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VOL. 35, NO. 5 MAY 2019
UPCOMING EVENTS
The 2019 MAINE COAST COMPETITION
will be held May 25th and 26th at the
Blue Goose Center on US Route 1 in
Northport. Vendor tables will be
available. For more information call
338-5309. (Check page 3 for more info)
MWCA SHOW & COMPETITION August 3, 2019 Poland Town Hall Poland, Me FYI: Dick Shryock, 207-317-0543
[email protected] CAMP ‘N’ CARVE August 16, 17, and 18th, 2019 WEB SITE http://mainewoodcarvers.com For editorial content, letters, photos or announcements email me at [email protected]
OFFICERS
President
Art Chamberlin
500 Canton Point Rd.
Canton, ME 04221
(207) 597-2375
Vice President
Dick Shryock
8 Woodward Lane
Falmouth, Me. 04105
(207) 317-0543
Secretary
Jonathan Leach
7 Murdock St.
Augusta, Me. 04330
(207) 215-0711
Treasurer James Irish
40 Josslyn St.
Auburn, Me. 04210
(207) 784-2491
At Large:
Carol Durgen
73 Bridge Rd.
Brunswick, ME 04211
(207) 442-7005
Past President
Robert Grimm
162 Webbs Mills Road
Raymond, ME 04071
(207) 647-1223
Eagle Cane Project Manager
OPEN
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: Steve Hatch (207) 320-0144
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
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]
CHECK FOR POSSIBLE CHANGES IN SCHEDULE
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President's Perspective Since the last newsletter the snowbanks outside my window have finally melted. The few sunny days that we have had have been a tease of better days to come. As always I enjoyed sitting by my sap stove and carving while the sap boiled away. This year I had the added pleasure having two of my grandchildren carving right along with me. Cara , 9, started with a glove , bass wood, and one of my roughing knives. Colin, 4, started with a bar of soap and a knife from the kitchen. He insisted on a glove too since his sister got one. All set, right? Cara abandoned the wood blank and knife and got here own bar of soap. We had fun! The perfume of the soap , the wood smoke from the sap stove, and the sweet smell of almost maple syrup was unique and memorable. I hope that carving has been as rewarding for all of you as it has been for me.
The Board of directors has met several times using the internet. It takes some getting used to but we are able to conduct business from home without anyone have to drive for hours for an hour meeting. There is no substitute for meeting face to face. Next months board meeting will be a hybrid. We will meet at 1:00 PM on May 18th at the Poland library. The Poland club will be having their regular meeting at the same time, so they will be well represented. Dick will send out the link so that anyone that can't be at the meeting in person can join in digitally.
The planning for the show is coming along very well thanks to Dick's efforts! By the time you're reading this I will have moved the trailer to it's new home. We will be asking for some volunteers this month to inventory the trailer and pack it so as to facilitate easy set up the day before the show. The events committee , previously the seminar committee, has several carving opportunities in the works.
As always we need the members to step up and get involved. Thanks to everyone who already has.
Keep going with the grain,
Art Chamberlin
MWCA President
We talked about asking the members, via the newsletter, if anyone would be willing to participate in an event to promote the MWCA in Unity. Perhaps something like this: Are there any MWCA members interested in volunteering to demonstrate carving, or teaching a simple project, at the MOFGA Farm and Homestead Day? This annual event will be held at the Common Ground Education Center in Unity on Saturday, June 22, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This may be a way of increasing awareness of the Association, and also way of learning more about the possibility of the Association being invited to be present at the Common Ground Fair in September, where over 100,000 people attend. More information about the event can be found at http://www.mofga.org/MOFGA-Events/Farm-Homestead-Day-at-MOFGA.
If you are interested, please let Jonathan know by emailing him at [email protected], or calling 215-0711.
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2019 MAINE COAST COMPETITION. The 2019 Maine Coast Carving and Art Competition will be held May 25th
and 26th at the Blue Goose Center on Route 1 in Northport. The annual
event is sponsored by the Penobscot Bay Carvers and Artist’s Association.
Hours for the show are 9-5 on Sat. and 9-4 on Sun.
