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
News
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
World of Wood Nov/Dec 2024
Presidents message: Greetings fellow IWCS members,Fresh from the annual meeting in Gellibrand, Victoria, Australia, it gives me great pleasure toaddress you for the first time as President of the Society. … Read more
2024 AustralAsian Region and International Conference
Conference attendees The Australasian Region Annual General Meeting and the International Conference was held in Gellibrand, Victoria, Australia between 20th and 26th October 2024. The organizing committee of Ian & … Read more