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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. AGA National Staff Mark Your Calendar Oct. 30— National officer nominations due Oct. 31— Chapter Recruitment Scholarship funds request deadline Nov. 5-6— AGA’s Fifth Annual Performance Management Conference Nov. 18—A New Service Model: Auditor Roles in Government Performance Measures audio conference Nov. 26–27— AGA National Office closed for Thanksgiving holiday Dec. 16— Latest Trends in Occupational Fraud audio conference Save the Dates for 2010 SLMs Sections 1 and 4 Sections 2 and 3 These meetings are by invitation only; more information will be mailed out to invited attendees in a few weeks. If you have any questions, please contact Jessica Jones. Chapter Communicator News • Did you know that AGA offers an interactive website designed to meet the needs of chapter newsletter editors and website managers? Chapter communicators have asked for a way to talk to each other, so we have set up a Yahoo group. This group allows you to swap questions and answers, best practices, even newsletter articles. Our goal is to provide chapter communicators with access to the most important Association news and events so that you can pass this vital information on to your chapter members. Sign up today! Are You Using the Correct AGA Logo? Chapter Creates Program to Market Events Advertise for Free! |
October 2009, Volume 4, Issue 10 NLC Registration and Hotel Reservations Now Available In addition to an outstanding technical education program, and the ability to earn 14 CPE hours, AGA’s NLC is packed with opportunities to network, make professional connections, and meet new friends. Show your commitment to a more accountable future—register by fax or online today! We reserved a block of rooms at the JW Marriott to accommodate NLC attendees. The rate is $207 per night (plus tax) until Jan. 29, 2010. Reservations received after Jan. 29, or after the room block has been filled, will be made on a space-available basis, and may be subject to higher rates.
Call for National Leader Nominations; Join AGA’s National and Regional Leadership Team AGA, the premier educational association dedicated to advancing government accountability and serving accountability professionals, is seeking leaders to serve on our National Board of Directors (for the term July 1, 2010 – June 30, 2013) as:
Read AGA’s nomination brochure. Nomination forms are due to aganominiation@gmail.com by Oct. 30. PDC Chapter Hotel Scholarships Members chosen by their chapter to receive the hotel scholarship are responsible for making their own reservations. Approximately one month before the conference, individuals participating in the hotel scholarship program will be asked to provide their confirmation numbers and arrival/departure dates, so that we may include them in the scholarship program and move their room and tax charges to AGA’s master account.
Treat Your Chapter to Recruitment Don’t hesitate! Time is running out for your chapter to receive a Chapter Recruitment Scholarship. Many chapters have already submitted their request to receive funds. If you believe your chapter has requested a scholarship and has yet to receive the funds please contact Rodneikka Scott. Although the deadline for chapters to receive these funds is rapidly approaching, it’s not too late. Simply e-mail your submission by Oct. 31. Funds will be disbursed to your chapter within a week. Remember you can always contact the National Office for recruiting help as well. Make sure that your chapter gets treated to the funds that can help increase your network. Don’t wait…request your chapter’s funds today! New AGA Education Courses
For more information on all courses, please visit the AGA Education website, e-mail Joe Jozefczyk or call 800.AGA.7211 ext. 307. Earn Bonus Chapter Recognition Credits by Encouraging Citizen-Centric Reports
The Citizen-Centric Report is a four-page document, produced annually, that clearly expresses the state of government finances in a way that avoids complex, off-putting technical detail and presents information in a visually appealing, clear and straightforward format. Reports follow a suggested format, with the first page laying out community information; the second, a performance report on key missions and services; the third, cost and revenue information; and the fourth, a look forward to the year ahead. Completed reports are made available to citizens in hard copy and digital formats. AGA offers a Certificate of Excellence in Citizen-Centric Reporting for governmental entities that prepare and distribute exceptional reports. To be eligible for the Certificate of Excellence, governments must incorporate into their report the program’s high standards of content, visual appeal, readability, distribution and timeliness in reporting. We need your help in advancing the program. Please reach out to your state and local governments today! CGFM Recognition CGFM Intensive Review Course Complimentary Electronic Memberships for Professors How to get started: Chapters may submit up to three names of professors to Rodneikka Scott for consideration. Chapters should submit as much contact information as possible (full name, title, school, email, address, etc.). Once AGA has the names, we will reach out to the professor with a welcome e-mail. Periodically, we will reach out to them and highlight another benefit of AGA membership. Finally, toward the end of their complimentary year, we will encourage them to join as a full member. Academicians who are current AGA members are not eligible for this special offer. Each complimentary e-membership will be valid until Dec. 31, 2010. The electronic members will not be counted in the official rolls of AGA membership. |
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Make plans now to attend AGA’s National Leadership Conference (NLC), to be held Feb. 18–19, 2010 in Washington, D.C. Hear from a stellar lineup of speakers, participate in informative sessions, share best practices, discover innovative management techniques and see the technological tools that can aid efficiency and improve effectiveness.
Are you currently working on CGFM recognition in your agency or state? Have you been successful in getting the CGFM recognized? We are holding a teleconference dedicated to CGFM recognition—successful practices, challenges, ideas and tools. The teleconference will be held at 2 p.m. Eastern on Nov. 10. Please 