Joining the Guild
New or Renewal of Membership in the Woodcraft Guild of the ACT is open to anyone.
Members receive the Guild’s monthly newsletter (via email or post). They may enjoy the use (once safety accredited) of equipment in the Guild’s ‘Shed’ located at the Lions Youth Haven, Kambah Pool Road, Kambah ACT. Members also meet monthly at the SHED to listen to expert speakers, to participate in competitions, acquire wood from the Guild’s collection and exchange views through Special Interest Groups (SIGs). Members may enter their craft work in the Guild's annual woodcraft Competition and Exhibition which is held in conjunction with the Timber and Working with Wood Show in early September.
The Membership Year is from 1 July to the following 30th June and there are several categories of membership:
Annual fees are $60 (Single); $70 (family); $25 (junior <18 yrs); $30 (College or Tertiary Student); OR $30 (country, residing > 30km outside ACT).
As from 1 May 2010 these will increase:
Annual fees will be $70 (Single); $80 (family); $30 (junior <18 yrs); $35
(College or Tertiary Student); OR $35 (country, residing > 30km
outside ACT).
New members joining in April, May or June will pay the new rate and will receive membership until 30 June 2011.
Current members renewing before 1 May 2010 will receive membership until 30 June 2011 at the current rate; members who renew after 1 May will pay the new rate.
All Members are to complete and return the Membership Form – i.e. both new members and renewing members.
Payment methods
Direct Bank Transfer:
You may pay your fees direct to the Guild’s bank account or by cheque:
| Account name: | Woodcraft Guild of the ACT |
| Account number: | 0091 1217 |
| BSB: | 062 908 |
When paying direct please include in the “Remarks / Comment area “m’ship your initial + surname”
Also please advise the Treasurer of the date of your payment. Complete and return the Membership Form via email.
EFTPOS payment:
The Guild can receive payments via credit card (MasterCard or Visa only). Pay at a monthly meeting, or provide your credit card details on the completed Membership Form and return via email to the Treasurer.
Cheque payment:
Cheques payable to Woodcraft Guild and posted to P O Box 1411, Woden ACT 2606. Send along with completed Membership Form to the above address.
Safety and Insurance
The Guild actively promotes all aspects of safety involving working with wood and at every demonstration of our woodcraft skills we emphasise the importance of safety measures. It is Guild practice to use all recommended safety equipment in our demonstrations.
The Guild is also providing opportunities for members to receive training and accreditation to use the various items of machinery available at the Shed.
The Guild has both public liability insurance and personal injury insurance for members.