VOL. 32, NO. 1 JAN 2016

UPCOMING EVENTS

MWCA Show Sept. 17th—tentative date. 2016 Spirit of Wood Show October 16, 2016 Set up October 15 starting at noon October 16 Open to the public 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Location - Campus Center, Building #8, Middlesex Community College Bedford, MA Registration for Competition October 15 4:00 - 7:00 PM and October 16 and 8:00 - 9:00 AM.

CAMP & CARVE—TBA TOP OF MAINE SHOW—-TBA

Woodcarvers Retreat in New England October 7th - 10th, 2016 W. Alton Jones Campus—University of Rhode Island The Environmental Education Center 401 Victory Highway West Greenwich, RI - 02817 www.mysticcarvers.com For editorial content, letters or announcements CALL: (207) 241-7859 or email prov3567@gmail.com

OFFICERS

President

Robert Grimm

162 Webbs Mills Road

Raymond, ME 04071

(207) 647-1223

rbtgrm@yahoo.com

Vice President

George Roy

2 Chickadee Avenue

Jay, ME 04239

(207) 897-5378

GPR1939@hotmail.com

Secretary

Justina Hatch

71 Packard Road

Peru, ME 04290

(207) 320-0144

gentlebear_1936@yahoo.com

Treasurer Barbara McCutcheon

13 Liberty Street

Fairfield, ME 04937

(207) 453-6048

barbaramccutcheon315@yahoo.com

At Large:

James Irish

40 Josslyn Street

Auburn, ME 04210

james.irish@myfairpoint.net

(207) 784-2491

Past President

Robert Moreau

289 Haines Corner Rd.

Livermore Falls, Me. 04254

(207) 897-6840

rmoreau3621@roadrunner.com

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

James_wade19@hotmail.com

McGAFFEY MOUNTAIN WOODCARVERS

1st Wednesdays 6-8:30 PM

Vienna Community Center

FMI: Hariph Smith (207) 377-6002

hasmith7820@roadrunner.com

POLAND SPRING CARVERS

1st Friday & 3rd Saturday, 1:00 PM

Ricker Memorial Library, Main Street,

Poland, ME

FMI: Robert Grimm, (207) 647-1223

rbtgrm@yahoo.com

STREAKED MOUNTAIN WOOD CARVERS

2nd Saturday, 1:00 PM

Congregational Church, Sumner, Me.

FMI: 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

artist_nook@hotmail.com

ON THE BORDER CARVERS Every Monday, 6:00 - 9:00 PM

(207) 538-1870, Dee Cote Dee’s Workshop, Littleton, ME

Mimipopop@pioneercable.net

CARVER STREET CARVERS

FMI: Art Carrano (207) 495-2515

CHECK FOR POSSIBLE CHANGES IN SCHEDULE

DEADLINE FOR ALL SUBMISSIONS TO THE

EDITOR IS THE 28TH OF THE CURRENT

MONTH FOR NEXT MONTH’S PUBLICATION

The 2016 Maine Coast Competition will be held on July 9 & 10 at The Boathouse,

34 Commercial St., Belfast, ME. Hours are 9-5 Sat. and 9-4 Sun. Bring in entries Friday, the 8th, noon – 6 or Sat. 7a.m.-9a.m. Please see our website at www.pbcaa.org for more infor-mation and rules.

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the PRESIDENTS RAMBLINGS

Greetings Fellow Carvers,

A slightly belated Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. Hopefully everyone had time to finish up those Christmas projects in time. Every year I make a different ornament. Sometimes its carved, sometimes its turned, every year its different. This year’s was a pirate. (The ornament was actually a Moose Head, but I pirated the idea from Stan Tanner who was making them at a Poland Spring Carvers meeting). One of the benefits of carving with a group is the opportunity to see what other carvers are doing. (Thanks Stan). The 30th Annual Show and Competition is tentatively scheduled for the 17th of September at the Buker Community Center in Augusta, pending a completed rental agreement. The show will be basically the same as last year in terms of vendor spaces, competition area and club area with some minor tweaks. The same number of club tables will be available, Please let me know if your Chapter wishes to have a table. A big Thank You to the folks who have already volunteered to make the next years show happen. The line up so far is Bob Grimm-Show Chair, Justina Hatch-Publicity, Jim Irish- Prize Solicitation, Norm Devonshire-Judging, Arnie Pendexter-Security, George Roy-Setup/Teardown, Registration-Gary Sanio, Kathy Webster and Chuck Perry-Sales Table. Volun-teers are still needed for Admission and the Raffle. We are still looking for volunteers for the seminar committee. If you are interested please contact me. Also there are 2 green table clothes with the MWCA logo on them. They were last seen about 3 years ago. If anyone has them please let me know, they are needed. Bob Grimm President MWCA

