The Benefits of Membership Presented by INSERT NAME HERE firesprinkler.org

Presenter INSERT NAME HERE Executive Director AFSA INSERT STATE/REGION HERE Chapter INSERT CONTACT INFO

A Little About Me INFO ABOUT PRESENTER Association management and/or fire protection industry experience includes ---INFO ABOUT PRESENTER AFSA Chapter Executive Director responsibilities: Serve an active role in planning meetings, sending notices, as well as other chapter activities Actively promote membership retention as well as develop recruiting efforts for new members and for reactivating former members

AFSA: Who We Are AFSA was organized in 1981 to provide merit shop fire sprinkler contractors with training, consulting, communication, representation and many more services, all of which have expanded over its existence AFSA represents over 900 Fire Sprinkler Contractors, 175 Manufacturer & Supplier Associates, 90 Designers, and 100+ Authorities Having Jurisdiction across the United States and around the world We are a Contractor Driven organization with a Contractor-only Board of Directors

AFSA: What We Do AFSA offers its members employee training and safety resources, code representation, technical advice, legal counsel, government relations, networking, and professional development opportunities

Technical Resources Access to Informal Interpretations, which are written interpretations available from the AFSA Technical Services Department, on any subject related to automatic fire sprinklers These “informal” interpretations are generated from the AFSA library, NFPA Standards, building codes and the knowledge gained as members of NFPA Technical Committees (such as 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 22, 24, and 25) Think of us as an “Extension of your Design Staff” Exclusive Members-Only access to past informal interpretations on the AFSA website Receive weekly technical information through AFSA’s Tech Update email

Education & Training A well-trained workforce gives you the competitive edge. AFSA’s membership benefits include substantial discounts to access the best in education and training for: Fire Sprinkler Fitter Apprenticeship Training: Commercial and Residential System Layout / Designer Inspection, Testing, & Maintenance of Water-Based Systems Foremanship / Sales / Estimating / Project Management Online Training for Supervisors Updates and latest changes to industry codes, standards, and practices through a variety of options, including correspondence courses, hands-on classes, travelling seminars, live and on-demand webinars, and online training

Legal Consultation As a membership benefit, all AFSA members are entitled to a free, initial legal consultation, over the phone, with a nationally known attorney who specializes in labor litigation After this initial consultation, if necessary, the attorney will connect you with a law firm in your area who will take on your case

Business Solutions AFSA 401(k) Retirement Plan AFSA Contractors Insurance Solution MMIC Health Insurance Background Screening & Drug Testing Service Debt Collections ExxonMobil Fleet Card Program UPS LTL Freight Savings Program

Industry Information AFSA is the premier source for valuable and timely industry information through Sprinkler Age magazine and AFSA’s many eNewsletters Exclusive Members-Only access to a wealth of resources on the AFSA website: firesprinkler.org AFSA’s Ultimate Fire Sprinkler Guide, an Online Buyers Guide where Contractor members can find the products and services they need to succeed AFSA’s Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram serve as valuable tools to build relations, increase learning, and connect with other members via social media avenues

Public Relations/ Industry Promotion AFSA works within the industry and the media to promote fire safety and an awareness of the value of fire sprinklers in saving lives and property AFSA is a source of information on legislative activities throughout the nation, and we serve as a clearing house for information and statistics that could help promote fire sprinklers in your local area AFSA was one of the founding members of the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition, an organization dedicated to the life-saving value of home fire sprinkler protection

Representation AFSA acts as your liaison with other associations involved in fire safety, government agencies that can affect your business environment, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction AFSA helps to create awareness of the dangers of fire by working with the United States Fire Administration (USFA) and organizations such as the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition (HFSC), and International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) AFSA leaders regularly testify before Congress, state legislatures, and city councils and represent the industry at code conferences and other arenas for debate on fire and life safety AFSA also represents your interests on NFPA technical committees that dictate the installation requirements for our industry

Safety Resources AFSA’s Toolbox Talks, developed especially for the Fire Sprinkler Contractor, with safety topics ranging from electricity, fall protection, fire safety, hand tools, and much more AFSA’s Day One, Safe One video, an Exclusive Members-Only benefit designed to give new hires an idea of what to expect on the job and to instill the critical importance of a safe working environment from day one

Discounts As an AFSA member, you will receive a discount on all products and services including technical reference products, seminars, training courses, and convention registration Exclusive Members-Only discounts on NFPA Standards

How Does Chapter Involvement Benefit You? Chapter involvement increases your awareness of developments in the region where you do business and it increases public awareness through local events and charitable contributions such as Chapter golf tournaments/fundraisers AFSA Chapters work aggressively in state and local legislatures for positive fire safety requirements, as well as watching for legislation that may be detrimental to merit shop contractors Chapters help to bring AFSA news, events, initiatives, and training opportunities to the local level Chapters also provide terrific networking opportunities with industry leaders and manufacturer/supplier associates

AFSA Chapters & Affiliated State Associations

OPTIONAL SLIDE NextGen Initiative New effort to attract the Next Generation of leaders from within our membership These employees will be vital to the continued success of our industry and our organization We are looking for fitters and apprentices, designers, project managers, manufacturer and supplier representatives, and anyone who fits the 40 and under age bracket that is interested in developing themselves as a leader within their company and the industry

NextGen Initiative continued OPTIONAL SLIDE NextGen Initiative continued As you’re identifying these individuals within your organization, they can be invited to join AFSA’s NextGen LinkedIn or Facebook group where they can participate in group discussions Their development REALLY starts at the local level so look for opportunities to integrate NextGen activities into your local Chapter programming!

Membership Department Strategic Plan OPTIONAL SLIDE Membership Department Strategic Plan Membership Department staff will promote AFSA as the premier resource for fire sprinkler contractor firms looking to gain a competitive edge 
 AFSA’s Membership Department will provide chapters with national programming aimed to support critical local fire sprinkler contractor initiatives 
 AFSA’s Membership Department will serve as a conduit to leadership in the development of products & programs supporting fire sprinkler contractors 
 Membership Department staff will emphasize that AFSA is the leading industry voice for shared fire sprinkler contractor knowledge & peer driven services

Conclusion Questions and Answers Additional Resources: firesprinkler.org sprinklerage.com sprinklersaves.com SprinklerECampus.com THANK YOU!