We are now in the “tween” period for the organization.  It is likely that by the time you get this, we will have clebrated at our annual Holiday Party, and will have some new Directors on board.  There is nothing to do but wait until Whidbey Island.

That is how I used to view it.  Now I regularly get to talk to sculpting buddies, even when no event is imminent.  Part of that is due to my role as President, which gives me a good excuse to talk to many of you.  But the rest is due to my recognition that this does not have to be a symposium-only organization.  I enjoy the support I get from fellow sculptors 12 months a year.  The energy we all feel at the symposia seems to reside in each of us, every day.

What do you get from this organization?  What do you want the NWSSA to grow up to be?  We are working towards a survey of our members to determine which direction we should move as the group matures.  Drop me a line if you have ideas about direction, or have questions you would like included in a survey.

In the mean time, carve well, have fun, and wear a good respirator,