AWFS Board member and active volunteer Karl Frey (Colonial Saw/Lammello) was honored at the AWFS Annual Member Meeting on July 25, 2023 with the AWFS “Saúl Martín Spirit of Service Award“. Karl received this award because of his ongoing commitment to supporting industry education efforts. “Karl always shows up to MFG Day […]
We Appreciate Our Volunteers In honor of National Volunteer Appreciation Week (April 16-22), AWFS® recognizes and thanks the volunteers who we serve the association and our industry! AWFS and SWM volunteers are active and involved in the following ways: — Determining the strategy for the association (Board of Directors) — Overseeing the budget (Board […]
In June, Society of Wood Manufacturing (SWM) members and their families returned to the Dogwood Family Campground in the the San Bernardino National Forest for the annual SWM camping trip. The group of nearly two dozen adults, children, and dogs in a mixture of trailers and tents enjoyed activities and meals together during the two […]
To our dear volunteers…we can’t do it without you! We exist for YOU! In honor of National Volunteer Appreciation Week (April 17-23), AWFS® recognizes and thanks the volunteers who we serve and make our work possible! Our volunteer leadership commits their time to participate in regular meetings and make big decisions about the strategy and […]
Contact: Adria Salvatore: adria@awfs.org Anaheim, April 6, 2022 – The Association of Woodworking and Furnishings Suppliers® (AWFS®) recently installed five new board members for the 2022-2023 board term, beginning their first of two, three-year terms. The new members include: — Phyllis Crystal, President of Uneeda Enterprizes — Cassey Gibson, Engagement Specialist at INNERGY — John […]
A letter from Angelo Gangone, AWFS® EVP Dear AWFS® Member, I am pleased to announce that AWFS® recently installed five new board members for the 2022-2023 board term, beginning their first of two, three-year terms. The new members include: — Phyllis Crystal, President of Uneeda Enterprizes — Cassey Gibson, Engagement Specialist at INNERGY — John […]
The Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers® (AWFS®) has submitted a letter of support for the Employer Directed Skills Act. This new legislation was introduced in December 2021 by Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21). The Employer-Directed Skills Act would allow employer-directed training programs to be an authorized use of WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) funds, […]
What a year 2021 has been! To say that 2021 has been a challenge is an understatement. We have done more work from home than we ever thought possible and have been more effective and efficient doing it. Who could have imagined closing machinery orders without ever meeting with a customer in person? It now […]
In July of 2023, AWFS®Fair will once again return to the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. At this point in the show cycle, focus turns to the 2023 AWFS®Fair Space Draw, which will begin in February 2022 and take place over a six-to-eight-week timeframe. Exhibitors that register for space draw will be […]
Are you curious about serving on the AWFS® Board of Directors and/or AWFS Committees* but want to learn more? Check out the recording of this 24 minute info session where AWFS® staff discuss the role, commitment, and expectations for serving on the AWFS® Board and Committees. *AWFS® Committees include Trade Show, Member Services, Education, and […]
