AFC Forge Meetings are open to the public, if you have an interest in the art of blacksmithing we encourage you to attend a meeting of any of the Forges. Please contact the nearest Forge Master to confirm the time and location of the next meeting. Further attendance at AFC meetings requires membership. Alabama Forge Council Membership Membership Age Requirement: Insurance requirements dictate that members of the AFC be at least 19 years old. Parents, of children under the age of 19 that are enthusiastic about learning the art of blacksmithing, are encouraged to join the AFC and attend meetings with close supervision of their children. Please carefully read the waiver statement below. WAIVER: Blacksmithing is an inherently dangerous activity. You are responsible for yourself and your visitors using eye, ear, respirator, and other protection as required, and the use of safe work methods. The Alabama Forge Council, its officers, demonstrators, writers, editor, and members specifically disclaim responsibility or liability for any damages, injuries, or destruction of property as a result of any information published in the Bituminous Bits or demonstrated at conferences, meetings, classes, or workshops. Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and safety of information provided, but use thereof is solely at the user's own risk. By requesting or renewing membership you are stating that you agree with this release. Your Membership comes with 6 issues of the Bituminous Bits. An AFC Periodical that contains Blacksmithing articles on projects or HOW TOs as well as information on activities of other forges and articles from other Blacksmithing Journals. Please select the closest home forge on your membership form. This does not limit your attendance to just that Forge. AFC Members are welcome at any of the AFC Forge Meetings throughout the state. Choose At-Large if you are out of state or do not wish to choose a home forge at this time. AFC dues are $25 per year. NOTE: Although the AFC is an affiliate of ABANA, Membership in the AFC does not include membership or dues in ABANA. NOTE: If you download Adobe DC Reader you can click Fill fill out the PDF /save it and email it to sign Judd Clem |
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