Following the steps on this checklist will make the process of developing an affiliate run smoothly.
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Decide on area for affiliate |
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Announce intent to organize by letter to all AGS members in state |
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Publish announcement on intent to organize in AGS Newsletter |
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Hold first organizational meeting |
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Appoint an AGS contact at the organizational meeting |
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Fill out provisional status application form and return to AGS |
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Receive notification of provisional status from the national office |
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Hold second organizational meeting |
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Elect officers and board members |
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Develop a committee to write by-laws and articles of incorporation |
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Approval of by-laws and articles of incorporation by affiliate membership |
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Approval of by-laws and articles of incorporation by AGS Board of Directors |
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Receive notification of affiliate status |
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Incorporate at the state level using a local attorney |
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Complete and file Form SS-4 (application for Employer ID Number) |
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To discuss your tax exemptions status process, please contact Phillip Washburne at the AGS Finance Department (212) 308-1414 x326. |
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Elect a representative to COSAR |
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If feasible, form committees (i.e. membership/development, educational programs, public policy, etc) |