Entries will be accepted on Friday the 24th 12-6 and
Saturday 7-9. The show opens at 9 and judging begins. The cost of entries
is $7 per piece and $12 per piece in Masters Class. There is free admis-
sion to the show. Vendor spaces are available for $100 for the weekend.
There is ample parking at this venue and room for
campers but no hook ups are available. For rules and more information
please see our wesite www.pbcaa.org or call 338-5309. Submitted by Steve Moody
MAINE WOOD CARVERS ASSOCIATION
2019 Show Update 2019-04-28
Budget Estimate $293.00 Profit Last year $804 Profit
Have Featured Carver: Wayne Robbins
Booth Rental: Have all but two spaces sold, I have a Knife Sharpener for the show.
I have signed the following Carving Judges: Gerry Holzman, creator of the Empire State Carousel; Dave Lennox; Gene Bahr; Artist Judges: Jill Irving; Laurie Sproul; Phil Poirier; Dianna Dority.
Still need one Carving Judges and 4 Scribes.
Still need someone to Lead the Judging
I have sent out 82 requests for raffle items, I have received 3 items to date
Dick Shryock Show Chairman
Board of Directors Information Minutes from 04/28/2019 Meeting Started at 7 PM Adjourned at 7:45 PM Next BoD Meeting 05/15/2019 1PM @ Poland Carvers All are welcome to attend and contribute Topics to be discussed:
2019 Show Update Status of trailer Report of Events Committee
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Maine Wood Carver’s Association
Minutes
Board of Director’s Meeting, 3/31/19
The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m.
This meeting was held via WebEx. Attending via Internet were Art Chamberlin, Dick Shryock, Jim Norton, Ray Stillman, and Jonathan Leach.
NOTE: These minutes do not exactly correspond to the agenda that was distributed prior to the meeting.
Secretary’s Report: The minutes of the 3/16/19 Annual and Board of Director’s Meetings, as distributed in the April newsletter, were unanimously approved. Treasurer’s Report: The treasurer was unable to attend. The treasurer’s report, as distributed in the April newsletter, was unanimously approved.
Discussion Topics:
Keeping meetings focused: Art requested that we all work to keep meetings focused on motions that are on the table, and redirecting discussion back to the motion at hand when necessary.
MWCA website updates: The attendees were supportive of Jonathan making layout and organizational changes to the website, and updating the information on the website. Jonathan
will send a list of proposed changes to the officers and Board for review and comment before making any changes.
Show Update: Dick provided an update on the status of the annual wood carvers show:
Wayne Robbins will be the featured carver.
Positions still needed: a chair for judging entries, and a chair for the prizes/raffle. Art will ask Bob Perry if he will be willing to chair the judging.
Need two more carver/artist pairs for judging entries. Dick has secured a judging pair for the master’s class: Jerry Holzman and Jill Irving.
Vendors: MDI, Carol Durgin, Sally Abrahamson, Bob Hebert, and Bill Moulton will attend. Dick continues to seek other vendors. A letter will go out to vendors this week.
Budget: Dick has developed a draft budget for the show. As developed, based on all judges accepting a stipend, the show may result in a $300 loss. It was noted that only
two judges accepted a stipend last year, so this figure is contingent upon many variables, including vendor contributions for table. Those in attendance approved Dick
paying expenses up to the amount budgeted to secure the rental of the Poland Town Hall and tables, to secure the space. A $90.00 deposit is required to reserve the space.
Prizes/raffle: Jim Irish has provided a list of donors from last year’s show to Dick.
Dick suggested the possibility of inviting a food truck to the show. He will investigate if that is allowed at the site.
Art will begin advertising the show.
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Seminar Committee: Jonathan raised the possibility of MWCA members volunteering to demonstrate at the MOFGA Farm and Homestead Day. Saturday, June 22, 2019, 9 a.m. to
4:30 p.m., held at the Common Ground Education Center, Unity. Members will be asked about their interest in volunteering
This may be a way of increasing awareness of the Association, and also way of learning more about the possibility of the Association being invited to be present at the Common Ground Fair in September, where over 100,000 people attend. More information can be found at http://www.mofga.org/MOFGA-Events/Farm-Homestead-Day-at-MOFGA. Jonathan will
submit information to Bernadette for the next newsletter. The Seminar Committee will meet to discuss this, and other ideas, on 4/6/19 at 7 p.m.
