Podcasts about carvers

Podcast #731 finds the good ones from Shiv and the Carvers, Log Flume, Guided By Voices, Go Kart, Toledo Panic, Violenteer, Dented Zeus, & Crybaby Jones.

Stone carvers Chris Pellettieri and Arissa Ramoutar on art made by humans, not AI Tomaš Dvořák - "Gameboy Tune" - "Interview with Chris Pellettieri and Arissa Ramoutar" Horace Ferguson - "Great Stone" [0:54:14] https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/148075

In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited Podcast, host Katie Burke and co-host Dr. Mike Brasher are joined by decoy expert Colin McNair of Copley Fine Art Auctions, marking his fifth appearance on the show. Together, they dive into the captivating world of decoy art, focusing on the groundbreaking practice of x-raying decoys to uncover hidden details of craftsmanship. Discover how visual aids and cutting-edge techniques bring new insights to this timeless art form, and hear Colin's expert take on what makes these pieces so unique. Whether you're a seasoned collector, an art enthusiast, or simply curious, this episode is packed with fascinating stories and insider knowledge you won't want to miss.Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.org

One of the biggest music awards in the UK and Ireland, the Mercury Prize has revealed their shortlisted albums for 2023-24, and on this week's Yellow Brit Road, we took a deep dive into what makes each album a contender. Familiarise yourself with the shortlist with this week's show, and look mighty smart to your friends in September. Music by other artists played today too, all in all: Razorlight, Towa Bird, Crystalline, Corinne Bailey Rae, A.R.T., English Teacher, Blue Goose, Beth Gibbons, Yannis & The Yaw, Cat Burns, Charli xcx, Nia Archives, Barry Can't Swim, corto.alto, Ghetts, CMAT, Duck Thieves, Shiv and the Carvers, Lambrini Girls. Find this week's playlist here. Do try and support artists directly! Touch that dial and tune in live! We're on at CFRC 101.9 FM in Kingston, or on cfrc.ca, Sundays 8 to 9:30 PM! Get in touch with the show for requests, submissions, giving feedback or anything else: email yellowbritroad@gmail.com, Twitter @⁠YellowBritCFRC⁠, IG @⁠yellowbritroad⁠. PS: submissions, cc music@cfrc.ca if you'd like other CFRC DJs to spin your music on their shows as well. Like what we do? Donate to help keep our 101-year old station going!

PART 2: On this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Katie Burke sits down with Joe and Donna Tonelli, avid hunters, collectors, and historians. Joe shares his early introduction to hunting through family traditions, while Donna's expertise in writing about decoys and ducks adds depth to their shared passion. Tune in to hear about their journey into the outdoors, from childhood memories to their love for hunting and collecting decoys.www.ducks.org/DUPodcast

PART 1: On this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Katie Burke sits down with Joe and Donna Tonelli, avid hunters, collectors, and historians. Joe shares his early introduction to hunting through family traditions, while Donna's expertise in writing about decoys and ducks adds depth to their shared passion. Tune in to hear about their journey into the outdoors, from childhood memories to their love for hunting and collecting decoys.www.ducks.org/DUPodcast

Fest Pac 2024: Master carvers carry on valuable tradition.

Our 80th Episode saw us take a drive down to Yorkshire to meet young Rosie, A 2nd generation stone carver of equal talent and ambition. Rosie works alongside her dad carving fireplaces and signage for high spec residential properties. With this in mind and as Rosie progresses through her career as an independent stone carver she looks to build on her skills and continue to move towards large scale sculptural pieces alongside keeping her family business alive for another generation. Rosie's story will resinate with many I am sure, It is a story of unrecognised talent and untapped potential... until she embraced her craft. We Are Makers Insta: @weare_makers Website: https://wearemakers.shop Rosie Winterton Insta: @yorkshire_rosie Website: www.thestonefireplacecompany.com Nomono Insta: @nomonosound Website: https://nomono.co/WAM Youtube: @NomonoSound

On this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Katie Burke chats with Bruce Lowe, a collector of Louisiana and teal decoys. They delve into Bruce's introduction to hunting and the outdoors, sharing how he got started waterfowl hunting. Bruce also shares how he got into collection and why both Louisiana and teal decoys are important to him. Tune in to her more about Bruce's passion for the outdoors and vintage decoys.www.ducks.org/DUPodcast

05-22-2024 The Carvers Papua New Guinea- Missionaries and Bro. Britt Case WED 7PM

