Best rate for the 2009 Conference expires tonight~!!!

The Member only Early-Early Bird rate will expire tonight at midnight. Once it’s gone, it’s gone. The sign ups are coming in hourly and we’ve already blown away the count from one year ago today!! The registration page will take you to the shopping cart to check out. Don’t miss this great opportunity to network …

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What’s in Your Soap Box?

Do you have a question or concern about soapmaking?  Discuss it and many other HSMG issues with other Members just like you.  Come on over to the HSMG Forum to discuss a variety of topics including:   The use of Palm Oil 3 Fold Brochures Labeling Holiday Scents Wine Soap   http://soapguild.org/forum/   Maria Gelnett …

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Spotlight – Debbie May

Debbie May of Wholesale Supplies Plus, has been a member of the HSMG since 2006. She joined and shortly thereafter planned and executed the first ever Networking Event at the HSMG Conference in Portland, Oregon. This conference was attended by 120 soapmakers and they couldn’t say enough about how the social, networking time was both …

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Spotlight on LaShonda Tyree

Board of Directors Member and Policies Procedures and Bylaws Chair Meet LaShonda Tyree, BoD, Chair of PPB Committee of the Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild and the owner of Nyah, a Patterson, New Jersey-based natural soap and beauty company. Like so many of us who read this blog, La Shonda began making soap out of curiosity. Later …

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Logos Available for Members

Logos (seals) are now available for download in the Members area of our website.  Please read and abide by the Agreement and use the Member logo to tell people that you are an active Member of the Handcrafted Soap Makers Guild, Inc.  There are color, black & white and web versions available. Maria Gelnett Chair – Programs …

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Green Meetings and The HSMG Conference

A hot topic in the meeting planner world is the push for more green meetings. This was one of the most talked about issues at the National Meetings Industry Day Workshop on April 19, 2008. The desire to make good choices for the environment was obvious but most divisions of the industry are unsure how …

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A Good Book and a Blanket

Cooler weather brings time to catch up on your reading. Find lots of educational information and ideas in our listing of industry recommended books. http://www.soapguild.org/industry/books.php I like Ann Bramson’s book, Soap – Making It, Enjoying It for beginners. If you know of any good updates to the list, please post. Maria Gelnett Chair, P&S Committee

And the Winner is………..

Michelle Gilbert, Sarva Natural Artisian Soaps Wow!! Nice job Michelle. You deserve this recognition. Congratulations on winning the member call for photos! Look for our ad in the Holiday Edition of Martha Stewart – Body and Soul Magazine. You will not be disappointed in the HSMG recognition in the ad created by our Marie Gale, …

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Stick-to-it-ive-ness

n. informal – unwaivering pertinacity, perseverence Are you all looking as forward to hearing Erin Brockovich speak at the upcoming HSMG Conference as I am? Did you know that the movie about her story starring Julia Roberts was true and 98% accurate? She extended her hand of understanding and compassion and made a difference. Get …

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HSMG Forum Moderator – Pat Allen

It is with great pleasure that I announce that the HSMG Forum now has an additional new Forum Moderator, Pat Allen of www.GranNannysGoatMilkSoaps.net Pat also volunteers on the Certification Committee. Thank you, Pat from all of us at HSMG. Please take a moment to say hello and welcome her to her new role here. Here’s …

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HSMG Photo Gallery

http://www.soapguild.org/public/soap-gallery.php Have you checked out the impressive soap photo gallery on the HSMG website lately?  Lately there are a lot of new photos uploaded to the members’ information page.  All I can say is “How do they do that?”  We have quite an upscale artisan membership! Maria Gelnett – Chair, Programs and Services