Audubon Miami Valley will hold a chapter meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 10 in the Second Floor Community Room, Lebanon Citizens National Bank, 30 Park Place West. The meeting is free and open to the public.

This month’s program features Jim Brace, a Liberty Twp. resident, speaking on Duck Carving and Collecting and a few items for sale.

Brace will introduce the audience to the wood carver’s world by discussing the use and different styles of decoys. His presentation will explain the process of making a decoy, including the types of wood and tools used.

Brace also will speak of the world of competition and collecting both antique and contemporary carvings. He will have some of his art work on display and a few pieces for sale.

Brace has been a successful decoy carver and has received numerous awards, including Best of Show International Wildfowl Carvers Association Style Decoy Championship awards — Black Duck, female 2011.