Charlotte Woodcarvers Club had another successful year with members contributing their time, talent and efforts on a variety of activities throughout the year to promote the art of woodcarving. Thanks to each of you who have contributed so much.
| Date of Program | Program | Coordinator(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 5 | South Regional Library | Betsy Peace & Claudia Wallace |
| Jan. 21 | Demo Carve @ Woodcraft | Bob Warner |
| Feb. 17,18 & 19 | Showcase of Woodcarving 2017 | Show Committee |
| Feb. 20 & 21 | Dave Stetson Carving Class | Rod Gatlin |
| Feb. 24, 25 & 26 | Desiree Hajny Carving Class | Bill Dominick |
| Feb. 28 | Start 6 weeks of classes for new members | Betsy Peace, Joe Bomba |
| April 8 | Matthews Reid House Demo Carve | Bob Slaughter |
| April 12 | $700 Donation to Carmel Presbyterian Church | Club |
| April 20, 21 & 22 | Leah Goddard Carving Class | Maria Senkel |
| April 28 & 29 | Michele Parsons Carving Class | Joe Davis |
| May 20 | Demo Carve Matthews Farmers Mkt. | Bill Robinson |
| June 6 | Christmas Tree Ornament Kickoff -Triad Woodcarvers | Ray Branch |
| July 5 | Completed Sound Panels in Cathcart Building | Bob Warner |
| July 11 | Summer Social | Bob Warner |
| Aug 21, 22 & 23 | Ron Dowdy - Wild Acres | Rod Gatlin |
| Aug 24, 25, 26 & 27 | Mitch Cartledge - Wild Acres | Rod Gatlin |
| Sept, 1, 2, 3 & 4 | Matthews Alive | Bob Benston |
| Sept, 14,15 & 16 | Jean Boyd Cypress Knee Class | Maria Senkel |
| Sept. 23 | Demo Carve Matthews Farmers Mkt. | Bill Robinson |
| Oct. 1 | Christmas Tree Ornament Carvings - Triad Woodcarvers | Ray Branch received 392 Christmas Ornaments from117 carvers from 20 states. Plus Ontario, Canada. CWC donated 78 carvings |
| Oct. 7 | Demo Carve Matthews Farmers Mkt. | Bill Robinson |
| Oct. 7 & 8 | Smoky Mt. Show- Townsend, Tenn. | Tony Mullis |
| Oct. 10 | Jim Hart Wood | Bob Warner |
| Oct 13, 14 & 15 | Ohio Show | Bob Warner |
| Oct 14 & 15 | Waxhaw Show | Joe Bomba |
| Oct. 20 & 21 | Michele Parsons Carving Class | Joe Davis |
| Oct. 28 & 29 | Asheville Show | Tony Mullis |
| Oct. 28 | Hickory Show | Club |
| Nov. 7 | Group Carving Project. (Cottonwood Bark Carvings) | Bubba Mullis |
Summary of 2017 Year In Review
6 Weeks of New Member Instructions in Woodcarving
2 Club Project (Completion of All Sound Panels) (Cottonwood Bark Carvings for Show)
8 Carving Classes with Professional Carvers
6 Carving Shows Supported
9 Demo Carving & Teaching at Various Festivals
2 Club Socials with Club Providing the Meat, Desert & Drinks
2 $700 Donations to the Church: $1800 Completed Sound Panels in Meeting Room
1 Wood Vendor Visit to Club - Jim Hart
1 Help other clubs with their project
