's closing session will be a team competition.
Arlene notified the police department of the schedule, as required by law.
OLD BUSINESS:
We received a Thank You note from the Franklin Co. Historical Society for the carving exhibit our club put together at the Pasco City Hall. Also a Thank You from Ron and Linda Lunde for a well-run and successful spring show.
NEW BUSINESS:
Wally Walters brought carvings he had collected from Third World Countries, and pointed out the different techniques used. He also told about his interest in carving since the age of about 5 years. His first carving was from the New York World's Fair. His uncle traveled around the world and sent carvings, most notably from Africa. He showed a carving made from an elephant tusk. Also a nara wood water buffalo carved in the Philippines. Carvings from China were very detailed, and the ones of people showed very thin bodies with ribs showing. The carvings from Mexico were very colorfully painted.
The general raffle prizes were won by Bob, Jimee, Barb and Mick.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
LATE NEWS
WE'RE MOVING!!!! THE JUNE 17 MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE KENNEWICK SENIOR CENTER, 7 P.M. WE WILL BE MEETING THERE THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER, SINCE THE TRI-TECH SCHOOL IS NOW CLOSED.
Friday, June 4, 2010
Rendezvous Schedule of Carving Sessions
Here are the carving sessions offered at the Rendezvous:
THURSDAY PM
Dave Disselbrett
FRIDAY AM
Dave Disselbrett - Caricatures
Mel Wheatley - Relief
Vi & Ellen - Animal Caricature
Bob Gough - Heart
FRIDAY PM
Dave Disselbrett - Caricatures
Paul Jones - Bark House
Barb Pentecost - Chip Carve
Jack Hurst - Horse
Lori Leach
SATURDAY AM
Dave Disselbrett - Caricatures
Mel Wheatley - Relief
Vi & Ellen - Caricature
Ron Lunde - Face
SATURDAY PM
Dave Disselbrett - Caricature
Chris McBride - Caricature
Gil Drake - Caricature
Jack Hurst - Horse
Lori Leach
SUNDAY AM
Team Competition
For those attending who do not wish to carve, here are some activities that might interest you:
Woodburning - Patsy Bennett - Open table, work on techniques, no project planned
Bead Classes - All day Friday and Saturday. Jimee Hurst & Rose Davidson -Instruction for beginners on some basic peyote and bead embroidery. If you're already an experienced beader, bring your projects and bead along with us.
Wood Turning Demo - Friday evening, 4 to 6 pm
Air Brush Demo - Mark Green - Saturday evening 4 to 6 pm
POT LUCK 6:00 pm Friday
BARBECUE 6:00 pm Saturday
Friday, May 28, 2010
RENDEZVOUS CHANGE OF LOCATION
It's all about location ..... location ...... location!!!!! Still at the FAIRGROUNDS, but our old venue will not be available because of landscaping work, so we have been UPGRADED (at no extra cost!!!!!) to BUILDING #1 AT THE NORTH SIDE OF THE FAIRGROUNDS. Enter at the West gate as usual, and look for signs at the end of the road pointing to the LEFT to the new location.
Building #1 is an 80 x 100 enclosed building with 20' sliding doors at the West and East ends, with 8' doors on the North and South sides. There are restrooms and showers directly behind the building. There is AIR CONDITIONING if it is hot, and we can close the doors if it is windy!!!!
RV's can park on the NORTH side and the WEST side of the building in the grassy areas.
Bob, Ivan, Charlene and Arlene walked the area with the rental administrator, and were very pleased with the upgrade in location. WE'RE MOVIN' ON UP!!!!!
Here's a map (I hope) showing the route to the new location:
Building #1 is an 80 x 100 enclosed building with 20' sliding doors at the West and East ends, with 8' doors on the North and South sides. There are restrooms and showers directly behind the building. There is AIR CONDITIONING if it is hot, and we can close the doors if it is windy!!!!
RV's can park on the NORTH side and the WEST side of the building in the grassy areas.
Bob, Ivan, Charlene and Arlene walked the area with the rental administrator, and were very pleased with the upgrade in location. WE'RE MOVIN' ON UP!!!!!
Here's a map (I hope) showing the route to the new location:
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