•In my lonely corner of Montana, one thing that I have wanted is to be able to connect with other benders. I have made stops into a few shops as I have driven around the country but not enough to satisfy that desire. This guild has done a lot to help satisfy that. It is humbling and encouraging to be able to take up the role as the president and steer this ship to help build the community. I’m grateful to Eve and the other founding members who made this possible and can’t say enough good about the work they have done to bring us together. My hope is that I can live up to the expectation that they have set, for it is not insignificant.
One of my biggest concerns for the guild is making sure that it is a place where those who are beginning their journey into neon will have the resources available to them to be able to be successful. We all want to see this medium continue and that will depend on the interest growing (those of us who have been around for any meaningful amount of time could talk about the various materials and supplies that we just can’t get anymore). I have been blessed to have a mentor who helped guide me through my start as a bender and have enjoyed being able to share my knowledge and skills with others and when I spend time with the members of this guild, I can very much feel that I am not alone in this regard.
Thank you to all who supported me in this endeavor. I will try to live up to the standard that has been set and will look forward to being with you as much as life allows. 
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As my tenure as Board President of the Neon Makers Guild comes to an end, my heart is full of joy as I reflect on this neon community. As one of the founders, it has been rewarding to see so many people join, and to witness how the guild is bringing together neon makers — both seasoned veterans and newcomers alike.
I am incredibly grateful to my fellow founders—Danielle, Alleson, Robert, Cameron, and Nick—as well as to the current and incoming board members. Most of all, I want to thank our members, who are the heart of this community. The guild was created to unite neon makers, with the idea of helping each other learn and connect in the spirit of keeping this very special trade and handcraft alive. With a growing membership of 84 and counting, the Neon Makers Guild has built a strong foundation and has an inspiring future.
Looking ahead to 2025, the guild has exciting things planned! We can achieve even more with the help of our members, so I encourage you to consider joining a committee to help keep us moving forward, and to realize the full potential of this very special organization.
Together, let’s keep those neon torches burning bright!
With Gratitude,
Eve Hoyt
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Join us for our second in person Bender's Bash! This time it will be held at Brooklyn Glass and should be fun for all!
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After many requests, I have put my Kitco Cutter information up on the library and at my blog. This is good information for those wishing to construct their own unit. Enjoy!
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History of electric transformers from Faraday through Lenz, Sturgeon, Callan, Ruhmkorff, Gaulard, Westinghouse and more (+ what Tesla did and didn’t do in the evolution of electricity).
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