[Woodcarver] Thanks for a great Show

[Joe Dillett]

Wrap-Up Report on the Winter Wood Wonders Festival to benefit Disabled Veterans

 

A BIG THANK YOU to all those who supported this wonderful event, the Winter Wood Wonders Festival held at Pheasant Run the weekend of February 26 & 27. It was a huge success. After expenses your total donations to your disabled veterans was $6,092.73. 

 

For the first show this was awesome. Sandy Jennings (founder and organizer of the show) and her committee Orlan Jennings, Shelly Weiser, Katherine Cilley and Sharon Bechtold did an awesome job to pull this show together in 3 months from the time of conception to show day. They couldn't have done it without the help of all of you who donated your carvings, came to the show and bid on items in the silent auction.

 

Yesterday (April 6, 2011), we went to the Spinal Injury building at Edward Hines VA Hospital for the presentation. I've posted some photos in my Webshots under the album titled Winter Wood Wonders Festival.

http://community.webshots.com/user/joe_dillett

 

One great thing that came out of our presentation is the possibility of trying to get woodworking and wood carving classes going for them. It would be great to have one or more booths with their work at future Winter Wood Wonders Festivals. 

 

Next years' planning is under way. We are waiting for Pheasant Run to give us dates (January or February 2012). The price of the room has doubled but still is 40% of what they normally charge. It will be tough to hit $6,092.73 but we feel we've got a good shot at it, with expanding to 100 tables and booths for next year. As soon as I get the dates I will let you all know so you can take advantage of our Early Registration Discount. I feel that the show is going to fill up so get your registration in early. Early registration, for the two day show, will be $35 for a table and $50 for a booth. 

 

Thanks again for all your support. You all are the GREATEST!!!!!!


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

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