2007 Flower and Garden Show – May/June 2007

Our past F&G show booths have offered various ideas and designs to enhance and educate the public on stone sculpture and about NWSSA. These have included winning a “Best Design Educational Booth Award.” Thank you, Nicky Oberholtzer.

This year’s design hit the nail on the head, as far as showing who we are and what we are about – “Stone Carvers,” and in promoting our Symposiums. Alex put sculptures on folding work benches as if they had just been carved. She also displayed a variety of tools and promotional material. Using our large photos of symposiums on the backdrop enhanced the look of a “carving environment.” The atmosphere said exactly what we at NWSSA want to say.

She also purchased with her own money, a flat screen TV/CD player for NWSSA to use at all functions. This continually ran with a great CD from the 2005 Lake Oswego Exhibit.

The only missing ingredient, because of space, was the demo booth. Regulars commented, “That was a show highlight, to watch carvers at work and to have the opportunity to try it ourselves.”

I agree with Alex’s comment to me. She said that volunteering for this should not have been, “Three weeks of my life.” This was mostly due to our belongings being scattered everywhere. It took a lot of her time hunting items down. The board has agreed to rent a storage unit to safely hold the Association’s regularly used items all in one place. This will be accessible to members to sign in and out using an inventory sheet.

Alexandra’s volunteering, commitment, follow through and donations of financial support show her love as a member to promote and sustain the life of NWSSA. She is an exemplary example of what we need from all members to participate in some capacity to keep us growing and in control of our future. That in mind, this is our 20th anniversary. Lots of things are planned for Camp B. Join the excitement to make this symposium one to really remember. If you have an interest in volunteering, contact our Camp B Director, Arliss Newcomb at 360-385-7150 or at armac@olypen.com.