[00:00:00] Carl LaBarbera: I met a guy, Dick Berry, who was a professional in the Policy Governance arena. And once I took his class, I was convinced that this was what I needed to do board work. And the reason for that is because primarily my own work in aerospace industry, knowing that systems and procedures are essential to do any kind of job that's going to be effective. [00:00:26] Carl LaBarbera: And when Policy Governance was presented that's the kind of system that I was seeing. And so, a complete, scientific system with procedures and thinking about all the elements of governance was something I needed. [00:00:42] Tommy Thomas:  My guest today is Carl LaBarbera. I met Carl several years ago at his home in Southern California.  He was gracious to give me a couple of hours that afternoon, and we've maintained some loose contact with each other since then.  One of the areas of expertise he has is that of Policy Governance, and I've known that, from the afternoon I met him, so as I was thinking about more guests we could have in the area of board service, Carl was one of the ones I wanted to have, so thank you, Carl, for joining us this afternoon. [00:01:14] Carl LaBarbera: Thank you, Tommy. It's my pleasure to be here and look forward to our conversation. [00:01:19] Tommy Thomas: Before we dig too deep into Policy Governance, how did you get interested in or involved in nonprofit board service? [00:01:29] Carl LaBarbera: That goes back 40 years. So, it's interesting. I don't know how far back you want me to go. [00:01:37] Carl LaBarbera: I can go back to my childhood because my dad had a company in inner city LA which is a very difficult area. [00:01:48] Tommy Thomas: Back then, especially, [00:01:49] Carl LaBarbera:   When I was a very young child, I was 11 years old when the Watts Riots occurred. And my mother and I were driving into the business in South LA. [00:01:59] Carl LaBarbera: And the Watts Riots were underway. And my mom swears that a black woman flagged off attackers.  She was in front of us, and we were able to drive into the business, but we had no idea. The news was not like it is today.  We literally drove into it. So that obviously left a big impression on me as a kid. [00:02:22] Carl LaBarbera: And I've had a heart for the inner city ever since. And we continued, actually, my brother and I took over the business that my dad had started and in 1957 after the war and in continued in that Watts area, but then we were bought out by the freeway and moved just slightly south of there in an area in Linwood, which is still South LA [00:02:48] Carl LaBarbera:  So that connection of having a business in that community and actually knowing the neighbors in that community, in the Watts community, which was primarily African American gave me that heart. And then I was listening to Focus on The Family. I would wake up in the morning, six o'clock in the morning, with Focus on The Family on the radio. [00:03:09] Carl LaBarbera: And Dr. Dobson was talking with Keith Phillips, who is the founder of World Impact, and talking about Watts. And I thought to myself, wow, that's literally across the street. And so, I made a journey to introduce myself to World Impact. At the time it was a Canadian director who was leading that Watts ministry. [00:03:33] Carl LaBarbera: And we got to become good friends in our company partnered with World Impact to help the missionaries in the Watts community and help them in any way we can to support them in their ministry. [00:03:45] Tommy Thomas: Wow. That goes back a long way. [00:03:49] Carl LaBarbera: We're talking 1990s. Yeah. At the time I met him, it was late eighties or early nineties. [00:03:55] Tommy Thomas: Did you have any kind of mentorship relative to board service? Did you have a model or a role model? [00:04:03] Carl LaBarbera: I think, my interest in board work really began with our own company. That was the work that I love to do, having a 30,000-foot perspective, being able to work at that high level, conceptual level seeing all the pieces in an organization the teamwork necessary to make an organization successful. [00:04:25] Carl LaBarbera: I got a hunger for that level of leadership in our own company, but where I was introduced to Policy Governance was at the Christian Management Association. So, I was a member of the association, which was called the Christian Management Association. Now it's called Christian Leadership Alliance. [00:04:44] Carl LaBarbera: And I met a guy, Dick Berry, who was a professional in the Policy Governance arena. And once I took his class, I was convinced that this was what I needed to do board work. And the reason for that is because primarily my own work in the aerospace industry, knowing that systems and procedures are essential to do any kind of job that's going to be effective. [00:05:11] Carl LaBarbera: And when Policy Governance was presented that's the kind of system that I was seeing. And so, a complete, scientific system with procedures and thinking about all the elements of governance was something I needed. And then of course, serving with a friend from church who was an urban ministry leader when he started his nonprofit Urban Youth Workers Institute and asked me to join his board and chair his board, John Carver. [00:05:44] Carl LaBarbera: It was like, what do I use to run a board? Because there's really nothing other than best practice information as to how you actually chair and run a board, how you lead a board. And so that's why policy governance just rung a bell for me, and I knew it was something I had to learn and be very good at. ++++++++++++++++++++ [00:06:05] Tommy Thomas:  Get up at 50,000, 100,000 feet and look down. What's the primary purpose of the nonprofit board? One role of the Board is dealing with the risk factor.  Mitigating or at least evaluate risk to determine what's acceptable and what's not acceptable. [00:06:12] Carl LaBarbera: Yeah, there is one, one primary purpose with two parts actually. And I can just simplify that to say get the mission done and stay out of trouble. So, there's two elements. And what we say, what we call mission, and we call ENDS is what benefit for what people at what worth. [00:06:33] Carl LaBarbera: So those three elements make up the mission or the ENDS. And then there's the risk factor. So, a board is there to mitigate risk or at least evaluate risk and to determine what's acceptable and what's not acceptable but that's the keeping the organization out of trouble part, right? [00:06:51] Carl LaBarbera: So, get the mission done, stay out of trouble. That's their primary purpose. And, but let me add that all that's done on behalf of someone. Especially in nonprofits, in a corporation, right? You are beholden to the shareholders. A board works on behalf of the shareholders. There are no shareholders in the nonprofit world, but what Carver was smart enough to know is that we're, the board is beholden to some, they don't own the organization, the CEO, the staff, they don't own the organization, who owns the organization? [00:07:25] Carl LaBarbera: In the church, we say Jesus owns it. Of course, he owns it all, but Jesus owns the organization, which is cool because he left us a whole book of values that we know that we are beholden to, that we need to comply with. But secondarily, there are owners or what we call care holders or stakeholders on the organization. [00:07:49] Carl LaBarbera: I could talk about the global church as owning a nonprofit. So, we need to be aware of the values of the global church. We could talk about those that the organization impacts. Not the beneficiaries so much, but the communities that would have an interest in the organization. So, when we determine who the owners are, the moral owners, we call them, who is interested in seeing this organization succeed, who is interested in the benefits that this nonprofit will bring. [00:08:24] Carl LaBarbera: And those are the people that we are beholden to, not in a democratic way, not like we're looking for them to give us majority rule direction, but in a way like a doctor or a lawyer would work in the best interest of their ownership. So, the client comes to the doctor. Obviously, the client knows something about their ailment, but the doctor knows more, they're an informed agent. [00:08:50] Carl LaBarbera: Or Robert Greenleaf would say a trustee. So, a trustee, their job is to follow the direction of the trust that is given to them. And that trust is the trust that the ownership holds. And so, the board is to determine what are those values and determine what is in the best interest of those stakeholders. [00:09:12] Carl LaBarbera:  That derives a whole set of policies, which then give direction to the organization. The role of the Board Chair is that of Chief Governance Officer – making sure that the Board accomplishes what is says it is going to do. [00:09:21] Tommy Thomas: Under this model, what's the primary role of the Board Chair? [00:09:25] Carl LaBarbera: The Board Chair is called the C.G.O. So Chief Governing Officer.  