[Woodcarver] 2004 Congress Report

[Woodcraft Shop]

Hi y'all,

The 2004 International Woodcarvers Congress is over and it was a raving 
success!!!!!

There were 110 more carvings entered into competition than last year 
bringing the total to just under 600 pieces.  There were carvings from all 
over the USA and Canada as well as the Netherlands, Australia, England and 
Mongolia!  We had two Peters from far away visiting the show.  Peter Paces 
from England and Peter Watson from Australia.  Cash and product awards were 
given out to the tune of over $18,000.

When people ask what is so special about the Congress, I guess one way to 
answer it is to look at our banquet roster .... what other carving event 
has the following carving notables at their Awards Dinner:  Wayne Barton, 
Dave Bennett (Flexcut Tools), Vicki & Phil Bishop (CCA), ol' Don Brugdorf, 
Fred Cogelow, Janet Denton Cordell, Neil Z. Cox, Kirt & Linda Curtis, Ed 
Gallenstein, Bob Guge, Marv Kaisersatt (CCA), Randy Landen (CCA), Wanda 
Marsh, Pete Ortel (CCA), Harley Schmitgen (CCA), Elaine & Fred Stenman, 
Dennis Thornton (CCA), Dean Troutman, Joe Wannamaker, Ivan Whillock, J. 
Christopher White, Jack Williams (CCA), etc. etc. etc.

These are some of the "Who's Who" and "What's Happening" in the carving 
world today.  We are extremely proud and honored that they and so many 
others take the time out to come and support the Congress.

If you want further info on the Congress, or want to know more about the 
Affiliated Wood Carvers Ltd, the sponsoring organization, then go to 
www.awcltd.org   Information on past shows is on the site and 2004 info 
will be posted before too long.

Carvers come to the Congress from all sorts of backgrounds and levels of 
carving, from beginners to professionals.  Treat yourself to a woodcarving 
experience of a lifetime and plan ahead for the 2005 International 
Woodcarvers Congress.

Carol and Larry Yudis, Show Chairs
International Woodcarvers Congress
Affiliated Wood Carvers, Ltd.
PO Box 104
Bettendorf, IA 52722
563-359-9684 (days)
563-355-3787 (evenings)
www.awcltd.org