TwinOaks Report post Posted June 20, 2009 Hi everyone, Regis and I have discussed the possibility of forming a leather guild here on the Gulf Coast. After a little checking around, it appears there's lots of people buying leather in our area. Granted, the Gulf Coast runs from Texas to Florida, so the area is huge. We're curious as to how many folks would be interested in forming a guild here. Initially, the idea seems a little wild, because of the large area. One idea is to have several chapters, spaced out along the coast. For example: One chapter for each of these areas- Houston, New Orleans, Mobile/Pensacola, Panama City/Ft. Walton, etc. This way local chapters can meet without excessive travel times, and the whole guild could meet perhaps semi-anually, or have online meetings (Johanna extended the offer for live chat) This is still in the "brainstorming" stage, so nothing is close to final. We're interesested in what you think, so chime in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ericluther Report post Posted June 20, 2009 I'm down in Ft Myers on the gulf coast, and would definitely be interested Eric Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ABC3 Report post Posted June 20, 2009 I'm out of the Atlanta area but I think it a great idea & not only for the Gulf Coast, although I would drive to join in. Regis made it a point to stop by (when he came through Atlanta) & give me a few do's & dont's when I first started. And it really helped me to get a start on the right foot. Again, a great idea & a very good possible sharing / learning experience. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwinOaks Report post Posted June 21, 2009 Tom, there's already a guild in Ga. if you'd rather have one closer. Call the Atl Tandy for info, as they meet there every other month or so. But if you're still interested in one down here...c'mon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cajun Report post Posted June 21, 2009 Tom, there's already a guild in Ga. if you'd rather have one closer. Call the Atl Tandy for info, as they meet there every other month or so. But if you're still interested in one down here...c'mon. I live in Eunice, La. and would really like to have a guild here or nearby. Bill Parrie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimKleffner Report post Posted June 21, 2009 Howdy Mike I'm down in Corpus Christi,TX and am trying to get out of this area. It's all farming and fishing here! I can't give my stuff away down here. Good luck ... heading for Fort Worth..... YEA ...Haaaa Tim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwinOaks Report post Posted June 21, 2009 Wow, there's folks from Texas to way south Florida responding. With such a huge area, we might have to look at regional guilds!!! We need to think BIGGER!!! While this site is a great place, and there's lots of members, everybody reach out and talk to anyone you know locally who isn't a member. There may well be enough folks to justify having several 'local' guilds. I'd hate to think that there's only 10 or so of us scattered all across the Gulf Coast. The other thing is travel distances. My idea of a guild is to have folks you can meet with. I'm not particulary keen on me driving or asking anyone else to travel more than an hour or two, especially with the economy and fuel prices. Keep 'em coming, we'll get it sorted out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