So, the Chief Governing Officer, the primary role really is to assure that the board accomplishes what it says it's going to do. In a sense, the chairman is a manager of the board itself to assure that whatever they said they were going to do, because they have a role, they have a job description, and to assure that they get that job done. But I'd also say that the chair is the interface or maybe the primary interface with the CEO. It's very important that chairman has a really solid relationship with the CEO, that there's a clear understanding that there's complete communication on both sides in order for that chairman to do his job well. [00:10:16] Tommy Thomas: Give me some words and phrases that maybe would describe the skillset that this chair needs to do his or her job well. [00:10:25] Carl LaBarbera: Yeah, that really starts with character. Especially in a Christian organization, but any nonprofit really, but it's the character. So that's essential. I think essential elements are wisdom over a lot of experience, preferably humility is very important. I think a humble leader, a servant leader. So, I love Robert Greenleaf and all his writing on servant leadership, and I'm deeply indebted to Robert Greenleaf and his description of what a servant leader does. So that chairman really needs to be that servant leader like Jesus commanded. If you want to be a leader in the kingdom, you have to be the least of all. So that chairman serves the board, and they serve the CEO and they serve the organization. [00:11:13] Tommy Thomas: I know this would vary, but just from your experience, how often does the chair meet with the CEO to maintain this relationship and this esprit de corps? [00:11:25] Carl LaBarbera: World Impact is a good example. And Alvin Sanders, the CEO, and I have a standing meeting once a week on a Monday morning. And we try to communicate with one another on a regular basis just to have that regular flow of communication, what's going on in your world. What's going on from my perspective. And, of course, planning together what the agenda is going to be for the year and for the next meeting. All those things are critical and talking through what issues are important for the CEO to comply with the board policy manual. The board has created, in helping that process.  A lot of times I need to help educate the CEO in the process of Policy Governance. Because there are not a lot of Policy Governance experts out there. And yeah, you don't see that a lot. So, part of it is educating as well. [00:12:19] Tommy Thomas: When you get a new board member what's the best way to onboard this person? [00:12:25] Carl LaBarbera: Yeah. The first thing we do is provide the documents that we've created. So, it's really important for a new board member to understand the process, certainly. So, what is this process called Policy Governance? It's very different from what most people experience. I think I know beyond several boards that many board members want to show up and display their wisdom and their good decision-making skills. And that's really not, that's not what the board is all about. We want that, certainly, but the board needs to understand the process. The beauty of Policy Governance is that all of the things that need to be known are in a policy, a board policy manual, and that manual is less than 30 pages, and it covers all four aspects of what we would call the policy circle regarding CEO role the board role, the chairman role the interaction between the board and the CEO what the mission is and what the limitations are, the things that we can't do as an organization, even if they worked, things illegal or unbiblical. A good Board Policy Manual provides invaluable information for new Board members.  This manual is usually less than 30 pages. So that board policy manual really provides invaluable information to anyone coming on board gives them all the information they need. They're not going to get it all in the first read through, but all the information is there, and they can study that. And the other thing we do is, obviously we want them to know what the bylaws are and what the expectations are in terms of meetings, etc. So, it's really just a quick update getting board members up to date on where we've been, where we're going, and how we operate. [00:14:14] Tommy Thomas: Let me ask you to get you to respond to this quote about a board service. Somebody said, “You need a director on a board who will be a pleasant irritant, someone who will force people to think a little differently. That's what a good board does.” [00:14:29] Carl LaBarbera: I love that because one of the things I strive for is called healthy, I call it healthy conflict. There's probably a better word than conflict, healthy discussion, which means we really want honest feedback from all our board members. So having that, and we definitely have those. A good irritant is someone who really is just thinking through. They're thinking from their perspective, and they're offering their perspective, and we need to hear it. Even if it's opposed to the direction that, we think we need to go, we need to know who was it that talked about Ruth Haley Barton. She talked about working together, finding God's will together. And you really need in teams, and I think it's any team, but including a board team, you need to know what the no people are saying. If someone's really objecting to where we're going, it's pertinent on us to determine what God is saying to that person. Why are they adamantly opposed? And if we don't take the time to figure that out, then we're neglecting our duty. As a board, so not again, obviously, you don't always achieve consensus, but I've been in situations on boards where we have worked it through taking some time and ultimately say there are two people that maybe don't agree, but they relent and say, we will submit to the wisdom of the board. And of course, one of the principles of Policy Governance is that we speak with one voice. After all the discussion and we finally get to the end of the day and we vote and some have to acknowledge that we don't agree, but we are going to speak with one voice when we're done with our work.  So that's critical. ++++++++++++++++++++++ [00:16:23] Tommy Thomas: Your thoughts on bringing younger people in their thirties and forties onto a nonprofit board? [00:16:30] Carl LaBarbera: Yeah, I would love to see that.  And I would love to see young people have that interest. My experience has been that young people aren't the younger generation, millennials, maybe is my experience aren't as interested in what they might consider business-like work. So, say in a church setting, right? Or even in a Christian ministry setting, this is a business job in which I really have a problem with that because I'm a firm believer that God owns it all that he works through business and churches and our ministry happens in all realms of life, right? But that kind of perspective is, yeah, I don't want to be involved in that kind of business process, but every time I've seen young people engage in the process, it is so helpful. So, I would be a big fan. Where do we find them? I have seen them in the governance organization governed for impact, which I'm a fellow with, and we have seen their young people take a real interest in governance. And when they do, then it's highly valuable. We need their perspective, right? This is where the world's going. [00:17:49] Tommy Thomas: For sure. [00:17:51] Carl LaBarbera: Yeah. We need millennial perspective. We need Z perspective. Yeah, I value that. I wish we could get more of it. [00:17:59] Tommy Thomas: I run into this a lot in my work and has to do with the past CEO being a member of the board when, when you bring a new CEO on, your thoughts just from so many years of experience that you've had any observations there. It can be very difficult when a retiring CEO, especially a founder wants to remain as an emeritus Board Member.  That can restrict the ability of the new CEO to make mistakes and/or go in a different direction if that's what the organization needs. [00:18:14] Carl LaBarbera: Yeah, that's tough. I've seen that in churches. I've seen it, I've seen it in other nonprofits. It's just, it's very difficult because when a CEO, who's especially a founder, CEO or a founding pastor and wants to be an emeritus board member or emeritus leader, even that really restricts the ability of that new CEO to be free to make mistakes and go in a different direction to bring their unique skill set because each leader has a unique skill set and they should be allowed to use that. And so I just, I see it often doesn't work out very well. And you hear the phrase that you don't want to be the next guy. You want to be the guy after the next guy. Because oftentimes that first guy is still hanging around and influencing where it's going. And that could be debilitating. [00:19:06] Tommy Thomas: This is probably in your Policy Governance manual but tell us about CEO evaluation. [00:19:13] Carl LaBarbera: That's an ongoing process. So, it is not a once-a-year process, although we do a summarized once-a-year process, but in the board policy manual the policies pertain particularly to the CEO or the executive director or the lead pastor. Those things that are called the Ends. So those are what benefits for what people at what worth. And then there are the executive limitations. And there are quite a few of those limitations, as I said before, that are not allowed, even if they work, because they're illegal or biblical or other reasons. And so, we constantly have a calendar of monitoring. So there's a very specific process of monitoring those limitations, how that CEO is complying with the limitations, and how they're complying with the accomplishment of the mission or the end. And so that's done, I think the Ends probably are mostly done on a biannual basis, but the executive limitations as I said, on a calendar, they're done every meeting.  We're evaluating some aspects of that CEO's performance. [00:20:30] Tommy Thomas: So, under Policy Governance, do you use closed session or executive session a lot? Or is that not a part of the M.O. [00:20:40] Carl LaBarbera: Yeah, no, not a lot at all. These are, there's nothing that is considered, not transparent unless there's something to do with, specific HR issues or something where it would be a problem legally, but otherwise now I believe in transparency. I believe this, everything we do at the board level should be transparent. I know as I chaired or on the executive committee at our church, everything we do there should be transparent to our membership. But it's, we do have, I know at World Impact, there is a session at the end of the year where we look at all the policy governance elements that either were complied or not complied with, but then we also get a little more personal and try to talk about their spiritual life, their personal life how, the communication with the board. So those are, those get to be touchy conversations, but necessary because that's part of the board's job is really to assure it's one of three responsibilities the board can't delegate. And that is to assure the success of the CEO and thus the organization. [00:21:57] Tommy Thomas: On strategic planning, from your perspective, how deep should the board get into that, or is that something that the CEO and his or her cabinet brings to the board? [00:22:08] Carl LaBarbera:  I'd like to think of strategic planning as a continuum of planning, right? When we do the ENDS work, the ENDS, again, are the high-level mission. It's what benefit, what people, at what worth. That is, that's the highest level of the strategic planning process. The board can get more specific about that policy of ENDS or mission, but then they stop. The job of the board is to stop communicating at the point which they're willing to allow any reasonable interpretation of that mission, right? It's hard work to determine that. So, trying to determine what it is that the board has to say to a CEO about the mission, but then allow freedom for him to have any reasonable interpretation or any strategic plan that can accomplish those ENDS.  