Blacksmiths Association of Missouri Devoted To The Preservation And Advancement Of Blacksmithing And To Communication Among Blacksmiths In Missouri And Surrounding Areas. |
The benefits of a BAM membership include:
Bimonthly meetings which start between 8:30 am & 9:00 am (lasting 6-8 hours). Included are
demonstrations, a business meeting, usually lunch, “Iron-in-the-Hat”, “Trade Item Exchange",
and "Open Forge". Meetings are held at various members shop around the state, and occasionally in
a neighboring state. To volunteer to host a meeting contact the president or the newsletter editor.
“Iron-in-the-Hat” which is a means for BAM to obtain additional money to support the association
related activities. Tickets are sold ($1 ea. or 6/$5) for chances to win donated items.
“Trade Item Exchange” (i.e., an idea & skill exchange) where members make a
designated item and exchange it with other ‘smiths who have brought a similar item.
"Open Forge", a time after the official planned activities where the forge is available for impromptu
demonstrations or for someone without equipment to get into the fire.
Award-winning newsletter Published six times per year, edited by Mike McLaughlin.
The BAM newsletter's responsibility is to support the goals and purpose of BAM. Letters to the editor,
tech tips, tools for sale or anything else to further these ends
will be considered for publication.
Annual Ozark Blacksmith Conference on the first weekend in May. It consists of
well-known ‘smiths, vendors, tailgate sales, banquet meal, and benefit auction.
To volunteer, contact Ashley Farnsworth.
Blacksmithing & blacksmith related workshops, hosted several times a year.
Mobile Training Station (MTS) at various sites throughout Missouri.
For more information, contact Don Anders.
Experienced blacksmiths for demonstration at other functions (e.g., State Fair) and
groups that show interest in blacksmithing.
Tuition assistancs for the education of members, to promote the advancement of
blacksmithing. For more information, contact Orry Harbit.
Blacksmithing coal for the members. Locations in each newsletter.
Bamsite.org blacksmithing web site containing a newsletter archive, links to electronic blacksmith information,
buy/sell/trade, members galleries, and much more.
Around-The-Anvil blacksmithing news group. A great way to network with other members between meetings, get advance notice
of equipment sales, demonstration opportunities, sales opportunities, etc. Around-the-Anvil is the primary method of communication
with members between the bimonthly meetings and the newsletter publish dates.
To sign up for the news group send an e-mail to Terry Humphries at thumphr@south40.org or sign up
using the automated process listed on the web site.
Blacksmithing related library of books and electronic media that can be checked out by the members.
The library is available at each meeting. Any items checked out are due back at the next bimonthly meeting.
The annual fee for regular membership and the bimonthly newsletter is $30.
Membership inquiries:
Bart White
636-226-8155
bwhite10000@Hotmail.com
Newsletter inquiries:
Mike Mclaughlin
816-296-3935
Bameditor2015@gmail.com