For those who couldn’t attend, please know the NWBA’s first live streamed Fireside Chat was a success! We offer many thanks to Jerry Zygmuntowicz and Lee Cordochorea for hosting and co-hosting these first two FC sessions. Much ground was covered regarding the NWBA community, how we can best honor our past as we grow towards a brighter future, and how to avoid the pitfalls of trying to reinvent the wheel when others have put so much effort into blazing the trail we’re currently on. Current NWBA Members, check your email to access the typed notes covering what was discussed during our first FC!
Topics of Discussion for the next FC Session:
The Subject of Inclusivity: How our members interpret its definition, the role it plays in the NWBA, as well as how it manifests in other organizations and in the blacksmith community at large
Favorite Memories: Sharing stories from past events, conferences, and workshops that stick out in our members’ minds – especially ones that honor past NWBA members or provide a good chuckle!
The July FC Schedule: Changing FC dates and times to better fit our members’ schedules
If there’s a discussion topic you’d like to add to upcoming FC sessions, please send them to webmaster@blacksmith.org!