Society of American Period Furniture Makers

SAPFM Members
in the News

Tony Kubalak won the Paul Lee Memorial and Best Carving Awards at the 28th Northern Woods Show held 28 April - 1 May in Edina, MN.

Peter Follansbee writes about the joys of splitting and working green oak for use in his own projects in the October 2011 Popular Woodworking.

The work of Jay Stallman is the focus of an Out of the Woodwork feature in the May 2011 Woodshop News.

Dan Faia explains how he makes ogee bracket feet in the July/August 2011 Fine Woodworking.

The Reader's Gallery of the July/August 2011 Fine Woodworking includes a tall case clock by David Beach and a Goddard tea table by William Kluge.

Tony Kubalak's Carving 18th Century American Furniture Elements has been released by Linden Publishing Co. Click here to read a review of Tony's book.

How You Can Support SAPFM

There are many ways to support the Society of American Period Furniture Makers. Join SAPFM and get involved in the regional chapter in your area, volunteer to help organize and staff the mid-year and annual conferences. Join the online discussion forum and share your knowledge and expertise, or submit an article for consideration to American Period Furniture.

Conferences, the publication of American Period Furniture, and the maintenance and development of the website are partially offset by membership dues and conference fees. Your tax deductible charitable donation will help support these efforts as well as enable SAPFM to provide new programs and services to its members.

The Society of American Period Furniture Makers (SAPFM) is legally recognized under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code as a not-for-profit corporation, organized and operated exclusively for public and charitable purposes, to provide a forum for the education of the craft of period furniture-making.

Donations made in the 2003 tax year and thereafter (which can include cash or non-cash gifts, bequests, legacies, devises, transfers, etc.) may be used as a charitable contribution by donors on their Federal tax returns. Any individual, estate, trust, corporation or foundation that makes a charitable donation may be eligible. Donors should always consult with their accountant for tax advice.

Your generous donation affords us the opportunity to expand our educational endeavors and provide financial support to individuals and other groups who share our interest in period furniture-making. Donors can feel satisfaction knowing that they have helped support SAPFM’s educational mission, and at the same time enjoy a deduction on their Federal income tax returns.

To make a donation by credit card, use the Paypal button at the top of this pag. You do not need to have an account with Paypal to use the donation button. If you would like to make a donation by check, make your check payable to SAPFM and mail to:

Jim Altemus
14 State Street
Bloomfield, NY 14469

If you have questions concerning your membership status or in making a charitable and tax-deductible donation, please feel free to contact Jim Altemus, Secretary/Treasurer, SAPFM.

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