Highlights

The GAR Report is a monthly summary of membership numbers by chapter. 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 size (Group A = 300 or more members; Group B = 150-299 members, etc.). We also publish a GAR by region. It may be useful to see how individual regions compare. Don’t remember what the columns and numbers mean? Read a detailed explanation of the GAR Report.

Mark Your Calendar

July 11—PDC hotel scholarship deadline

July 15—2008–2009 Chapter and RVP plans deadline

July 27–30—AGA’s 57th Annual Professional Development Conference & Exposition (PDC)

Aug. 25—AGA’s Third Annual Internal Control & Fraud Conference early registration deadline

Sept. 29—PMC early registration deadline

2008–2009 Chapter Recognition Program Now Available
The Chapter Recognition Program (CRP) data entry form is now up and running for the 2008–2009 year. The first quarter deadline is Sept. 30. To access the program, click on the CRP link found in the Members Only section of the AGA website. Questions? Contact Jessica Jones .

PMC Special Hotel Offer
Is your state or local government committed to learning more about performance reporting? AGA is offering five hotel scholarships (for three nights each) to the Performance Management Conference in Seattle for AGA members who are interested in learning more about AGA's Service Efforts and Accomplishments Report Review Program. If interested, contact Evie Barry, director of Performance Reporting. The scholarships will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

July 2008, Volume 3, Issue 7

PDC Community Service Raffle and Silent Auction
AGA is proud to once again sponsor the National Community Service Raffle and Silent Auction. During the PDC, we’ll be selling raffle tickets and hosting a silent auction for great prizes such as gift certificates, regional gift baskets, sports memorabilia and lots more. Be sure to visit the Exhibit Hall to check out the loot.

Proceeds will support the AGA National Community Service Fund as well as a charity selected by participants. Make sure to stop by the raffle booth and vote for your favorite charity. Chapters are asked to donate prizes from their local areas; contact raffle coordinator Renee Gilman, CGFM, to donate.

PDC Business Meetings
Throughout the conference, AGA will host several meetings geared toward AGA leadership. Listed below are a few of the meetings that are of particular interest to chapter officers. To view descriptions of these meetings and the full conference schedule, please visit the PDC website.

National Board of Directors (NBD) Meeting
Sunday, July 27, 8:30 – 11 a.m.

AGA Chapter Leadership Meeting—Focus on Education
Monday, July 28, 2:15 – 3:15 p.m.

AGA Chapter Leadership Meeting—Focus on Communications
Monday, July 28, 3:50 – 5 p.m.

(Attention Chapter Communicators: Let Chris Camara know about any specific items you’d like discussed at the session.)

AGA Chapter Development and Assistance Meeting
Tuesday, July 29, 11 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.

AGA Chapter Leadership Meeting—Focus on CGFM
Tuesday, July 29, 2:30 – 3:40 p.m.

AGA Chapter Leadership Meeting—Focus on Membership
Wednesday, July 30, 11 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.

NBD to Vote on Definition of "Retired"
At the July 27 National Board of Directors (NBD) meeting, to be held at the 2008 Professional Development Conference in Atlanta, one of the items on the agenda will be a proposal to revise the definition of the Retired member category in the AGA National Bylaws. This action requires a formal vote of the National Board of Directors. Please visit the “NEC Documents” link in Members Only for more details.

Dream Big at the 2008 PDC
Attending the 2008 PDC in Atlanta? You are sure to benefit from a fantastic educational program and networking opportunities—but why not bring home even more? Like an American Express gift card or a Nintendo Wii?

How? Dream big and participate in the 2008 PDC Membership Campaign! This year, everyone who recruits a member during the PDC will be entered in a drawing for a Nintendo Wii. The more members you recruit, the more chances you get to win. Also, our Top Recruiter at PDC will receive a $200 American Express gift card. So make the most of your time at the 2008 PDC—make a new friend and earn a new recruit and you might just receive a prize.

CGFM Session Set for PDC
Wednesday, July 30, 9:20 - 10:30 a.m.
CGFM: Government Financial Management Certification for the Future
Improved service to citizens, a competitive advantage in the industry, a demonstrated commitment to continuous learning—these are just some of the benefits of the Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) certification. Learn about the value and importance of the CGFM, from the perspective of employers and recent CGFMs. If you haven’t yet earned the CGFM designation, this session is for you.

Membership Application

CGFM Application

Audio Conferences

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Training Opportunities

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Order Recruitment Materials

Members Only Site Tutorial

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CGFM Certification—Take the AGA CGFM Exams today!

Register now for AGA’s 57th Annual Professional Development Conference & Exposition

Register for AGA's Third Internal Control & Fraud Conference, Sept. 22–23, 2008, Phoenix, AZ

Register for AGA's Fourth Annual Performance Management Conference, Oct. 27–28, 2008, Seattle, WA