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ABOUT US
Club Details
Established in the year 2000,
The Greater Florida LEGO® Users Group (GFLUG) was formed in the summer of 2000 for the sole purpose of providing Adult Fans of LEGO® (AFoL) a way to express their unique hobby and abilities. Over the years, we have displayed at numerous model railroad shows, art festivals, Disney conventions, sci-fi conventions and other events as a group. GFLUG does not favor one form of the hobby over any other, giving its membership a wide range of exposure.
The primary goal of the group is camaraderie that is achieved by providing members the opportunity to meet other adults who share a common fascination with the LEGO® hobby through correspondence, meetings, and events. We are a family-oriented group with member’s spouses and children helping at select events and enjoying the fruits of our building labor.
GFLUG is a State of Florida registered 501(c)-3 non-profit corporation. Any donations made to our organization may be tax deductible per IRS reporting guidelines.
Membership Basics
The group participates in many events throughout the year within the state of Florida and beyond. The group is for adult fans interested in all LEGO® brand themes, products and entertainment. Membership is open to adult Florida residents and their immediate families.
Although we are a family-friendly group and at times focused on entertaining the public, we are not always what younger builders are looking for in the hobby. We have long focused discussions on group business and event planning at meetings. At events and shows we work hard setting up, working with the public and packing up our displays at the end of events.
Most if not all of the LEGO® building we do is done at home on our own with our own LEGO® Bricks. GFLUG does not own the LEGO® Models we display, the individual members do.
So if you love building with LEGO®, feel free to contact us and we will get you more information on joining our group.
Membership Requirements
1 » To be a member you must be age 18 or older. No persons (family or not) under the age 18 may be left unattended with the group at any time. We are NOT a sitting or child-care group.
2 » Be able to play well with others and interact in a family friendly public environment. Drug use, excessive alcohol use, member endangerment, physical and/or verbal abuse, lying and stealing is strictly frowned upon and will not be tolerated by the group.
3 » Be a resident in the state of Florida at the time of Membership submission.
4 » Attend a minimum of two (2) group meetings in-person or virtual, when offered, per year.
5 » Participate in a minimum of one (1) public group show/event per year, not including meetings
6 » Pay required yearly group dues (when applicable)
7 » Pay special assessments in addition to dues when imposed via group vote
Membership Benefits
1 » The camaraderie with fellow members in online groups, at meetings and events.
2 » The ability to participate in group competitions.
3 » The ability to participate in special group building projects.
4 » The ability to display your LEGO® Models to the public with the group.
5 » When available, the ability to participate in group perks for your service at events with access to special events, transportation, parking, lodging, meals, discounts, gift, etc.
6 » The ability to participate in the group's annual LUGBULK order (restrictions apply).
7 » Improved visibility and access to the LEGO® Company though events and focus groups.
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Special Interest Groups (sig's)
Special Interest Groups (or Sig's) are created and utilized to further the specific interests of GFLUG. SIG's are created by a resolution that has been submitted to and passed by the membership. All members are members of any or all SIG's without limit. Each SIG is governed by a "SIG chair" that is appointed by the executive committee and reports to the EC at least on a quarterly basis. SIG's do not have a separate treasury, and all expenses/income still traverse through the GFLUG club treasury
Greater Florida Lego Train Club (GFLTC)
SIG Chair: David Glenn
The GFLTC is the oldest of the SIG's and its creation was grandfathered into existence when the modern GFLUG by-laws were adopted. The main purpose of the GFLTC is the promotion of the LEGO Train/City systems at various events around the state and county. The LEGO Train system is commonly referred to as "L-Gauge", in reference to the distance between the LEGO track rails. Though not an 'official' National Model Railroad Association (NMRA) model train scale, L-Gauge is the commonly accepted term amongst the LEGO train enthusiasts. You can view our "Standards" page for a link to L-Gauge standard building practices and clearances.
In 2024, GFLUG membership created the following SIG's in an effort to consolidate membership and activities within recognizable, regional areas of the State of Florida. Each regional SIG will be responsible for hosting regional meetings, meetups, and coordinate events with the Executive Committee (EC). As an organization, we are getting much larger at a fast pace and an increase in activities. Everyone can't be everywhere at the same time, so regional operations was a necessity. We have limited members in the North Florida areas, so as we add new members in those areas, those SIG's will become more active.
South Florida SIG
SIG Chair: Tolga Erbora
This SIG includes most of the counties in South Florida, with Miami/Dade County serving as it's epi-center.
