MINUTES OF TRI-STATE WOODCARVERS CLUB

March 8, 2016 4 H Center

Call to Order:

The meeting was called to order at 6:15 p.m. by Jeff Hancock, President. The President introduced the following visitors: Randy Grey, and Gary Calabrese.

Approval of minutes:

Motion: To approve the minutes for February 9, 2016, meeting as posted on the Club's web site. Motion carried

Treasurer's Report:

Don Deutsch gave the treasurer's report: Motion: To accept as presented. Motion carried.

Library Report:

Open

Show Committee:

Sheri Meier has scheduled a Show Committee meeting for Saturday, March 19, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. CDT, in a conference room at Seton.

Teaching Report:

Richard Hitch gave a report on his students carvings.

Old Business:

The President reported on the lease agreement with the 4 - H Center for 2016, we will meet in the large room at the front of this building for the months of June, July, and August. New lights should be installed by then.

The President contacted the the following: Steve Brown, Peg Cawthorn, Marty Leenhouts, Bob Bierman, and Larry Green (invalid E-mail) if they would be interested in giving a seminar. He could not find a valid E-mail address for Helen Gibson.

Steve Brown, Cost $100.00, August 30, & 31, 2016
Peg Cawthorn, July or August, 2016
Marty Leenhouts, Cost 175.00, 2 days, September
Bob Bierman, Cost $135.00, July 8, 9, & 10, 2016

New Business:

The President stated that three people have contacted him with a need for someone to carve the following:

Diane Wells needs a tree carving, she can be contacted at 812 853-8720.

Cindy Craig has an Oak recipe box that needs a date and initials carved. She needs this completed by Tuesday, March 15, 2016. You may contact her at 419 973-987?.

Linda Will stated her Son died 8 years ago, she would like a cross made with his name woodburned on it. She can be contacted at 812 455-6232.

President announced that ShrinersFest will be June 22 - 26, 2016, setup June 22, cost is $300.00.

Seminars:

May 10 Mini-Seminar: Jack Winkleman will teach us how to carve a Humming Bird.

Half Pot:

The half pot was won by Frank Wilderman.

Adjournment:

There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.m.

The next meeting is Tuesday, April 12, 2016.

Respectfully submitted:

Neil A. Ward, Secretary