Anyone interested in woodworking is invited to join the club. No previous woodworking experience is required; we offer an extensive safety training.

Prospective members are permitted to attend 3 meetings before membership is required.

The club offers several levels of membership to meet everyone’s needs. If you would like to work in the clubhouse workshop you must be a have a minimum level of sawdust maker. (Refer to the chart below for the levels of membership available.)

Membership dues are due every January.  New members joining after January pay a prorated amount for the remainder of the calendar year.

We meet on the second Thursday of the month, with the meeting beginning at 6:30 pm. 

If you have any questions about joining, we invite you to come to a meeting or email valleywoodworkers@gmail.com

 

 

To join the club: fill out the application and general release.  Either bring the forms to the next meeting or e-mail them to valleywoodworkers@gmail.com.

Membership Application

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The Different Levels of Membership are:

Regular – $84 (Annually)

Regular Member Benefits:
•    Purchase Discounts (Usually 10% from Participating VWWV Sponsors)
•    Demonstrations
•    Exchange of Knowledge
•    Fellowship
•    Free access to the VWWV’s Video & Print Library
•    Lectures and/or Demonstrations from Master Woodworkers
•    Mentoring Program
•    Monthly Newsletter
•    Tool Reviews
•    Safety Programs
•    Community Service Programs
•    Auctions

Senior – $72 (Annually)

  • If you are over 65 and wish to join as a Regular Member then purchase a Senior Membership.  Open to anyone over the age of 65.  Includes all Regular Membership Benefits.

Junior – $0 – $35 (Annually)

  • If you are under 18 years old and your parent is a member of the VWWV, you may join as a student member at no charge and receive all of the benefits of a Regular Member.  If you are a full-time college student and wish to join as a Regular Member then purchase a Student Membership.
    – Includes all Regular Membership Benefits.

 

Sawdust Maker – $132 (Annually)

  • If you want to use our woodworking shop, then sign up for the Sawdust Maker membership.
  • A Sawdust Maker Member is an individual that has successfully completed the club’s safety course and test. Upon successful completion of the safety course, a sawdust maker is allowed to work in open shop on individual projects and club projects. The membership cost includes a shop usage fee to help in maintaining the shop equipment.
  • Includes all Regular Membership Benefits, and
    – Open Shop Privileges (when Safety Certified with a Green Safety Name Tag)

Woodworker Plus – $156 (Annually)

  • If you’ve been thinking about taking one of our classes, then sign up for the Woodworker Plus membership. A Woodworker Plus Member is an individual that is allowed to work in open shop on individual projects. The cost of this membership includes a shop usage fee to help in maintaining the shop equipment. 
    – Includes all Regular and Sawdust Maker Membership Benefits, PLUS:
    •    5% discount on VWWV Activities (trips, seminars, training & workshops)
    •    5% discount on VWWV Merchandise (hats, shirts etc.)
    •    Open Shop Privileges (when Safety Certified with a Green Safety Name Tag)

 

,Benefactor – $180 (Annually)

  • If you believe in what the VWWV stands for, its mission and its purpose, then please express your appreciation and generosity by becoming a Benefactor Member.
    Includes all Regular and Sawdust Maker Membership Benefits, PLUS
    •    10% discount on VWWV Activities (trips, seminars, training & workshops)
    •    10% discount on VWWV Merchandise (hats, shirts etc.)
    •    Open Shop Privileges (when Safety Certified with a Green Safety Name Tag)

Patron – $276 (Annually)

The Patron membership is reserved for those that want to see the Club fulfill their mission of providing training, community service and fellowship to the highest level.

Includes all Regular Membership Benefits, and
• 20% discount on VWWV Activities (trips, seminars, training & workshops)
• 20% discount on VWWV Merchandise (hats, shirts etc.)
• Shop Privileges (when Safety Certified with a Green Safety Name Tag)