Purpose: Our club is a nonprofit organization who's purpose is to provide a place where woodworking enthusiasts of all skill levels meet to swap their stories, learn new techniques, show off their latest wood creations and share a common interest.
Club Membership: Membership is open to woodworking enthusiasts of all ages, backgrounds and skill levels.  We welcome everyone to come as a guest at our next meeting and see what we are all about. Why not bring a friend?  They’ll be glad you did!
When and Where: The club meets at the Bethany Lutheran Church at 8 S. Lincoln in Batavia, Illinois on the first Tuesday of each month. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting begins officially at 7:30 p.m.

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A Typical Meeting:

• DOORS OPEN: 6:30 P.M.
• 6:30 - 7:30: MEMBERS CAN PERUSE THE CLUB LIBRARY, PURCHASE CLUB MERCHANDISE OR RAFFKE /TUCJETS,  SETUP THEIR SHOW & TELL PROJECTS OR JUST TAKE TIME TO MINGLE AND TALK SHOP WITH FELLOW MEMBERS & GUESTS.
• 7:30 P.M. “WELCOME”: OUR PRESIDENT OFFICIALLY STARTS EACH MEETING BY WELCOMING OUR GUESTS AND ANNOUNCING UPCOMING EVENTS AND OTHER PERTINENT NEWS.
• 7:45 P.M. PRESENTATION: GUEST SPEAKERS RANGE FROM CLUB MEMBERS, PRODUCT REPS AND SHOP OWNERS TO AUTHORS, CRAFTSMEN AND OTHER WOODWORKING PROFESSIONALS.
• INTERMISSION: AT AROUND 8:45 P.M. WE TAKE A SHORT BREAK AND THEN IT IS BACK TO OUR SEATS FOR THE EVER POPULAR SHOW & TELL PRESENTATION.  MEMBERS BRING THEIR PROJECTS AND GIVE A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE IDEAS BEHIND THEIR CREATION AND TELL US OF ANY PROBLEMS THEY ENCOUNTERED OR REVELATIONS MADE IN THE COMPLETION OF THE OBJECT.
• BACK TO BUSINESS:  A SHORT BUSINESS REPORT IS FOLLOWED BY “SHOP TALK” WHERE WE OPEN THE FLOOR TO UP FOR DISCUSSION.  HINTS & TIPS AND GENERAL WOODWORKING Q&A IS SHARED BY EVERYONE ALL ARE INVITE TO CONTRIBUTE.
• GOOD-BYE TILL NEXT MONTH: MEETINGS USUALLY END BY 10:00 P.M. BUT, WITH SUCH GOOD COMPANY AND FASCINATING INFORMATION TO SHARE, IT OCCASIONALLY RUNS TILL 10:30 P.M. WITH NEVER A DULL MOMENT!

Membership Dues: Dues are only $30.00 per year - per individual, couple or family per household. This includes a club badge, the monthly newsletter, monthly meetings with quest speakers, free book, video and magazine rentals, membership booklet, discounts at participating suppliers, participation in our Christmas Toy Drive and a chance to meet interesting people who share your enthusiasm for Woodworking.

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Our Most Popular Features:

• CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE: 100’S OF TOYS DONATED YEARLY TO AREA FAMILIES AND THE HIGHLIGHT OF OUR YEAR!
• CLUB LIBRARY: 100’S OF BOOKS, MAGAZINES, VIDEOS & MORE.
• FIELD TRIPS: SAWMILLS, MUSEUMS, FACTORIES, ETC. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
• NEWSLETTERS: TIMELY INFORMATION AND LISTING OF CLUB NEWS.
• SHOP TALK: MONTHLY OPEN FORUM OF TIPS, HINTS, HELPS & MORE!
• SHOP TOURS: FELLOW MEMBERS INVITE US TO VISIT THEIR SHOPS.
• SHOW & TELL: DISPLAY OF PROJECTS BY MEMBERS EACH MONTH.
• SPECIAL EVENTS: PARTICIPATION IN LOCAL SHOWS & PROJECTS.
• WORKSHOPS: 1 & 2 DAY CLASSES/SEMINARS ON VARIETY OF TOPICS.

Hope to see YOU at the next FVWWC meeting!