Benefits of Membership

In addition to sharing in the fun and friendship at MWGBG meetings and events, guild members enjoy the following benefits:

Membership Dues

Annual membership dues are $20.00 for individuals - $25.00 for household. $35.00 for commercial (which includes business card size ads in the newsletter,  Membership is from January through December.

You may apply by printing an application and mailing it with your check or money order to: MWGBG, c/o Carol Lang, 7040 Avenida Encinas #104-266, Carlsbad, CA 92011.

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• Educational Opportunities
  Participation in mini-workshops and lectures at meetings. " Eligibility to register for special one- and two-day workshops conducted by nationally-known teachers held throughout the year. " Learn about group dynamics and perhaps play a role in having others grow along with you.
  
  
• Bi-Monthly Newsletter
  The MWGBG newsletter is published bi-monthly in January, March, May, July, September, and November, and is mailed to each member of the guild.
  
  Mary Severine is the current newsletter editor and she welcomes your submissions of articles related to gourd and basketry art. Submissions are due by the first day of the month prior to publishing.

• Membership Directory
  The MWGBG membership directory is compiled annually and is available to each member of the guild.

  The membership directory contains the name, address, phone number, and, if available, the email address of each guild member.

• Access to the MWGBG Library

• Rental of MWGBG slide projector and screen

• Advance notice of special events
  
  
  • Del Mar Fair Demonstrations
  • Welburn Gourd Farm Festival
  • Quail Botanical Gardens Annual Plant Sale
  • MWGBG Basketry and Gourd Art Weekend