Checklist for Organizing an AGS State Affiliate

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Decide on area for affiliate

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Announce intent to organize by letter to all AGS members in the state or inter-state area

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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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Obtain Federal Tax ID Number and 501 (c)(3) tax exempt status

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)