That's the delicate part of developing that particular set of policies. It takes a lot of wisdom, prayer, and determination. You don't want to say too much because if the board is saying too much and prescribing too much, then that is not allowing our professional CEO to do their job well. ++++++++++++++++ [00:23:30] Tommy Thomas: Let's go to something that happened in mine and your era. People younger than us may not remember this, but certainly we do - the Enron scandal. And although they weren't a nonprofit, I'm sure there are things a nonprofit board can learn from that. But one of the writers that did some analysis there, his perspective was that probably the board didn't ask the tough questions that they needed to ask.  How do you get that done in a nonprofit? [00:23:58] Carl LaBarbera: Absolutely. And the way we get it done is through the policy manual. In the manual itself, in those executive limitations, we're asking the hard questions up front. There are limitations regarding financials. There are limitations regarding asset protection. There are limitations regarding staff. There are limitations regarding the relationship with the CEO to the board and all these things, safety issues. So that is the role of the board, is to think through. And Carver was genius about this in a scientific way. He thought through a dozen different categories of risk that the board needs to think about ahead of time. And of course, you're not going to think about all risks that can happen, especially today. It's so hard to figure out what's going to come at you at a pretty hard and rapid pace, but for the most part, to think in general, in a systematic way, what are all the risks that an organization might encounter? And to think about that in a systematic way and do it ahead of time and have those boundaries in place, which then provides the CEO freedom to do anything else. The beauty of policy governance is it lays out the boundaries of acceptability, like a football field and says, you have to stay within these parameters, within these limits, within the rules that we've outlined. You could do anything else to achieve your end if they haven't already been stated. So it's empowering to the CEO. It gives freedom to the CEO. It gives them freedom to make mistakes. But does provide those boundaries, which is clear communication between the board and the CEO. [00:25:45] Tommy Thomas: Go back to the Board Chair for a minute.  So you got but the two or three questions that I like to ask that, that I think the answers are good and one of them is, you get all the high power, which you want people that have got experience in making tough decisions dealing with complexity, dealing with risk But sometimes it's difficult for the, for those people to take the CEO hat off when they walk into the boardroom and become a member of the whole. Have you experienced that in recruiting board members and how have you effectively coached them into good board service? [00:26:19] Carl LaBarbera: So, are you asking, I just want to be clear, you're asking about those who have been or are CEOs that now become a part of the board, that kind of leader? [00:26:29] Tommy Thomas: Yeah, they're probably still the CEO in their organization and they've got an expertise that you need on the board. [00:26:34] Carl LaBarbera: Yeah, exactly. Now that is a difficulty because, CEOs by nature are built to want to do strategy and make decisions and get things done. That is not the job of the board. And so, they really have to, and that's one of those characteristics of a good board members, you need to really set aside maybe your own leadership gifts to allow yourself to be a part of this team who is now going to operate from a 30,000 foot perspective, not at the operational level. Under Policy Governance, the Board's role is governance – not management.  That is a critical element of governance. Because that's not where we work. We are governance is not management. That is a critical element of governance. It is not management. We shouldn't be doing management work. We have professional CEOs that we've hired. We feel that the board members should be as professional as the CEO. Why shouldn't they be as trained and have as much expertise about their job that the CEO has about hs or her job and but to do that job and not someone else's right that there's another training element that high level leaders just need to be trained that this, you are not operating the organization. We are governing the organization. And that's a big difference. You're taking your leadership.  Your directive often becomes a trustee, which is a different role. [00:28:03] Tommy Thomas: You mentioned the CLA for people who might be members. There are people that might be Christian organizations. What about your standard, other kind of nonprofit? Where might they get this kind of training? Are there seminars or Policy Governance training that one could attend or sign up for? [00:28:23] Carl LaBarbera: Absolutely. I belong to the Govern for Impact Association.  They have an annual conference, and they have sessions throughout the year as well. And it's been a great place for me to really learn the process. It's a complex process and it should be.  They have classes, they have seminars, they have this conference once a year. There is training, future board members and chairmen, chair, chairwomen, chairpersons to do this work. And the interesting thing, this organization, started originally with the Carvers and those who are Carver-trained and but now has become this international organization, literally. And actually has been participating in in Europe to develop ISO standards. I was in the aerospace industry, everything we did, especially for government and military work had to be done to international standards or Boeing standards or Lockheed's or McDonnell Douglas standards. So now Policy Governance has been embedded in an ISO standard for governance, what we're hoping to see is that will trickle down and that will become expected of boards to adhere to a set of, international best standards. Policy Governance will be included, and will be a framework for that. [00:29:49] Tommy Thomas: What advice are you giving somebody who comes to you and said they've been approached by an organization to serve on their board? What questions are you telling them to ask? [00:30:00] Carl LaBarbera: Yeah, that's a good question. Yeah, I guess I would warn them or ask them. They should know everything about that organization and how it operates that they can. And one of those things would be to see if there is Policy Governance in place. Just obviously, if you want to read the bylaws, to read those governing documents that will affect their role because the worst thing that can happen is someone get on a board and have to spend so much time and tedium and making decisions that are management decisions. When I first began serving with our church, there was an old process developed over many years where you had elders who each one represented an area of ministry in the church, and then they would come together as an elder board as a governing board. And then each 1 would be reporting out from their area of ministry which could be a dozen different ministries. And so, you have 20 people on a board and you are spending hours and hours listening and thinking about things that you really shouldn't be thinking about. That is not your job. And so, I definitely would not want to be a part of that board. And I would advise others not to be a part of that board. If the organization is not clear about that. The board's role in their job. I wouldn't advise being a part of that board. [00:31:34] Tommy Thomas: Thank you for joining us today. If you are a first-time listener, I hope you will subscribe and become a regular. You can find links to all the episodes on our website: www.jobfitmatters.com/podcast. Tommy Thomas: If there are topics you'd like for me to explore my email address is tthomas@jobfitmatters.com.  Word of mouth has been identified as the most valuable form of marketing. Surveys tell us that consumers believe recommendations from friends and family over all other forms of advertising. Tommy Thomas: If you've heard something today that's worth passing on, please share it with others. You're already helping me make something special for the next generation of nonprofit leaders. I'll be back next week with a new episode. Until then, stay the course on our journey to help make the nonprofit sector more effective and sustainable.   Links & Resources JobfitMatters Website Next Gen Nonprofit Leadership with Tommy Thomas The Perfect Search – What every board needs to know about hiring their next CEO Christian Leadership Alliance Govern for Impact Robert K. 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On this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Katie Burke interviews John Fandrey, a Wisconsin decoy collector. John shares his introduction to the outdoors as a child, following his father's passion for duck hunting. John and Katie discuss the many types of decoys in Wisconsin and how the carvers' styles change throughout the state. Stay tuned to learn more about John's journey into decoy collecting and Wisconsin decoy carvers.www.ducks.org/DUPodcast

