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February 2020
GENESEE VALLEY WOODCARVERS
Meetings are held from 7 to 9 PM on the 2nd Monday of the month (except July and August) at:The 40 & 8 Club (across the street from Gleason Works)
933 University Avenue, Rochester, New YorkWeb site: http://gvwoodcarvers.com/
Important Disclosure: Wood carving and whittling may be habit forming and could prevent you from engaging in household chores and other unpleasant tasks. Carving is enjoyable and you may be prone to
share it with others: thus, causing them to experience the same distractions from less pleasant tasks as you may have experience yourself
Next Meeting
Monday, March 9, 2020Topic: Winter Carving Classes
6:30 – 8:30 pm
GVW OFFICERS: Co Presidents: George Abbott & Harry Patrick Treasurer: Alison CurrieWebsite: Tony Filetti and Rob Lucci Membership: Jeff O’Donnell Show Chair: John Currie At Large: Don Buss Newsletter: Susie Nettleton Historian: Wayne Kidd
GVW 2019-2020 CARVING YEARMEETING/ ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
March 9 & 23, 2020 Winter Carving Classes
April 3, 2020 Setup & registration for 2020 show
April 4, 2020 2020 Show, 10AM -4:30PM
April 13, 2020 TBD and Show wrap up
May 11, 2020 TBD and Nomination of officers
June 8, 2020 Election of officers Annual Dibella’s sub social
GVW Meeting Format & Schedule
6:30-7:00 PM Open time for socializing, informal coaching or critiquing, browse the library, & the informal “Show & Ask Me” table.
7:00-7:15 PM Welcome new members and guests, announcements. 7:00-8:45 PM Open carving time and/or demos. 8:45-9:00 PM Room cleanup
General RemindersCheck out the website: www.gvwoodcarvers.com "I hope all club members have checked the club website recently. A special thanks to Tony & Rob for the fantastic job on updating the website. I especially found the list of links for tools helpful." Harry
There is a table available for members to showcase what they’re working on. It can be either a finished carving or a work in progress.
If any members have helpful hints, have seen a new product or have information a tools/fixtures that they would like to pass along, please consider a short write-up for the newsletter. Contact Susie Nettleton for more info. [email protected]
President’s Corner
The classes conclude this month and the work in each of the groups is looking great! It will be fun to see all the finished work displayed at the April 4th show. It is particularly good to see some of the newer carvers who really enjoyed the Fall “Simple Santa” project, get excited about finishing another new and different piece of work with the whimsical bird project. The more experienced carvers are producing some fine work in their project groups as well! The Winter classes really do provide a great opportunity for both new carvers and experienced carvers to challenge themselves with a new project guided by very experienced and capable instructors in the Club. Participants get to proudly walk away with a great finished piece!
The GVWC committee met at the beginning of February and discussed the process for the upcoming show on April 4th. One significant change was made due to requests from the membership. It was agreed upon that members will be allowed to enter as many pieces as they wish for the one flat fee of $5.00. We hope that this change will encourage members to submit more of their work for both this show and future shows.
The April show is rapidly approaching. Only 5 weeks and 4 days until the show! We would like to thank everyone for the strong response to the request for help putting on the show. There may still be a need for help in a couple of areas, so check at the upcoming meeting if you are able and willing to help.
The competition rules and registration document will also be available on our website.So, CARVE, CARVE, CARVE!
If you have important club related news or an announcement you wish to get out to the membership, please let Harry or George Abbott know.
Regards, George and Harry
Remember, safety first, and keep those wood chips flying and the dust collected!
Co-President: George Abbott & Harry PatrickTreasurer: Alison CurrieMembership: Jeff O’DonnellNewsletter Editor: Susie NettletonWebmaster: Tony Filetti and Rob LucciShow Chair: John CurrieMember at large: Don Buss
Remember, safety first, and keep those wood chips flying and the dust collected!
Show Information
Raffle Update from Dave: items donated so far 27
Your donations are greatly appreciated. Carvings and carving related items are some of the largest collectors of tickets. Bring your donations to him at any meeting. Or contact him: 585-500-5414 [email protected]
From the show committeeOur 36th annual show will be here before we know it! All members are encouraged to enter carvings, volunteer, attend, and spread the word to family and friends.
