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Monthly Meeting March 2024 Richard Valenta showed us all the amazing thing that it is possiable to carve Watch Video of Meeting Announcements We had one guest Bob Jeffery. President Pat had him introduce himself. Mike Wood explained the bylaw changes. They were voted on and unanimously passed. He also explained where we get our raffle praises and how the 50/50 cash drawing works. The spring picnic and 2×4 contest is coming up; Mike informed us of the time and location. Program Chip Carving Richard started by showing examples of chip carving the simplest way the start carving since it only takes one knife. Hand Tools Richards most used tools Richards first try He loves to carve Santa Clause Christmas Ornimants These make great Christmas presents Bird Dog Have you ever seen a bird dog? Santa Mobile Just turn the crank and watch him juggle House from Bark This house was carved from Cotton Wood bark Animal Carving Richard taught a class where he carved a polar bear Bird Carving The painting is just as important as the carving. Cypress Knee The wood is so soft that you have to use power tools on cypress Wood Burning It’s not drawn,