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Following their individual but collectively shared passion for wood turning, Glenn Ploeckelmann, Adam Bugan, Gene Tyner, Charlie Mount and Carroll Robins had often discussed, the need for a north Tampa chapter of the American Woodturners Association (AAW). In July of 1998 their combined efforts lead to the formation of the newest chapter of the AAW named the Tri-County Woodturners, with the first meeting being held around a picnic table on the back porch of Glenn's home. The core mission of the Tri-County Woodturners and the AAW is to promote the continuing education of its members in the art of Wood Turning. Not surprisingly the club was almost an instant success and quickly out grew the back porch of Glenn's home. The club moved to the Nye Park Recreation Center in 1998 and finally to it’s current location at the Lutz Community Center.

    Each president has brought a unique perspective to the position that has allowed the club to prosper beyond anything that founding members could have envisioned. As a result of the increasing membership the treasury continued to grow and allowed the club purchase a Oneway 1018 lathe, 3520 Powermatic, 2 television sets along with video equipment.

Current Year Officers:
President -     Dennis Perez

Vice President - Pat Hess

Secretary - Joan Ochoa

Treasurer -  Bill Meukel

Past Presidents:

1998 Glenn Ploeckelmann                  

1999 Glenn Ploeckelmann

2000 George Dinsmore                    

2001 George Dinsmore

2002 Les Bauer                          

2003 Jerry Dukes

2004 Ed Casaceli                         

2005 Jim Smith

2006 Roy Thornton

2007 Dennis Perez