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Are you an Adult Fan of LEGO® (AFOL)?

Oh good, so are we!

Have you ever wanted to join a LEGO® User Group (LUG), where adults get together for collaborative building, part & minifigure collecting, and to talk about the LEGO® hobby

You’re in the right place!

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About

Knoxville LUG (est. 2022) is an adult (18+) LEGO® User Group made up of independent LEGO® builders, collectors, and enthusiasts who live in Knoxville, TN and surrounding regions. We are a registered non-profit organization in the state of Tennessee.

We hold regular meetings (approximately monthly) where we talk LEGO®, compete in small build contests or larger multi-month competitions, buy/sell/trade, and plan collaborative LEGO® MOC (my own creation) projects for upcoming events.

Our LUG’s mission is to enjoy, share, and promote the LEGO® hobby. We achieve this by organizing and attending monthly club meetings, sponsoring internal build competitions, and by hosting parts drafts and other educational opportunities for our members.

We also engage with the larger community through the organization of and participation in LEGO® conventions, and by sharing our custom LEGO® models at community events such as libraries, public displays, and our local children’s hospital fundraiser Fantasy of Trees.

Knoxville LUG is a welcoming and inclusive community that encourages the sharing of knowledge and skills among members.

We welcome members with interests in every aspect of LEGO® and our current membership includes builders and collectors of nearly every theme and genre.

We take pride in the fact that our community members are always willing to lend a helping hand and support each other in their LEGO® building journeys.

So, if you are a LEGO® enthusiast looking for a community of like-minded individuals who share your passion and love for LEGO® bricks, Knoxville LUG is the perfect place for you to be! We welcome you to join us and become a part of our community today!

Membership

Current members can pay dues on our Square page at https://knoxvillelug.square.site/membership

(NOTE: Dues for 2024 are $50 per member, pro-rated quarterly for new members)

Updated November 2023

Thanks for considering joining the Knoxville LEGO User Group! We would love to have you. To join, please review our membership criteria below as per our by-laws, and if agreeable, fill out the form at the bottom of this page!

Membership Overview

Members must be 18 years of age. Junior members may join at 15 years old, provided they are supervised by a parent/guardian at all times at club functions. Immediate family (spouses and children) are permitted at club events and social activities, however must maintain active membership to receive the benefits of full membership as outlined below.

Dues-Paying Member Status

Annual dues rates will be determined by the approved annual budget, and announced by the new or current President no later than December 31st of the previous year.

Recurring member dues must be paid by February 1st of every year in full. For issues of significant financial burden, the Treasurer has the discretion to offer a payment plan for 2 half payments. Dues are not required for junior members.

New members will be charged a pro-rated monthly rate for every full month remaining in the calendar year. This full amount should be paid by the first of the month following member enrollment. (Example: member joins Oct 20th, they will be charged the monthly rate for 2 months (Nov, Dec) due November 1st, then will join the annual dues outlined above for recurring members).

Dues-Paying members will receive the following member benefits:

  • Access to club functions and events, at organizers discretion (some events Knox LUG will need to defer to other entities’ rules and guidelines)
  • Periodic live training workshops with other club members
  • (1) club name badge included after initial membership dues are paid
  • Access to website sign-ups for club activities and member-paid parts drafts

Active Member Status

Active members are dues-paying, and also meet the following requirements:

  • Attend at least one business meeting a year in person
  • Display one original creation (MOC) at a club event per year that can either be a wholly original creation (8×8 stud minimum) or a significantly modified LEGO set.
  • Participate in one club event per year for the equivalent of one full working day.

In addition to the member benefits for Dues-Paying members, Active members will enjoy the following opportunities, which includes all opportunities for free LEGO as provided by The LEGO Group. These opportunities typically include:

  • Access to annual part nomination and ordering
  • Access to LEGO-provided LUG support sets and parts (when earned through event-specific participation)
  • Access to free parts drafts, using parts sent to the club from TLG.
  • Access to LEGO Project Support proposals, as approved by the President & Ambassador.

Behavior

Members are expected to behave in a way consistent with stated club guidelines. Any behavior that could jeopardize the club’s recognized status with LEGO or reputation with the general public, will result in the following:

  1. Warning from the club President
  2. Immediate dismissal from the club, in the event of egregious offenses. Immediate dismissal requires an affirmative 2/3 vote of elected officers.

Members should avoid emailing the entire LUG without approval from the President.


If you’re ready to join, please fill out the form below:

(NOTE: Dues for 2024 are $50 per member, pro-rated quarterly for new members)

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