Here is the answer to all your questions. We met at the CLA show. About 10-12 interested people were at the meeting. This will be a part of the Honourable Company of Horners, but will deal with the collection of information and documentation of original leather pieces, a network skilled leatherworkers to provide training and information to those starting out, seminars and demonstrations at the HCH annual conference and information in the tri-annual Guild publication. The HCH website will also be a resource. Possibly, in the future, we will set up a guild system like the one for the horn workers. Obviously, it will require joining the HCH but it will be well worth it and the dues are minimal. The two people that are spearheading this is Myself and Ken Scott. I am working on a Mission Statement and an announcement for all the appropriate venues to get the word out. I just returned from a 9 day hunt in Canada so I am a little behind. This will serve as the ALR being the very first group to receive the news. If you are interested, email me with your contact information and we will put you on the mailing list to receive all forthcoming info. My email address is ftwillis@ptd.net, or you can call me at 908-246-8935.- Frank Willis
