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2012 AAST Member-Get-A-Member Campaign

Your participation in the AAST Member-Get-A-Member Campaign benefits everyone involved:
The AAST — Through member growth, the AAST gains greater representation for the field and can develop new and enhanced programs and resources to support members while creating a larger network of sleep technologists dedicated to sleep.
Your Referrals — When your colleagues join the AAST, they will be able to take advantage of all of the benefits of membership including career enhancement and educational resources.
You — Each time that you refer a new Regular Member for the 2012 membership-year, the AAST will reward you with a coupon for a free AAST webinar archive CD-ROM. Each member referral also enters you into a Grand Prize Drawing to win one of five complimentary course registrations that can be used between January 1, 2013 and December 31, 2013. Review the Rules and Regulations below for further details.

Share your commitment to the sleep technology profession by participating in the 2012 AAST Member-Get-A-Member Campaign. By tapping into your network of colleagues and recruiting them to the AAST, you are contributing to the development and growth of the organization…a growing AAST means greater recognition for the field of sleep technology, more resources and support for our members, and a larger network of professionals dedicated to sleep.

Why Member-Get-A-Member Campaigns Work

A strong word-of-mouth marketing campaign is the surest way to promote the continued growth of an organization. As an active member, you not only know the value that your membership provides in advancing your career and strengthening your profession, but you are also in daily contact with a wealth of prospective members at your job and through your network of professional colleagues. Colleague referrals are the number one way that new members learn about the AAST…By providing you with the resources that you need to reach out to your colleagues while also giving you an incentive for actively recruiting these individuals, a Member-Get-A-Member Campaign can magnify this statistic.
 

Program Details & How to Participate

For every new or reinstated* AAST Regular Member that you recruit for the 2012 membership-year, you will a coupon for a free AAST webinar archive CD-ROM. Each referral enters you into a drawing for one of five complimentary course registrations that can be used between January 1, 2013 and December 31, 2013. Top recruiters will also be recognized in the AAST e-mail updates and on the AAST website.
 
Simply ensure that the individuals that you refer to the AAST provide your name and member number on their membership application when joining the AAST so that you can receive credit for your efforts. There are several ways to participate:

1.     Print copies of the AAST membership application to hand out personally to your colleagues, printing your name and member number in the “Member Referral” section. Be sure to follow the recruitment tips below when discussing AAST membership.
2.     Direct your referrals to provide your name and member number when they apply for membership online.
3.    E-mail your colleagues’ names and contact information to the AAST, and we will send them more information about membership including an application with your name and ID number already provided.

*Reinstated members are defined as members who have not been active since the 2010 membership-year or earlier.
 

Recruitment Tips

Recruiting new members to the AAST is easy. Follow the tips below to maximize the likelihood that the individuals that you speak to will join:

1.     Identify the best prospects. Review your network of professional colleagues and identify those who could benefit most from AAST membership. When meeting new individuals, consider asking whether or not they are a member of the AAST. If not, utilize the tools below to tell them about the AAST.
2.     Know the benefits of membership. The AAST provides a wealth of valuable resources to our members. The more familiar that you are with these benefits, the better equipped you will be to discuss them with your colleagues. Try to remember why you first joined and how you have come to value new benefits as your career has progressed.
3.     Keep membership materials close. Always keep AAST membership brochures and applications on hand in your office or when attending a professional event. Need membership materials? Contact the AAST membership department to request that we send you membership brochures and applications.
4.     Give examples. Provide your colleagues with examples of how your AAST membership has benefitted you in your career. A positive testimonial can be one of the strongest tools when recruiting new members.
5.     Focus on their needs. Each individual has different needs regarding their professional development. Ask questions about their professional goals and what information they are looking for. Based on their answers, identify and highlight the benefits will be of greatest value to them.
6.     Close with plan of action. After discussing the value of membership and your experiences with the AAST, walk them through the process of applying for membership. Provide them with a hard-copy of the AAST membership application or give them information on how to join online. Always refer them to the AAST website, www.aastweb.org, so that they can browse the site and get more information following your conversation.
7.     Follow-up. Check back in a few weeks to politely inquire about whether or not they’ve joined and to ask if they have any additional questions. If they haven’t already joined, this follow-up can serve as a reminder for them to do so.
8.     Thank them. Send them a short message or e-mail, thanking them for considering AAST membership and supporting the fields of sleep medicine and sleep research.
 
Program Rules & Regulations

  • Only active members in good-standing can participate in the Member-Get-A-Member program.
  • Program is valid for Regular membership categories only. If an individual applies as a member, but does not qualify for that category, no credit will be received for that application.
  • Program is not valid on renewals. Only new and reinstated memberships qualify for credit. Reinstatements are defined as memberships that have not been active since the 2010 membership year or earlier.
  • To receive credit for a recruit/referral, the new member must include the referring member’s name and member ID number (if known). If the AAST cannot verify the identity of the referring member’s name, no credit will be received for that application.
  • Program valid for memberships received or postmarked with payment between October 1, 2011 and September 30, 2012, and applied to the 2012 membership-year.
  • Program rules and incentives are subject to change by the AAST. 

AAST webinar archive CD-ROM Coupons:

  • There is no limit on the number of coupons that can be earned.
  • Coupons will be issued on a monthly basis following receipt of member dues and all required documentation.  Coupons will be delivered via e-mail to the primary e-mail address on file with the AAST.  If no primarly e-mail is on file, coupons will not be issued.
  • Coupons cannot be reissued after initial delivery attempt.
  • Coupons include shipping and handling fees.
  • All coupons will expire December 31, 2012.
  • Coupons are non-transferable

Grand Prize Drawing:

  • Grand prize includes five complimentary registrations to the 2013 AAST courses. 
  • Each member referral received between October 1, 2011 and September 30, 2012 is one entry.
    Prizes cannot be redeemed on site at AAST courses 
  • Prize cannot be applied to the 2013 AAST Annual Meeting 
  • The five drawing winners will be notified in October 2012. If drawing winners decline to accept their prizes, new winners will not be chosen.
  • Prizes are non-transferable and may not be exchanged for alternative prizes

Important Links

Individual Membership Application (pdf)
Online Application
Membership Benefits Listing 
Membership Brochure (pdf)
 
For more information or to request membership brochures and applications, contact:

American Association of Sleep Technologists
Membership Department
2510 North Frontage Road
Darien, IL 60561
Phone: (630) 737-9756
Fax: (630) 737-9788
E-mail: AASTmembership@aastweb.org