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AGS Refer A Colleague Program

Tell your colleagues about the benefits of being an AGS Member!

Membership growth allows for increased awareness and helps with our mission of improving the health, independence and quality of life of all older people. Share your knowledge about the AGS and the value of your membership. You will receive recognition for promoting the Society and your colleague will experience the benefits of being an AGS member firsthand.

Contact the AGS Membership Department at membership@americangeriatrics.org or 800-247-4779 for recruitment materials.

How to refer a colleague:

1. Tell the individual about the AGS mission and goals, and the strategies we use to achieve our vision.
2. Identify the individual's specific needs and areas of interest that the many AGS membership services and opportunities could address.
3. Tell the individual about how being an AGS member has benefitted you personally.
4. Encourage the individual to think about joining the Society or attending the Annual Scientific Meeting. Offer to send him or her more information, obtained from the AGS Membership Department.
5. Give the individual specific information about applying and ask him or her to complete the referral section if they decide to follow through.
6. Contact the individual after some time to find out if they have any questions. Thank them if they joined or restate your reasons for supporting the Society.

Rewards:

AGS offers a reward incentive to all members who refer a colleague. Members who recruit

• 1-5 new members annually are eligible for 25% off AGS products (excluding dues and registration fees)
• 6-10 new members annually are eligible for one free AGS product or 50% off the AGS Annual Scientific Meeting registration fee
• 11-20 new members annually are eligible for two free AGS Products, or one free AGS Annual Scientific Meeting registration
• 21 or more new members annually are eligible for one free AGS membership AND one free AGS Annual Scientific Meeting registration

Requirements:

• Referred member must be a full paying member of the AGS.
• Recruiter must be a current, full paying member of the AGS.
• You can refer as many people as you wish and there is no limit on the number of times you can receive discounts.
• The new member application must be submitted with full payment and include a completed referral section. The referral information may not be submitted separately.
• The reward discounts may not be applied with any other discounts (e.g. Corporate Group Discount) and must be used within a year of being granted.