Membership Information
Membership Classifications:
Contractor Member
Any individual licensed to perform aluminum work. They may become a member of a specific AAF Chapter depending on their location or they may become a Direct Member of the Association on a Direct Member status.
Local Supplier Member
An owner or representative of a company supplying products and/or services and who is marketing in a restricted AAF chapter area.
State Supplier Member
A company or representative supplying products and/or services to the industry. State Supplier Members are voting members of the State Supplier’s Council. The Company’s representatives are Honorary Members of all local chapters.
Application for Membership
All new members, regardless of category must meet qualifications, complete a membership application and pay annual dues. They are subject to confirmation by the Association’s Board of Directors. Building Officials, Plans Examiners, etc. may join AAF as Associate Members without charge. Please note: Each local AAF chapter has different membership dues; please refer to the list below to find your chapter dues. State dues are $300.00.
- To download a Membership Application Form, please click here. If you are not sure which chapter you should join, check out the listing of all AAF State Chapters by clicking here.
- Brevard Chapter $50
- Central Chapter $175
- Citrus Chapter $100
- Greater Volusia $150
- Manatee-Sarasota-Charlotte Chapter $200
- Mid-Florida Chapter $600
- North-Central Chapter $50
- Northeast Chapter $150
- Northwest Chapter $250
- Palm Beach Chapter $900
- Southeast Chapter $150
- Southwest Chapter $100
- Suncoast Chapter $150
- Tri-County Chapter $150 (our latest [March 2008], WELCOME!)
- Treasure Coast Chapter $150
- West Coast Chapter $250
- AAF Beneficial Services Program
The AAF Beneficial Services Program is a program designed to reduce business expenses for the member contractors and suppliers—available to members only. This program administered through the AAF Insurance Coordinator involves:
- Payroll Administration through ADT
- Special Workers’ Comp. Insurance Program that give small contractors the same clout as very large ones, including premium dividends.
- Employee Benefits
- Compliance Requirements
- Claims Processing
- AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
In the short time of its existence, the program has already been responsible for many operating cost savings with many members and the program is growing in member participation. The reduced operating cost allows the AAF member ways to become more competitive and/or allows them a greater return on their business and operating investment.
Members Pledge
All Members subscribe to an Association Code of Ethics and Standards for fair practices, which apply to all dealings with the public, other Association Members and Government Officials.
Member Benefits
In addition to the "Beneficial Services Program" outlined above, membership provides the following benefits:
- Professional Status
- Greater Public Recognition
- Respect From Government Agencies
- A Participant in The Lawmaking Process Which Dictates To Your Business And Industry
- First Hand Information & Knowledge of Aluminum Standards And Codes As Developed By The Association
- Job Problem Solving With Other Association Members
- Idea Sharing With Peers
- Fraternity, Unity & Support For Common Causes In The Industry
- Camaraderie & Fellowship Among Members
- Educational Training & Development Programs
- Quarterly Newsletter For The Membership And Quarterly Magazine For The Industry
- Membership Meetings, Workshops, Programs
- Annual Trade Show & Convention – Statewide
- Continuous Education Approved By The State
For more information about becoming a member of the AAF, please call (800) 852-3966 or fill out our Contact Us form.
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