1. The Benefits of Membership
Presented by INSERT NAME HERE
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2. Presenter
INSERT NAME HERE Executive Director AFSA INSERT STATE/REGION HERE Chapter INSERT CONTACT INFO

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. AFSA Chapters & Affiliated State Associations

17. 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

18. NextGen Initiative continued
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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!

19. Membership Department Strategic Plan
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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

20. Conclusion Questions and Answers Additional Resources:
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