On the episode of the Ducks Unlimited Podcast, Katie Burke interviews decoy carver, Josh Brewer. Brewer describes his unique journey in the profession from carving and competiting as a kid to a career in family medicine and then finally returning back to carving full time. Together they discuss Brewer's influences in carving and his evoluntion of a carver. www.ducks.org/DUPodcastwww.joshbrewer.comwww.nadecoycollectors.org

On this West Virginia Morning, the West Virginia Legislature wrapped up its 60-day regular session Saturday night with a flurry of activity in the House of Delegates. The Senate, on the other hand, spent the last hour recognizing staff and shutting down 15 minutes early. Eric Douglas has this lookback. The post The Brasstown Carvers And 2024 State Legislative Session Comes To A Close, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

For nearly a century, some of the best wood carvers in Appalachia have trained at a folk school in North Carolina. The Brasstown Carvers still welcome newcomers to come learn the craft. In 2021, Willie Carver was named Kentucky's Teacher of the Year. Then he left his job over homophobia and became an activist and celebrated poet.  And, the zine Porch Beers chronicles the author's life in Appalachia — including a move from Huntington to Chattanooga, and back again. You're hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia.

In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Katie Burke visits Grayson Chesser's decoy shop in Virginia. Grayson, a decoy carver and hunting guide, shares his background in hunting and the deep connection his family has with the land. Greyson also describes how the history of the region has influenced his carving and how the relationship with fellow decoy carvers has enriched his life and career.www.ducks.org/DUPodcast

In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Katie Burke interviews guest Rick Milligan, a call and decoy collector. Rick shares his passion for collecting and discusses those who served as mentors to him in the field. They also talk about an upcoming exhibition in the museum and delve into Rick's introduction to the outdoors and hunting. Tune in to hear Rick's journey as an outdoorsman and call collector.www.ducks.org/DUPodcast

In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Katie Burke interviews Lyndee Zeller, the festival director for the Easton Waterfowl Festival. They discuss what makes the Easton Waterfowl Festival unique compared to other festivals of its kind. Zeller highlights the small-town charm and rich heritage of the Eastern Shore, bringing together the traditions of watermen, culture, and sporting. The festival, which has been running for 52 years, stays true to its conservation mission while showcasing Eastern Shore art, food, and sporting activities. Listeners get a taste of the area's delicacies such as oysters and crabs, as well as enjoy calling contests, decoys, antiques, and artifacts.www.ducks.org/DUPodcast

In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Katie Burke interviews Cooper Rossner from Guyette and Deeter. Cooper shares his journey from teaching high school to becoming a decoy carver and working with Guyette and Deeter. Cooper shares the impact that decoy carving  mentors like Jamie Hand and George Strunk have had on his career. He also gives us the ins and outs of Guyette and Deeter's Weekly Online Auctions.www.ducks.org/DUPodcast

On this episode of the Ducks Unlimited Podcast, host Katie Burke interviews Mark Warmath, a Tennessee call collector and outdoor enthusiast. They discuss Callapalooza and the vintage call competition. Mark also tells the story of his personal evolution as a call collector. He describes early days attending the Reelfoot Call Collectors Show and hunting Reelfoot Lake with the Cochrane family. Marks lastly tells us how the Wild Turkey Federation Call Competition came to be and its evolution to what it is today.www.ducks.org/DUPodcast

On this episode of Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Katie Burke interviews Master Carver Jerry Talton. In this interview, Talton talks about how he got interested in carving decoys and shares his experience of growing up in the outdoors and his introduction to hunting and fishing. Growing up in North Carolina, he was initially interested in surfing and  even carved his own surfboards. He explains how after coming across a decoy he eventually gifted to his brother, he began to become increasingly interested in how decoys were carved and began to carve them himself. Talton further explains the story of his first duck hunt, where he shot a green-winged teal, which he claims to be God's favorite duck to shoot and eat, as it tastes the best.Instagram: @jerrytaltondecoyswww.ducks.org/DUPodcast

Embark on a captivating adventure in this special episode of the Summer Podcast Series as we sit down with Rendell and Linda Carver, two extraordinary members and ministry leaders of our vibrant church family. Brace yourself for riveting stories of their awe-inspiring journey to the breathtaking land of Israel to explore the rich history, make divine connections, and share transformative "God Moments" they experienced firsthand. Get ready to be transported to the heart of sacred lands in this inspiring podcast episode. Whether you've been to Israel or have dreamt of visiting, this episode promises to transport you to the heart of this sacred land. So, grab your headphones and get ready to be captivated by the Carvers' enthralling tales, their vivid descriptions, and their unshakable faith that has been deepened through this extraordinary pilgrimage. Join us for "Journey to Ancient Lands: Unveiling God's Footprints in Israel," and let the stories of Rendell and Linda Carver ignite your own spiritual journey as we explore the intersection of faith, history, and divine encounters. Don't miss out on this opportunity to witness the power of God's presence in the land where miracles unfolded and prophecies were fulfilled. CHECK OUT FREEDOM CHURCH LOS ALAMOS -Sundays at 11:00AM - Aspen Elementary Gymnasium, in Los Alamos New Mexico - Freedom Kids for Pre-K thru 6th Grade PLAN YOUR VISIT ahead of time: www.freedomla.church/newhere

Gigi Hopkins is the author of Massachusetts Masterpieces: The Decoy as Art and a guest on the Ducks Unlimited podcast. She grew up in a family of birders and hunters in Dover, Massachusetts. Through Philip de Normandy, she was introduced to the world of decoys. Gigi is now a respected restorer, historian, and connoisseur.www.ducks.org/DUPodcast

Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code EAE at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpodThis week we're discussing Nature Morte, the latest album by sludge, doom, drone, metal band Big Brave. We've been fans of this band for years and if you happen to enjoy music that mercilessly beats you to a pulp, you're in luck. It doesn't get any heavier than this. Don't let the lack of a bass and the female vocals fool you, this is some serious punishment.Closing track: “Carvers, Farriers and Knaves”Nature Morte on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/album/0hWLmkDhhEi597QFRl1NuV?si=5b7c5b139c46418ePatreonhttps://www.patreon.com/everyalbumeverMerchhttps://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/Mike's EP:Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,Instagram:Mike @pandermonkeyAlex @everyalbumalexHistory Tom's stuff:New album on BandcampDebut album on Bandcamp, Spotify, AppleSubstackWebsite

In this episode Coach Kingsbury talks about the Carvers Bay Girls Program Tournament run, what he learned as a first year head coach and some of the differences in style of play between the Midwest and South Carolina. Follow Coach Kingsbury on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoachKingsbury1 Website: www.coachsedge.coach Email: contact@cramerbasketball.com Camps: www.Cramerbasketball.com Online Training: https://cramerbasketball.mypthub.net/3/p/133059 Twitter.com/coachsedge1 Twitter.com/cramerbball Facebook.com/cramerbasketball Youtube.com/cramerbasketball Instagram.com/cramer_basketball Basketball coach basketball podcast basketball strategy Player development zone offense zone defense pressing pressure defense program building team defense pack line defense baseline defense zone defense 1-3-1 defense basketball united slapping glass coaching tips teach hoops how to coach basketball basketball podcast youth basketball basketball camps basketball immersion training basketball shooting tips basketball conditioning shooting drills ball handling drills passing drills basketball drills basketball workouts basketball drills youth basketball basketball drills open gyms shootouts scrimmages man to man defense basketball officials and deep dive refs sports psychology shot selection

Arturo Uriza te invita a disfrutar de un espacio dedicado a la música en donde experimentarás emociones fuertes y conocerás novedosas propuestas, así que sube el volumen y escucha con atención, pues es momento del Wild Brunch. Acompáñalo de lunes a viernes a las 10:30 horas. Disfruta de la emisión número 1586 con las siguientes bandas: Three of a Perfect Pair - King Crimson Hope Dies Last - Ceremony east coast Carvers, farriers and knaves - Big Brave Irreversible Damage - Algiers Green Iris - Algiers Dedication - NNAMDÏ ANXIOUS EATER - NNAMDÏ Wonder Y - A Certain Ratio The Azure Sky - Saint Abdullah & Jason Nazary Say It - Kate Fagan So Typically Now - U.S. Girls

Located on the river about half-way between Chicago and St. Louis, Peoria is the oldest European settlement in Illinois. Preceding the Migratory Bird Treaty Act market hunting thrived. Its history is seeped in Mississippi Flyway waterfowl hunting history as expressed by some of the most collectible decoys on earth. Zac Zetterburg, Curator of Art and the Center for American Decoys, Peoria Riverfront Museum, discusses the region's history and legendary carvers, explaining along the way how carvings intended for hunting became collectible folk art.      Related Links: The Center for American Decoys     Podcast Sponsors: BOSS Shotshells https://bossshotshells.com/ Benelli Shotguns https://www.benelliusa.com/shotguns/waterfowl-shotguns Tetra Hearing https://tetrahearing.com/ Ducks Unlimited https://www.ducks.org Mojo Outdoors https://www.mojooutdoors.com/p Tom Beckbe https://tombeckbe.com/ Flash Back Decoys https://www.duckcreekdecoys.com/ Voormi https://voormi.com/ GetDucks.com USHuntList.com     It really is duck season somewhere for 365 days per year. Follow Ramsey Russell's worldwide duck hunting adventures as he chases real duck hunting experiences year-round: Instagram @ramseyrussellgetducks YouTube @GetDucks Facebook @GetDucks.com   Please subscribe, rate and review Duck Season Somewhere podcast. Share your favorite episodes with friends! Business inquiries and comments contact Ramsey Russell ramsey@getducks.com