Membership Committee: Jonathan raised the topic of the potential value of a Membership Committee. The number of members has dropped from a high of approximately 230 people,
to a current membership of approximately 60 people. The participants in the meeting discussed various events where the chapters are present at public events, promoting wood-
carving and the Association. The participants are hopeful that the show and any seminars, as well as ongoing events such as Camp and Carve, Shaker Village sale, and Cumberland Fair, may increase membership. The idea of a Membership Committee will be revisited after the show.
Member survey: Jonathan also suggested the possibility of surveying current and past members about what brings value to them as members, what they would suggest to increase the appeal of membership, and why past members did not choose to renew their membership. This could be done while also making personal contact with chapters that are no longer ac-tive, and former members that are well-known to officers and directors. Jonathan will send a sample survey to the officers and directors for consideration and feedback.
Quorum: The attendees discussed participation in the meeting. There were 5 attendees, out of 11 invited officers and directors. Reviewing the by-laws of the Association was discussed, to determine what constitutes a quorum. There was not a simple majority attending. Review and possible amendment of the by-laws was suggested. Art will reach out to the Board and encourage participation in future meetings. The WebEx format seemed to be successful, as no installation of software is required, only clicking on the link Dick provided. Internet access is not required, as people may also participate by phone.
Rating of the meeting: All participants rated the meeting as a 7-8 out of 10, in terms of effective-ness of meeting the agenda items. Improvements would include having a higher level of participation; getting the agenda out sooner and personally asking Board members to partici-pate were presented as ideas to improve future meetings.
The meeting was adjourned at 8 p.m.
Next Meeting: 4/28/19 at 7 pm on WebEx. Agenda and link will be sent before the meeting.
Submitted by Jonathan Leach, Secretary
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MWCA CHAPTER REPORTS Streaked Mt. Wood Carvers
The highlight of our April meeting was that we had 4 guests. Nancy and Ed Carr from Art's Thursday night carving class in Dixfield, Deb Stahler came over with Ray. She carved with a class that Ray step up through the Gold Leaf program at UMF. Dick Shryock also came to visit, carved and updated us all on the preparations for the show. Camp and carve is beginning to take shape. More instructors need to be contacted and solidified. Wayne Preston is the only definite one at this time. We will have the application ready for the June news letter. This year the fee for the weekend will be $30.00 ($15.00 for MWCA members) A main focus of this year's event will be to offer carving to beginners. It was mentioned that kids could participate in woodcarving with a parent present. Soap caving will be available for the younger kids. We also want the flyer and other info be clear that folks don't have to camp to participate in the carving over the weekend. Bob Perry called during the meeting from California to say Hi and rub in the fact it was 80 some odd degrees where he is. We all enjoyed the coffee, cookies and banana bread, but mostly the carving and conversation with friends. We are looking forward to our May meeting. Jim Irish will provide the blanks and show us how to carve "balance birds" Submitted by art Chamberlin
Art Chamberlin
Art Chamberlin
Jim Irish
Deb Stahler
Balance birds
Jim Irish
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COASTAL CARVERS Coastal Carvers Meeting 4/27/2019 Attendance: 11 OB: Karen gave a report and messages from some of our missing members. Andy, Carol, Tony, Myrtle and Kathy- information was shared on their progress and activities. We were missing an update on Marshall and hope he is doing well. NB: We voted to not have a May meeting as there is a show Memorial Weekend and that would be a conflict. Instead, we decided to have our meeting JUNE 1st. Please bring something to carve that you are interested in or haven't had time to finish. This will be our last meeting before a summer break. Show-n-tell: Karen shared her wood burned and colored Hummingbird; Joan also shared her completed hummingbird; Richard S. shared his carving of a Green Man from mahogany; Richard N. had a mounted and painted miniature Canada Goose on rocks; Gordon shared his completed woodpecker mounted on a birch wood stand ( he also brought some birch wood to share); Gary