AWFS^® Committees

AWFS^® would not be capable of serving the woodworking industry effectively without the leadership and advice from dedicated members. These members want to give back to the industry and see it grow. If you are one of those members, AWFS^® has committees that need your expertise! Read below to see how you can get involved to make the industry a better place for the next generation.

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The committee application deadline for the 2026-28 cycle is December 31st, but we consider new committee volunteers year-round!

This is an application for the Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers^® (AWFS^®) various committees and task forces. If you have questions, please contact Angelo Gangone at angelo@awfs.org.

The deadline to apply for the upcoming 2026-28 cycle is DECEMBER 31ST, 2025. However, we do consider new committee volunteers year-round.

Eligibility: Any employee from a company that is an AWFS® Regular Member in good standing is eligible to apply for any AWFS^® committee and/or task force. Regular Member companies are “any proprietorship, partnership, or corporation that supplies products to the woodworking and furnishings manufacturing industry, and whose principal business is not woodworking or furnishings manufacturing and has interest in promoting the objectives of this Association and AWFS^®Fair”.

PLEASE NOTE: We need several more volunteers for the Trade Show committee and Marketing Task Force. If you are interested, please send in your application at your earliest convenience. Thank you!

AWFS^®Fair Trade Show Committee

Liaison between the board of directors and AWFS^®Fair show producers.  Charged with enhancing and strengthening the value of the AWFS^®Fair, this committee examines how to increase show value for AWFS^® members, AWFS^®Fair exhibitors, and attendees. For more information on how to get involved, contact Kim Roehricht.

Fresh Wood Student Competition Sub-Committee:

Assist show management in designing and executing the Fresh Wood Student competition for the next AWFS^®Fair. For more information on how to get involved, contact Tovi Spero.

Member Services Committee

Develop services that will attract and retain members including business services, education/research and other opportunities.  This committee also reviews membership qualifications, dues, and other issues pertaining to attraction and retention. For more information on how to get involved, contact Angela Hernandez.

Public Policy Committee

Monitor, counsel, and act on all appropriate issues relating to regional, state and federal legislative initiatives and regulations that could impact the association, association members, and the industry. For more information on how to get involved, contact Tovi Spero.

Education Committee

Create and expand new opportunities for promoting and supporting technical and industry-specific education. For more information on how to get involved, contact Tovi Spero.