How to Join GFLUG or Contact the Club

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To join the Greater Florida LEGO Users Group (GFLUG) or ask about membership, email [email protected] or use the contact form on gflug.org. The same channels handle event requests, donation questions, and general inquiries. GFLUG describes itself as an adult group of LEGO hobbyists, established in 2000, that meets, socializes, and builds displays for public events.

Before You Reach Out

GFLUG is a LUG — a LEGO Users Group — for adult fans. The club's own description is that members meet for collaborative builds, public displays, workshops, or simply to talk about LEGO hobbies. Keep that in mind when you write: say you're an adult fan interested in joining, and mention what you build or want to build (the site lists MOC, trains, city/town, modular, and GBC among its interests).

Contact Options

Purpose How to reach GFLUG What to include
Joining the group Email [email protected] or the website contact form Your interest in membership and a short note on your LEGO building
Questions about joining Same email or form Your specific question
Event for your company Same email or form Event details and what you're proposing
Used LEGO donations Same email or form What you'd like to donate
General updates Email list signup on the contact form Name and email

The contact form asks for name, email, and phone, and includes an optional signup for the club's email list for updates and promotions. The site notes the form is protected by reCAPTCHA, subject to Google's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Step by Step

  1. Go to gflug.org and open the contact section ("Interested in joining? Got questions? New event?").
  2. Choose your channel: email [email protected] directly, or fill in the form with your name, email, and phone.
  3. Write a specific subject line — for example, "Interested in joining GFLUG" or "Event inquiry for [company]."
  4. If you want club news, tick the email list signup before sending.
  5. Send and watch for a reply at the email address you provided.

Seeing the Club in Person

Before or after you write, you can meet members at a public show. The homepage points to an "Upcoming Events Calendar" of displays and events, and a "Past Events & Outreach" page shows where the club has appeared. Attending a display is a low-pressure way to see what members build and to ask about joining face to face.

Donations

GFLUG, Inc. is described as a 501(c)(3) non-profit Florida organization, and the site states your donation may be tax exempt. A "Donate Here" link and a Donation Page are available from the site navigation. For donation-related questions, use the same email or form.

Common Snags

  • No reply yet: the club runs on volunteer hobbyists, so allow time before following up.
  • Unsure what to say: a short introduction plus one clear question is enough; the form's fields are name, email, and phone.
  • Photography at events: the site notes that photographing in public spaces is protected under the First Amendment, and that photos of LEGO/GFLUG displays and members taken in public settings may be used by GFLUG. If you have concerns about being photographed at a show, raise them when you contact the club.