brought his completed hummingbird framed; Jim shared his spread wing eagle which will be painted and gold leafed for a customer. Refreshments: Joan provided them this time and they were delicious as usual. Karen had the program. You could tell she is a teacher. She was all prepared with penguin blanks for us all. Also, instruction and pictures for us to follow and ideas shared as to how to make them our very own individual penguins. She was helpful with everything. All got a good start on our penguin and look forward to working on it again. Many thanks for all you do Karen. She even took the picture to send in to this newsletter. We don't know what we would do without you. Respectfully Submitted, Barbara Wade
Photo’s submitted by Karen Knowles
Gary Sainio Joan Gotlinson
Karen Knowles
Gordon Harde
Jim Wade Richard Spear
Richard Nickerson
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The Southern Maine Woodcarvers' Guild met on April 6th at Rockler Woodworking and Hardware. The carving session was well attended with 9 members present. We would like to welcome the
newest member of our group, Dave Lennox. Dave is a long time Rockler employee who recently,
semi-retired and still works part-time at Rockler. Dave is a talented craftsman who has varied
interests ranging from carving to Automata ( a moving mechanical device made in imitation of a
human being) to CNC Machines. We look forward to Dave’s contributions to our guild.
We had our second meeting of April on the 16th, with nearly the full cast of characters present, we
carved away until six thirty when we decided to sweep up the floor and return the table an chairs to
storage. I would like to thank Rockler once again for their hospitality in allowing us to meet in their
store.
Dick Shryock
Southern Maine Woodcarvers Guild
Poland Spring Carver The meeting opened at 1:35 The treasurers’ report was read and accepted. There was no secretaries’ report as that was the day of the MWCA annual meeting. There was no old business. There is no one from the Poland Carvers on the Board of Directors at this time so, we will be looking at our next meeting to elect someone. We discussed the progress on the show in August. We are waiting on permission to have a food truck. There is only one table left to rent. Norm will locate 2 more carving judges. Meeting adjourned at 1:55 Your obedient secretary, Norm
Carvings by Chuck Perry
Ray Pelletier
Ray Pelletier's Eagle Head cane
carved and decorated by Bob
Grimm.
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Attached is the "Reader's Digest Condensed Version" of the survey. It can be tempting to conclude to much from just a sample of the members, but it seems to me like 1. People really enjoy carving in groups and 2. People want the chance to improve their skills. We've got a lot going on with the show and we're working on training events, but maybe we should spend some time thinking about how to start new chapters, and where? Ray wanted to know where the members who responded lived. Interestingly, no two live in the same town: Peru—Ludlow—Augusta—Saco—Bath--Homer, NY--Albany Township--S. Portland—Turner--Readfield—Washington--W. Sumner—Winthrop—Standish—Falmouth—Kennebunk—Poland--Raymond--New Gloucester—Manchester—Waldo—Phippsburg—Waterville—Cumberland--Farmington
Maine Wood Carvers Association 2019 Survey Results
The survey was sent to 98 current and former members. The survey was sent to all current members for whom the MWCA has a current email address, and a sample of former members. The survey was limited to 10 questions and 100 recipients (to say within the ‘free’ limitations of Survey Monkey. Some intended recipients stated that they did not receive the survey. There were 25 respondents over a two-week period. 21 were current members and 4 were former members. Responses came from all across the state, and one response from New York. interestingly, there we not two respondents from any one town.
Response Summaries Q1. If you are a current member, why are you a member? What benefit(s) do you get out of membership in the MWCA? Summary of the most frequent answers:
Carving with others/fellowship: 14 Improving skills: 7 Newsletter: 5 Show: 5 Promote the association/woodcarving: 5
Specific comments:
Get a discount at some stores. Discount at Rockler. The ability to reach out to carvers throughout the state Access to the library. Support the group's effort to get back on track. Support, encouragement, helpful information, fellowship.
Survey Results Submitted by Jonathan Leach
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Q2. If you have let your membership lapse, why did you leave? What might encourage you to rejoin? Only 4/25 responses were from people whose membership had lapsed.
