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We are also working steadfastly to bring our Certified Installer program to the chapter and local levels and need your involvement to make this a suc- cess. It's time to make sure you are a current member and a part of our great organization. The American Fence Association is the only organization that was cre- ated by fence contractors for fence contractors, and remains the world leader in representing the fence con- tractor market. I challenge each of you to reach out to our long-term members and find out why they have continued to remain part of this organization and what ben- efits they continue to get out of it. Many of our greatest contractors and suppliers were related to or knew some of the association's forefathers, and I challenge us to become the fore- fathers of tomorrow and bring the American Fence Association to the next level of success for the coming 50 years. I want your input, and can be reached at bobburton@polyvinylc.com or via cell at 727-423-8984 or at my North Carolina office at 888-782- 3362. Robert L. (Bob) Burton, CFP President 2012 American Fence Association contin ued on pa g e 32