From the Editors desk Submitted by Bernadette Hodgkins In the “Upcoming Events” portion of the newsletter I hope to list all of the major shows/events/seminars, etc. taking place this year so that members can plan accordingly. Please send me the dates of these shows/events/seminars so that I can post them in the newsletter. The more informed the membership is, the more likely they can plan to possibly attend some of these shows/events/seminars. I would like to start a “show and tell” section in our newsletter. I think it would be fun to see what other members/groups are doing. Please submit photo’s of pieces that you have or are currently working on with creator credits. We are all interested in what you are doing! Thank you all for the help you have given me in getting this newsletter electronically published. Also, thank you for pointing out things that needed to be corrected. It is much appreciated. Hopefully as the new year unfolds this newsletter will also develop into something that you will all look forward to receiving. Your contributions of photo’s, articles or funny quips will help make this a newsletter that will be enjoyed. You will be the one’s that makes this newsletter successful, all that I do is put it together. Wishing you all a very happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year!!! Thank You!!

My email address is: prov3567@gmail.com

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After Show Meeting Notes.

The After show meeting was held on 12 December at the Great Wall in Augusta.

Attendance was sparse.

The President reported that last years show was a success, competition entries were up

47%, admission was over 200, the raffle table did extremely well and all vendor spaces

were rented. This resulted in a profit of $1046.38 for the MWCA. (The insurance costs

were included as a show expense). A big round of Thanks to all who volunteered their

time and efforts to make this happen

The new membership dues is working well. The majority of members chose the $15/

email newsletter option. The email newsletter seems to be working well, Thanks to our

hardworking newsletter editor. The current cost of mailing the newsletter is $12.00 per

month verses the old cost of $146.00 per month.

There was no Secretary's report as the Secretary was ill and unable to attend.

The Treasurers report was submitted by the President, as the Treasurer had traveled to

Boston to watch people whack each other with sticks.

There was no old business.

Under new business the 2015 show was discussed. A complete breakdown of expenses

and income were distributed. The discussion than turned to next years show. The con-

sensus was reached to do it again. A tentative date of 17 September 2016 (pending

rental agreement and sufficient committee volunteers) was set with the show to be held

at the same location as last year. Committee members were solicited, and a budget was

presented for next years show. There will be higher costs for the next show due to the

need to replenish the entry forms and add some more signage.

A suggestion to do away with the category ribbons was discussed, the majority felt they

should stay. A rules committee was formed to take a look at the competition rules and

categories to see if it is possible to simplify them to speed up the Judging process. The

floating of birds is one area for possible change.

There is a requirement in the bylaws to conduct an audit every year. How this is to be

done was discussed and an audit committee was formed.

There was a discussion on the NEWC Representative position and why we have one.

The meeting was adjourned.

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MWCA CHAPTER REPORTS STREAKED MOUNTAIN WOOD CARVERS

Submitted by Justina Hatch

Streaked Mountains annual Christmas party

began with a wonderful pot luck menu fol-

lowed by secret Santa and Bob P's golf ball

carving. Thank you all for coming. If anyone

has an idea of what they might want to see

as a demo in the up coming meetings please

contact an officer. Our next meeting is on

January 9th at 1pm.

KNOTTY Wood Carvers Submitted by Steve Hatch

Photo’s submitted by Steve Hatch.

Another meeting done, chips flew and one got painted before it was finished. Best wishes and hope you healed. Next meeting

is January 20th. I will be working on a bark house and will have an extra piece or 2

with me. Hope to see more new people and the old ones. Thanks to the 2 newbies for coming and we hope you will return.

The Secretary’s Tale of the 19 December 2015 ’Twas the night before Christmas … well, okay, six days before Christmas, and all through the house … all right, the Community Room of the Ricker Memorial Library, all the creatures were stirring, and uncovering, and placing gifts, and bantering, and getting quite hungry. Some were late, however, having forgotten the execu-tive order that we would meet at noon on this occasion. (Mr. President, this means you!) He was forgiven, however, as he brought with him some mighty fine chili. We also had beef stew, potato casserole, sandwiches, salads, and all sorts of sweets. There were plenty of us to do justice to the meal, fifteen in all! Even Santa arrived, in full regalia. Since there was no snow on the ground, he was making a trial run in his red and white Mini Cooper. There was a burst of snow flakes in the air in his honor as he appeared. We talked and we ate, and exchanged some gifts. Some actually carved, of all things. And then we reluctantly agreed to have a business meeting. That began at 1:45pm. The Secretary refused to make up a tale about the last meeting on the spot, since he had left the tale at home. Much booing ensued. The Treasurer reported that we have $56 in the Library Fund and $24 in the Coffee Fund. This may indicate that we have our priorities straight, or that we spend the Coffee Fund as fast as it comes in! MSC to accept the report. OLD BIZ: Is it time to eat yet? That is all. NEW BIZ: Bob Grimm announced that the tentative date for the Maine Wood Carvers Association show is 17 September 2016, at the same location in Augusta. Norm Devonshire reported that Jan Oliver has been here from England for a short time. Her trailer and car are to be sold and she will be living full time in England, alas. The BIZ meeting came to an end at 1:52pm with a motion to adjourn. Santa was opposed. Then we went back to eating and talking and making wood chips.