Busy—forgot to renew membership I’m a beginning carver, decoys, loons, small birds so far. I’m looking for more opportunities for instruction, classes, or groups more aligned with my interests. For instance I took a class this winter on Mount Desert Island, helpful and fun. As a snow bird I only am involved with a local club for about 3 to 3 1/2 months I got caught up in managing my son’s life and my partners. I need to make time for myself Past leadership and the political structure. I did rejoin with the new officers. Still a member (10)
Q3. What do you think the Association should offer to attract new members? Do you know of any carvers or groups that we should contact to join the MWCA? How can we reach them?
Summary of the most frequent answers: More classes/beginner classes: 7 Advertising/publicity: 7 High schools/Boy Scouts: 4 Discounts: 1
Specific comments: Training: Offer free training ... use pictures. Public demonstrations. Events that cater to all skill
levels, especially beginners. More one time classes or six week courses type thing. Advertising: Connections to groups with specific interests, ie decoys. Flyer posted at local businesses for nearby meeting group, mentioning "free". Could be the sheet kind with tear
offs at the bottom. Advertising in Maine magazines. Better advertising of all carving groups that are known.
Schools, etc: High school bulletin boards and their social media (Twitter) with invitations to join a group NEAR them; mentorship program. Volunteering with youth such as Boy Scout merit programs and camps.
Discounts at relevant businesses, informational seminars and workshops Others: Enjoyable meetings. Perhaps free ice cream. Clubs having times to meet when non-retirees can get to meetings.
Q4. If you don't already, would you be interested in hosting or starting a chapter? If you don't already, would you be interested in hosting or starting a chapter?
Yes/maybe: 3 Already host a group: 3 No: 14
Other comments:
Don’t have the meeting space Been there...done that! As I stated above I'm only in Maine during the summer. Are there regions of the state that need more chapters or is it more times for everyone (especially youth) to attend?
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Q5. What are you most interested in? Most people want to expand their skills, and carve with other people.
Being a better carver/learning new skills 91.7% 22 Carving in a group with others 70.8% 17 Finding carving resources (wood, tools, patterns) 37.5% 9 Teaching others to carve 29.7% 7 Expanding my carving sales/business 12.5% 3 Starting a business to sell my work 0.00% 0
Q6. Have you used the MWCA library or bird studies?
No 87.50% 21 Yes 12.50% 3
What would you like to see added?
Nothing/not sure: 3 Classes More patterns.
Other comments: Too hard to access: may be time for on-line library.
Q7. Would you be willing to teach a seminar or wood carving class?
Yes 30.43% 7 No 69.57% 16
Q8. If yes, what would you teach?
Carving a specific project 66.67% 4 Teaching a skill, like tool sharpening of relief carving 33.33% 2
Cypress knees Relief-carving: sailing-ships; human faces? Decorative motifs for furniture or architecture Beginners and novices Beginner carving projects I do like to teach, but time in Maine is June - September. Mostly I carve birds with power tools. Simple project for beginners: spoon or a worry bird. Bark houses, golf balls and lathe Not interested/not skilled enough to teach (6)
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Q9. Which of the following might you consider, to promote woodcarving?
Helping with a booth at a fair 70.6% 12 Participating in a demonstration 64.7% 11 Staffing a booth at a museum or art show 47.1% 8
Other comments: Currently I give a ship-carving demonstration at the maritime museum in Bath pm Mondays during the summer I currently do 2 events at the Shaker Village - Open Farm Day and Harvest Festival Also demo at Cumberland Fair Common Ground Fair attracts younger crowd Designing and printing a flyer for our group
Q. 10 How do you think the Association should use its financial resources?
Gloves, knives, and other materials to teach basic carving skills 65% 13 Location and promotion of the annual show 60% 12 Promotional materials for the MWCA 60% 12 Buying more carving books/plans 10% 2
Promote local groups. Support local shows or carving activities. Establishing more groups with a fee structure whereby the group pays a set annual fee to MWCA Pay the instructors when teaching beginners More seminars Supporting youth carving and PUBLICITY Promote the hobby of woodcarving at fairs, festivals, etc. I really don't feel qualified to answer the question, but for me the annual show is very important as a place to see carvings from all over, meet other people, learn methods by asking questions and I leave invigorated to keep carving.