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More than 100 years have passed since Shaniko, Oregon, went from "Wool Capital of the World" to forgotten spur of the Union Pacific Railway. A dozen miles from Shaniko, R.R. Hinton was the area's largest producer of sheep and wool at his Imperial Stock Ranch, raising Columbia sheep for meat and wool. When Dan and Jeanne Carver bought the Imperial Stock Ranch in the 1980's, they established a conservation plan—not something many working farms did at the time, but something that Dan saw as vitally important. To preserve the water and soil of their thousands of acres, the Carvers turned to unexpected partners: the cattle and sheep who grazed their high desert land. Sheep have a reputation for damaging the ecosystem by overgrazing, but Dan and Jeanne believed that careful stewardship through intensive rotational grazing, humane predator management, and water conservation could bring grazing animals back in balance with the landscape. In 2017, the Carvers accepted a challenge to become the first ranch certified under the Responsible Wool Standard, which establishes criteria for the welfare of sheep, ecosystem, and working conditions used to produce the wool. As consumer demand for sustainably produced wool grew, the Carvers founded Shaniko Wool Company to join with other family ranches in obtaining RWS certification and delivering ethically and ecologically sound wool. Shaniko Wool comprises ten ranches whose practices are independently audited. Based on the environmental benefits she witnessed, Jeanne was certain that the sheep and their agricultural practices were a net benefit to the natural world, but over the past several years, she has taken steps to prove it. Through measurements of the soil and audits of their emissions, Shaniko Wool Company has documented that their ranching operations offset tons of greenhouse gas emissions by capturing tons of carbon in the soil. Listening to Jeanne Carver talk about her family's goals and results for their ranch offers an inspiring message for those of us who love wool and ecosystem conservation: with careful management, sheep can be an undeniable force for good. This episode is brought to you by: Handweaving.net (https://handweaving.net/) is the comprehensive weaving website with more than 75,000 historic and modern weaving drafts, documents, and powerful digital tools that put creativity in your hands. Now it's simple to design, color, update, and save your drafts. Our mission is to preserve the rich heritage of hand weaving and pass it down to you. Visit Handweaving.net and sign up for a subscription today! You'll find the largest variety of silk spinning fibers, silk yarn and silk threads & ribbons at TreenwaySilks.com (https://www.treenwaysilks.com/). Choose from a rainbow of hand-dyed colors. Love natural? Their array of wild silk and silk-blends provide choices beyond white. Treenway Silks—where superior quality and customer service are guaranteed. Links Shaniko Wool Company (https://shanikowoolcompany.com/) Responsible Wool Standard (https://textileexchange.org/responsible-wool-standard/) Textile Exchange (https://textileexchange.org/) Stories of Stories of Fashion, Textiles, and Place (https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/stories-of-fashion-textiles-and-place-9781350136335/) by Leslie Davis Burns and Jeanne Carver Imperial Stock Ranch website (https://imperialstockranch.com/) Pacific Northwest Fibershed: Imperial Stock Ranch (video) (https://imperialstockranch.com/2018/02/1004/) Nativa Precious Fiber/Chargeurs (https://www.chargeurs.com/les-metiers/luxury-materials/nativa-precious-fiber/?lang=en)

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Indira Naidoo reviews 'Mr Carvers Whale' by Lyn Hughes, who joined Nightlife on The Writers.

Shiv of alt rock band Shiv and the Carvers joins the show to discuss the bands single "Meat Machine"!    “Meat Machine” lands as a “post-punk story of a bisexual woman emerging from quarantine, on the prowl for physical connection.” It drives out of the gates with pulsating percussion, matched solely by the vulnerabilities in Shiv's authentic lyricism, sung in her ubiquitous vocal prowess. The song is equal parts rock, as it is sexy and alluring.    Recently Shiv was going under the musical moniker of Siobamm, Shiv's musical career was birthed from isolation caused by the pandemic, and the Roller Derby enthusiast found herself with the time to focus her attention on writing, recording and producing. Over time she would begin to build a group of musicians to represent her sound, which eventually grew into much more with the creation of Shiv & The Carvers!   Connect with Shiv and the Carvers! —         —   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow the Desert Tiger Podcast @   Follow Colton Gee @   -----

Jeff Mezzatesta - Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach - Carvers Bay High School, Georgetown County, SC The Carvers Bay Boys Basketball Program is known for high intensity pressure defense. In this episode Coach Mezz shares his defensive philosophy. This goes well beyond tactics and rotations. Coach Mezz shares the questions that we should be asking our players to help find a system that puts them in a position to succeed. https://twitter.com/Jeff_Mezzatesta Learn more about about the Coach's Edge go to: coachsedge.coach The results speak for themselves. They have been to the state quarterfinals the past two years. 4X South Carolina Lower State (State Semifinals) appearances in Class AA and Class A 1 Class AA State Championship appearance 2019-2020 Induction to the Pee Dee Basketball Hall of Fame (Florence, SC and surrounding area to Myrtle Beach, SC). WPDE Coach of they Year “Mark Gerald Coaches Award” for Myrtle Beach and the Pee Dee of SC Multiple Region Coach of the Year Finalist for South Carolina Class AA Coach of the Year Coached Basketball for over 26 years in every level of competition from 7th Grade - Varsity and Travel Ball. Head Coach Boys Basketball Coach at the HS level for over 20 years. Coached 1 D1 player in that time and almost 20 of players in our program have continued their basketball career after their varsity time time with us at CBHS. Events to Note from Coach Mezz: "The Carvers Bay Summer League which hosts summer scrimmages at 5 gyms. Schools from South Carolina, Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland West Virginia, and even Europe have joined us over the years. Multiple players in our league go on to careers in the NBA and NFL. Website: www.coachsedge.coach Email: contact@cramerbasketball.com Camps: www.Cramerbasketball.com Online Training: https://cramerbasketball.mypthub.net/3/p/133059 Twitter.com/coachsedge1 Twitter.com/steve21cramer Facebook.com/cramerbasketball Youtube.com/cramerbasketball Instagram.com/cramer_basketball

Karaktär: Skye Summers & Natalie Espinoza. Plats: Chateaû Ford & Primo Victoria. Handling: Skye är mer kraftfull än någonsin efter att ha accepterat Carvers demoniska blod i sig, samtidigt som Natalie desperat kämpar med Pand0ra och Professor Ford för att... Fortsätt läsa →

This week Quinn Crawford aka Quinn The Intern joins us to share his top 3 pipe carvers to watch from all across the globe! Also there is still time to get your Country Squire Radio rings so hurry over and order yours today: https://www.sylvanforgecreations.com/product-page/country-squire

