Requirements for Membership
Candidates for LOCAL MEMBERSHIP must be approved by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors acts on membership applications at the next Board Meeting (First Tuesday of each month).
- Candidates must attend at least two regular meetings of the Columbia-Willamette Faceters’ Guild before submitting an application.
- At least one faceted and finished stone by the candidate must be submitted with the application. Once evaluated, the stone will be returned to the candidate. This requirement is waived for Correspondent Membership.
Candidates for CORRESPONDENT MEMBERSHIP who, by virtue of distance, residence, or other circumstances that prevent attendance at regular meetings, may waive the attendance requirements. Correspondent members shall be entitled to all the privileges of membership, except the right to vote or hold office.
Membership Dues
- Single membership dues are $25.00 per year.
- Family member dues (2 adults, kids participate) are $35.00 per year.
- Correspondent member dues are $25.00 per year.
- Name Tags are $15.00 each and may be ordered from the Treasurer at the Monthly Meeting or by email using our Contact Us page.
All memberships include an annual subscription to FACETS, our monthly CWFG Newsletter. Example issue FACETS March 2015. Members also receive access to member-only pages in our website (www.facetersguild.com), including an archive of all FACETS published since Dec 1973!
Application Procedure
- All applications are subject to approval by our board. We accept applications online, in person at any regular CWFG meeting or by mailing to our PO Box. Please include a check for your dues.
- Written Application Forms are available at monthly meetings or you may download an application from our website. If you need one sent to you, contact us at Columbia-Willamette Faceters’ Guild – P.O. Box 2136, Wilsonville, OR 97070-2136 or via email at treasurer@facetersguild.com
- Once an application is received we review it at the next regular CWFG meeting for approval.
- Online Applications are made by clicking the Join Now button below. This will allow you to register on our website. We then review the application. Once you have been approved, we will send you a link to confirm your membership and make payment for your first year’s dues.