Individual responses for follow-up: Teaching:
Starting a chapter: [email protected] [email protected] (maybe)
Person: Topic:
gentle-
Bark houses, golf balls and lathe
[email protected] Simple project for beginners: spoon or a worry bird.
[email protected] Carving a specific project
[email protected] Beginner carving projects
[email protected] Beginners and novices
[email protected] Relief-carving: sailing-ships; human faces? Decorative motifs for furniture or architecture
[email protected] Cypress knees
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Helping with a booth at a fair Participating in a demonstration Staffing a booth at a museum or art
show
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Volunteering:
[email protected] My time is limited in the area, but I'm willing to help out when I'm there. [email protected] I do like to teach, but time in Maine is June - September. Mostly I carve birds with power tools. [email protected] I currently do 2 events at the Shaker Village - Open Farm Day and Harvest Festival Also demo at Cumberland Fair [email protected] Currently I give a ship-carving demonstration at the maritime museum in Bath pm Mondays during the summer.
Treasures Report
April report
General Fund
Starting Balance $7,463.13
Deposits
Deposit dues $55.00
3 booth rentals for show $120.00
Expenses
TD bank for paper statement $2.00
Ending Balance $7,636.13
Eagle Cane Fund
No change $3,225.84
From the Editors Desk Submitted by Bernadette Hodgkins
Please notify me about email address change so that there will be no interruption in your newsletter delivery. Also, please continue to send me your chapter newsletters and photo’s. They are great, very appreciated and enjoyed by all! Thank You!!! My email address is: [email protected]
Contract me if you have any questions or
concerns in regard to this report.
Treasurer,
Jim Irish
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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
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May 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 McGaffey Mt.
Woodcarvers
6-8:30 PM
377-6002
Vienna, Me
2 3 Poland Spring
Woodcarvers 1 PM 317-0543 Ricker Library Poland, Me
4 Southern Maine Woodcarvers Guild 1 - 4 PM, Rocklers, 200 Gorham Rd. S. Portland FMI: Dick Shryock 317-0543
5 6 Senior Spectrum Carvers 12:30-3 PM—622-0276 Hallowell, Me The Gang 1 PM—(207) 655-5242 Raymond, Me.
7 Kennebec Karvers 9-11 AM---445-2688 Augusta Knotty Woodcarvers 6-8 PM 320-0144 Dirigo HS Wood Shop
8 Downeast
Woodcarvers 6 PM...288-5746 Bar Harbor
9 Seacoast Carvers 6:30-8:30 PM
(603) 502-7599 Newington, NH
10 11 Streaked Mt. Wood Carvers 1 PM 50 Main St., Sumner, Me. FMI call: 207-597-2375 207-357-1057 207-388-2472
12 13 Senior Spectrum Carvers 12:30-3 PM—622-0276 Hallowell, Me The Gang 1 PM—(207) 655-5242 Raymond, Me.
14 Kennebec Karvers 9-11 AM---445-2688 Augusta On the Border Carvers 6-8 PM—538-1870 Littleton, Me.
15 16 17 18 Poland Spring
Woodcarvers 1 PM 317-0543 Ricker Library Poland, Me
BoD Meeting
19 20 Senior Spectrum Carvers 12:30-3 PM—622-0276 Hallowell, Me The Gang 1 PM—(207) 655-5242 Raymond, Me.
21 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
22 23 Seacoast Carvers 6:30-8:30 PM
(603) 502-7599 Newington, NH
24 25
Coastal Carvers
1 PM—563—2034
S. Bristol, Me.
Will be meeting
June 1st instead
of today.
26 27 Senior Spectrum Carvers 12:30-3 PM—622-0276 Hallowell, Me The Gang 4 PM—(207) 655-5242 Raymond, Me.
28 Kennebec Karvers 9-11 AM---445-2688 Augusta
29 30 31
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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 (Oct. 16– May 25)
4 PM (May 25- Oct. 16)
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
