As of the 1st of January, 2009, the HSMG has over 1,000 members!!! What a way to start the New Year! As can be seen by the graph here, membership has been steadily increasing for a long time. I think this is a testament to the all the members who are spreading the word about the benefits and accomplishments of … Read More

1. The new DOUBLE issue of The Journal will be in the mail in the next week. Look for the feature article “Soapmaking in a Shooting Gallery” (featuring a soapmaker in Afghanistan). 2. February membership drive receive DOUBLE golden soap bubbles, the member that refers the most new member will receive an expenses paid trip to the 2009 Conference in … Read More

“Member benefit insurance” is an integral part of the membership benefits for Soapmaker Members, not an optional add-on. Why did the HSMG decide to include insurance as a member benefit? The HSMG implemented the member benefit insurance program in September 2006 as a way for soapmakers to have access to reasonably priced insurance at a time when insurance options for … Read More