[Woodcarver] 2011 International Woodcravers Congress

[Larry Yudis]

Announcement of Affiliated Wood Carvers Ltd. 2011 Congress

The 45th Annual International Woodcarvers Congress, a family friendly event,
and the longest running competitively judged woodcarving event in the US is
open to the public June  16-19, 2011 with competition carvings accepted June
11 & 12; carving workshops begin June 13.  

The location, Jackson County Fairgrounds, 1212 E. Quarry St., Maquoketa, IA
is convenient to restaurants, hotels, camping (some on site), shopping and
other activities.  For non-carvers, workshops in basket making and jewelry
bead weaving are available on site.  See the website www.awcltd.org for
complete details on mail-in carvings, class descriptions & registration
details or contact Show Chairpersons, Carol Yudis (cell:563-505-2700) or
Larry Yudis (cell: 563-676-8264).  Admission is charged. Conveniently
located about 40 mi. north of the Quad Cities at GPS N42 4.2391, W90
39.0130.

Supplemental information:

Free on site parking
Convenient local dining
On site (Pearson Hall) carving supply vendors
Camping on site (Electrical at campsite) water and dump station available 
Convenient hotels, motels, B&B and off site camping 
Spacious air conditioned class spaces in Pearson Hall and Boyer hall
On premises lunch and snack service available in Pearson Hall
Mail-in competition carvings accepted
Annual Awards Dinner Banquet in Pearson Hall
Vendor sponsored social gatherings

Submitted by:
Charles E. Arnold, Jr 
AWC President 2011 & Publicity Chairman
107 Beulah Drive
Anderson, SC 29625
Email:  cearnoldjr at bellsouth.net

Submitted for:
Affiliated Wood Carvers Ltd.
P.O. Box 104
Bettendorf, IA 52722