President's Message - Nov/Dec 2001

So, here we are at the last newsletter of the year, and my last chance to nudge everyone about volunteerism. All I really want to say now is—good job! We seem to have people in place for all of our symposia next year, and, for the first time in many years, we have more people running for Board positions than we have open spots. Great response, everyone. Thanks to you all for stepping forward.

We also need people to volunteer to support those in responsible positions - both to lend a hand and to learn, so that  they will be able to take on more responsibility as others release it. This keeps the group working efficiently and provides you with an opportunity to lend a hand. We can all look forward to a great new year of events coming up, and I hope that you all have an opportunity to involve yourself in your organization, and enrich your life in the process.

And oh, I almost forgot— Happy sculpting.

President's Message - Sept/Oct 2001

As I post my Camp Brotherhood message, I would like to thank everyone involved for such a wonderful event. There were some great new additions, one of which was B. Amore as one of the guest instructors. She brought a wonderful new energy to our event. Also, our Artwalk showcase was a great opportunity to show our work and it was a terrific beginning for an ongoing event. Other new things in the works are an expanded web site with our own domain name, a number of members showing in the new sculpture park on San Juan Island, and a great member show at the Kirsten Gallery in Seattle.  We have had a wonderful year of workshops/symposia and the time to get ready for next year is already here. So, if you have an urge to help make next year even better than this one, run to that phone or keyboard and let us know where you would like to jump in.

Remember, it is 2002 Board member election time. Please be sure to mark and mail the enclosed ballot.

Happy sculpting.

President's Message - July/Aug 2001

I have been fortunate this year to be able to do more sculpting at home, rather than try and do it all at Camp Brotherhood, so I’m hoping to experience the social aspects of our summer gathering this time. I usually feel that I have to be productive at Camp B in my short sculpting time, and forget that there is so much to learn and experience without ever touching tool to stone. For an organization spread out over such a wide geographic area, Camp B is a wonderful opportunity for many of us to gather in one place to share our common interests. I would like thank all the people who help make our Camp B symposium happen. And for those of you who are new to our organization and have the time and energy to help any of our activities continue, remember that we always need new people to step in for those who need to step back. Don’t be shy, talk to a board member or committee person in the area that interests you. If you have thoughts of running for a board position, contact me and I’ll help talk you into it.

Happy sculpting.

President's Message - May/June 2001

Here we are in full swing with our yearly events. The Whidbey workshop has come and gone, and Camp B. is just around the corner, then Silver Falls, and our year will be over. It all seems to go by very fast once it starts. Whidbey was a great success in spite of the wind and rain this year. There were lots of new faces, and they were eager to return again next year, so mark your calendars now. These events take a lot of work, and I would like to thank Dennis Jorum and Pam Winstansley for a wonderful job of putting the Whidbey workshop together, as well as the instructors Suz Gentiluomo and George Pratt for sharing their wealth of knowledge, and Alexandra Morosco for providing us with tools and stone which come all the way from Ventura, California. These events are a wonderful chance to get together with other crazy stone carvers and share our common passion. I hope at least one of these events make it into your lives this year.