Scrollsaw Association of the World stuff

[crupiea]

Not sure if this is the right place but i think it interests us all.   

I am a member of the above group on facebook and it seems there is some turmoil going on with the officers and such.  If you are on facebook it is worth checking out whats going on with it.   I dont know much but it seems the old leadership left and the new people want to know if they should keep it going.  I am not a member is SAW but felt some people here might want to keep informed. 

[OCtoolguy]

I've been following along too. I have become a member of just about all the Facebook groups that deal with woodworking and scroll sawing. This one seems to need some new leadership if it's going to survive. I'm much more interested in local clubs but unfortunately, there aren't many near me to choose from. The one here in Orange County doesn't seem to be doing much either.

 

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

That organization never lived up to its potential and wishes. Never joined. Hype about nothing in my opinion. 

[NC Scroller]

Though I follow on Facebook I am not a member of the organization and have never been.  From what I have seen on FB this organization has a history of these meltdowns and mass confusion.  In general I  think these folks are and were well meaning but it is a massive undertaking and they do not have a time, energy and resources.

[Scrappile]

I agree, I have looked at it off and on over the years and it seem like it has always struggled.  I don't bother looking anymore, because I figure how could it be any better than right here in The Village? 

[rdv464]

I joined the SAW about 8 or 9 yrs. ago for 1 year, that was to long!! Never had any thing worth reading, I always thought it was a complete flop

[OCtoolguy]

2 hours ago, Scrappile said:

I agree, I have looked at it off and on over the years and it seem like it has always struggled.  I don't bother looking anymore, because I figure how could it be any better than right here in The Village? 

Totally agree Paul. I only go to other places to read after I've devoured everything here. 

[Bill WIlson]

15-20 years or so ago, SAW was an integral part of the scrolling community.  Leadership of the group was well respected and they provided a valuable service to members.  However over the years, the problems described in this thread have led to the organization becoming a shell of its former self.  It's unfortunate, but with social media, there is less and less need for an organization like SAW.  I wish them well.  Maybe 3rd time is a charm and they will right the ship and become viable again, but frankly, I can't see it happening. 

[Rockytime]

I belonged for a year and did not renew. It takes a lot of dedicated people with lots of time to make it successful. Competing with the internet is nearly impossible. Travis is doing a remarkable job of providing forum which is interactive and interesting.

[new2woodwrk]

I stay off FB myself, but thanks for the heads up

Are there other organizations worth being a member?

[Scrappile]

1 minute ago, new2woodwrk said:

I stay off FB myself, but thanks for the heads up

Are there other organizations worth being a member?

I think scrollers cafe  (scrollerscafe.com) is a very nice group.  LumberJock, not just scroll saw but good for all wood working.  These are just other forums... 

[OCtoolguy]

1 hour ago, new2woodwrk said:

I stay off FB myself, but thanks for the heads up

Are there other organizations worth being a member?

I joined every group that had anything to do with the scroll saw. I even joined the one that is mostly U.K. members. As long as it's about the hobby, I'm in.

 

[OCtoolguy]

1 hour ago, Scrappile said:

I think scrollers cafe  (scrollerscafe.com) is a very nice group.  LumberJock, not just scroll saw but good for all wood working.  These are just other forums... 

I tried the Scrollsaw Cafe but just didn't see enough activity to warrant my time. I check it out about once a week.

 

[dennis123]

Seemed to me after a 1-year membership, that SAW was a lot like the oil additives you used to buy for your car at the service station  - -Remember those?  Pay your $20 and you notice an amazing and immediate loss of $20 - -and not much else.