West Central Florida SIG
SIG Chair: David Glenn
This SIG includes most of the counties that lie on the western Gulf Coast of Florida and centered on the Tampa Bay area.
East Central Florida SIG
SIG Chair: Thomas Wheaton
This SIG includes the mid-Atlantic counties along the East Coast of Florida and centered around the Orlando-metro area.
Northeast Florida SIG
SIG Chair: Vacant
This SIG includes the area of NE Florida, from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean, with Jacksonville serving as its major metropolitan area.
Northwest Florida SIG
SIG Chair: Vacant
This SIG includes the remainder of North Florida, stretching from Tallahassee to Pensacola.
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our club officers
Thomas: President
Niki: Vice President
Thomas currently serves the GFLUG membership as the President.
Primary interests include Lego City, architecture and Space. Thomas is a long-time comedic performer, is new to LEGO and GFLUG. When Covid shut the world down he was looking for somewhere to funnel his creative energy. On a whim he ordered the Medium Creative Brick box and it was love at first build. Thomas has been a member since 2020. He loves the unlimited creative possibilities LEGO provides and is thankful to be part of this community.
Niki: Vice President
Niki: Vice President
Niki currently serves the GFLUG membership as the Vice-President.
She is one of our newest members to join the Executive Committee (EC). She spends time with her family living on the road in an RV and managing to squeeze her LEGO hobby into her limited space. Its a good thing that the bricks are small. Her interests include LEGO City, Trains, and everything Harry Potter.
DAVID: Secretary/Treasurer
David currently serves the GFLUG membership as the Secretary/Treasurer.
Primary interests include Lego City/Trains, Lego Moonbase, Star Wars, Batman, and Architecture.
About me: During the day he works his real job as a licensed Architect, in Florida and an assortment of other states and has two adult children that keep him busy. In addition to the LEGO hobby, David enjoys building and operating N-scale model railroads, Star wars cosplay with the Rebel Legion, and playing numerous strategy board games and miniature war games.
TODD: Trustee
David K: Trustee
Todd is the longest serving member of GFLUG and currently serves as one of our elected Trustees. He runs his LEGO empire out of Polk County. By day, he is a high school Technology Teacher and coaches one of the most successful 'Electrathon' High School race teams in Florida. His LEGO interests include Town & Train, Robotics, Modulars and he is most known for his large-scale mosaic builds. When not focused on LEGO projects, you can find him working on a project at the Orlando Makerspace, engaged with his Star Wars cosplay build or any DIY project with his students.
Tolga: Trustee
David K: Trustee
David K: Trustee
Tolga has grown up in our LUG, becoming one of our most reliable members and serves as one of our elected Trustees. He has earned his Ph.D. in Particle Physics from the Florida International University. So, we have to call him Dr. Tolga now. He has been into LEGO since 1999 when he built a small city as kid. He joined GFLUG in 2008. His primary LEGO interests are Town & Train, Creator and some licensed themes. Outside of LEGO he is a avid railfan, so a lot of what he builds is what he sees trackside!
David K: Trustee
David K: Trustee
David K: Trustee
David is a relative newcomer to the group, but has really stepped up with his LEGO MOC's and serves as an elected Trustee. When our membership topped 50 members, we were required to add a 3rd Trustee position. He is currently working in the entertainment industry after a colorful career of riding the rails and performing with the Ringling Circus. David joined GFLUG in 2021. His primary LEGO interests are Mosaics, Horrow, Creator and some licensed themes.
[some of] OUR MEMBERS (in no particular order)
TOM
From Riverview, Tom is one of our most active Club builders. By day, he is a a software engineer and analyst, who also teachers Python and Data Analytics. He also leads an AWS DeepRacer Robotics League at his employer. Tom's LEGO interests include Space themes, Marvel Super Heroes. He is the first member to focus on LED lighting of LEGO MOCx and specialize on incorporating lights across a large display area.
ERIKA
Erika hails from Orlando and works in software implementation for a payroll company. She brings a unique perspective to our Club, focusing primarily video games and pop culture displays. In her free time, Erika enjoys cooking, board games, online gaming, comics, knitting, festivals, finding and trying out new and unusual foods.
Humberto
Humberto
Humberto is currently Show Producer in the theme park industry. He got back into LEGO through his son's interest in the sets. "I am a former Brickfilmer and LEGO train noob. and I got into filming through a LEGO contest because at the time, I couldn't imagine spending over a hundred dollars on toy! Bawahahaha." His primary LEGO interests include the licensed themes Harry Potter, Disney, Star Wars, and DC/Marvel Super Heroes.
