Dues deadline: 31 January 2021*         Scholarship Application Deadline: 6 March 2021

*Deadline to qualify for Scholarships

Newsletter

January 2021

ARMOR, n. The kind of clothing worn by a man whose tailor is a blacksmith.Ambrose Bierce, Writer, The Unabridged Devil's Dictionary (2001)

Announcements/Reminders

Annual Dues

Annual Dues are $25 for individuals and $35 for families

We now Accept the following payment options:

Venmo - @ocmulgee-blacksmith

Cash App - $Ocmulgeeblacksmith

Pay Pal[email protected] (be sure to use Friends and Family)

Check/Mail -  OBG, c/o Dauset Trails, PO Box 1246, Jackson, GA 30233

If you have for questions or concerns email the OBG Treasurer: [email protected]

Membership Application Page

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Copper Go-Mai:  Dennis Tingle

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Horseshoe Rasp Knife: Buster Grubbs

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Dinner Bell:         Gaskill Allen

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Stainless SanMai Chefs knife: Adam Lavender

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Plant Stand:           Chris Andrews

  • Scholarships                                   If you intend to apply for a Scholarship be sure to have your dues paid no later than January 31, 2021.                               Applications are due by March 6 , 2021. The application and qualification requirements/rules can be found at the below link 

Scholarships Page

  • Raffle Donations                               The OBG is going to try doing a couple of Raffles in 2021.  We need some donations from Members.  Donations should be Blacksmith and/or Bladesmith related.  If you have an item for donation please send pictures to [email protected] 

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  • 2021 Meetings                                  The Board is looking for ideas to hold some smaller meetings for 2021. Right now we are in an information gathering stage.  If you could please the following questions via email ([email protected])
    • Are you willing to host a small gathering at your home shop and what is the maximum number of people you are comfortable hosting?
    • Do you have little to no tools/tooling in you home shop or qualifies themselves as a complete novice?
    • Are you willing to teach or perform a demonstration?
  • SBA Conference                                We are sad to report that the 2021 SBA conference in Madison has been cancelled.  Read more at the link below.

SBA Conference

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