August marks some exciting changes to the individual membership
package. By exciting changes we don’t mean an excuse to put prices up either,
quite the opposite in fact!
The AGI recognise the importance of our individual members to the
vibrancy and success of the organisation. Therefore we have launched and
initiative to increase our current membership. Part of this initiative is
making the membership fee more manageable and easy to pay. As a result we have
both reduced cost and introduced direct debit payment with the option to pay
monthly.
Reduced Costs
We have reduced annual costs to £60+VAT
for those who wish to pay annually or £5.50+VAT
a month for those who wish to pay monthly by direct debit. For full details of
individual membership and to download the direct debit form click here.
The reduced cost makes an individual AGI membership better value than
ever providing benefits such as reduced rates for AGI conferences and events
(including the new showcase programme) and the opportunity to participate in
the CPD scheme. Importantly it also provides chance to become more involved
with the AGI including joining regional and special interest groups and the
opportunity to stand for council and executive position.
Greater Engagement
The reduction in cost is only part of our drive to increase the value
of AGI membership. Another key part is improving the engagement of our members
both with the various regional and special interest groups and with the core
AGI. This is partly being done through increased promotion of the groups and
their activities and an improved presence on social media. However at the end
of the day it is up to members to join in, become involved in relevant groups
and volunteer with the organisation.
The more members become involved in the AGI the more benefit they will
see from it. As well as a chance to become engaged with the wider GI community,
network and share knowledge and skills (and socialise, Geobeers pioneers let’s
not forget) becoming an active member of the AGI can have another very tangible
benefit.
Put simply it can offer an alternative path of career progression and
professional development. If you run for council or executive positions on one
of the regional or special interest groups you will have the opportunity to
further develop your skills outside of your day to day job. Being a member of
the GeoCom working group for example and helping to organise the conference
that is at the heart of the GI calendar can add something extra to your CV and
there is no doubt that expanding your professional development beyond your role
is going to help you in the employment market.
Direct Debit
This is the functional but important bit: As of August 1st
members and prospective members can now pay by direct debit (the form can be
downloaded here
and should be returned to the address on the form). Members who chose to pay by
direct debit also have the option of paying monthly, helping to spread the cost
of membership across the year. This option is not available through other
payment methods.
Thanks,
Chris
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