It's that time again! The 2012 Capitol Woodcarvers Show will be held March 31, 2012 - April 1, 2012 at the Salem Center 50+.

The 2011 show was a great success with more participation than ever before. We anticipate that the 2012 show will be even better. Space is limited so we recommend that you register early.

Please print, complete, and mail in this registration form to reserve your spot in the show (REGISTRATION FORM).

By all accounts the 2011 Oregon Woodcarvers Rendezvous was the best ever. Thanks to all the organizers, instructors, and participants for making this year's Rendezvous a great success.

Thanks to George for these pictures from the Rendezvous.

This year's theme is "Santa and his friends" and our goal is at least 150 ornaments. The theme has never made any difference in the ornaments we have used - we appreciate all that are donated. So far we have received over 70 ornaments. We will have some ornaments for sale at the Salem Center 50+ in the boutique, at the "Green Show" the first weekend in December and a Chritmas tree used for a raffle at the "Razzle Dazzle" show the first Wednesday in December.

We have a booth at the "Green Show" at the fairgrounds the first weekend in Decenber. We will be selling ornaments at that time and demonstrating woodcarving. The funds from the Green Show sales will be used to buy a sharpening system for the Capitol Woodcarvers.

For each ornament you donate, you get a raffle ticket for a prize drawing at the Novenber meeting. The prizes are gift certificates to our suppliers. Please make sure you sign your ornaments so you can get your name into the drawing.

Youth class: Amber Henry, 1st

Beginner: Frank Campbell, 1st; Justin Reynolds, 2nd; Barbara Millikan, 3rd

Advance: Chris McBride, 1st; Bob Lanning, 2nd

Intarsia: Lou Wakefield

Relief: Sue Polston, 1st; Tom Henry, 2nd; Ray Weekly, 3rd

Woodburning: Denise Burnett, 1st; Patty Henry, 2nd; Tom Henry, 3rd

Fantasy: Chris McBride, 1st; Dan Henry, 2nd

Wildlife: Kathy Jensen, 1st; Lou Wakefield, 2nd; Frank Campbell, 3rd

Caricature: Dan Henry, 1st; Tom Henry, 2nd; Bob Lanning, 3rd

Best in Show, a three-way tie: Tom Henry, Chris McBride, Lou Wakefield

Bert Henry Memorial Award: Frank Campbell

Carousel Award: Kathy Jensen

Ducks Unlimited: Everett Koontz

Venders Award: Larry Roberts

Directors Award: Larry Gurney

The Mt Angel Woodcarvers was formed July 2008 as a co-op of artist. We opened a store in Mt Angel at 125 N Garfield. Presently there are about twelve co-op members and about thirty other artists that have items displayed for sale in the gallery.

The membership/participation levels are in three categories.

1. Monthly Dues of $50.00 per person - with this level, there is no commission charge on any sales of your items from the Gallery.
2. Monthly Dues of $25.00 per person - with this level, there is a 25% commission fee on any sales of your items from the Gallery.
3. No monthly fee - with this level, there is a 40% commission charge on any sales of your items from the Gallery.

As a dues paying member, we ask that you assist in Gallery sitting during each month. You would be allowed to conduct classes and participate in the decisions of Gallery. The Mt Angel Woodcarvers meet at 5:00 PM the 4th Monday each month at the shop in Mt Angel. If you are interested in joining or being involved, the office manager is Kenny Wilson and he can be reached at the shop in Mt Angel Tuesday thru Sunday.

If you are interested selling some of your carvings, and want them on sale every day, this is an opportunity. If you have any questions, contact Kenny Wilson, Dave Disselbrett, Jim Harris or Sam Hutchinson as they are all members of the Mt Angel Woodcarvers.

Submitted by Dave Disselbrett

It is time to register for the local 2012 Capitol Woodcarvers Show to be held March 31, 2012 - April 1, 2012 at the Salem Center 50+.

Space is limited so register early. The 2011 show was a great success. There were more participants than ever before.

It is anticipated that this year's show will be even better. Please print out, complete, and mail in the show registration form which is available here.

The carving club is looking for a new newsletter editor.
If you are interested or want more information, contact President Don Currey.