在喜马拉雅已支持实时字幕关注公众号“高效英语磨耳朵”获取文稿和音频词汇提示1.despite adversity 尽管在逆境2.kidnapped 被绑架3.intense 强烈的4.attended 出席5.rotating 轮换6.preserve 保存7.paints 油漆8.cosmetics 化妆品9.monument 纪念碑原文George Washington CarverGeorge Washington Carver is possible the most famous agricultural scientist of all time.He invented hundreds of products that could be made from crops such as peanuts and sweet potatoes，and he changed the methods of farming in the southern United States.The story of George Washington Carver's life is interesting and inspiring，as it shows how some people can achieve success despite adversity.George Washington Carver was born in a small town in the American state of Missouri，in 1864 or 1865.He was named after the first President of the United States.George's parents were slaves.His father was killed in an accident，and his mother was kidnapped and later died.George and his brother was raised by a married couple，the Carvers，who had owned George's mother.George was often sick during his childhood，but he showed an intense interest in nature.The Carvers taught George to read and write，and he became known locally as an expert on plants.Later，the Carvers sent George to a school for African-American children in a nearby town.After his graduation，George Washington Carver continued his education in the state of Iowa.While a student in Iowa，Carver had very little money and had to work at many jobs to afford the costs of his education.However，his knowledge of plants was very impressive，and after receiving his Master's degree，he became a teacher in the college he had attended as a student.Soon，however，Carver moved south to the state of Alabama，where he worked as a teacher and researcher as a college for African-American students.It was here that Carver stayed for the rest of his life，and was here he performed his important agricultural research.One problem for farmers in the southern United States was that the most widespread crops，cotton and tobacco，tended to remove the nutrients from the soil.Carver realized that this problem could be solved ，to some extent，by“rotating”the cotton and tobacco crops with other kinds of crops，such as peanuts and sweet potatoes，which could help preserve the nutrients in the soil.Carver's discoveries made the peanuts，the sweet potatoes，and the soybean very useful to southern farmers.He invented the food product knowns peanut butter，plus hundreds of other products.For example，Carver found ways to produce plastics，ink，cooking oil，paints，and cosmetics from peanuts and other crops.Carver also developed a new variety of cotton.Carver received many awards for his scientific research，but he never interested in fame or fortune.When Carver died，in 1943，the American government made his birthplace a national monument.Today，Carver are still known as a great agricultural scientist.

在喜马拉雅已支持实时字幕关注公众号“高效英语磨耳朵”获取文稿和音频词汇提示1.despite adversity 尽管在逆境2.kidnapped 被绑架3.intense 强烈的4.attended 出席5.rotating 轮换6.preserve 保存7.paints 油漆8.cosmetics 化妆品9.monument 纪念碑原文George Washington CarverGeorge Washington Carver is possible the most famous agricultural scientist of all time.He invented hundreds of products that could be made from crops such as peanuts and sweet potatoes，and he changed the methods of farming in the southern United States.The story of George Washington Carver's life is interesting and inspiring，as it shows how some people can achieve success despite adversity.George Washington Carver was born in a small town in the American state of Missouri，in 1864 or 1865.He was named after the first President of the United States.George's parents were slaves.His father was killed in an accident，and his mother was kidnapped and later died.George and his brother was raised by a married couple，the Carvers，who had owned George's mother.George was often sick during his childhood，but he showed an intense interest in nature.The Carvers taught George to read and write，and he became known locally as an expert on plants.Later，the Carvers sent George to a school for African-American children in a nearby town.After his graduation，George Washington Carver continued his education in the state of Iowa.While a student in Iowa，Carver had very little money and had to work at many jobs to afford the costs of his education.However，his knowledge of plants was very impressive，and after receiving his Master's degree，he became a teacher in the college he had attended as a student.Soon，however，Carver moved south to the state of Alabama，where he worked as a teacher and researcher at a college for African-American students.It was here that Carver stayed for the rest of his life，and was here he performed his important agricultural research.One problem for farmers in the southern United States was that the most widespread crops，cotton and tobacco，tended to remove the nutrients from the soil.Carver realized that this problem could be solved ，to some extent，by“rotating”the cotton and tobacco crops with other kinds of crops，such as peanuts and sweet potatoes，which could help preserve the nutrients in the soil.Carver's discoveries made the peanuts，the sweet potatoes，and the soybean very useful to southern farmers.He invented the food product knowns peanut butter，plus hundreds of other products.For example，Carver found ways to produce plastics，ink，cooking oil，paints，and cosmetics from peanuts and other crops.Carver also developed a new variety of cotton.Carver received many awards for his scientific research，but he never interested in fame or fortune.When Carver died，in 1943，the American government made his birthplace a national monument.Today，Carver are still known as a great agricultural scientist.

在喜马拉雅已支持实时字幕关注公众号“高效英语磨耳朵”获取文稿和音频词汇提示1.despite adversity 尽管在逆境2.kidnapped 被绑架3.intense 强烈的4.attended 出席5.rotating 轮换6.preserve 保存7.paints 油漆8.cosmetics 化妆品9.monument 纪念碑原文George Washington CarverGeorge Washington Carver is possible the most famous agricultural scientist of all time.He invented hundreds of products that could be made from crops such as peanuts and sweet potatoes，and he changed the methods of farming in the southern United States.The story of George Washington Carver's life is interesting and inspiring，as it shows how some people can achieve success despite adversity.George Washington Carver was born in a small town in the American state of Missouri，in 1864 or 1865.He was named after the first President of the United States.George's parents were slaves.His father was killed in an accident，and his mother was kidnapped and later died.George and his brother was raised by a married couple，the Carvers，who had owned George's mother.George was often sick during his childhood，but he showed an intense interest in nature.The Carvers taught George to read and write，and he became known locally as an expert on plants.Later，the Carvers sent George to a school for African-American children in a nearby town.After his graduation，George Washington Carver continued his education in the state of Iowa.While a student in Iowa，Carver had very little money and had to work at many jobs to afford the costs of his education.However，his knowledge of plants was very impressive，and after receiving his Master's degree，he became a teacher in the college he had attended as a student.Soon，however，Carver moved south to the state of Alabama，where he worked as a teacher and researcher at a college for African-American students.It was here that Carver stayed for the rest of his life，and was here he performed his important agricultural research.One problem for farmers in the southern United States was that the most widespread crops，cotton and tobacco，tended to remove the nutrients from the soil.Carver realized that this problem could be solved ，to some extent，by“rotating”the cotton and tobacco crops with other kinds of crops，such as peanuts and sweet potatoes，which could help preserve the nutrients in the soil.Carver's discoveries made the peanuts，the sweet potatoes，and the soybean very useful to southern farmers.He invented the food product knowns peanut butter，plus hundreds of other products.For example，Carver found ways to produce plastics，ink，cooking oil，paints，and cosmetics from peanuts and other crops.Carver also developed a new variety of cotton.Carver received many awards for his scientific research，but he never interested in fame or fortune.When Carver died，in 1943，the American government made his birthplace a national monument.Today，Carver are still known as a great agricultural scientist.

