Membership

Join or renew Chicago Woodturners.

This page gives you the form, dues, payment options, mailing address, and membership contact in one place.

Individual $30 per year
Family $40 per year
Renewal timing Annual dues are typically collected in December
Visitors Visit before joining

Come to a meeting first if you want to see how the club works in person.

Payment Pay in person or by mail

Bring cash or a check to a meeting, or mail payment with the form.

New members

Join in three simple steps

How to join

  • Open the membership PDF and fill it out once.
  • Bring the form and payment to a meeting, or mail them in.
  • Use Events first if you want to visit before joining.

Why people join

Membership supports monthly demonstrations, instant gallery critique, mentor access, shared tools, club references, classes, newsletters, and club operations.

Renewing members

Renew once a year with the same form

What returning members need

  • Use the same PDF form as first-time members.
  • Bring the form and payment to a meeting, or mail them in.
  • Renew when dues are collected for the year, typically in December.

Annual renewal

Renewing helps keep meetings, club programs, member support, and the educational side of CWT steady from year to year.

Dues and payment

How to pay dues or mail the form

Dues

$30 individual and $40 family per year.

Bring payment to a meeting

Cash or check can be brought to the next club meeting along with the form.

Mailing address

Chicago Woodturners
c/o Brenda Miotke
920 North Sumac Lane
Mount Prospect, IL 60056

FAQ

Common membership questions

Do new and returning members use different forms?

No. The same PDF form handles both first-time membership and annual renewal.

Is AAW membership required?

AAW membership is recommended, but it is not required to belong to Chicago Woodturners.

Can I visit before joining?

Yes. Visitors are welcome. Start with the Events page if you want the next date and meeting logistics first.

Membership help

Membership contacts

Other club pages

Use Events for dates, Learn for resources, and About for leadership and contact details.

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