Ready, Set, Grow

The “Ready, Set, Grow” Member-Get-A-Member Campaign is the new AGA membership recruitment and rewards program running from May 1, 2011 until April 30, 2012. The campaign challenges AGA members to encourage their colleagues, friends and other interested individuals to join AGA during the program year.

Each member who sponsors a new member is eligible for special recognition and rewards. How the campaign works:

• Download a membership application or request for materials by mail.
• Remember to include your name as the sponsor on the application.
• You will be eligible to receive a sponsor pin when your first referral joins AGA.
• The “Ready, Set, Grow” Member-Get-A-Member Campaign ends April 30, 2012. The grand prize recipient will be announced shortly thereafter.

Campaign Incentives

Everyone Wins! 

• Recruit ONE or more members, receive a Sponsors Only lapel pin.

Sponsor a Member Before October 31, 2011

• Recruit a Member before October 31, 2011 and be entered into a fishbowl drawing to win an iPAD.

Sponsoring Six or More

• Recruit SIX members by Dec. 31, 2011 and receive next year’s membership dues renewal FREE.

Sponsoring 10 or More

• Recruit 10 or more members by March 31, 2012 and be placed into a drawing for a $200 American Express Gift Card. After 10, each new member sponsored gives you another chance at the drawing. Recruit 10 members, get one chance at the drawing, recruit 16 members, get seven chances, and so on. The more members recruited, the more chances to win.

Spotlight on Early Career/Tomorrow’s Professionals New Members

• An AGA National Meeting Registration will be awarded to the AGA member who recruits the most new Early Career members during the campaign.

Sponsor Achievement Awards and Recognition

1.     Recruiter of the Year (one winner)—The member who recruits the most new members from May 1, 2011 through April 30, 2012 will be presented with the Recruiter of the Year distinction and receive a complimentary registration to the 61st Annual Professional Development Conference & Exposition in San Diego and two tickets to an San Diego attraction.

2.     Top Sponsor (two winners)—The next two members who recruit the most new members from May 1, 2011 through April 30, 2012 will each be presented with the Top Sponsor distinction along with a complimentary registration to the 61st Annual Professional Development Conference & Exposition in San Diego.

3.     Chapter Overall Growth (six winning chapters)—The six chapters achieving the highest overall growth percentage in their chapter size grouping for the membership year will each win a complimentary AGA national meeting registration. Chapters decide who receives the registration. Each chapter president and membership chair will be presented with an achievement plaque as well.

Only you can best communicate to your colleagues what AGA does for you, your professional development and your career.

Help AGA Grow and Thrive. Start Recruiting Today.

Rules/Eligibility
All AGA members in good standing are eligible to participate in the “Ready, Set, Grow” Member-Get-A-Member Campaign. The campaign period includes all new members joining AGA from May 1, 2011 through April 30, 2012—AGA’s membership year. The new member being sponsored must include the name of their sponsor on the membership application to participate. AGA reserves the right to make changes to the campaign at any time.  All federal, state and local laws apply. Void where prohibited.