Procedure:

1. Write a letter of interest to the Chapters/Affiliates chairperson.
2. Select four (4) officers for your group. At least four (4) elected officers of your group MUST become dues paying members of AGATE. Groups of fifteen (15) or more AGATE members have additional benefits. See below.
3. Send a letter of commitment, with the name of your organization, a list of your officers with addresses and phone numbers, a copy of your ratified by-laws, and the name, address and phone number of the contact person. With all conditions met, your group will be granted Chapters/Affiliates status at the next regularly scheduled Board Meeting.
   

Benefits:

1. Chapters/Affiliates automatically have tax exempt status rather than going through a separate application.
2. Chapters/Affiliates may request a speaker from the AGATE Board, annually at no charge for a presentation. Your chapter must cover the Board Director's expenses. Contact the chairperson.
3. Chapters/Affiliates participate in the AGATE communications network.
4. If interested, your representative can attend the Chapers/Affiliates workshop at our annual conference. The registration fee for that day will be waived. Please coordinate with the Chapters/Affiliates chairperson.
   

Benefits For Groups With Fifteen (15) or more dues-paying AGATE members:

1. Chapters/Affiliates at this level wishing to explore the use of AGATE's bulk mailing permit may contact the Newsletter editor.
2. The rebate for each AGATE membership fee (currently $10) is returned to each Chapter/Affiliate WHEN the annual report is submitted along with a current membership list with addresses each June. Monies are returned annually after receipt of the June report.
   

Responsibilities:

1. Submit an annual report, including a financial account, to the Chapter/Affiliates chairperson by each June 30, including a list of Chapter/Affiliate activities for the past year. Membership rosters and dues should be sent to the Membership Secretary. Rebates for Chapters/Affiliates with at least fifteen (15) AGATE dues-paying members will be returned only when this is met.
2. Send a representative to the AGATE Annual Chapters/Affiliates meeting at the state conference.
3. Send copies of Chapters/Affiliates newsletters to the AGATE president, the Newsletter editor, and the Chapters/Affiliates chairperson.