Club membership

[Graham]

HI all.
I tend to be a bit of a loner but am thinking of going along to my local club this week ( Didcot ) to see what it is all about. I have a few questions though.

What is the difference between an affiliated club and an associated one ?

Is it acceptable to just turn up or should I contact someone first ?

How does club membership work in regards to already being a private member of the AWGB ?

Do / Can people join several clubs ( Oxford is not far away )

[Paul Hannaby]

Hi Graham,
An affiliated club is one that has 100% AWGB membership, an associated club doesn't have to have 100% AWGB membership. The other differences are in the level of financial support the AWGB can offer to the club.

If you join an affiliated club and you are already an AWGB member, you don't need to pay again for the AWGB membership and yes, you can join multiple clubs.

I think most clubs are happy for people just to turn up.

[Dave Brookes]

Graham,
You will be most welcome on Wednesday, and now I know you are coming I can also make you that cup of tea (in advance of the Tracy Owen one)!
It is a 'hands on' evening so bring any woodturning queries or problems and someone will no doubt pitch in and help you.
Meeting starts at 7.30 at Harwell Village Hall with parking at the front or rear of the Hall.

Dave

[Graham]

Never been known to refuse a cuppa. I look forward to meeting you.

[Graham]

As I said at the beginning of this thread, I am not really a 'social being' but I went along to the Didcot and district Woodturners last night and I have to say I quite enjoyed myself.
There were about 30 people there and 4 lathes on the go. One had half a dozen ( very well behaved ) children being taught, others had different projects on the go and all very interesting. I met a local RPT, a nice guy who I may well take some much needed lessons from, and his wife Shiela who is the editor of 'Revolutions'. A very pleasant evening.

The the chairman Dave Brooks makes a good cuppa, worth going just for that. 

[bodrighywood]

And don't assume that you don't have something to pass on either. One club I belonged to had a totally blind turner and believe me, the way he had to work taught us a lot. Everyone does things a bit different and as my grandmother used to say, "If you are too old to learn you are dead"

Pete

[The Bowler Hatted Turner]

Graham I am glad you had a good time. I always think the social side is just as important as poking a chisel into the wood.