Membership

Membership in the Washington Calligraphers Guild is open to anyone regardless of geographic location and calligraphic ability — we offer a special welcome to beginners.

You may join at any time of the year and will receive the most recent issues of our publications, plus other useful information.

Contact Information

Washington Calligraphers Guild
c/o Membership Chair

P.O. Box 3688
Merrifield, VA 22116

[email protected]

Payment Information

WCG Treasurer
c/o Nancy Markisohn

PO Box 3688
Merrifield, VA 22116

Renewals

You will be contacted by the guild when your membership is up for renewal.

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Benefits

Washington Calligraphers Guild Bulletin newsletter subscription
Guild's biannual journal Scripsit
You'll receive the most recent issue with your membership packet.
access to our extensive Library
free listing on our website's Freelancers page, if desired
Guild Directory of members
email alerts, if desired

Types of Annual Membership

– Regular

U.S. Member

$ 40

Canada/Mexico

$ 50

Foreign/Air Mail

$ 65

– Supporting Member

$ 70

These categories receive the same benefits as Regular members. WCG appreciates your additional support.

– Patron Member

$ 100

– Sustaining Member

$ 150

How You Can Help Most

While we appreciate your financial support, what we are in immediate need of is volunteers.

The majority of positions require relatively little time and are done remotely. You don't need to be in the DC/VA/MD area.

We'll train you on specifics, all you need is interest and a willingness to help.

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Name Street Address

City

State/Province

ZIP Code

Country

Email Website

Home Phone

Work Phone

Cell Phone

Publish in Directory

Freelancing Calligrapher

Payer's Name (if the person paying dues is not the same)

Would you be interested in serving on any of these committees?

Audit

Budget

Bulletin

Cultural Alliance

Education

Exhibits

Fundraising

Hospitality
refreshments at meetings

Library
inventory the collections

Mailing

Membership

Nominating

Newsletter

Parliamentarian

Programs
arranging meeting topics

Publicity

Scholarship

Scripsit Liaison

Website

Workshops
arranging instructors, venues

Workshop Transportation
arranging for airport pickups and housing of visiting instructors

Do you have any special skills or talents you're willing to share?

Demonstrating calligraphy in public

Demonstrating related art techniques

Event planning

Financial expertise

Graphic Design - Desktop Publishing

Legal expertise
Parliamentarian matters

Magazine writing, design or production

Membership outreach

Merchandising

Social networking

Photography

Teaching calligraphy in schools

Teaching adult calligraphy classes

Other

Any comments or suggestions?

Membership Option

Membership Type

WCG does not sell or lend the membership list.

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To join by mail or check, download this form and mail it with your check,
payable to the Washington Calligraphers Guild, to:

WCG Treasurer
c/o Nancy Markisohn
PO Box 3688
Merrifield, VA 22116

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