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Newsletter
Feb 2008- Apr 2008
Greetings from the Editor
MuseumThe following RGVW woodcarvers attended the Pioneer Days program; Juan DeLeon, Mary Lou De Leon, Crystal De Leon, Tom Aderhold, Fernando Gutierrez, Robert Gorczyca, and Ronald Henson where carving at the History Museum. They were well received by the public, some with many questions as to how some things were accomplished, several that inquired as how to start the art of woodcarving. We work hands on with two new carvers, both were home schooled and ask very detailed and quality questions. Several small carving were given to the small fry and some larger blanks with instructions to the beginners.
Melissa was very please with our presents and extend an invitation to return next year.
Rio Grande Valley Woodcarvers
The Rio Grande Valley Woodcarvers held their 9th Annual Carving Seminar January 21-26 2008. At Kelly Civic Center in Pharr Texas .
This was our First year in this location and the first time we had the seminar in a heated building even in Sunny South Texas we have a few cold days the building was enjoyed by both Students and Instructors.
They came from many States and Canada to participate the 83 carving Classes .
Chip Carving, Relief, wood burning, sign making, Sculpting ,Scrimshaw, Eagle head Cane Tops, Fancy Walking Canes, High speed (air driven) power Carving , gunstock carving ,Indian , Spirit Face, Grizzly Bear Bust, miniatures , old fisherman, Texas Ranger Realistic Human Form, Chipmunk, Bird carvings, Fish ,Flowers 1X1X3 caricatures. Also classes in introduction to power carving, Beginner Classes, Brush painting Techniques.
It was nice to see all old Friends and making many new ones.
Millie McCutcheon and Linda Henson did a very good job in the snack Bar having coffee and cold drinks and snacks and keeping us laughing, the entire week .
Next Years Date Will Be Feb 2-7 2009
Web site for Class details and registration http://www.iidbs.com/riogrand
For more information email Ron Henson rallyontherio@sbglobal.net Please write Rally in subject line.
Other Carving Shows and Classes
Most of our members travel from the north to the Valley for the winter. Would you like to know where there are classes and shows along the way down. Or maybe you would like to stop in on one on the way home.
I have listed some that I know about. Let me know if you have a favorite place.
23 Annual Show Jan. 30-31 2009 Judge Steve Schoolar
3000 N. Cage Blvd Pharr TX.
10th Annual Rally On The Rio - Six Days of Carving instructions
Feb 02 - 07, 2009 - Pharr Civic Center 1011 W. Kelly Ave Pharr TX. Ronald Henderson - rallyontherio@sbcglobal.net Registrations: George Karalus gck116@earthlink.net
OUR HERITAGE
This was written by one of our club members
The road was weary
The day was dreary
He could hardly carry any more
That ragged old flag that he bore
His legs felt heavy, aching and numb
But he kept the pace of the cadence drum
His wounds were nagging, bleeding and sore
But it was his duty to carry the old flag he bore
The many friends were gone
And he felt so all alone
But there were to be many,many more
To follow the flag that he bore
He thought about the battle long
The brave men that did no wrong
That would proudly follow forevermore
That fine old flag that he bore
Pride was to lengthen his stride and pace
Honor made his chest to swell and heart to race
He was glad to be part of the lore
Of the beautiful flag that he bore
Today we need to honor "The PLedge"
The Star Spangled Banner - our duty not hedge
To remember the many that have gone before
And their sacrifice made to our great flag that they bore
by S. Gary Roberts
Editor: Elaine Craft
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