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It's not too late! Register now for Fence Week 2023, June 4-9 in Wadsworth, Ohio.
AFA will offer Fence Installation School and Sales Training School. Credentialing events will be held at the end of the event.
You won't want to miss out on this exciting opportunity, where you'll have the chance to connect with industry professionals and learn from the very best! Click the links below to sign up.
Fence Week 2023: Fence Installation School
Fence Week 2023: Sales Training School
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We're looking forward to FENCETECH 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee! Scheduled January 23-26, 2024 (January 24-26 Exhibits), this should be one of our best shows to date!
We have contracted with a new floor plan and exhibitor contracting platform, and have opened up the floor to our 2024 exhibitors.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Jim Hawarden, CEM at (314) 561-6717 or by email at jim@americanfenceassociation.com.
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The mailing address for the American Fence Association has changed. Please ensure that all future communications or payments are sent to:
American Fence Association
3751 Main St STE 600 #373
The Colony, TX 75056
If you have any questions, please reach out to AFA staff at memberservices@americanfenceassociation.com.
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AFA Volunteers will gather in Nashville to review 2023 action plans, inspire future leaders, and have some fun. Plan to join us to improve your chapter’s board, build your personal leadership abilities, and help AFA plan for the future.
Leaders from the board, chapter presidents, committees and special interest groups will all be together to laugh, rejuvenate, and to get a sneak peek of plans for FENCETECH in January 2024. Mark your calendars now, details to come.
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AFA chapters are a powerful arm of the association and an invaluable benefit for members! Come out and enjoy some quality learning, networking, and fun in the sun.
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July 21 - 22, 2023
Carolinas Chapter Event: River Float
More information
July 28, 2023
Texas Fence Association Chapter Summer Meeting & Dinner
More information
August 10, 2023
North Central Chapter Golf Outing
More information
September 29, 2023
Northern Ohio Chapter Clay Shoot
More information
Stay up to date with all the chapter events happening this summer!
New chapter events are added year round.Visit www.americanfenceassociation.com/events and filter by 'AFA Chapter Events' at the top of the page to see the current lineup.
Looking for your chapter home?
Visit www.americanfenceassociation.com/membership/chapters to locate the nearest chapter location, and to find contact information for each chapter president.
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The Texas Fence Association is gearing up for its July 28th event at Hotel Zaza!
This can't-miss event will feature live music, delicious dinner, and a unique setting for an exciting change of pace. As a special treat, TFA also has a limited number of tickets to the Astros game on Saturday!
Please click the links below to purchase your dinner tickets and Astros tickets.
• Dinner Tickets
• Astros Tickets
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Northeast Ohio residential & commercial fence contractor Meyers Fence Company has recently moved. Fellow AFA members and customers can now find them at their new location:
910 Greenbriar Parkway
Brimfield/Kent, OH
Meyers thanks all of their past, present, and future customers for providing them with the opportunity to expand and grow!
Photo and info courtesy of Meyers Fence Company: www.facebook.com/MeyersFence.
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On May 12, 2023, Miller Edge General Sales Manager David Makepeace presented on the March 1, 2023 adoption of UL 325 in Canada at the 26th Annual British Columbia Canadian Door Institute Trade Show. The seminar, titled “UL 325: What It Means & How to Grow Your Business,” addressed the important industry change regarding the requirements contained in ANSI/CAN/UL 325:2020.
Attendees were educated on key highlights of UL 325 and learned how to utilize the standard to boost sales, create, and further develop strong customer relationships.
Individuals can learn more about the adoption of UL 325 in Canada by contacting Miller Edge Canada-based International Sales Manager Amancio Sanchez at asanchez@milleredge.com or 610-869-4422 x312.
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Drowning is now the single leading cause of death in children ages 1-4.
May is National Check Your Pool Gate Month, but AFA encourages members to raise awareness of this critical issue throughout the year, and to do their part to educate clients on the risks of child drowning due to lack of proper pool enclosure gates, locks and latches.
The National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA) has developed the 5 Layers of Protection to help reduce the risk of child drowning. D&D Technologies shares the details in our March/April issue of Fencepost magazine.
Read the full story here.
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AFA would like to welcome the new members who have recently joined the association.
We're glad you're part of the family!
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AFA would like to give a shout-out to our members celebrating anniversaries with the association.
We're honored to mark another year in our partnership!
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