GWA FAQs (5)
The following are frequently asked questions about the Gwinnett Woodworkers Association.
In a nutshell membership badges are required as follows:
- At Saturday meetings - NO. Guests are encouraged to learn about GWA.
- For GWA prizes and giveaways - YES
- For shop tours and other special meetings - YES
- For SIG meetings - YES
- For GWA parties and events - YES
- For shows and display where the GWA is officially involved - YES
The requirement for membership badges at any GWA event at a member's home or place of business is to protect the safety and security of the member. Exceptions to the membership badge requirements at a member's home or place of business may only be made by the hosting member at their sole discretion.
GWA membership is required to attend Special Interest Group (SIG) meetings. Attendence of non-members or non-member guests must be approved by the hosting member and is only allowed by GWA on a limited basis for out-of-town guests and to introduce the GWA to potential new members.
GWA membership is required to attend Special Interest Group (SIG) meetings. Attendence of non-members or non-member guests must be approved by the hosting member and is only allowed by GWA on a limited basis for out-of-town guests and to introduce the GWA to potential new members.
Special considerations during events at a member's home or business:
- Ask first and don't be offended if you are turned down.
- Plan to carry out whatever you brought in. Don't assume you can dispose of your coffee cups or other trash at someone else's home.
- Assume the member's bathroom facilities are off limits. Not everyone wants to share their bathroom with lots of people they don't know that well.
- Be courteous of the member's neighbors. Don't block driveways. Keep the talking and noise down so as not to disturb the neighbors.
- Assume the rest of the home or business is off limits. Keep to only the rooms, hallways, and access designated by the host member for the event.
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SIG is short for Special Interest Group. (SIG) As of this writing we have 4 SIG's.
The Scroll Saw SIG
The Woodturners SIG (also an AAW chapter)
The Radial Arm Saw SIG
The Computer Users SIG
See the FAQ for each SIG for more information.
The Scroll Saw SIG
The Woodturners SIG (also an AAW chapter)
The Radial Arm Saw SIG
The Computer Users SIG
See the FAQ for each SIG for more information.
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Single membership annual fees are $50.00.
Family membership (a household) annual fees are $55.00.
Annual membership fees must be paid to begin your membership.
Renewal annual membership fees are due September 1st. Member who have not paid their renewal annual membership fees by January 1st will lose their privileges of membership.
Members joining the Association after September 1st will be considered paid up through the following year.
If you have any questions, please use the Contact Us menu link or this direct link for phone numbers and an email link.
If you are interested in joining the Gwinnett Woodworkers Association there are downloadable membership forms on our Join the Club page or you can use the Join The Club menu link.
Family membership (a household) annual fees are $55.00.
Annual membership fees must be paid to begin your membership.
Renewal annual membership fees are due September 1st. Member who have not paid their renewal annual membership fees by January 1st will lose their privileges of membership.
Members joining the Association after September 1st will be considered paid up through the following year.
If you have any questions, please use the Contact Us menu link or this direct link for phone numbers and an email link.
If you are interested in joining the Gwinnett Woodworkers Association there are downloadable membership forms on our Join the Club page or you can use the Join The Club menu link.
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The GWA meets on Saturday mornings from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM at Stone
Mountain Power Tools / Kentech Super Store on Indian Trail Road in
Lilburn. Our directions page has directions and maps to SMPT. We
meet in the demonstration area in the rear of the store.
From time-to-time our Saturday meetings may be held at a member's shop or other location of interest. In this case special location instructions will be posted and will also be found on the Schedule page.
BRING YOUR OWN FOLDING CHAIR as bleacher and other seating is limited and often fills up quickly. The doors to Stone Mountain Power Tools open around 7:30 AM. Please park in the rear or to the side of the store in order to reserve front parking spaces for customers.
From time-to-time our Saturday meetings may be held at a member's shop or other location of interest. In this case special location instructions will be posted and will also be found on the Schedule page.
BRING YOUR OWN FOLDING CHAIR as bleacher and other seating is limited and often fills up quickly. The doors to Stone Mountain Power Tools open around 7:30 AM. Please park in the rear or to the side of the store in order to reserve front parking spaces for customers.
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The Gwinnett Woodworkers Association (GWA) is a group of amateur and
professional woodworkers who meet every Saturday morning to share
ideas, improve our woodworking skills, and have fun. Meetings include
demonstrations, lectures, hands-on sessions, and seminars teaching how
to build furniture, crafts, gift items, and many other types of
woodworking projects. See other FAQ's for information about our 100 events per year.
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