The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by the president, Ivan Brown. He explained that, since the speaker for the evening was not a member of the club, he would be allowed to give his presentation first, before the business meeting. He then introduced Andy Howell, who is known to most of us from the Wed. class, and who has extensive experience as a carver, glass artist and multi-media innovator.
Andy told of his work combining carving with clay applications, and explained how to accomplish this, showing some carved bark turtles with clay tiles on the shells. He discussed various ways to make eyes using glass and clay. A part of his presentation was on the fact that facial expressions play a bigger part in displaying emotion than the eyes themselves. he brought examples and duplicated handouts to illustrate the points he covered. Thank you, Andy, for a most instructive 30 minutes!
After a short break, the business meeting began at 7:45. Treasurer, Arlene Spaulding, thanked all who contributed to the success of the March show. She presented the Reconciliation Report, which showed that we covered our expenses and we have available funds to put toward the Rendezvous.
Arlene moved that we donate $50 to the Tri-Tech culinary class for their food service during the show. Seconded by Jerry Johnson and unanimously accepted.
Vi Hiltwein moved that we pay $50 to Ed Daley for his radio club, for their service to our show. Seconded by Mark Green and unanimously accepted.
Arlene brought up the fact that the fee for our storage space is $50 per month.
The Minutes of the March meeting were approved as printed in the newsletter.
Mark Green reported that he still has duplicate books in the library supply, and will bring them to the Rendezvous to share there.
OLD BUSINESS
Ivan Brown asked if anyone had any questions or suggestions for next year's show. Jerry Johnson asked why there were so few vendors this year. There were many opinions on why some of the previous vendors had not attended this year. One was going out of business, and others didn't come due to the economy. Carvers and guests are generally spending less money on hobbies, making it less profitable to travel and transport large amounts of supplies.
NEW BUSINESS
RENDEZVOUS Ivan ran down the list of volunteers needed for the event. He also reminded the group that we will need about $100 to rent a refrigerator for the food. The Barbecue rental will be $50.
There are 5 carving instructors signed up for classes so far, and more are needed. There will be a couple of beading classes and one of basket weaving for the non-carvers.
Members were reminded to be planning to bring food for the potluck on Friday, snacks, water and sodas for the hospitality table, and all kinds of items for the raffle.
Members attending the April meeting were: Ivan Brown, Arlene Spaulding, Wally Walters, Jerry Johnson, Don Schnell, Jack Hurst, Jimee Hurst, Ellen Berg, Vi Hiltwein, Shirley Carolson, Roy LaMunyon, Irene Braach, Mark Green and Barb Pentecost.
Guests attending: Sharon Villegas, Catherine Segovia
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: DAVE McMYLER, MICK WISE
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