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Highlights Click here to view the October 31, 2006 GAR Reports. The GAR Report is a summarized snapshot of how chapters are doing with regards to membership on a monthly basis. In the Chapter Recognition Program, up to 3,000 credits are available in the Membership Section in the areas of Base Growth, New Member Acquisition and Retention. The GAR lists chapters by Chapter Size Groupings (Group A = 300 or more members; Group B = 150-299 members, etc.). We also publish a GAR by Region, which is useful to see how individual regions compare to each other. Don’t remember what the columns and numbers mean? Read a detailed explanation of the GAR Report. View the AGA Video AGA Deadlines and Events Nov. 22–24: National Office closed for Thanksgiving holiday. Nov. 27–28: Denver, CO; AGA is now a co-sponsor of The Concord Coalition's Fiscal Wake Up Tour featuring Comptroller General of the United States David M. Walker, CPA. As a co-sponsor, AGA will provide the opening speaker at each tour stop and will contact AGA members in that area and ask them to attend. Nov. 29: Seattle, WA; The Concord Coalition's Fiscal Wake Up Tour featuring Comptroller General of the United States David Walker. Dec. 6: Procurement Cards—Successes and Challenges, Audio Conference. Dec. 8: Hotel Scholarship RSVP deadline for the National Leadership Conference. Contact Jessica Jones. Dec. 25–Jan 1: National Office closed for the holidays. Chapter Dues—Any Changes? Recruitment, Recruitment, Recruitment Please contact Kimberly Ferguson if you would like a list of prospects in your area. Invite them to your next lunch meeting! |
November 2006, Volume 1, Issue 2 Congratulations to the Dallas Chapter, Which Will Celebrate its 50th Anniversary on December 1! AGA Welcomes Kimberly Ferguson as Membership Manager Kimberly was hired to grow AGA membership through recruitment and retention efforts, involving chapters in the process. One of her first initiatives will be following up with nonmembers who attend AGA events including audio conferences, national and regional meetings. Kimberly lives in Springfield, VA, with her three-year-old daughter, Lydia. You can reach Kimberly at kferguson@agacgfm.org or 800.AGA.7211, ext. 318. Welcome Kimberly! CGFM Chapter Promotion Ends on November 30 The complete CGFM application must be received at AGA by November 30 and have the promotional phrase: "CGFM chapter promotion - [name of your chapter]" written at the bottom of the form. Bonus: Every chapter listed on the application will receive 50 Chapter Recognition Program bonus credits per application; the chapter that encouraged the most applications submitted in this period will receive $20 x the number of applications that quoted that particular chapter. Questions? Contact the Office of Professional Certification at 800.AGA.7211, ext. 305, or e-mail Katya Silver. Special Opportunity! Sign Up for AGA's Intensive Review Course and Take the CGFM Examinations before the NLC 2007 National Leadership Conference—Stay for Free! Reach Out to Students—Exhibit At a Career Fair! AGA has organized a listing of upcoming career fairs that will take place at colleges and universities across the country. Access the list. Does AGA have any materials for our chapter to give to students? Yes! Here is a listing of our materials:
Ready to Order Brochures? Questions? Member-Get-A-Member Recruitment Challenge—Reach for the Stars—is in Full Swing EVERY AGA members is challenged to recruit at least 1 new AGA member before the close of the membership year, April 30, 2007. Are you up to the challenge? We have made it so easy to participate!
Check out all of the details, including Prize information. The 2006-2007 Recruitment Campaign runs through April 30, 2007. Now is the time to swing into action! And be sure to reach out to those early career members! New Opportunity for Chapter Recognition Credits SEA Award Recipients Announced! Interested in learning more about the SEA program for your government and how you can participate as a reviewer? Contact Evie Barry, director of performance reporting, at ebarry@agacgfm.org or 800.AGA.7211, ext. 324. Chapter Best Practice |
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Please join us in welcoming Kimberly Ferguson as AGA’s new membership manager. Kimberly comes to us from the International Cemetery and Funeral Association, based in Sterling, VA, where for a year and a half she served as supplier relations manager of the 8,000-member association. Kimberly concentrated on adverting sales for several publications, recruitment and retention of supplier members, membership development and billing, and brings those skills to AGA. 
Individuals who submit a CGFM application from September 1 – November 30, 2006 and quote the chapter promotion will receive a $20 rebate. 
Is your chapter looking for ways to educate students about careers in government? Consider trying a new type of outreach and exhibit at a career fair. AGA is ready to assist!