In the News

Multnomah Village Street Fair

The Guild will once again have a booth for the street fair.  We'll be providing lots of information about the Guild and selling items from Project Build and Toy Build.  This is a great opportunity to help out the Guild and meet lots of people. No prioir experience is needed - we'll provide any training needed.  The event is on  August 17 and shifts are available for registration on the Guild Calendar. 

It's Volunteer Appreciation Reporting time

To you wonderful Guild volunteers:  It's time to report your volunteer hours for the period January 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024.  

We want to emphasize that the reporting of volunteer hours is very important to the Guild, even if you are not interested in Guild Gear.  It helps us manage the Guild and helps to show member involvement when writing for grants or financial assistance.  

The deadline for reporting and to place your catalogue order is July 27.  If you have any questions about the program, please email volunteer@guildoforegonwoodworkers.org.   Catalog can be found here: Volunteer Ordering Catalog

Open Shop

Many of the Open Shop times now accommodate 8 shop users (plus 2 CNC users).  The plan is to have a main Shop Assistant to monitor safety and a second shop assistant available to answer questions.  This should allow greater access to the shop - especially for the popular evening and weekends time slots. 

Reminder - bring your own supplies to Open Shop - blue tape, glue, double-sided tape, pencils, etc.  Disposable items are generally not supplied by the Guild for personal use.  

  

Goby Walnut has moved to Aurora

Goby Walnut is a large purveyor of walnut, maple and other assorted slabs - perfect for that dining room or coffee table.  They also have large bins of assorted offcuts that range in price from $1.50 - $3.00 per pound.  It may take some looking, but one can often find the perfect wood for smaller projects at an incredibly reasonable price.  Guild members get a 10% discount on some items. See photo below of part of their spacious new showroom.  

Goby has moved to Aurora and is open to the public there as of May 3.  Check their link for more information:  https://gobywalnut.com/pages/contacts-location-and-hours

Volunteer Opportunities - current specific needs 

 The volunteer team is looking for members to help specifically with:

Shop Operations.  

contact charlie.meyer@guildoforegonwoodworkers.org

New Goby Showroom in Aurora