About Us
Mission
Our mission statement is what keeps us focused on woodworking and our members. Click on the icon above for more information.
Guild Officers
Our board is comprise of 5 officers who serve on a voluntary basis. The president serves for a maximum term of 2 years. A slate of officers is voted on each January and are installed in March. Click on the icon above for more information.
Sponsors
The Guild relies on the generous support of several business sponsors who provide us with meeting space, promotional items, product discounts, and presentations. Please support and thank them on your next visit. Click on the icon above for more information.
Our Mission
The Central Florida Woodworker’s Guild was organized in 1980 for the purpose of:
- Encouraging and promoting the best standards of workmanship and design in the craft of woodworking.
- Fostering public awareness and appreciation of the woodworking crafts.
- Aiding our fellow woodworkers by giving counsel freely.
Guild Officers
Joe Kunzman, President
Joe is a retired CPA and Sr. IT Data Storage Architect. He resides in Lake Helen, FL with his wife Marie.
His woodworking interests include cabinetry and building 18th century reproduction furniture. He is also the Florida Chapter President of Society of American Period Furniture Makers.
When not making sawdust, he also spends his time building embedded systems with microprocessors, such as Arduino.
Lawrence McCamy, Secretary
Lawrence grew up in St. Joseph, Missouri where he met his wife (Madeline) in the Junior College - still married since 1970. The Navy sent him to Service School Command (Orlando) in July 1971. Retired from Orlando Utilities Commission (electric engineering) after 28 years. Lawrence enjoys participating in many plays and singing programs in his church. He is also in a group that sings at nursing homes. Lawrence has been a member of CFWG for over 30 years. He enjoys doing repairs, making lamps, craft items, shelves, pens, toys, ornaments; and collecting animal carvings.
Craig Aebli, Program Director
Craig is a general dentist who works in Sanford, Fl. He lives in Orlando with his wife and high school sweetheart, Karen.
Craig is primarily interested in building period furniture with an emphasis on the Federal style furniture. However, he enjoys building anything out of wood. He is also a member of the Society of American Period Furniture Makers.
Craig has been a member of CFWG since 2001 and has been a board member every year since 2002.
Teri Long, Vice President
Originally from Tennessee, Teri moved to Florida in 1988. Serious woodworking started in 2010 with intarsia on a scroll saw. Since then, an interest in incorporating resin and inlays to accent pieces has opened up a whole new world. When not woodworking, Teri enjoys kayaking, bicycle rides, hiking and camping.
David Polley, Treasurer
Originally from Ohio, retired from 2 careers, first as a Navy officer for 20 years then as a schoolteacher for 18 years. David enjoys woodworking as a hobby, making small tables, chairs, & various other projects. He and his wife also travel mostly to visit their 3 daughters and 7 grandchildren.
John O'Brien, Social Media
John is a retired Software Engineer and business owner originally from Western NY and retired in Ocala FL with his wife Barbara.
John has been involved in woodworking his whole life and has held various positions in several clubs in both NY and FL. Recently, John has been busy in Caricature Carving, Woodturning, Marquetry, and Period Furniture. John recently received the Master's Certificate from Marc Adams School of Woodworking.
Our Sponsors
We appreciate the ongoing support of our sponsors. Click on any logo, below, to go to their website.
Both the Orlando & Tampa Stores Provide a 10% Discount to members
