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Mike Does Good

I've been proud to know Mike for over five years. From the very beginning, it was his generosity of spirit which I saw in action and was impressed by. Whether it was mentoring new woodworkers, helping a neighbor rebuild their home after a fire or making cabinets for the local animal shelter, he was willing. No other SDFWA member has done more community outreach projects for more people than Michael McElhiney.

The City of San Diego grew increasingly aware of his work for the City and became curious. They were impressed by the variety of work Mike had done over many years. They decided to produce a TV segment featuring Mike which would be broadcast on NBC. When they learned about the SDFWA and the many employees who are members, they asked to feature one, hence Carlos Varga joins Mike in the video below.

Watch. Enjoy. Be proud of all the wonderful things Mike has done.

Below is a sampling of some of the many other projects Mike has done over the years.

We're very proud to have Mike as a member of our community.

SDPD Command Board

SD Central Library Furnishing

Fire Station Table

Craftsman Referral Terms

BACKGROUND
The San Diego Fine Woodworkers Association (SDFWA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to the education, promotion, and execution of the principles of fine woodworking.
The SDFWA frequently receives requests from people seeking the service of a woodworker. Therefore, although custom woodworking for hire is not the purpose of our organization, we offer this referral service to the public so that they might connect with a woodworker.

SCOPE
SDFWA does not screen or warrant the skills or work of any craftsman. The public should use their own discretion and due diligence before hiring any craftsman, from any source, including this one.
The sole role of SDFWA in this referral service is limited to providing our member woodworkers with your completed form. It is up to each craftsman to initiate a contact with the requester.

PROCEDURE
After a requester submits a project, the form will be emailed to our list of participating craftsmen. If a craftsman is interested in the project, they will contact the client directly, and a two-way conversation can begin.

As the craftsmen themselves choose which projects to respond to, this means that it is probable that some project requests will receive no response. If you do not receive a response in a reasonable time, please submit your request again, using the provided referral form.
Note that contacting SDFWA directly will not achieve the desired results.

DISCLAIMER
By agreeing to these Terms, and by continuing to submit this Referral Form, and by utilizing one or more of the services of any of these craftsmen, you are agreeing to contract exclusively with that individual craftsman and to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the SDFWA Organization, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers from any and all claims, injuries, damages, losses or suits including attorney fees, arising out of or in connection with the performance of this agreement, and any and all failures, damages, or otherwise negative outcomes caused directly or indirectly by the craftsmen you employ to do any project initiated by this Form. This does not preclude you from pursuing legal remedies from the individual craftsman that you employ. But any remedy you pursue is restricted to that individual craftsman, and does not include the SDFWA organization or any of its volunteer members.