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General Category => General Scroll Saw Talk => Topic started by: Dragonlord85 on June 03, 2010, 04:19:08 pm
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Do any of you belong to SAW and if so is it worth joining?
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I was a member of SAW for a year and I'm ashamed to say I did not renew my membership. SAW is an international organization that provides education and organization to people interested in the art of scrolling. When you join you are supporting the advancement of the hobby more than anything else. They put out a newsletter and other publications. They have a yearly EXPO. This year the EXPO is in Ohio. They also have a website with resources for scrollers. They encourage and help members start local chapters.
I guess it depends on what you expect to get from a SAW membership if it would be of value to you.
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As much as I love scrolling, and I was a member at one time, it did not fit well with me. First off there was no one in my area and no meetings and still is none in my area. Besides I know the yearly fee is not much, but here lately I just can't afford it.
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I considered joining until I found out the ANNUAL membership fee was I think $25....
And frankly I have better uses for the $25!
~~~GrayBeard~~~
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That was kind of my feeling as well Graybeard and the fact that there is not a chapter within 400 miles of me.
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Can we start our own organizasion? We could call it. Maybe something like, Steve's Scrollsawers, Scrollsawing Stevers, Or I'm going to get a hair cut like Steve, yeah I like that one. dave
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Put down the drink brother. ;) I think the SAW has good intentions but too many changes and drama in the upper ranks. One of those upper ranks is the one who sold my patterns as his own.
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"Scrollsawing Stevers", Now that's funny right there I don't care what any body else thinks.
LOLO my sides hurt.
:o :o :o
P.S. I would have left the hair cut thing out. Ya know he reads these posts.
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Sorry fellas I am not cutting my hair like any of ya's. it has taken me forever to get it as long as it is now!!
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Mine use to be longer than yours. Ahem, back on topic folks ;)
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I was a member of the [NAW] NZ ASS, of woodskills and for $50 a year you got 4 mags a year trash material[sorry to say] and that was about it, if you were a pro turner you reaped the benifits.
Then they nearlly went broke so in all there wisdom they decided to put a$5 lever on all members of a woodcrafters club in NZ and guess what they bluffed there way through it, what do the clubs get an insurance cover, sounded more like protection money to me, I put my 2 pennies worth in and asked how many claims our local club had had??? none, our club payed last year $700
What do you think of that??? the pros and the money people benifit the most , where is the justice
Jimbo
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I'm a current member of SAW, but will be letting my membership expire. I posted a question on another topic page here, looking for others in Oregon, and didn't get any responce. That's indicative of why I'm quitting; there's nothing offered for anyone out my way. That aside, I see nothing for the annual dues except a monthly(ish) flyer with news that never seems to apply to me. Hmmm, did all that sounds selfish?
Bill
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"Hmmm, did all that sounds selfish?"
I don't think so. I thought about joining but from all I have heard I am glad I didn't. I think it depends on what part of the country you are in.
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Dos'n matter where one live my experience with national associations there is only a few that really benift, they say they cater for kids but see how many are members, and as I said in my other post when they levy all members of clubs in your country as they have done here I think it stinks
Jimbo
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Bill P., I also live in Oregon (Clackamas) and have not found any one local enough to get to gether on a regular basis. I do subscribe to SAW and although it may not provide direct benefit on a day to day basis, I do enjoy reading about clubs and their efforts.
Pieter
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I want to make a note that, in my opinion, it was awesome when Pat Lupori was involved.
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For what it is worth, I think that any organization that is looking to advance the awareness of scroll sawing is a good thing. There are many different types of ways to do this. With clubs. With forums such as this one. With large organizations such as SAW.
We are all different people living in different areas with different ways of life and we have one common interest - Scroll Sawing. It is unrealistic to think that one organization would suit all people all the time. So I feel we are lucky that we have the choices available to join the group or organization or forum that suits our own needs.
All these clubs and organizations have hard working people - just like we have Steve here working tirelessly for us. Are some self-serving? Probably some. But that shouldn't cloud everything up. For every self-serving person, there are probably 100 people or more involved that are genuine in their want to share their love of woodworking and scroll sawing.
I think that picking what group, club or organization you choose to join is very personal - and should be. Only you can decide what is good for you and how much you want to spend (either time and/or money) being involved. For some it is all they can do to read posts and learn from others. Others may take a more up front and active role. Anything is fine. Any participation at all perpetuates the hobby we all love.
I appreciate everyone who has made an effort to do so.
Happy Scrolling! Sheila :)
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Well said Sheila!
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Charlie,
That might be your feeling. However many would not agree with you.
Why was it that she was on the board that 7 people quit before their time was up on the board.
I know why because a few have told me. However this is not the place to discuss that.
I am a life member of SAW.
FD Mike
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I think 'politics' is best discussed privately. I hope the other members agree. :)
Sheila
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Everyone has there opinion and that is OK. I think there are Pros & Cons on the issue. We just don't need any heated arguments here in the forum.
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I agree on all that has been said and if you don't like it you don't have to belong, local club or national
Cheers
Jimbo
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I hereby nominate Sheila and FD Mike as "Scroll Saw Ambassadors to the WORLD"!
All in favor say "AYE"!
~~~GrayBeard~~~
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Glad to do it, even for free.
Does this mean that we would get a private plane to fly all over the world. :D
FD Mike
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Dream on, Blade Man!!!
Dream on!!!!!!!!
~~~GrayBeard~~~