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 AFA University is coming back to Arlington, Texas for the first two weeks of November, and registration is now open! Join us for all of AFA’s top tier training programs over two weeks, including:
- Fence Installation School (October 30 – November 6)
- Fence Contractor Business School (October 31 – November 6)
- ALL NEW Operations Manager School (October 31 – November 6)
- Gate Automation Technician School (November 7 – 13)
- Sales Training School (November 8 – 11)
- Gate Automation Designer School (November 10 – 13)
ACI will also offer certification testing on Friday, November 5 and Friday, November 12.
Groups of three or more attendees from the same company receive a 10% discount on registration – contact sara@americanfenceassociation.com for the promo code.
Register by September 30 and save $50 with early bird rates.
Click here to register today!
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Several testing events for Certified Fence Contractor, Certified Gate Automation Designer, and Certified Gate Automation Technician exams are scheduled for the next few months, including the following:
• July 29 – Baton Rouge, LA
• August 3 – Plano, TX
• September 4 – Wadsworth, OH
• September 10-11 – Reno, NV (West Coast Fence Show)
• November 5 – Arlington, TX (AFA University)
• November 12 – Arlington, TX (AFA University
ACI is accepting applications for test sites across the country. If you have more than five candidates in your area who wish to test and a facility that meets ACI’s requirements, we encourage you to apply. There is no cost to host a test site if you meet the minimum requirements. Test site details and the application are available at https://acieducation.org/test_sites.
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Thank you to all the volunteers who came out to LaHarpe City Park on June 19th for the AFA Midwest Chapter Project! AFA member companies included Hardy Fence, Baker Fence, D-Roche Fence, Empire Fence, mySalesman, Circle T Fence, and Midland Fence Retiree Howard Wullschleger.
  
The group installed top, bottom, mid rails, fabric and ties for approximately 120 feet of 12-foot-tall chain link fence, plus 4-foot chain link in front of the netting, and 2 dugouts with gates.
Empire Netting and Fence installed the backstop netting, and the team also had some help from a Bobcat MT85 and a Fencehog for the high stretches.
Keep up with all of the chapter's latest news and events at: https://www.facebook.com/AFAMidwest.
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 AFA is proud to announce the launch of our brand new, redesigned website! We are excited to bring you a more streamlined, easy to navigate site with the information you’re looking for right at your fingertips.
Take some time to click through and discover all that AFA has to offer:
- Centralized event calendar with all upcoming AFA and chapter events and schools. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Sign up to be notified when events you’re interested in are added in your area.
- Make sure you’re making the most of your membership by taking advantage of our member benefits.
- Review the qualifications for AFA board positions on our Willingness to Serve page and submit your nomination to be considered.
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The American Fence Association is looking for new volunteers to fill positions on its 2022 Board of Directors and committees. We rely heavily on our members to assist with committees, activities, projects, and service on our Board of Directors. We are currently seeking candidates for President-Elect, Secretary, Chair-Elect (CPC), Directors and committee members.
Service on the AFA Board of Directors or committees will help you to grow personally and professionally, develop skills, gain unique experience, expand your network of professional contacts, and provide an opportunity to drive the decisions of our organization and shape government policies that affect the livelihoods of AFA members and their customers.
The submission deadline closes on August 14, 2021.
You must submit a fully completed application. By selecting multiple positions, you are not obligating yourself to serve in all of these positions; rather, you are making it known that you are willing and interested in serving in these positions. Click here to learn more and submit your application or nominations.
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 Event Dates: February 15-18, 2022
Exhibit Dates: February 16-18, 2022
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Don’t miss this opportunity! 75% of the show floor is already sold! Elevate your brand through sponsorship or connect with over 4,000 attendees with an exhibit booth.
Exhibit Booth Pricing
$23 per square foot (AFA members)
$26 per square foot (AFA Nonmembers)
View Floor Plan here: FTMf 2022 Floor Plan
To exhibit at FENCETECH please email fencetech@americanfenceassociation.com, call 800-822-4342 or go to www.fencetech.com for more information.
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AFA extends its thanks to the following members who have recently joined the association as first-time members. Welcome to the AFA family!
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AFA extends its thanks to the following members who have recently renewed their existing membership or celebrated membership anniversaries with the association. We're glad you're part of the AFA family!
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The AFA Member Savings Program offers valuable savings for a wide variety of products and services, including: Insurance, Consumer Financing, Gasoline, Shipping, Facility Supplies and more!
This Month's Featured Supplier: UPS
 Shipping has quickly become a major expense for businesses of all kinds. Fortunately for our network, shipping doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg thanks to a partnership with UPS. With up to 50% off air, 30% off ground and 50% off on additional shipping services, you can easily slash your shipping expenses. But that’s not all - members also have special access to freight and LTL services with savings starting at 75% off heavyweight and LTL shipments of 150lbs or more.
Register for your UPS SAVINGS here.
If you are an AFA member and not currently enrolled in the Member Savings Program, please contact AFA’s dedicated savings consultant Dan Pramis at 603-628-2333, Mark Schiavone at mark@membersavingsprogram.com, or info@savings4members.com.
See all of AFA's member savings program partners here.
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