Date: Saturday, April 4, 2020Time: 10:00 AM to 4:30 PMLocation: Rochester Museum & Science Center, Eisenhart Auditorium 657 East Avenue Rochester, New York 14607Admission: Free
1. Volunteer! Thanks to all who have already signed up to volunteer. As you can see from the attached volunteer roster, we still have some open spots. On Friday, we need: entry placement (2), registrar (1), and set up (1).On Saturday, we need: Greeter (1), club table (2), and raffle ticket sales (1). See the volunteer sheet for the available times and email Alison at: [email protected] if you can fill any of these open spots. From the editor: keep reading and you will get to the volunteer sign up page
2. Help get the word out! Download and post the 8 1/2 X 11" publicity fliers around town. In addition, you can download the 1/4 page reminder sheet and cut it up to make show reminders to give to folks. From the editor: show flyer and ¼ page sheet attached to the email
3. Enter your carvings! The competition rules and entry tag are also provided.From the editor: rules attached at the end of the newsletter Entry Tag attached to the email.
COMPETITION DIVISIONSBird: Novice, intermediate, and advanced.General: Novice, intermediate, and advanced.Working Decoy: Single class and categoryYouth: Single Class and CategorySpecial: There is no Special Division in 2020.
JUDGING CRITERIA: Craftsmanship, Accuracy, Essence, and Artistry
ENTRY FEES (new in 2020):Club members: Flat fee $5 - Enter as many carvings as you like. Entries unlimited.Non-members: Flat fee $20 - Enter as many carvings as you like. Entries unlimited.Youth Division: No charge.
Woodcarvers must enter all their carvings into the same class (Novice, Intermediate, or Advanced). Carvings must have been completed within the last 2 years and not previously entered into any GVW show.
REGISTRATION AND ENTRY DROP OFF:Friday, April 3, 20203:30 to 5:30 PMAll Rochester area club members.
Saturday, April 4, 20207:30 to 8:30 AMIntended for out of town entrants.
PICK UP CARVINGSSaturday, April 4, 20204:30 PMCarvings MAY NOT be removed from the auditorium prior to 4:30 PM.
4. Display your favorite pieces! We will have a member's table to showcase our talents. Please bring a couple of your favorites to add to the display.
5. When at the show, wear a name tag to identify yourself as a club member.
6. Alison created a Facebook event page for the show. Please share this link with your friends:
https://www.facebook.com/events/236677790669673/
With everyone's help the club show should be a great event again this year.
Show Volunteers 2020
Look for the _______________ to fill the spots
In Charge: Show Chairman and President - John Currie and Harry Patrick
Pre-Show Volunteer Leaders - Make sure supplies are obtained, have everything ready in advance, contact and remind volunteers, and instruct volunteers on the duties of their positions
Registration John Currie Advertising Alison CurrieRibbons John CurrieSupplies John Currie Laptop Slide Show Mardou CaseRaffle Dave HockenberrySoap Carving Jim ButlinCarver’s Showcase Mel ConnellFriday Volunteers John CurrieSaturday Volunteers Harry Patrick
Friday Volunteers – April 3, 2020Set-up: 1 PM to 3 PM
Alison Currie Harry Patrick Larry BuechelJohn Currie ___________
Decoy Tank (to be filled on Saturday morning if needed)Robin Salsbury
Registration: Orientation of registrars at 3 PM. Registration from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PMGreeters Harry PatrickRegistrars Alison Currie John Currie
Bob Ulreich __________George Abbott Robin Salsbury
Financial Treasurer’s rep & helper to verify paid-up membership status and collect amount dueMel Connell Susie Nettleton
Entry placement Don Buss __________ Bob Martin _____________
Saturday Volunteers – April 4, 2020
Coffee & Donuts (approx. 7 AM) Harry Patrick
Same Day Registration 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM
Greeter Harry Patrick
Registrar and Financial Alison Currie John Currie
Judges: 8:45 AM Arrive; 9:00 AM begin judgingBird division General Division
Al Jordan Tony FilettiAl Adaskin Robin SalsburyDon Rowe Ed Olinger
Result Recorders John Currie Mardou Case
Ribbon placers Bird: Alison Currie Annita Breitweiser Don Buss General: Rob Lucci Jim Butlin
Entry Greeters: Hand out programs and People’s Choice ballots
10 – 12 PM ___________ Jeff O’Donnell12 – 2 PM George Abbott Drew Crane2 – 4 PM Jim Hotaling Mike Ferugia
Club Table: Hand out programs, membership applications, etc. Count People’s Choice ballots. Help show attendees and club members as needed.
