[Woodcarver] Thanks for a GREAT GOW 2008

[Joe Dillett]

GOW 2008 was a roaring success. Thanks to all who taught, took classes and helped out. The 20 great instructors over 4 days made for a lot of fun and an exciting learning experience. Even though many who attended before could not make it this year we had the biggest crowd ever. Because of our great instructors, all indications show more growth for next year. 

 

It was very lucky that we planned on having the GOW at the Sandwich Fairgrounds (about 60 miles west of Chicago) instead of at my shop like all the other years, because with the heavy rains the days before we would have had to cancel it. As it was the fairgrounds worked out perfect. The weather was awesome. Many friendships were renewed as well as making more friends.

 

We sure hope that you all can join us next year. Mark your calendar for GOW 2009, the week of September 21, 2009. Put http://www.camperjohn.com/GOW08_main.html in your favorites for exciting news as we plan for GOW 2009. 

 

Thanks to our GOW Hosts for all their hard work. Sandie Burgdorf (registration and camping), Bob Mau (class instructors and student registration), Russ Baker (camping organizer), Gene Westerberg and Joe Dillett (facilities, equipment and supplies), Sharon Dillett (food). We welcome our new host Susan Alexander (who is capable of herding cats) to help with some exciting new ideas.


Joe Dillett
The Carving Shop
645 E. LaSalle St. Suite 3
Somonauk, IL. 60552

(815) 498-9290 phone
(815) 498-9249 fax
http://www.thecarvingshop.net [business web site]
http://www.carvingmagazine.com ['Ask Joe' column]
http://community.webshots.com/user/joe_dillett
******************************************************************
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/woodcarver/attachments/20080922/5ae4490a/attachment.html>