1 Year Mississippi Forge Council Membership
Joining the Mississippi Forge Council
The annual dues for membership are $35.00, payable on the 1st of January each year, via mail or in person at the monthly meeting. You can download the membership form here. Dues helps keep the organization running by paying for the maintenance of all of our tools at the shop, as well as bringing in demonstrators to teach new techniques and skills. Members of the Mississippi Forge Council also get a few perks:
Members can get access to the blacksmith’s shop at the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum in Jackson, MS during normal hours of operation. Prior to being put on the list to be allowed into the shop, members must attend a few meetings to assess their skill level and attend a brief class with the museum on how to interact with the general public, as museum visitors regularly stop by the shop to spectate. The Forge Council will set up a class with the museum for groups of members wanting access outside of meeting, so make sure to let an officer know that you are interested at one of the meetings.
Members have access to the most recent issue of The Upset, our very own publication. This newsletter contains more information about the goings on of our organization, some helpful step-by-step guides for some techniques, and often a listing of tools or services for sale by other members. Older issues of The Upset are available to everyone, but the newest issue is always reserved for members.
Members are included in the organization’s mailing list which provides up-to-date information about upcoming events and unforeseen changes to said events.
And perhaps best of all, members have access to other members! You get to meet all kinds of people, with all kinds of knowledge. We like to think of all of us as friends and we want nothing more than to help you succeed at blacksmithing. You can learn so much from talking to the other members of this fine organization.
Of course we will gratefully accept any contributions you should want to make. If you wish to donate please see the link on the main store page or email to our PO Box.