10 – 12 PM Suzanne Keller Bill Keller12 – 2 PM _____ __ ___________2 – 4 PM Bob Martin Rick Flynn
Raffle ticket sales (+transport items to stage and help with awarding prizes)10 – 12 AM Annita Breitweiser Jack Nettleton12 – 2 PM Robert Feltz ___________2 – 4 PM+ Dave Smith Dick Stoddard
Soap carving Jim Butlin Rob Lucci Mike Buggie Susie Nettleton
Announcer Tony Filetti
Demo Tables Tony Filetti, Rob Lucci & Jim Butlin (2 tables)Don Buss (1 table)Mel Connell (1/2 table)Robin Salsbury and Al Cretney (1 table shared)Show Business, Donuts, Recorders (1 table)Featured carver at front: Mel Connell
Carving GroupsGreece Carving Group Contact Bob Martin at [email protected]
The Greece Carving Group will meet every Monday Morning from 9:00 to 11:30 (except Holidays) The Greece Senior Center is in the Town of Greece Town Hall complex just to the North of the Town Hall, on the West side of Long Pond Rd. approx. 1/4 mile North of Latta Rd. Bring your own project to carve.
Chili Carving Group
The Chili Carving Group meets on at the Chili Senior Center on Wednesday mornings at 9:00 am. The Chili Senior Center is located at 3235 Chili Ave, Rochester, NY 14624.
Irondequoit Carving Group Contact Paul Yarrows at [email protected]
The Irondequoit Carving Group meets Thursday mornings at 9:00 am at the Transfiguration Lutheran Church, 3760 Culver Road Rochester. Carve anything with anything including power. Free will offering for the church. Sometimes lunch is involved.
Cardinals by Aimee Nothnagle
Winter Carving Classes
Upcoming events Mar 14-15, 2020 Ohio Decoy Collectors and Carvers Vintage Decoys and Wildlife Art Show and Sale, Strongsville Holiday Inn, 15471 Royalton Rd., Strongsville. OH
Contact: Dwane Ong (vendors): [email protected], 734.934.2548; Vince Ciola (general information), 937.935.0657, [email protected], See www.odcca.net for discount code and contest rules.
Mar 20–22, 2020 Canadian National Wildfowl Carving Championship Manulife Financial Sportsplex, RIM Park, 2001 University Ave E., Waterloo Ont
Contact: 519.634.8070; [email protected]; www.canadiannationals.net March 21-22, 2020 Lancaster County WoodCarvers, 47th Annual Woodcarving & Wildlife Art Festival, Student Memorial Center, Millersville University, Millersville PA
Contact: Pete Kovarovic, (717) 392-4814, [email protected], competition info: David Parker, (410) 867-2214, [email protected]
March 20-22, 2020 The Woodworking Show; New York State Fair, Horticultural Bldg, 581 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse NY
Contact: www.thewoodworkingshows.com There will also be a Home & Garden Show in the Exposition Center that weekend.
March 28-29, 2020 Northeastern Woodworkers Association Annual Fine Woodworking Show Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga, NY Contact: www.woodworker.org
April 18, 2020 Quinte Wood Carving Competition & Show, Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre, 265 Cannifton Road, Bellville Ontario
Contact: [email protected]
April 24-26, 2020 50th Annual Ward World Wildfowl Competition& Art Festival,
Roland E. Powell Convention Center, Ocean City MD
April 25, 2020 Rochester Woodworkers Society Show, Main Street Armory, Rochester, NYContact: Denise Dee, [email protected]
April 25-26, 2020 Southtowns Woodcarvers Spring Show; Elma Senior Center, 3007 Bowen Rd, Elma NY
Contact: 716.572.7829 or 716.801.0664; www.southtownsny.tripod.com
May 2-3,2020 Havre de Grace Decoy and Wildlife Arts Festival, Havre de Grace Middle School and Decoy Museum, 215 Giles St., Havre de Grace MDContact: 410.939.3739, [email protected]; www.decoymuseum.com
Chips from the EditorWinter is almost over. I enjoy the winter carving classes because a carving project helps the winter go by faster and it gives me a chance to get to know other club members. I hope you will take advantage of the $5.00 fee for all the carvings you want to enter for the show. Believe it or not I will have four things to enter. Remember there is a table to show off your work that you don’t want to enter in the show.
