Building the AFA Legacy

Fourth-Quarter Membership and Historical Preservation Initiative

Every football legacy begins with people-the players, coaches, teams, and supporters whose dedication helped build our game. Together, we can ensure their contributions continue to be remembered.

As part of our fourth-quarter membership initiative, the American Football Association invites you to participate in three meaningful ways:


Join or Renew AFA Alumni Membership

Renew your AFA Alumni membership—or join us—and help sustain our work recognizing achievement and preserving minor league and semi-pro football history.

 

Help Preserve Their Stories

Our “Gone, But Not Forgotten” tribute honors members of our football community who have passed away. Whether your loved one passed recently or years ago, we welcome photographs, football memories, career information, and corrections that help us preserve an accurate record. Please share digital copies rather than original materials.


Watch: Jack Bucchioni’s Latest Video

I’m pleased to share Jack Bucchioni’s latest video with our AFA community. Seeing the finished piece reminded me why it’s worth taking the time to record and share the stories that matter to us.

If watching it brings to mind a teammate, a memorable game, or a photograph you haven’t shared in years, reply to this email. We’d love to hear the story behind it. Watch Jack Bucchioni’s Video


Help Build a Lasting Legacy

The AFA is developing memorial and planned-giving opportunities for supporters interested in honoring a loved one or remembering the AFA in their estate plans. Details will follow as the program’s arrangements and policies are established. If you would like to receive updates, please reply and let us know.



Recognition in “Gone, But Not Forgotten” does not depend on membership status or a donation. Families are welcome to share their stories regardless of financial support.

To renew, share a memory, or express interest in future legacy-giving updates, reply to this email. Please include your loved one’s name and team affiliation when submitting historical materials. We will coordinate permission before publishing family-submitted stories or photographs Amerfoot@aol.com.


Thank you for helping us honor those who built the game and preserve their contributions for future generations.


Sincerely,

Dave Burch

President

American Football Association 

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About the American Football Association: The American Football Association is a national 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax exempt corporation in its 46th year of operation, and is dedicated to the advancement of adult (semi-pro) football from coast-to-coast. Our slogan is Semi Pro & Proud®. We are not affiliated with any other national semi-pro/minor league organization. The AFA, Hall of Fame, American Football News™ and AFA logo design are registered trademarks of the American Football Association. All other AFA-related trademarks are trademarks of the American Football Association.

 
 
 
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