I agree Willow. I, too, know someone who is very proficient in his fire knowledge that was denied membership to the Guild. What are your 'requirements' JV for being a member of the Guild tribe? What are the regulations that you have laid down for the Guild? I think that until there is a democratic system laid down for the Guild (i.e. voting/decision-making process), we should, at least, all be on the same page with it's moderator.

I, too, also agree that the beauty of Tribe is that you can make your own tribe when you feel a need for something...hence my initiating the Fire Arts Education and Equipment Tribe. Feeling that it was extremely important for all of us to support each other's work in the community, I saw a need (and many people have agreed) for an open forum for us to do so. We are all learning from each other, that is what community is about. And when there are decisions made for the community by individuals without consulting the community as a whole, then I question them. So, please, I think we all need some clarity. I am in the hopes that we can all move forward into a bright future as the community of strong individuals that we are. Fire has the power of transformation, let's harness that power and use it to our advantage. In light and love...