If you don’t receive the newsletter by the first week of month, please let me know and I’ll send you one. You can also find the newsletter on the website.
The April newsletter deadline is March 26.
Susie Nettleton, Editor [email protected]
2020 Competition Rules - Genesee Valley Woodcarvers Five Divisions: Bird, General, Working Decoys, Youth, and Special. Bird Division: The Bird Division is divided into Classes: Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced. Each Class is sub-divided into Categories, A through L: A. Waterfowl: Brants, Coots, Ducks, Geese, Grebes, Loons, and Swans. B. Sea, Shore, and Wading: Anhinga, Auks, Boobies & Gannets, Cormorants, Frigate birds, Gulls, Jacanas,
Jaegers, Skua, Long- legged Waders (Herons, Egrets, Bitterns), Pelicans, Rails, Shearwaters, Shorebirds, Skimmers, Storm-Petrels and Terns. C. Prey & Upland Game: Raptors, Owls, Pheasants, Quail, Partridge, and Woodcock.
D. Songbird: Any bird in the Order Oscine Passerines. E. All Other: Anis, Budgerigars, Cuckoos, Doves, Hummingbirds, Kingfishers, Nightjars, Roadrunners,
Pigeons, Swifts, Trogons, Woodpeckers, and any bird not in Categories A through D above. F. Decorative Smoothie: Any bird done in a smooth manner and must be a literal representation with finely
detailed painting. Painting detail will be the major consideration in judging. Delineation of feather groupings, bill detail, raised primaries and combing are permitted. Burning is not permitted. Stick birds permitted.
G. Primitive or Antique Smoothie: Any primitive or antique style bird with only basic details painted on the bird. Painting will be a minor consideration in judging. Modeling paste, combed or uncombed, may be used. Delineation of feather groupings, bill detail, raised primaries and combing are permitted. Burning is not permitted. Stick birds and stick bird decoys permitted.
H. Interpretive Sculpture: Any bird or portion thereof, except single feather carvings, done in an interpretive or non-literal style and may be finished in any manner. Major judging considerations are artistry, interpretation and originality. Detailed decorative techniques are discouraged.
K. Miniature Bird: Entries must be ½ life size or smaller and not exceed 8” overall length from base of bill to end of body, beak and tail excluded. The wingspan and/or height of the bird and habitat may exceed 8”.
L. Miscellaneous Bird: Any Bird carving not in Categories A through K. Includes non-wood and single feather carvings
Note: Categories A though E must be carved in a realistic manner and referenced to the “Official Species Designations” per the Ward World Championships. Burning or texturing plus detailed painting are encouraged. All entries in categories A through F must be life-sized. General Division: The General Division is divided into Classes: Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced. Each Class is sub-divided into Categories, M through W. Painted or natural finish is allowed in each category. M. Caricatures: Any carving done in a carefully exaggerated, humorous or intentionally mis-proportioned
manner, including human, animal, bird and marine subjects. Judged in four separate categories: MA – animals: Single animal subject.
MB – busts: Single human subject showing only the head and shoulders. MC –full figures: Single human subject. MD – multiples: Any combination animals and/or humans.
N. Human Figures and Busts: Realistic correctly proportioned human adults or children. O. Animals: Realistic correctly proportioned carvings of land dwelling animals. P. Marine Life: Realistic correctly proportioned carvings of aquatic life such as fish, whales, and dolphins. Q. Holiday/Mythical: Any holiday-themed carving, in realistic, caricature, old world, primitive or other style. R. Bark: Any carving made exclusively from tree bark. S. Relief: Engravings carved on the front of a flat wooden surface. The back should be left un-carved. U. Miniature General: The entire carving including the base must fit within a 3” cube.
V. Miscellaneous General: Any General carving not in Categories M through W, including carousel figures, chip carvings, and non-wood carvings.
VC. Canes and Walking Sticks: Canes and Walking Sticks. W.Stylized Carvings: Any carving done in an interpretive or non-literal style and finished in any manner.
