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VOL. 34, NO. 9 SEPTEMBER 2018
UPCOMING EVENTS
Camp ‘N’ Carve
Sept. 7, 8, 9, 2018
50 Main St.
East Sumner, Me 04292 (Rt. 219)
Congregational Church
Woodcarvers Retreat in New England
Oct. 5 - 8, 2018
Camp Canonicus
54 Exeter Rd, Exeter, RI
www.mysticcarvers.com
Spirit of Wood Show
October 14, 2018
Campus Center, Building #8
Middlesex Community College
Bedford, Ma.
FMI: www.newc.org
WEB SITE http://mainewoodcarvers.com For editorial content, letters, photos or announcements email me at [email protected]
OFFICERS
President
Robert Grimm
162 Webbs Mills Road
Raymond, ME 04071
(207) 647-1223
Vice President
Art Chamberlin
500 Canton Point Rd.
Canton, ME 04221
(207) 597-2375
Secretary
Bernadette Hodgkins
26 Acadia Ave.
Lewiston, Me. 04240
(207) 241-7859
Treasurer James Irish
40 Josslyn St.
Auburn, Me 04210
(207) 784-2491
At Large:
Carol Durgin
73 Bridge Rd.
Brunswick, ME 04211
(207) 442-7005
Past President
Robert Moreau
289 Haines Corner Rd.
Livermore Falls, Me. 04254
(207) 897-6840
Maine Wood Carvers Association
COASTAL CARVERS
4th Saturday, 1:00 PM 68 Walpole Meeting House Rd., S. Bristol, ME.
FMI: Jim Wade, (207) 563-2034 [email protected]
McGAFFEY MOUNTAIN WOODCARVERS
1st Wednesdays 6-8:30 PM Vienna Community Center
Kimball Pond Rd. FMI: Hariph Smith (207) 377-6002
POLAND SPRING CARVERS
1st Friday & 3rd Saturday, 1:00 PM Ricker Memorial Library, 1211Main Street,
Poland, ME FMI: Dick Shryock, (207) 317-0543
STREAKED MOUNTAIN WOOD CARVERS
2nd Saturday, 1:00 PM Congregational Church, 50 Main St.
Sumner, Me. FMI: Art Chamberlin (207) 597-2375 (H) (207) 357-1057 (C)
[email protected] Bob Perry, (207) 388-2472
TOP OF MAINE CARVERS
Last Thursday of the month—6 PM 8 Summit St., Limestone, ME 04750,
FMI: Tom Cote, (207) 325-4258 [email protected]
ON THE BORDER CARVERS Second Tuesday, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
(207) 538-1870, Dee Cote Dee’s Workshop, Littleton, ME
SOUTHERN MAINE WOODCARVERS GUILD
1st Saturday, 1-4 PM.. 3rd Tuesday at 4-7 PM Rockler Woodworking Store, 200 Gorham Rd., S. Portland
FMI: Dick Shryock, 207-317-0543 [email protected]
Eagle Cane Project Manager Herb Blake
46 Mayall Rd New Gloucester, ME 04260 207-657-4661 (h) 207-808-9361 (c) [email protected]
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the PRESIDENTS RAMBLINGS
Greetings All, Well, we done had a show. And from the comments I have received it was a good one. We had a LOT of people come through the event (At times it was pretty darn full) I talked to a lot of new carvers and potential members and I think we generated a lot of interest in wood carving and the MWCA. Before we get to some of the financial details and such, the most important part. It takes a lot of folks to make this work. Gary S and Kathy W (Entry) Jim I (Prize Solicitation and Raffle) Art C and Ray S (Publicity) Norm D (Judging) Chuck P, Jim I, Arnold P, Bob H, Sherri F, Stan T, Dick S, John H, Jonathan L and Larry D (Security). Thanks to all the folks who stepped forward ( and arose at the butt crack of dawn) to make this happen. In addition, this year we had a larger setup and tear-down crew, Thanks to all who showed up. With enough people it is easy and that is good. A special thank you is warranted to our Membership Secretary, Bernadette H. She has been weathering some difficult times and wasn't expected to make the show but made it anyway. Thanks for all that you do for the Association, Bernie. There where 90 Entry’s in the show. (But there were some really good carvings in all levels, and a lot of new names on entry sheets). The Poland Town Hall seemed to work well. It is small enough to be easily set up and taken down, but big enough to do the show. The lighting is excellent and some folks noticed the OTHER restroom sign pointing down the stairs. (For those who didn't, the BIG restrooms are downstairs, no waiting).
