About the Education Foundation
The AFA Education Foundation (AFAEF), a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, brings educational opportunities into reach for individuals and their family members in the fence industry by providing scholarships to highly deserving candidates. Scholarships are funded through donations (individuals and companies, chapter donations, etc.) and proceeds from AFA Education Foundation fundraisers
(golf tournaments, drawings, etc.).
Raising the Bar to $250k
Reaching a $250k benchmark increases the number of students and families the AFA Education Foundation can assist in the fence industry. With education costs continuing to rise, the AFAEF wants to ease the financial burden for current and future students. Your tax deductible donation will help AFAEF achieve its goals and make a difference in the life of a student in the industry.
$185,500 of $250,000 / Raised to Date
Scholarships & Donations
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Scholarships
Scholarship applications will be available throughout the year. Scholarships are awarded each year at FENCETECH. Award recipients are chosen based on need and qualifications.
Eligible applicants must either be employed in the fence industry or an immediate family member (i.e. wife/husband, child) of a current industry employee. Applicants must also have achieved a “B” grade point average or higher in the previous three years of schooling and have performed a minimum of 40 hours of community service. Applicants do not have to be members of the American Fence Association (AFA) to qualify.
Deadline to submit applications for 2019 scholarships is December 6, 2019.
For any questions, please call (800) 822-4342 or send an email to memberservices@americanfenceassociation.com.
The AFA Education Foundation has awarded 72 scholarships and our current 2018 recipients are:
Jessi Bautista Espino Kansas City, MO Emilie Cochenour Vancouver, WA Spencer Cook Gaithersburg, MD Kerri Hoy Kountze, TX Hannah McMichael Midlothian, TX Caleesa Robinson Springfield, MO Logan Stinson Lafayette, LA -
Chapter Donations
Join those who have accepted the challenge and have generously given in 2016.
Garden State Chapter: $10,000 Mid-Atlantic Chapter: $7,000 Memphis Tri-State Chapter: $6,500 Indiana/Kentucky Chapter: $5,000 Gulf South Chapter: $3,000 Greater Chicago Chapter: $1,500 Midwest Chapter: $1,500 Memphis Tri-State Chapter: $1,500 Midwest Chapter: $1,500 Northern Ohio Chapter: $1,000 Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Chapter: $1,000 Wisconsin/Northern Illinois Chapter: $500 -
Individual Donations
Join those who have accepted the challenge and have generously given $1,000 or more in 2016:
Rio Grande Fence Co. of Nashville West Memphis Fence Chamberlain LiftMaster Doorking, Inc. Poly Vinyl Creations, Inc. Unlimited Fence Services, LLC Security Contractor Services Milestone Fence Co. (fka: Calpro Fence Co., Inc.) Texas Fence Association Past Presidents Conference
Board of Directors
Steven Bius
CHAIR
West Memphis Fence
410 E. Jefferson Ave.
West Memphis, AR. 72301
Phone: 870-735-1798
Fax: 870-735-1554
sbius@westmemphisfence.com
Doug Rutledge
VICE CHAIR
Foster Fence Co.
PO Box 96116
Houston, TX 77213
Phone: 281-456-7273
Fax: 281-456-0221
drutledge@fosterfence.com
Chris Loftus
SECRETARY-TREASURER
Milestone Fence Co.
13399 McKinley Hwy.
Mishawaka, IN 46545
Phone: 574-259-3101
Fax: 574-259-3104
chris@milestonefence.com
David Gregg, CAGOI
PAST PRESIDENT
Unlimited Fence Services, LLC
9540 Garland Road
Suite 381-315
Dallas, TX 75218
Dgregg18car@yahoo.com
Terry Fielden
DIRECTOR
Jerith Manufacturing
14400 McNulty Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
Phone: 973-948-5161
Fax: 973-948-5352
terry@jerith.com
Anthony Ortega, CAGOI
DIRECTOR
Securetech Fence Systems, Inc.
645 Horning St., Ste. X
San Jose, CA 95112
Phone: 408-995-5535
aortega@securetechfence.com
Sid Isenberg, CFP
DIRECTOR
Medallion Fence Ltd.
10651 Keele St.
Maple, ON L6A 3Y9 CANADA
Phone: 905-832-2922
Fax: 905-832-1564
sid@medallionfence.com