Barrett
Barrett
Humberto
Barrett is one of our more long-time GLFUG members. Currently in Ft. Myers, he gets to attend our local events when he's not busy working. His interests include building more of his custom Moonbase monorail system and anything LEGO train related.
Mark
Barrett
Mark
Mark came to GLFUG via the New Jersey and Georgia route. When mark builds something, it's gotta be BIG! If you've been to our train shows, then you've seen his LEGO creation of various New Jersey landmarks and trains from where he grew up. Once here in the Tampa area, he created a mini-figure scale replica of Steinbrenner Field, the spring training home for a MLB team. At the Sci-Fi/Fantasy Cons, you may have spotted his large sized "Phoenix" model from G-Force.
Eric
Barrett
Mark
Eric is currently enjoying his retirement and expanding his LEGO MOC's. His main focus has been on creating some interesting train displays, including an underground train. He also recreates architectural buildings to compliment his train layouts.
Chuck
Anthony
Anthony
Chuck is a current member of the armed forces and working on retiring from the military, splitting his time between Tampa and San Antonio, TX. He has a love for LEGO trains and has jumped head first into custom modular buildings.
Anthony
Anthony
Anthony
Anthony is another new GFLUG members who has displayed his numerous Castle MOC Creations. You can learn something new by looking at all of the hidden LEGO details and clever building techniques that he uses. Paying attention to detail and having an artistic talent serves him well in the real world too. You can find him plying his trade during the day as a tattoo artist.
johnny
Anthony
Johnny is a former U.S. Marine (Though, once a Marine, always a Marine) turned farmer. (He has chickens and goats to prove it.) He has been obsessed with Lego bricks since he was kid. Johnny got back into building with LEGO sets in 2011 and really started collecting again in 2015 when he met his charming wife. He loves to build and create whatever comes to mind. That's the beauty of the Lego system. The possibilities are endless. Play well my friends!
Brian
Brian
Brian is a long time AFOL located in the Jacksonville area. One of his favorite interests is power function use and building numerous modules as part of a much larger LEGO GBC (Great Ball Contraption) machine. Look for a GBC display at upcoming events.
Alex
Brian
Alex
Alex is one of our younger members, but isn't new to helping with the GFLUG group. He's been helping his dad set up his displays and talking to the crowds for several years. His favorite LEGO themes are the various Speed Champion and Technic cars and anything Star Wars or City Trains. He's a chip off the old block. (Pun intended.)
[more OF] OUR MEMBERS
Marcus
Marcus has been a lurker for quite some time and has finally joined the GFLUG organization. His LEGO interests are varied but includes Star Wars, Trains, GBC machine, and more. In his spare time, you can find Marcus and his wife portraying a variety of Star Wars characters (Cos-play) as a member of the Rebel Legion and the 501st costuming groups at local events and Sci-fi/fantasy conventions.
Dale
Dale is one of our more seasoned members. He lives in Leesburg, but originally hails from Nebraska. Dale has been married to his lovely wife for 47 years and is retired after working at sears for 45 years. It was a fun ride. In his spare time, he also likes to fly RC airplanes and has had his amateur radio license for 30 years. But, LEGO is his real "go to" hobby addiction.
Karla
Karla has been a LEGO fan since she received her first LEGOat the age of 6; King's Mountain Fortress. When not building, she is busy traveling the world as an Ocean Engineer/Naval Architect working on large vessels. Karla’s favorite sets are Star Wars and any Lego ships that Lego creates. She also loves to collect minifigures.
Nick
MAtt and Landon
Nick is one of our newer members. Despite staying busy with all of his endeavors, he still finds time to display at our events. His custom cityscape is coming along nicely.
MAtt and Landon
MAtt and Landon
MAtt and Landon
Matt and Landon live in the Apopka area. While Matt grew up with some Lego experience, his son Landon got his start and got bit by the Lego bug at the age of 4! Despite the young age, he has already displayed at two events and has shown some impressive MOC skills. Matt loves the pop culture sets themed from his childhood like Ghostbusters, Indiana Jones, and Back to the Future. Landon loves all things modular, fairground, and retro!
Joshua
MAtt and Landon
MAtt and Landon
Joshua is one of our newer members. When he is not traveling around to various events as a vendor with his Blitz Built store, he is displaying some MOC's at our events.