The total for Ribbons is not correct, it should be higher. There where some issues with the Judging form for the Intermediate Level and I do not believe all of the ribbons awarded were recorded. Half of the Judges declined the stipend. $320 was budgeted for this. At some point, we lost count of separate income from Raffle and Merchandise sales. There should be an expense for T-Shirts, Hats Etc, If all Judging fees Accepted $320. Ribbons estimated at $300, T-Shirts/Hats Estimated at $100, This number would be +$529.90 So we did well on the Show finances. We made enough to pay for the show and the Associations Insurance bill for the year. If we were to do this again, we could actually LOWER the entry fees and vendor fees and still cover our costs. ( If we do this again we Should lower the fees. The Town of Poland provided us a low rental rate for a Non-Profit, Non-revenue producing events, and that’s what we should be aiming for.)
Show Finances
Expenses Income
Hall Rental $195.00 Entry Fees $775.00
Table Rental $78.00 Vendor Rental $300.00
Trailer Req $24.00 Raffle/Sales(3) $480.00
Printing $8.10
Ribbons (1) $284.93
Judges (2) $160.00
Total $750.03 $1,555.00
Difference= +$804.97(4)
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2018 Maine Wood Carvers Association Competition Results
Level Name Entry Sub Cate-
gory
award
Category
Award Level
Award Notes
N Roberta Pulen Puffin 1st 2nd
N Tony Rinux Realistic Fish 2nd 3rd
N “ Realistic Fish 1st 1st 1st
N Jonathon Leach Two Hump Backs 1st 2nd 3rd
N “ Sperm Whale 2nd
N “ Fairy House 1st 1st
N Susan Haggstrom Blue Winged Teal 1st 1s t 2nd
I Art Chamberlin Dolphins First Breath 2nd 2nd
I “ Fly Fishing Santa 3rd
I “ Lobster Santa Hm
I “ Old World Santa 2nd 3rd
I “ Three Ornaments
I Sally Abrahamson Cypress Knee Santa 1st 1st 3rd
I “ Cat 1st 3rd
I “ Nativity 1st
I “ Christmas Ornaments
I Bernadette Hodgkins Wood Burned Fishermen
I Barry Timms Crow 1st 2nd 2nd PC
I “ Alantic Puffin 1st 1st 1st
I Judy Read Raven on Antler 1st
I Lorraine Holmes Mermaid 1st
I “ Peter Rabbit 1st 2nd
I “ Four Faces 1st
I John Bray Sanderling 1st 3rd
I “ Kestral 1st
I Marshall Goodwin Harliquin Drake 1st
I “ Harbour Seal 1st 1st
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O John Hooper Rising Trout 1st 2nd
O “ Bear Fishing 2nd
O “ Moose In Forest 1st 1st 2nd
O “ Doe w/Fawn 1st 3rd
O Gary Sainio Whimsical House 2nd
O Robert Perry Cat in the Hat 2nd 2nd
O “ Grinch w/Max 1st
O Robert Herbert“ Female Bust 1st
O “ Female Relief 2nd
O Chuck Friis Woman Bust HM
O David Peatfield Relief 3rd
O “ Carving 1st 3rd
O Larry Durham Otter 1st
O “ Jack Frost 3rd
O “ Santa 1st 1st
O “ Bear 2nd
O Carol Durgin Fisherman Memorial 1st 3rd
O James Irish Dolphins 2nd
O “ Rapunzel 1st
O “ Clock Tower 1st
O John Hartmann Brown Trout 1st 1st 1st
O Dennis Maloney Eagle 2nd 2nd
O Steve Moody Green Wing Teal 2nd 3rd
O “ Ruffed Grouse Mini 1st
O “ Santa 1st
O “ Black Duck Mini 2nd 2nd
O “ Bufflehead 3rd
O “ Canvasback Mini 3rd
O “ Puffin Mini 2nd
O “ Ringneck Duck 1st 2nd
O “ Ringneck Duck Mini 1st 1st
O “ Spruce Grouse Mini 1st 3rd
O “ Robin 2nd
O Sherwood Hilt Puffin 1st
O “ Moxie Sign 1st
O Steven Valleau Catbird 1st 1st 3rd
Level Name Entry Sub Cate-
gory
award
Category
Award Level
Award Notes
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O “ Moxie Sign 1st
O Steven Valleau Catbird 1st 1st 3rd
M KathyWebster Canada Goose 1st 1st
M “ Shorebird 2nd 2nd
M Bob Grimm Owl Circle 1st
M “ Sparring Moose 1st 1st
M Silk Moths 2nd 2nd
M Brook Trout 1st 1st
M “ Luna Cycle 1st 1st
M “ Swimming Trout 2nd 2nd
M “ Raccoons
M “ Rainbow Trout 3rd
M Chuck Perry Belgian Workhorse
M “ Common Loon W/Baby 3rd
M Arnold Pendexter Mountain Man 1st
M “ Merganzer 3rd
M “ Mt Lion W/Cub 3rd 3rd
M “ Bobcat
M “ Rabbit
M “ Collie Dog 2nd 3rd 3rd
M “ Small Santa 2nd
M Richard Chalpin Goldfinch Pair 1st 3rd
M “ Black Duck 2nd 2nd 2nd
M “ Wood Duck 1st 1st 1st BOS
M “ Antique Style Pintail 2nd 3rd
M “ Natural Finish Pintail 3rd
M Laurie Sproul Roses 2nd 3rd
M George Calef Cardinals 1st
M “ Great Horned Owl 1st
Level Name Entry Sub Cate-
gory
award
Category
Award Level
Award Notes
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MWCA SHOW COMPETITION ENTRIES
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Peoples Choice Winner—Barry Timms