Major judging considerations are artistry, interpretation and originality. Detailed decorative techniques are discouraged.
WD. Working Decoy Division: Single Class and single Category. This is a gunning decoy contest where carvings have the sole purpose of attracting birds. Profile and appearance are of primary consideration. Entries must be sturdy enough to withstand rough treatment during hunting. 1. Decoys will be tested in water. They must be self-righting, (diving ducks from their backs, puddle ducks from their sides), properly balanced, and float correctly as per the species. Anchor attachment points are required on floating decoys. Keels and weights are optional. 2. Painting must represent fall plumage with no fancy brushwork or shading. Combed texturing is permitted. Painting must be done in a manner that could be easily executed by the hunter. 3. Entries must be constructed of wood or cork. No raised wings, carved-in wing or tail feathers, undercutting, delicate bills, detailed carving or burning are allowed.
2020 Competition Rules - Genesee Valley Woodcarvers YD. Youth Division: Single Class and single Category. Carvers must be 18 years or younger. They are not required to be members of GVW. SP. Special Division: There is no Special Division this year.
Judging and Awards 1. The judging will be done by groups of three Judges. 2. First, second, and third place and one or more honorable mentions may be awarded in each Class and
Category. 3. Best of Class winners will be chosen from the first place winners of Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced
classes of the Bird Division and General Division. 4. Best of Show winners will be chosen from the Best of Class winners in the Bird Division and General
Division. 5. First, second, and third place and one or more honorable mentions may be awarded in the Working Decoy,
Youth, and Special Divisions. 6. Prize Money and Special awards may be designated for various Divisions, Classes and Categories. 7. Awards or disqualification of entries will be the decision of the judges. With approval of the Show
Committee, the judges may subdivide any category and move any entry to a more appropriate Division, Class or Category.
Note: The Show Committee may introduce new Divisions or Classes to encourage interest in a carving type or style. 8. Judging Criteria: Craftsmanship (technical skill and execution), Accuracy, Artistry (design and
composition), Creativity, Presentation, and Essence. 9. People’s Choice: One AWARD chosen by popular vote of all club members and show attendees. Each is
allowed one vote.
General Rules 1. Genesee Valley Woodcarvers members who have paid their dues for the current fiscal year (September 1 to
August 31) are eligible to enter or display carvings. Entry fees are set by the Genesee Valley Woodcarvers Executive committee.
2. Non-members may become eligible to enter carvings by either joining the club upon registration or paying a onetime assessment. Entry fees will also apply and be paid at the door. Competitor show-day memberships will expire August 31, 2020.
3. A carver must enter all carvings in the same Class (Novice, Intermediate, or Advanced). 4. Carvings done by a “team” are permitted if all contributors are GVW members. 5. Carvings must be entered by the carver or their representative during the registration time unless prior
arrangements are made with the Show Chairperson. No mail-in entries will be accepted. 6. Carvings must be completed within two years of the current GVW competition. Carvings must be completed
before entry. Carvings entered in a previous GVW Show may not be entered in competition again. 7. After winning a Best in Class the carver is encouraged to move up to the next higher class. After winning a
Best of Show in a GVW competition, the carver must move up to the next higher class. After entering a higher class, a carver may not move down to a lower class.
8. The name of the artist must not be visible on the entry until judging is completed. Supplemental materials, other than reference data, may not be exhibited with entries.
9. Entries must be made entirely of wood excluding eyes, delicate elements, paint, structural and habitat. Entries not made of wood must be entered in the appropriate Miscellaneous Category.
10. In the Bird Division, eyes, legs, and feet may be non-wood. Cast legs and feet are allowed. 11. Machine duplicated rough-outs are allowed. 12. Carvings completed under the supervision of an instructor or as part of a carving or painting class may be
entered in the appropriate Bird or General Divisions (Novice, Intermediate, or Advanced). NOTE: Other shows may not allow carvings of this type to be entered in Bird or General Divisions.
13. The Show Committee consists of the Chairperson, President, and Vice President. Questions related to the Division, Class, or Category assigned at registration, interpretation of the rules, or any other matters will be resolved by the Show Committee. Simple problems may be solved by a single committee member. Complex problems will be resolved by a majority decision of the entire committee. These decisions are final.
14. NO CARVING MAY BE REMOVED FROM THE SHOW PRIOR TO CLOSING.
