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 used woodworking related items to resell. We do sell our own used 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).
Monthly Meetings at Bain Center Confirmed April, May and June and Guild Business Updates
Rick, Guild President, was able to confirm that the Monthly Meeting, first Saturday of each month, will be held at Bain Center for the April, May and June meeting.
Other Business Matters:
- Thereafter, a new rental agreement is due.
- For the general membership, historically, we’ve enjoyed favorable treatment regarding our rental contract. For the coming fiscal year, July 2019 to June 2020, the terms are not yet firm.
- In addition, the Guild’s Demonstration Committee, recently activated by Joel, Guild Vice President, is looking at upscaling the demonstrator and topic program. The details haven’t been worked out yet.
- Membership renewal occurs at the end of our fiscal year, June 30th. The renewal campaign has since 2016 been started in May and concludes in July with the start of the new fiscal year.
- A dues increase could result from the renewal cycle coinciding with the the rental agreement and potential rent increases, and the demonstration program changes.
Your Board of Directors are aware of these factors and are working to resolve them.