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MWCA CHAPTER REPORTS Southern Maine Woodcarvers Guild We canceled our Saturday, August 4 meeting since the only RSVPs that I had received, were to let me know that they would not be able to attend. We held our Tuesday meeting. August 21st, Jim Norton was there working on a very graceful sea-gull in flight, Bob Hall was working on civil war era field cannon. He had turned the barrel on a lathe and was working on the carriage. We also had two new members there, Marty Friberg, who is a re-tired Osteopathic Physician with a lot of carving experience. She winters in Florida and is active carving there, she lives in Cape Elizabeth. Welcome, Marty. The other new member was Warren Houlette. Warren is a new carver. Using the current issue of Woodcarving Illustrated, we familiarized Warren with the different types of carving that are the wealth of our craft. This issue holds a wealth of information about carving;
1. There is an article about carving gloves
2. An article about carving whimsical owls.
3. 3, An interesting take on the eagle cane.
4. Another whimsical carving this time a dragon.
5. A cottonwood gothic church.
6. A primer on power carving.
And on and on... Welcome, Warren. We also had a visit from Art Fahie, owner of Bar Mills Scale Model Works, who just stopped in to check us out, It was a great meeting, the time just flew. Dick Shryock (207) 317-0543
I just wanted to let everyone know about a carver in Exeter, ME who is looking for some folks to carve with his contact info is: Name: Ed Chapin Email: [email protected] Residence: 350 Cider Hill Rd Exeter ME 04435-3010 So if you know anyone who would like to carve with Ed please contact him. I suggested that he might think about forming a group of his own and he said that he might take a stab at that. So if you have any advice that you can offer please let him know. Dick Shryock (207) 317-0543
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Maine Wood Carvers Show
Thanks to all the workers who made the show possible. It is a beautiful building with ample parking, an access ramp, and wonderful natural lighting were much appreciated. I was very excited to be a part of the show. The venue was carefully set up to make the best advantage of the space. There were wonderful entries showcasing a wide range of catagories. The Raffle table held a plethora of marvelous items. The donors were very generous. Carving books, paint, carvings, a Detailer burner with case, etc. This attracted many ticket purchases and generated excitement from the hope to be winners. There was a sharping service available, a wood vendor, and MDI had an awesome variety of tools, books, mounts, paints, sealers, feet and eyes and items I have not tried. The knife sharpener, who traveled 600 miles, was busy all day .He and wife said it was one of the best shows and venues of their year. The chance to reconnect with friends and to meet new carvers was special. The committee merits a big Thank You for all their hard work. There were people visiting all throughout the show. Our featured carver, Chuck Perry, had some of the carving subjects he has at the Shaker Village. . Among his carving display were several of the animals he has created for his work at the Shaker Village. Chuck had his Percheron, and other farm animals as well as his owl and loons. A display to enjoy. There was a lot of interest in the classes he conducts there. Norm Devonshire is also affiliated at Shaker Village in a teaching capacity. There are special events held there and it has been my pleasure to attend them. I was impressed with the work displayed by Maine Carvers and others who entered from other states and from Canada. There is no way to mention everything and everyone who made it such a pleasing show. Carvers are special people. It was a good feeling to be part of a MWCA show again. Carol Durgin
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Treasures Report
CLASSIFIED
August Report
General Fund
Starting Balance $5,768.41 5768.41
Deposits
Deposit- dues $385.00
Deposit- show $1,475.00
Deposit-camp & carve $120.00
Donation $100.00 2080
Expenses
Show expences $465.10
July & August newsletter $47.75
514.85
TD bank for paper statement $2.00
Ending Balance $7,333.56 7333.56
Eagle Cane Fund
No change $3,025.84
Contract me if you have any questions or
concerns in regard to this report.
