Thanks for a great first day at FENCETECH. We hope you enjoyed it. Check out all that happened today and rest up tonight because we have two more exciting days ahead of us!

See photos on Facebook at:

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150613961893278.441597.138331013277&type=1

Check out video previews of the popular Deck Demo and Collapse Session! Have you ever seen a deck failure before?

http://www.youtube.com/user/afafencetech?blend=3&ob=video-mustangbase

Thanks again and see you tomorrow for some more fence, deck, railing and security fun!

The AFA Booth is your one stop shop for everything you need to find out at FENCETECH’12. Visit the Booth for information on AFA membership, to see mini presentations at the AFA Theater and to be a part of the action for the prize drawings for the many contests being held throughout the show.

And, you won’t want to miss the AFA History Museum adjacent to the AFA booth. Come take a trip down memory lane and see old pictures of your favorite AFA leaders, timelines of the association and other memorabilia. Maybe you’ll even run into a past president or two!

Come see the latest products in the industry with demos and discussions at the AFA Booth. Gain first-hand expert instruction on best practices, “how-to demos, troubleshooting and safety tips for access control and more! Not only will these 20 minute presentations provide you with valuable information, but also prizes will be awarded to members of the audience. With the chance to walk away with useful information AND a prize, how could you not stop by the AFA Theater?

Attend these 20 minute presentations and equip yourself with great knowledge:

Wednesday, January 25

12:30 PM           Doorking – Telephone Entry

1:00 PM             BD Loops— Loop Phasing

1:30 PM             Liftmaster

2:00 PM             American Access— Keypad & Card Reader Basics

2:30 PM             Cornerstone Software— Fence Estimating

3:00 PM             Chemque— Fast2K: New Waterless Technology that Sets Fence Posts

Thursday, January 26

12:00 PM            Outdoor Living Brands— Deck & Railing Safety

12:30 PM            Hy-Security— Hydraulic Gate Operators

1:00 PM              BD Loops— Troubleshooting Loop Systems

1:30 PM              Encon— Pedestrian Gate Seminar

2:00  PM             1^st Choice Security— A.V.I.

2:30 PM              FreightQuote.com

* 1:30 PM           Free RFID Seminar in Room D234

Come see a live demo of a deck failure first hand! You will learn the importance of myths about deck failures based on extensive research over the last 10 years on deck collapses. You have three chances to see all of this great ACTION on Wednesday, January 25 from 11:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Thursday, January 26 from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM and Friday, January 27 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM in Hall “A.”

And, back by popular demand, the outdoor equipment demo will be held on Thursday, January 26 from 3:30 to 4:30 PM outside of the Convention Center in Lot “B.” Mark your calendars for the opportunity to see the hottest new tools and equipment in action, ask questions and meet the manufacturers! You also have the chance to see working products from exhibitors such as post-hole diggers, tools and other earth-moving equipment.

Be sure to stop by because these are demos you certainly won’t want to miss!

There are multiple ways to win great prizes at FENCETECH’12. Check out the many contests happening over the next three days:

$250 Cash Drawings
Wednesday, 5 PM and Thursday, 3 PM at the AFA Booth

Stop by the AFA booth some time before 5 PM on Wednesday and 3 PM on Thursday and pick up a numbered ticket. Return to the Booth at 5 PM on Wednesday and 3 PM on Thursday for the drawing.  You do not have to be an AFA member to participate, but YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!  If you are not there when your number is called, the announcer will draw another number, so don’t be late!

Free Full Convention Package to FT’13 in Houston, TX
Friday, 12 PM at the AFA Booth

Go to the AFA booth before 12 PM on the last day of the show, Friday, and drop off your business card or entry form for the chance to take home this great package! Return to the Booth on Friday at 12 PM for the drawing. You do not have to be an AFA member to enter, nor be present at the drawing to win. What do you have to lose? Enter this big ticket contest before Friday!

“Spot a Sponsor” Giveaway

A “Spot A Sponsor “card will be included in your tote bag or you receive one at the AFA Booth. Get your card stamped at all 12 FENCETECH’12 sponsor booths for a chance to win some fabulous and fun giveaways! Be sure to drop off your completed card at the AFA booth by noon, Friday, January  27. There will be multiple chances to win. You do not need to be a member to participate and your presence is not required.

Don’t forget to participate in these great contests. You could be the lucky winner! For any questions or concerns, visit the AFA Booth for more information.