#001 An Introduction to WMLUG
Note From the Author
I’m excited to launch WMLUG’s new blog series. My hope is that these posts will provide new insight into the great work being done by WMLUG members in the LEGO® community. This post offers an overview of the range of builds made by our members, the club’s leadership, and plans for the future of this blog. – Andrew Pruim, MA, WMLUG Web Admin
Get to Know Western Michigan LEGO® Users Group

We are an inclusive group of Adult Fans of LEGO® (AFOLs) that meet regularly to discuss LEGO® projects and participate in public events.
WMLUG Leadership Team
Feel free to say hi if you spot them at an event!

Jason Spears
Club PresidentWith decades of experience, many of our largest buildings are his!

Jarren Harkema
Club Vice PresidentKnown for his lighting, Stud.io skills, and workshops.

Calvin Heartly
LAN AmbassadorCalvin keeps us connected to The LEGO® Group and reports on our activities.
What topics will the WMLUG blog cover?
Introductions
Introductions posts, like this one, will introduce new blog themes, club members and their specialties. These posts provide general knowledge and conversation starters as we work to engage more with our various audiences. Is there someone or something you would like an introduction to? Feel free to let us know!
Highlights
A deep dive into the details behind brick built projects both large and small. Highlight posts will spotlight particular builds and techniques from WMLUG members.
Inspirations
Sometimes you just need a creative spark to get you started. Inspirations will highlight competition entries from WMLUG members including seed parts, alphabet challenges, and more!
Themes
WMLUG builds in a range of themes including city, dinosaurs, castle, space, and more! We will explore these themes and look at a range of builds from different members of WMLUG.
Standards
Come behind the scenes of how we build our group layouts. Learn about road, rail, desert planets, and more!
Retrospectives
We keep building new things, but WMLUG also has decades of past projects. Retrospectives will explore past builds and events across each topic area.
Upcoming Events
WMLUG holds multiple public events each year at libraries and conventions. Come introduce yourself at an upcoming show.
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