<p>As I begin this, my last Guildmaster’s Message, I want to focus on an introduction to your new Guildmaster.  Welcome, Kris Polizzi!! The passing of the mantle of leadership to Kris comes with a feeling of pride and of love.  Love for this guild, and pride in that my choice as my successor was such [&hellip;]</p>

<p>It is with great anticipation that I write this because in only 2 days we will all hopefully be together at the Altoona Grand Hotel, celebrating our 25th Anniversary!!!  I can not think of a single meeting I have attended that filled me with such excitement except for maybe my first time at Ft. Roberdeau.  [&hellip;]</p>

<p>March 15, 2022 UPDATE: By all accounts, the 25th Anniversary Horn Fair and Annual Meeting was a success, which includes the Auction of the Masters (round two). We raised over 7 thousand dollars for the Guild. Thank you to all that participated to make the auction a success. -Your Executive Committee In 2016, the Honourable [&hellip;]</p>

<p>&nbsp; We as a Guild are grateful for the dedication of Kris Polizzi. She has spearheaded the effort to find a suitable location for the 2022 Annual Meeting and has met with success! Our thanks go out to Roland Cadle and Art DeCamp also. Please read the Update in Kris&#8217; own words below. John DeWald, [&hellip;]</p>

<p>HCH members, Take Notice!! Our 25th Anniversary is fast approaching which means another chance to put your hornworking skills to the test. The Guild Master&#8217;s Challenge is still in full effect. There is still time for you to craft an entry before March, 2022, in the spirit of the 18th century craftsmen of old. The [&hellip;]</p>