<p>To my fellow Guild members&#8230; Over the past two years, we have seen tremendous success across our organization. We have seen an increase in our numbers, the publication of valuable material such as Jay Hopkins&#8217; book and John Proud&#8217;s Creasy manuscript, strengthened our relationship with the NMLRA, and have had phenomenal gatherings at Carlisle and [&hellip;]</p>

<p>This year’s raffle and auction items have been generously donated by west coast guild members Journeyman Scott Morrison and Freeman Kevin Hart, and Ohio guild member Shelly Gier. Raffle: Journeyman Scott Morrison’s raffle Item is patterned from an original Tennessee bison screw tip in the Museum of the Fur Trade in Chadron NE.  The base [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Hazaah! The Guild Master Challenge is approaching quickly and time enough to gain an appreciation for the skills required by early horn carvers. The challenge is open to HCH Members.  Those taking on the challenge must create a horn object utilizing only those tools and atmospheres available to 18th century hornsmiths. This means no electricity [&hellip;]</p>

<p>The months have passed and it’s time for another great summer reception for the Guild! We’ll once again be meeting at the (very nice) pavilion at Ontelaunee Park at 7911 Kings Highway, New Tripoli, PA 18066. Snacks and drinks will begin at 5:45pm with dinner starting at 6:30. The menu for the evening begins with [&hellip;]</p>

<p>The 23rd Annual Horn Fair is March 1 &amp; 2, 2019 so is time to get your reservations in for the 2019 Annual Meeting in Carlisle, Pennsylvania! Please do it now as we need an accurate headcount! Thanks. To make arrangements, click here. Carl Dumke A friend of mine, Joe-d Baxter, who is a new [&hellip;]</p>