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 which they named the Tri-County Woodturners. Their first meeting was 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 outgrew 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.

We are dedicated to woodturning education, fellowship, and community service. 
In the last few years, the club has provided free woodturning lessons and mentoring to its members and the community at-large via twice-monthly “Turn and Learn” sessions. We also make turned objects such as bowls, pens and lidded boxes which we donate to various charities in our local area to aid in their fundraising.