Bribie and District Woodcrafters Association Inc.
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Members Corner - check latest news on  'Events & Workshops' , the newly elected 'Committee for 2012' or 'March Shavings' 

The Association, which is incorporated under the Association Incorporation Act 1981, came into existence on 4th October 1996.

Postal Address - Bribie & District Woodcrafters Association Inc., PO Box 528, Bribie Island Qld 4507.

Premises - Rear of Community Arts Centre, Sunderland Drive, Banksia Beach, Bribie Island Qld 4507.

Management committee

This committee is charged with the general management of the association in accordance with the rules and by-laws approved for the purpose of the incorporation. Management Committee meetings are held monthly on the third Tuesday. The present Committee comprises:

PRESIDENT  John Tunks 07 5497 5149
VICE PRESIDENT  John Grubb
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HON SECRETARY Kim Bowers 07 5495 4683
HON TREASURER Bob Hammond 07 3408 6155

For further details go to the 'Contact' page

Workshops - Demonstrations

Training sessions for members are held regularly during the year in all aspects of woodworking. Volunteers are called to help on Craft Fair open day, the last Sunday of each month 7.30 a.m. - 12 noon., and with demonstrations at the Arts and Craft Fair from time to time.

 Membership renewal fees
Adult 18 yrs plus (per annum) $40.00
Junior 12 - 17 yrs (per annum) $12.00
Associate (per annum) $10.00
 New membership fees
Joining Fee (incl. name badge) $10.00
Adult 18 yrs plus (pro-rata at $3.50/month) $40.00
Junior 12 - 17 yrs (no pro-rata) $12.00
Associate (no pro-rata) $10.00
Fees could be subject to change by vote at the next General Meeting
EFTPOS and Direct Debit facilities available - refer to Treasurer

Meetings in 2012

Formal General meeting followed by Social/Information meeting is held in the clubhouse on the fourth Tuesday each month, 9.00 a.m.- 12 noon.

Socials and functions

Are regularly organised where club members and family can meet for barbecues, dinners and outings to other woodworking groups and woodworking shows.

Club goals

To foster and promote an active interest in all matters relating to the history, development and artistic expertise of working in wood with interested citizens within the Bribie District. To raise funds for club activities and for the improvement of the Association. Where agreed, raise funds for charitable organisations, research, and community projects, which will further the standing of the Association in the community.

Competition and Exhibition

Each year the Bribie and District Woodcrafters hold its Annual Competition and Exhibition in the Matthew Flinders Gallery. Our last Competition and Exhibition was held from Sunday 9 October to Sunday 23 October 2011.

Arts Center Markets

These are normally held on the last Sunday of each month on site at the Community Arts Center, Sunderland Drive from 7:30am to 12 noon. 
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