Howard County Woodworkers Guild (HCWG)
The Guild is a collegial organization of like-minded and creative individuals, dedicated to sharing in the art of fine woodworking craft, nurturing newcomers, and giving back to our community.
Whether your interest is in turning, fine woodworking, carving, finishing, lumber, trees, or camaraderie, all of the above, or you’re not sure; our Guild is for you. Come to a meeting or two and get acquainted.
Our Guild does not buy or make anything for retail sale. We do not buy and sell used woodworking related items. We do provide a marketplace where buyers and sellers, or those seeking help, may post an ad for that purpose.
We offer with limited capacity educational opportunities provided by dedicated and skilled senior craftsmen and women (SME program & Classes). Our monthly meeting is highlighted by impressive show-n-tell reviews of finished projects, and a 60-90 minute skill presentation (Monthly Presentations Schedule).
2023-12-02 December Monthly Meeting
December 2nd, the FIRST Saturday our monthly meeting will be in person at Bain Center (info link) and virtual using Zoom technology.
The presentation is, “Fixing Common Woodworking Mistakes – Gary Rogowski“.
Meeting details:
Must be logged in to view. Members and invited guests may also check their email inbox Thursday before the meeting.Timing:
0900 – 0935 – Social, Raffle & Door Prize Ticket sales
0935 – 0950 – Call to Order, Welcome, Reports and Announcements
0950 – 1015 – Show-n-Tell
1015 – 1025 – Break
1025 – 1155 – Presentation
1155 – 1200 – Raffle
1200 – Adjourn
1200 – 1225 – restore room to pre-meeting condition
Opening – Mike
New Members and Guests Welcome – Mike
Treasurer’s Report – Frank
Membership Report – Gene
- 231 Active Members (Who’s Who) (+7 joined in November)
- Do we have your latest email address? Click here: Help -> Fix My Email.
Announcements – Mike
- Workshop – Ron (shop schedule)
NOTE: New Wednesday evening hours and some Saturdays.
** Need additional monitors to cover expanded hours.
Monitors get membership dues waived. - Monthly Meetings Presentations – Kathy
Visit the Presentation Schedule
Members get compensation for presenting. - Education Committee – Joel
- Recognition Committee – Mike H1 for Jack (homepage)
Recognition will be made in each of four categories for the 2023 calendar year. - Other Announcements
- The Woodworking Shows of Baltimore is happening. Need Volunteers – visit our homepage. – Gene
https://hcwg.org/thewoodworkingshowsinbaltimore/ - Toys for Tots are due today. – Mike H1
- Guild Bylaws, last revised in June 2012, have been updated by the Board of Directors. Members are invited to review and comment. Please visit the Bylaws Suggested Edits 2023. The Board recommends a 30 day comment period and a ratification vote at the January 13th Monthly Meeting. Members must vote in-person. A two thirds majority of eligible members present voting for the changes are required for ratification.
- The Woodworking Shows of Baltimore is happening. Need Volunteers – visit our homepage. – Gene
Show n Tell – Mike
Break
Presentation – Kathy
“Fixing Common Woodworking Mistakes – Gary Rogowski“. (The Guild will not record this segment.)