Poland Spring Carvers Submitted by Stanley Tanner

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POLAND SPRINGS WOOD CARVERS

CHRISTMAS MEETING/PARTY

Photo submitted by Jim Irish

Let the light so shine!!!!!

Look who came to visit us——Santa and his helper!

The Pirate and the Original. Matches my outfit perfectly!!!!

Will you look at this?

Let the feast begin!!!!!! Where is my salad? I’m not

happy about this!!!

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Steve Hatch’s gallery of golf ball characters.

SHOW AND TELL

POLAND SPRINGS WOODCARVERS

Santa’s and Cattle—Chuck Perry, Tree Top Angel—Jim Irish, Mittens—Justina Hatch,

Boots—Ray Pelletier, Bird Carving—Arnold Pendexter, Typical Tourist Deer Stand—Bob Grimm, Moose Head Ornament—Bob Grimm, Wood Spirit—Bob Herbert.

Photo submitted by Jim Irish

STREAKED MT. WOODCARVERS

Photo submitted by Steve Hatch

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Financial Report

November 1. 2015 –November 30, 2015

Checking Account

Beginning Balance $4320.59

INCOME:

Dues 0

October Income

EXPENSES:

Albison Printing 288.31

Service charge 5.00

November Expenses 293.31

Checkbook balance $4027.28

Eagle Head Cane Fund

Beginning Balance $2088.05

Interest .43

Ending Balance $2088.48

Education Fund

Beginning Balance 2407.37 Interest .49

Ending Balance $2407.86

Details of any transaction is available from the Treasurer, Barbara McCutcheon

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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” One free business card size ad 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

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January 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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HAPPY NEW YEAR

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3 4 On the Border Carvers 6-9 PM—538-1870 Littleton, Me. Senior Spectrum Carvers 12:30-3 PM—622-0276 Hallowell, Me The Gang 1-4 PM—(207) 655-5242 Raymond, Me.

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Kennebec Karvers

9-11 AM---445-2688

Augusta

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McGaffey Mt. Woodcarvers 6-8:30 PM 377-6002

Vienna, Me.

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9 Streaked Mt.

Wood Carvers

1 PM—388-2472

Sumner

Coastal Carvers

Christmas Party

(snow date—23rd)

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On the Border Carvers 6-9 PM—538-1870 Littleton, Me. Senior Spectrum Carvers 12:30-3 PM—622-0276 Hallowell, Me The Gang 1-4 PM—(207) 655-5242 Raymond, Me.

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Kennebec Karvers

9-11 AM---445-2688

Augusta

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Downeast

Woodcarvers 6 PM---288-5746 Bar Harbor

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Seacoast Carvers

6:30-8:30 PM(603) 502-759 Newington, NH

15 16 Poland Spring

Woodcarvers

1 PM---647-1223

Poland

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On the Border Carvers 6-9 PM—538-1870 Littleton, Me. Senior Spectrum Carvers 12:30-3 PM—622-0276 Hallowell, Me The Gang 1-4 PM—(207) 655-5242 Raymond, Me.

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Kennebec Karvers

9-11 AM---445-2688

Augusta

20 Knotty Wood Carvers 6-9 PM 320-0144 Exchange St. Rumford

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23 Coastal Carvers 1 PM---563-2034 S. Bristol, Me

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25 On the Border Carvers 6-9 PM—538-1870 Littleton, Me. Senior Spectrum Carvers 12:30-3 PM—622-0276 Hallowell, Me The Gang 1-4 PM—(207) 655-5242 Raymond, Me.

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Kennebec Karvers

9-11 AM---445-2688

Augusta

27 28 Top of Maine 6 PM---325-4258 Limestone, Me. Seacoast Carvers 6:30-8:30 PM (603) 502-7599 Newington, NH

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Bernadette Hodgkins, Editor 26 Acadia Ave. Lewiston, Me. 04240

MAINE WOOD CARVERS ASSOCIATION www.mainewoodcarvers.org

*DOWNEAST WOODCARVERS

2nd Wednesday 6 PM

2 County Rd., Bar Harbor, Me.

Ed Hawkes, (207) 288-5746

hawks38@gmail.com

*KENNEBEC KARVERS

Every Tuesday, 9-11 AM

Spring Rd., August, 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

*KNOTTY WOOD CARVERS

3rd Wednesday 6-9 PM

Exchange St. Rumford

Steve Hatch, (207) 320-0144

gentlebear_1936@yahoo.com

*SEACOAST CARVERS

2nd & 4th Thur. 6:30-8:30 PM

25 Fox Run Rd., Newington, NH (WOODCRAFTERS)

Wayne Preston (603) 502-7599

WaynePreston@Comcast.net

*THE GANG—Norm’s Shop

Every Monday 1-4 PM

10 Aspen Rd., Raymond, Me.

Norm Devonshire (207) 655-5242