Treasurer,
Jim Irish
From the Editors Desk Submitted by Bernadette Hodgkins
Hope that you had a great Labor Day! I can’t believe that summer is almost over. Time flies
when you’re have fun.
Quick reminder that membership renewals are due this month.
Please notify me about email address change so that there will be no
interruption in the newsletter delivery.
Also, please continue to send me your chapter newsletters and photo’s. They are great, and very
appreciated!
Thank You!!!
September is membership renewal month.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
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Membership Benefits! A voice in running the organization through your vote, attending meetings and running for office The opportunity to network with other Maine wood carvers. A free Carver Profile on MWCA’s website and a link to your website Information through your free subscription to MWCA’s monthly newsletter “The Maine Carver” Four free business card size ads per year in “The Maine Carver” Lower registration fees for MWCA Seminars Bird and Study Collection available for loan through MWCA’s Curator of Birds Books, Magazines, Videos, DVDs and Patterns available for loan through MWCA’s Library
Join Today!
MWCA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
New Renew Email only Regular mail
Dues Schedule, payable by September 1, each year Email Only: Dues $15.00 per individual membership, $25.00 for
family membership, $10.00 for junior member, age 12-16.
Regular Mail: Dues $30.00 per individual membership, $40.00 for
family membership, $20.00 for junior member, age 12-16.
Please return completed application, with your check made payable to “Maine Wood Carvers Association” or “MWCA” to:
Maine Wood Carvers Association
Bernadette Hodgkins 26 Acadia Ave. Apt. 1 Lewiston, ME 04240
Date_____________________________________________
Name(s)_______________________________________________________________ Street__________________________________________________________________ Town_____________________________State___________Zip_________________ Phone: H_______________________W________________________C_________________________ Email Address______________________________________________________________________ Chapter(s) I attend_________________________________________________________________ This is a gift membership from:
Name(s)____________________________________________________________
Holiday gift Birthday gift Thank you
Other_____________________________________________________________
MWCA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
Advertising in the MAINE CARVER
Members are permitted four free 1/8 pg. advertisements in any year. All other advertisements are charged according to the following schedule: ½ page ad = $20 per month/$240 yr. (½ page is approx. 3.25”x9.5” or 6.5” x 4.75”) ¼ page ad =$10 per month/$120 yr. (¼ pg. is approx. 3.25”x 4.75”) 1/8 page ad = $5 per month/$60 yr.* (1/8 pg. is approx. 3.25”x 2.25”) *a 1/8 page ad approximates a business size card Payment for advertising, made by check to Maine Woodcarvers Association, must be received in advance by:
Bernadette Hodgkins 26 Acadia Ave. Apt. 1 Lewiston, ME 04240
The Maine Carver accepts advertisements without making any guarantees implied or otherwise as to the quality of products or ser-vices advertised, or delivery of these products/services.
Notice of publication The Maine Carver is published monthly by the Maine Wood Carvers Association, a non-profit 501 (C)(3) organization dedicated to the education, promotion, and advancement of artists who express themselves in wood.
