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The American Geriatrics Society State Affiliate Handbook

1. Assessing the Need for an AGS Affiliate
   
   What is an AGS State Affiliate?
   
   
2. The Development Process
   1. The Development of an AGS State Affiliate
   2. Requirements and Procedures for Affiliate Status
   3. Application for State Affiliate Provisional Status  <--- (PDF File - Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
   4. Job Descriptions for Council of State Affiliate
   5. Guidelines for the Council of State Affiliate Rep.
   6. Job Desc. for Co-Chair, COSAR and Board of Directors Rep.
   7. Affiliate Executive Director/Job Description
   8. Model Affiliate By-Laws and AGS By-Laws
   9. Checklist for Organizing an AGS State Affiliate
   10. Being Recognized as a Non-profit Organization
       
       
3. About the American Geriatrics Society
   
   About the AGS / Current Major Programs and Publications
   
   
4. Public Policy Information
   1. Introduction to Public Policy Information
   2. Writing Letters to Elected Officials
   3. Meetings with Elected Officials
      
      
5. Continuing Medical Education
   
   Introduction to Continuing Medical Education
   
   
6. Fundraising Tips
   1. Introduction to Fundraising
   2. Fundraising Tips for AGS
   3. Corporate Fundraising
      
      
7. Sample Section
   1. Introduction to Samples
   2. Letters to the Editor
   3. Important Elements of a News Release
   4. Ways to Promote Special Events, Conferences, Etc.
      
      
8. Position and Clinical Statements and Papers
   1. Introduction to Position and Clinical Statements and Papers
   2. AGS Position Statements, Guidelines, Recommendations and Papers Order Form
      
      
9. Foundation for Health in Aging
   
   About the Foundation for Health in Aging