2023 Was Fun AF – Membership Edition!

2023 is almost over, but before we move on to the new year, we want to take a moment to look back at what a fantastic year 2023 was for our National Membership program! Our Membership program equips young people to be effective communicators, advocates and leaders for a free society. Through both in-person and virtual programming, National Members are boosting their career, staying connected to a nationwide network, and getting active in their communities! Here’s a look back at some highlights from the past year:

2023 Member Event Highlights:

Nathan Bond, Co-Founder of Rifle Paper Co., joined our Leadership Development Director Kacey Crane and over 35 AF members for a cup of coffee to discuss leadership and liberty! 

Miss Indiana USA and sportscaster Haley Jordan conducted a personal branding workshop to help AF members better communicate their story and build their personal and professional platforms!

Larry Gillheeney, AF’s Northeast Hub Director, hosted “Larry’s Very Scary Liberty Showdown” in October for some Halloween fun between members!

We also had special events and swag for National Members at major conferences and summits throughout the year! From a Members-Only lunch, free headshots, and our annual AFterparty at the State Policy Network Annual Meeting, to dinner at Level Up Conference, to breakfast at the Young Republicans National Convention, to coffee and an afterparty at FreedomFest, you could find AF and our Members having a great time across the country!

(Our brave explorer/Director of Leadership Development Programs Kacey Crane racked up quite a few airline miles this year, crisscrossing the country and representing AF at a variety of summits, conferences, and conventions!)

Thank you to all those who became an AF National Member in 2023, and we can’t wait to show you all the exciting new programming, events, and training we have planned for 2024!