词汇提示1.despite adversity 尽管在逆境2.kidnapped 被绑架3.intense 强烈的4.attended 出席5.rotating 轮换6.preserve 保存7.paints 油漆8.cosmetics 化妆品9.monument 纪念碑原文George Washington CarverGeorge Washington Carver is possible the most famous agricultural scientist of all time.He invented hundreds of products that could be made from crops such as peanuts and sweet potatoes，and he changed the methods of farming in the southern United States.The story of George Washington Carver's life is interesting and inspiring，as it shows how some people can achieve success despite adversity.George Washington Carver was born in a small town in the American state of Missouri，in 1864 or 1865.He was named after the first President of the United States.George's parents were slaves.His father was killed in an accident，and his mother was kidnapped and later died.George and his brother was raised by a married couple，the Carvers，who had owned George's mother.George was often sick during his childhood，but he showed an intense interest in nature.The Carvers taught George to read and write，and he became known locally as an expert on plants.Later，the Carvers sent George to a school for African-American children in a nearby town.After his graduation，George Washington Carver continued his education in the state of Iowa.While a student in Iowa，Carver had very little money and had to work at many jobs to afford the costs of his education.However，his knowledge of plants was very impressive，and after receiving his Master's degree，he became a teacher in the college he had attended as a student.Soon，however，Carver moved south to the state of Alabama，where he worked as a teacher and researcher as a college for African-American students.It was here that Carver stayed for the rest of his life，and was here he performed his important agricultural research.One problem for farmers in the southern United States was that the most widespread crops，cotton and tobacco，tended to remove the nutrients from the soil.Carver realized that this problem could be solved ，to some extent，by“rotating”the cotton and tobacco crops with other kinds of crops，such as peanuts and sweet potatoes，which could help preserve the nutrients in the soil.Carver's discoveries made the peanuts，the sweet potatoes，and the soybean very useful to southern farmers.He invented the food product knowns peanut butter，plus hundreds of other products.For example，Carver found ways to produce plastics，ink，cooking oil，paints，and cosmetics from peanuts and other crops.Carver also developed a new variety of cotton.Carver received many awards for his scientific research，but he never interested in fame or fortune.When Carver died，in 1943，the American government made his birthplace a national monument.Today，Carver are still known as a great agricultural scientist.

Welcome to the Coffee and Carving show hosted by Doug Linker and Alec LaCasse, where two avid woodcarvers talk about whatever floats their boat that week and sometimes a little carving. On this episode we talk about the growth of woodcarving during the age of Covid and how carving is a perfect quarantine hobby. We'd love to hear from you, send us and email: coffeeandcarvingshow@gmail.com -If you like what you hear and want to support the show and buy us a coffee you can do so here:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Coffeecarving

See pictures and read more on materiallyspeaking.comBorn in Wales, Neil Ferber started his creative life making models and objects in his parents' garden shed. After art college he made his way to Italy with his wife, writer Kathleen Jones, where he discovered the artist community working in marble and based himself in several of the studios there. At the time of our interview he was packing-up from Studio La Polveriera in Pietrasanta and now mainly works in Cumbria at his Mill studios.Neil's sculptures are abstract and often architectural or geometric in form, initially created in clay or wax before being cast in a variety of more permanent materials. He composes fully three-dimensional pieces where no one view dominates, all being of equal interest. Neil's work is held in private collections in Italy, Sweden, England and the USA.Neil speaks of his friendship with Italian-born Fiore de Henriquez in Peralta. She was sculptor to the famous, a flamboyant character and proud hermaphrodite who created portrait sculptures of John F Kennedy, Igor Stravinsky and the Queen Mother and is credited for introducing Cubist sculptor Jacques Lipchitz to Pietrasanta. In love with clay, a film of her life by Richard Whymark, tells more of her story.Our interview took place in il CRO di Pietrasanta, an historic workers' restaurant which has fed generations of artisans and remains a meeting place for artists. On the walls frames have been painted in which artists can sketch their contributions, while live music nights are a popular fixture here.neilferber.co.ukinstagram.com/neil_ferber

Josiah Jones, the executive director of Visit Clearfield County, wants to give a big thank you to everyone who showed up for the 2nd Annual Lumberjack Chainsaw Carvers event recently. The chainsaw carvers event will certainly be back again next year, likely on May 21, 2022.

“From paleolithic times to the present, all painters have been challenged by a fundamental problem: how to express the four dimensions of experience on a two-dimensional surface.” -Edward Wachtel "According to Andrea Stone: In Maya thought caves were a conduit into the bowels of the earth, a dangerous but supernaturally charged realm, often referred to as the 'underworld' in current literature or by the Quiché term, Xibalda. Herein dwelt the ancestors, rain gods, various 'owners' of the earth, culture heroes, nefarious death demons, animal and wind spirits. The Maya made pilgrimages to caves to propitiate these beings … post-contact sources tell us that cave ceremonies usually concerned rain and other agricultural interests, hunting, ancestor worship, renewal/New Year rites and other calendrically-timed ceremonies, and petitions for various personal needs (e.g., health problems). Caves were also used by brujos (witches) to cast spells." -Jean Clottes "Caves are evocative underground constructions, which take humans away from the natural light and control or transform their visions of reality. This is the context in which caves have a powerful ritual role in early societies, a role that underlies contexts as widely distributed as the power of the rites of passage of transegalitarian societies (Owens and Hayden 1997), the allegory of the cave in Plato's Republic, and the architectural metaphor of the grotto of the Renaissance (Miller 1982). They are multiple places of passage that emphasize transition from one state to another, from life to death, from light to dark, and from land to earth (Hume 2007). As such, their transition parallels the passage of the day and the seasons." -Simon KF Stoddart and Caroline AT Malone "Science and art: Two complementary ways of experiencing the natural world - the one analytic, the other intuitive. We have become accustomed to seeing them as opposite poles, yet don't they depend on one another? The thinker, trying to penetrate natural phenomena with his understanding, seeking to reduce all complexity to a few fundamental laws - isn't he also the dreamer plunging himself into the richness of forms and seeing himself as part of the eternal play of natural events?" -Heinz-Otto Peitgen and Peter Richter Sources: https://old.reddit.com/r/DilettanteryPodcast/comments/ng1z1n/119_the_four_dimensions_of_reality_and_the_two/?

It's been a newsy week. This week we look at:Seasonal campgrounds and other facilities opening on the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Shenandoah National Forest and in national forests in North Carolina and Virginia. Also, 91 new acres have been added to the Carvers Gap area of the Pisgah National Forest courtesy the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy.For more on campground openings, visit GetGoingNC.com.

Carver was born in Missouri in 1864 and named simply ‘George' by the Carver family, who owned his parents. George's father died before George was born and, when a week old, the boy and his mother were kidnapped. The Carvers were able to ransom George, but no trace of his mother was ever found. In a rare reflection on his past the adult Carver was later to say he started life as ‘the orphaned child of a despised race'.

American pipe carver from Nashville Tennessee, Mr. Joe Case. It was a pleasure getting to chat with this relatively new pipe carver that is really burning it up. Joe's work has a wonderfully rugged and solid feel that I think you'll really enjoy. Take a listen and go grab a Joe Case pipe for yourself!Joe Case

The Chicago show is always a good time. Take a listen and get a glimpse of why this event (and the other great shows) are such a big deal to our community.Chicago Show 2012

Young Gun from across the pond Chris Askwith is spreading magic with each and every pipe. Already Chris has a sincere and serious following. If you're not one of those with an Askwith in your collection or rotation, I hope you'll rectify that situation pronto.Chris Askwith

I met Bob in CT while I was on a press check for work. We landed on the topic of pipes and he mentioned that he used to work in the tobacco fields as a kid. Take a listen to the ins and outs of this really interesting peek into an industry we're all tied to.Bob Beltrandi