All members receive a newsletter, The Maine
Carver, on a monthly basis. However, occa-
sionally a double month issue is printed, e.g.,
during the summer when there is little news or
the post-show issue. If you do not receive the
newsletter, contact our Newsletter Editor (at
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WAYNE ROBBINS CARVING SEMINAR
DATE: OCTOBER 27 & 28, 2018 TIME: 9 - 4 PLACE: WAYNE’S SHOP 1302 High St. Bath, Me HARBOR SEAL COST: Member:$75 Plus Blank Fee Non-Member: $90 Plus Blank Fee CLASS SIZE: Min. 6 Max. 8 CONTACT INFO: 207-212-9876 [email protected] APPLICATION FORM NAME ____________________________________________ PHONE NUMBER __________________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS __________________________________ Deadline for sign-up is OCT. 13 Seat will be reserved when payment is received. Make checks payable to: Maine Wood Carvers Association Send payment to:
James Irish
40 Josslyn St.
Auburn, Me. 04210
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September 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 Southern Maine Woodcarvers Guild 1–4 PM—Rocklers, 200 Gorham Rd. S. Portland FMI: Dick Shryock 317-0543
2 3 Senior Spectrum Carvers 12:30-3 PM—622-0276 Hallowell, Me The Gang 6 PM—(207) 655-5242 Raymond, Me.
4 Kennebec Karvers 9-11 AM---445-2688 Augusta Knotty Woodcarvers 6-8 PM 320-0144 Dirigo HS Wood Shop Dixfield, Me.
5 McGaffey Mt.
Woodcarvers
6-8:30 PM
377-6002
Vienna, Me
6 3 Poland Spring
Woodcarvers 1 PM 317-0543 Ricker Library Poland, Me.
8 Streaked Mt. Wood Carvers 1 PM 50 Main St., Sumner, Me. FMI call: 207-597-2375 207-357-1057 207-388-2472
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10 Senior Spectrum Carvers 12:30-3 PM—622-0276 Hallowell, Me The Gang 6 PM—(207) 655-5242 Raymond, Me.
11 Kennebec Karvers 9-11 AM---445-2688 Augusta On the Border Carvers 6-8 PM—538-1870 Littleton, Me.
12 Downeast
Woodcarvers 6 PM...288-5746 Bar Harbor
13 Seacoast Carvers 6:30-8:30 PM
(603) 502-7599 Newington, NH
14 15 Poland Spring
Woodcarvers 1 PM 317-0543 Ricker Library Poland, Me.
16 17 Senior Spectrum Carvers 12:30-3 PM—622-0276 Hallowell, Me The Gang 6 PM—(207) 655-5242 Raymond, Me.
18 Kennebec Karvers 9-11 AM---445-2688 Augusta Southern Maine Woodcarvers Guild 4--7 PM—Rocklers, 200 Gorham Rd. S. Portland FMI: Dick Shryock 317-0543
19 20 21 22 Coastal Carvers 1 PM 563-2034 S. Bristol, Me.
23 24 Senior Spectrum Carvers 12:30-3 PM—622-0276 Hallowell, Me The Gang 6 PM—(207) 655-5242 Raymond, Me.
25 Kennebec Karvers 9-11 AM---445-2688 Augusta
26 27 Seacoast Carvers 6:30-8:30 PM
(603) 502-7599 Newington, NH
28 29 Information about
meeting time and
location is
subject to change.
Please call
prior to
attending to
confirm.
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Bernadette Hodgkins, Editor 26 Acadia Ave. Lewiston, Me. 04240
MAINE WOOD CARVERS ASSOCIATION http://mainewoodcarvers.com
*DOWNEAST WOODCARVERS
2nd Wednesday 6 PM
2 County Rd., Bar Harbor, Me.
Ed Hawkes, (207) 288-5746
*KENNEBEC KARVERS
Every Tuesday, 9-11 AM
Spring Rd., Augusta, Me.
Loyd Clark, (207) 445-2688
*SENIOR SPECTRUM CARVERS
Every Monday 12:30-3 PM
Cohen Center, Town Farm Rd.,
Hallowell, Me.
Rene Pomerleau, (207) 622-0276
* NON-VOTING CHAPTERS
CHECK FOR POSSIBLE
CHANGES IN SCHEDULE
*SEACOAST CARVERS
2nd & 4th Thur. 6:30-8:30 PM
25 Fox Run Rd., Newington, NH (WOODCRAFTERS)
Wayne Preston (603) 502-7599
*THE GANG—Norm’s Shop
Every Monday 1PM
10 Aspen Rd., Raymond, Me.
Norm Devonshire (207) 655-5242
*KNOTTY WOODCARVERS
1st Tuesday 6-8 PM
Dirigo High School Wood Shop
Dixfield, Me.
Steve Hatch (207) 320-0144
Face Book Knotty Woodcarvers page
