Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order by Neil Ward at 7:30 p.m. Because of the new members and some returning old members Neil had each person introduce themselves.
Minutes of previous meeting:
There were no formal minutes from our December get together. Neil did give the names of the elected offices: Neil Ward- President, Mary Purtzer- Vice-president, Helen Alvey- Treasurer. Sister Anthony- Secretary, Library-Kerry Austin, Show Chairmen- Joel Slaton and Kerry Austin.
Treasurer's Report:
Helen Alvey gave the treasurer's report. She was happy to tell the membership that the Annual Show ended in the black this year. The treasurer's report was accepted as given.
Library Committee:
Kerry Austin reported that we have wood available for sale. He would like to know if the members want anything for the library and if so to let him know. Debbe Edwards donated a painted casting of the rabbit that some of the members did at the last seminar
Show Committee:
The Show Committee will meet at 10 a.m. on Saturday January 23 at Seton Residence.
Old Business:
A report was given by Joel Slaton and Kerry Austin about the Meeting Place for 2010. The report is as follows:
We can continue to have the room at 4H for $90 We can use a room at the Armory for $50 however the room is smaller and there is no place for the Library. It is also carpeted. Ken Alvey's place is open to us but this would entail too much work to get it ready so it was not even considered
After some discussion and consideration a motion was made and seconded that we stay at the 4H Center. Vote was unanimous to stay.
New Business:
Steve Oliver suggested that when we have a family including the children and/or grandchildren that the $25 membership cover all of them starting with the 2010 dues A motion was made by Steve, seconded and carried.
Donna Waggener suggested we give each new member a welcome card to the club card (this would be besides the regular membership club card) She has volunteered to do this.
CLASS FOR CHILDREN: Ken Alvey said that he is thinking about a power carving class for children no younger than 10 years of age. He would like to start with 6. No date has been set. He is becoming a dealer for some of the power equipment, so the cost of the equipment to children in the class would be less than if they had to purchase it at retail
Seminars:
February: Sharpening by Dick Bitter and Steve OliverNicole talked about doing round ornaments with a place for carving in the center. No date as yet.
SEMINARS AT SETON
April 17 &18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (time could be changed) with Marvin Daniels-Basic Carving. Cost is $55 plus the cost of the rough out.
May 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.-Peg Cawthorn-Wood burning. Peg will have burners for sale. The cost is $60 which includes the wood.
Renegade Round Up in March: Cost for the week is $200 plus room and board.
Half Pot:
The half pot was won by by Steve Oliver. There was a second drawing for a $25 gift certificate to Chipping Away which was donated to the club. It was won by Joel Slaton.
Adjournment And Next Meeting:
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. The next meeting is February 9 at the 4 H Center.
Respectfully submitted:
Sister Anthony, Secretary