Mid-America Woodcarvers Association
Omaha, Nebraska
Your Officers for 2010
President - Ron Clarke
1st VP - Ken Armsbury
2nd VP - Everett Kingry
General Secretary - Sherry LaTendresse
Recording Secretary - Virginia Stewart
Treasurer - Len Stenneche
Your Board members for 2010
Jim Schober
Mike Hawkins
Marty Dolphens
PJ Driscoll
Mary Ann Klinger
Your Committee Chairpersons for 2010
Doane Experience Chairpersons:
Ron Clarke
Everett Kingry
Sherry LaTendresse
Membership - Len Stenneche
Newsletter - Sherry LaTendresse
Saturday Workshops - Dave Kistler
Book Library - Sherry LaTendresse
Video Library -
Advertising - Marty Dolphens
Website - Rohn Collins
Hospitality - Sandy Foral
History - Sandy Foral & Virginia Stewart
Tool Manager - Ken Armsbury
Coffee/Donuts - Dave Kistler
Meetings & Workshops - Bimonthly -First & Third Saturdays
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Augustana Lutheran Church
38th & Lafayette Streets
Omaha, NE
(enter from Parking lot on east side of church)
Mid-America Woodcarvers Association, Inc., a non-profit organization, located in Omaha, NE, was formed to promote the appreciation and art of woodcarving and associated crafts through instruction, exhibitions, demonstrations and workshops. The club was organized in 1974 with 28 charter members and was incorporated November 15, 1978 in Omaha, Nebraska. Membership now numbers over 600.Over the years, the club has attracted the membership of woodcarvers from many states of the United States and Canada.
The club's progress stems from an interested, active membership. The officers and five board members are elected by the members. Additional club duties are divided among twelve standing committees and other special committees as needed.
Standards and rules are established by the officers, board members and club members to uphold a consistency for shows, sales, tools sold, schools and seminars organized for our club. Many club members share their knowledge, experience and give their time and talents to the club programs. These leaders help in a variety of ways to further members' knowledge.
Each regular meeting combines a business meeting with fellowship, a sharing of ideas through a "Show and Tell" table and program topics related to carving.
The Saturday workshop offers planned projects to allow interested club members to experience a variety of types and techniques of carving, a place to join fellow carvers for a day of carving activity, assistance for beginning carvers and always, shared ideas.
Each season we are invited to participate in several shows and festivals at which club members may demonstrate, exhibit and sell woodcarvings.
Carving Workshops are organized for members who wish to have the additional experience of carving with a professional. A fee is charged to offset expenses.
