Forest Science Fair at Laval University, in Québec
By Rejean Drouin (IWCS Canadian Trustee) On Saturday & Sunday the 22nd and 23rd of March there was a Forest Science Fair at Laval University, in Québec. I assisted there … Read more
News
Inside Wood – How to use the database
Have you ever had doubts about wood that a dealer sold you? Because you were unfamiliar with this wood, or on the contrary because you thought that such wood should … Read more
Regional meeting, Porto, Portugal, 3-6 Sept
There will be an IWCS meeting in the city of Porto, Portugal from September 3rd to 6th, 2025. Looks to be a great time. Portugal regional meeting registration form. Attendees … Read more
A Tribute to Lucille “Lucy” Webber Cruise July 4, 1946 – April 3, 2024 and Richard Lee Cruise, October 28, 1942 – March 16, 2023
Lucy Cruise, 77, of Moneta, Virginia, passed away on April 3, 2024. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Richard Lee Cruise. Lucy is survived by her son, … Read more
Spring Fling 2025 After Action Report
On 23 – 28 March 2025 the IWCS Spring Fling was held at the Shocco Springs convention center in Talladega, Alabama. The meeting was hosted by Rick and Rhonda Long … Read more
Change to membership length
Based on member requests for multiyear memberships the Board of Trustees unanimously voted to approve moving from just a 1-year membership limitation to a 1-, 2-, or 3-year membership at … Read more
IWCS Draft Bylaws posted for review
A draft copy of the Bylaws as approved by the Board of Trustees has been posted for your review. A copy of the draft Bylaws will also be published in … Read more
Presidents message WoW Mar/Apl 2025
Dear Members, Let me start with an apology. This is my third President’s message but owing to production delays and our tortuous mail service none of the previous messages, in … Read more
Hello Wood Specimen Collectors
Hello Fellow Wood Specimen Collectors, Although my current list is much longer than usual, many of the items are what I call onesie-twosie’s, meaning I have only one or two specimens … Read more
Presidents Message, WoW Jan/Feb 2025
Seasons Greeting to all our members. One of the consequences of being a wood enthusiast (more than just a wood collector) is that it makes it easy for family to … Read more