Why
Recruit?
You joined AGA for a myriad of
reasons…to keep up-to-date on news and developments in the
profession…to gain access to a variety of inexpensive continuing
professional education offerings…to move forward in your career…to
build a personal network… Whatever your initial reason for joining
was, you now know that you are part of a tremendous national network
of professionals working to advance government accountability.
We need your help to
ensure that the AGA network remains strong and continues to grow to
reach all accountability professionals! Do you realize how unique a
network AGA is? AGA is the ONLY professional association that boasts
a membership across ALL levels of government—local, state and
federal. Plus, AGA also has members who work for tribal governments,
academic institutions and private sector organizations. This means
that there are thousands of thoughts, ideas and solutions right here
within the AGA network—as a member you have No. 1 access! And, as
our Association strengthens and grows, so do the thoughts, ideas and
solutions.
Recruiting new members
and retaining current members takes everyone working together. I
believe one of our best marketing tools is the positive experience
of other members.
That’s why it’s so
important for every member to talk about what they get out of their
AGA membership. This can help us widen our scope and aim to reach
all accountability professionals at all levels of government.
My challenge to you is to
recruit one new member into AGA before the close of the membership
year, which is April 30, 2004. I have challenged our AGA national
and chapter leaders to recruit three new members each before the
close of the membership year. An array of exciting prizes and awards
are part of this year’s campaign, including AGA Dollars.
Success is up to each and
every one of us. And remember, whether you are a longtime member or
new to AGA, each of you plays an important part in moving our
Association forward.
So what are we asking for
from each of you? A little bit of your time, to share with a
colleague, a friend or an associate how AGA can work for them
too—we’re talking about a quick call, a conversation at a meeting,
or an e-mail. A little investment in your time will go a long way in
terms of helping to strengthen AGA, and ultimately, you.
We know your time is valuable, but in as
little as five minutes, you can help a colleague or friend achieve
their professional goals by sharing the AGA advantage. We’ve made it
so easy to recruit new members…just pass along the membership
application attached below. Remember to include your name on the
application to receive sponsorship credit!
We are offering an array
of incentives to award those members who actively participate in
recruitment. This year’s membership campaign, “Back to Basics, Back
to Benefits,” has brought back, by popular demand, AGA Dollars. AGA
members start earning AGA Dollars after they have recruited two new
members—recruit two, receive 10 AGA Dollars. After that, receive
five AGA Dollars for every member recruited.
In addition to AGA
Dollars, members can work toward these great prizes. If you sponsor
three or more new members, you will be entered in a drawing for the
grand prize. The top prize is a three-night, four-day stay at a
four-star hotel. Airfare and hotel for two are provided (in the
Continental United States).
So, resolve to recruit
new AGA members in 2004!
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