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The Value of Membership in the AAW

The Value of Membership in the AAW. Who is the AAW?. International, non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of woodturning Mission: Provide education, information and organization to those interested in turning wood 13,000+ members from around the world

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The Value of Membership in the AAW

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  1. The Value of Membership in the AAW

  2. Who is the AAW? • International, non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of woodturning • Mission: • Provide education, information and organization to those interested in turning wood • 13,000+ members from around the world • Parent organization of 300 local chapters in North America and around the world

  3. Benefits of Membership • Local AAW Chapters • AAW Journal: American Woodturner • AAW Resource Guide • AAW Symposium • AAW Website (www.woodturner.org) • AAW Forum (www.aawforum.org/vbforum) • Educational Opportunity Grants • Liability Insurance for Chapters

  4. Benefits of Membership • Local AAW Chapters • 300 in North America and around the world • Monthly demonstrations • Instant Gallery with Show and Tell • Great place to learn and share ideas

  5. Benefits of Membership • AAW Journal: American Woodturner • Published quarterly • High quality full-color publication • Large circulation • Variety of articles • Current trends • Techniques • Critiques • Galleries • Upcoming events

  6. Benefits of Membership • AAW Resource Guide • Lists all AAW members with contact information • Local chapter locations, meeting times and contacts • Information on Chapter Best Practices, Star Chapters, 20th Anniversary Chapters, AAW Member Web Site, AAW Bylaws, AAW Board of Directors, books and videos, lathe safety guidelines, and much much more • Published annually

  7. Benefits of Membership • AAW Symposium • 23rd Annual, June 26-29, 2009, Albuquerque • 60 world-class demonstrators • 160 demonstrations • Instant Gallery • Lathe & tool give-aways • Youth training program • Banquet and auction

  8. Benefits of Membership • AAW Symposium • Trade Show • 60+ vendors • Lathes • Turning tools • Accessories • Wood • Books, CD’s • Publications

  9. Benefits of Membership • AAW website (www.woodturner.org) • Great information source • Member guide • Chapter guide • Current events • Gallery • Available to everyone

  10. Benefits of Membership • AAW Forum (www.aawforum.org/vbforum) • Place to interact with woodturners from around the world • Post questions and comments, find resources, display your woodturnings

  11. Benefits of Membership • Educational Opportunity Grants • Almost $100,000 given away this year • For individuals, clubs, schools • For any qualifying educational opportunity • See AAW web site for details

  12. Benefits of Membership • Liability insurance for clubs • Covers demonstrators and participants at any AAW Chapter sanctioned event • Monthly meetings • Chapter mentoring • Other Chapter events

  13. To sign up, go to www.woodturner.org and click:

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