One Voice.
Many Benefits.
The Power of AFA.
AFA membership benefits include:
* Promotion to consumers and specifiers on the highly popular AFA website.
* A nationwide radio advertising campaign encouraging consumers and commercial buyers to do business with AFA members.
* Group Buying Power discounts on shipping, leasing, business forms, employee services, etc.
* Substantial discounts to participate in FENCETECH, Field Training School and AFA’s new Sales Training School.
* Free customized business listing on the AFA website.
* Inclusion in AFA’s new on-line “Get a Quote” service, used by nearly 500 fence, deck and railing buyers nationwide in only six months.
* Certified Fence Professional (CFP) exam and re-certification discounts.
* Free subscriptions to Fencepost magazine and the FenceSense industry trends newsletter.
* Free access to online fence shop drawings, safety manuals and more on the AFA website.
* AFA member decals for your windows and a sticker to update your member plaque.
* The right to use the AFA logo on your letterhead, forms, ads, etc.
* Free participation in the “Profit Improvement Profile,” in which contractors receive benchmarking reports and profit recommendations specifically for their company and other AFA members receive the overall results showing keys to business success.
* AFA involvement in issues important to the future success of the fence, deck and railing business, including building codes, product standards and consumer issues.
* The customer credibility that comes from by being an AFA member.
Effective July 1, 2005 a new phase of the unification membership plan was implemented for AFA and it's Chapters.
This provides strength and increased value to all companies involved in the fence, deck and railing industry.
Membership in AFA now entails membership in a regional chapter. This means that all members will benefit from the many services and programs provided by AFA on a national level, as well as the many activities and networking opportunties available locally through chapters.
Currently there are are 30 recognized chapters throughout North America, with several more to be approved soon. AFA annual dues are $500. Chapter dues vary.
Companies located in areas not currently served by a chapter will be encouraged, supported and assisted in their attempts to form new chapters, but in the meantime must join the nearest chapter.
Should you have additional questions, please contact AFA at: 800-822-4342