| Council Oak Woodcarvers Club |
GRIPES AND GLORIES
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Overall, the 1st Annual Indiana Woodcarvers Summer Camp was a great success!
The dates have been decided and the 2nd Annual Woodcarvers Summer Camp
will be August 18-21, 2010.
The campground was happy with the results, ALL of our vendors have indicated
that they wish to return, and so far 90% of the instructors have requested a spot in
next years event! Also, both bands had a great time performing for us and would
like to return.
Complaints were few, thank yous numerous, and praise has been tremendously
encouraging. I am tickled pink to tell you that I have received wonderful letters
from attendees who let us know they had a great time and plan to return next
year...with their friends!
If you have any suggestions to help improve the 2010 Indiana Woodcarvers
Summer Camp - please email them to Marcia@counciloakwoodcarvers.com or
you can send an anonymous letter to Marcia Yrineo, 318 Teri Street, South Bend,
IN 46614-2635.
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All suggestions will be seriously considered and next year we will implement
changes based on your feedback. For example, based on feedback so far:
1.Rod (campground owner) is already planning to improve the lighting and power
sources in the main building.
2. Power carving dust and noise in the main building was our biggest complaint
and has been resolved. Orlando Villareal has promised to return and will be
located in a private tent adjacent to the main building.
3. T-Shirt sales and raffle items and raffle ticket sales will be moved near the front
entrance of the building. True Woodcarving & Supplies will have the spot where
registration was in 2009.
4. An effort will be made to encourage chainsaw carving participation next year.
5. There was one official report of theft (and rumor of another) for which we are
truly sorry. This was not anticipated, although when events are open to the public
there is always a risk. Next year there will be people assigned to pay special
attention to loss prevention.
6. Most instructors liked the free and relaxed format that we used (similar to the
Evart, Michigan Roundup and Honesdale, Pennsylvania Roundup. A few
instructors felt that it is better for them to have more structure, charge a fee, and
require sign-ups for their class, similar to the Florida Roundup . Instructors will be
allowed to require sign-up in advance and charge a reasonable instructor's fee for
each person per day (in addition to the cost of the wood projects), if they so
desire. It will not be mandatory, so the free & relaxed atmosphere can be
preserved as much as possible. In these days and times, there are many carvers
struggling financially and we want to include very inexpensive projects and
carving opportunities that are affordable to those on tight budgets. But we also
know that some instructors travel a long distance and must cover their expenses,
so in all fairness, we will let each instructor decide.
7. Every effort will be made to acquire pure white tents. The red & white tent was
a blessing when it rained, (donated by All Seasons Tent & Party Rental of
Nappanee, Indiana), but the red stripes caused an eerie glow inside the tent.
8. A soap carving table will be included for kids and adults with an appropriate
instructor. (Marcia is our club's soap carver for children's projects and she was
too busy this year.) The YAM Carving table for kids and adults was a huge
success and will be repeated also.
9. Next years event will start on a Wednesday morning through Saturday evening,
with campground checkout by noon on Sunday. You are welcome to arrive early
or stay longer.
10. Instructors will be required to check in with a seating coordinator upon arrival -
to assure that they set up their tables in the right area.
11. During stage presentations at non-carving times, the audience will be warned
not to sit at tables with a DO NOT DISTURB sign posted on them.
12. A map of teachers/projects will be available at registration. All instructor's
names & projects will be displayed above or on their tables.
13. A lot of people wanted to WATCH the SPAM Carving contest, but only 3
people signed up to carve and they were not available at the time the contest was
to happen. Therefore, there were no proceeds to share with the Marshall County
Food Bank. A donation will be made in the name of Indiana Woodcarvers from the
summer camp funds to help feed the hungry over the holidays.
If you would like to make a personal donation - the address is:
Food Bank of Northern Indiana
702 Chapin Street
South Bend, IN 466
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Overall, the 1st Annual Indiana Woodcarvers Summer Camp was a great success!
The dates have been decided and the 2nd Annual Woodcarvers Summer Camp
will be August 18-21, 2010.
The campground was happy with the results, ALL of our vendors have indicated
that they wish to return, and so far 90% of the instructors have requested a spot in
next years event! Also, both bands had a great time performing for us and would
like to return.
Complaints were few, thank yous numerous, and praise has been tremendously
encouraging. I am tickled pink to tell you that I have received wonderful letters
from attendees who let us know they had a great time and plan to return next
year...with their friends!
If you have any suggestions to help improve the 2010 Indiana Woodcarvers
Summer Camp - please email them to Marcia@counciloakwoodcarvers.com or
you can send an anonymous letter to Marcia Yrineo, 318 Teri Street, South Bend,
IN 46614-2635.
______________________________________________________________________
All suggestions will be seriously considered and next year we will implement
changes based on your feedback. For example, based on feedback so far:
1.Rod (campground owner) is already planning to improve the lighting and power
sources in the main building.
2. Power carving dust and noise in the main building was our biggest complaint
and has been resolved. Orlando Villareal has promised to return and will be
located in a private tent adjacent to the main building.
3. T-Shirt sales and raffle items and raffle ticket sales will be moved near the front
entrance of the building. True Woodcarving & Supplies will have the spot where
registration was in 2009.
4. An effort will be made to encourage chainsaw carving participation next year.
5. There was one official report of theft (and rumor of another) for which we are
truly sorry. This was not anticipated, although when events are open to the public
there is always a risk. Next year there will be people assigned to pay special
attention to loss prevention.
6. Most instructors liked the free and relaxed format that we used (similar to the
Evart, Michigan Roundup and Honesdale, Pennsylvania Roundup. A few
instructors felt that it is better for them to have more structure, charge a fee, and
require sign-ups for their class, similar to the Florida Roundup . Instructors will be
allowed to require sign-up in advance and charge a reasonable instructor's fee for
each person per day (in addition to the cost of the wood projects), if they so
desire. It will not be mandatory, so the free & relaxed atmosphere can be
preserved as much as possible. In these days and times, there are many carvers
struggling financially and we want to include very inexpensive projects and
carving opportunities that are affordable to those on tight budgets. But we also
know that some instructors travel a long distance and must cover their expenses,
so in all fairness, we will let each instructor decide.
7. Every effort will be made to acquire pure white tents. The red & white tent was
a blessing when it rained, (donated by All Seasons Tent & Party Rental of
Nappanee, Indiana), but the red stripes caused an eerie glow inside the tent.
8. A soap carving table will be included for kids and adults with an appropriate
instructor. (Marcia is our club's soap carver for children's projects and she was
too busy this year.) The YAM Carving table for kids and adults was a huge
success and will be repeated also.
9. Next years event will start on a Wednesday morning through Saturday evening,
with campground checkout by noon on Sunday. You are welcome to arrive early
or stay longer.
10. Instructors will be required to check in with a seating coordinator upon arrival -
to assure that they set up their tables in the right area.
11. During stage presentations at non-carving times, the audience will be warned
not to sit at tables with a DO NOT DISTURB sign posted on them.
12. A map of teachers/projects will be available at registration. All instructor's
names & projects will be displayed above or on their tables.
13. A lot of people wanted to WATCH the SPAM Carving contest, but only 3
people signed up to carve and they were not available at the time the contest was
to happen. Therefore, there were no proceeds to share with the Marshall County
Food Bank. A donation will be made in the name of Indiana Woodcarvers from the
summer camp funds to help feed the hungry over the holidays.
If you would like to make a personal donation - the address is:
Food Bank of Northern Indiana
702 Chapin Street
South Bend, IN 466
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