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MEMBER BENEFITS
Membership in NYS GFOA provides you direct contact with your colleagues throughout the state, including local government finance officers, private sector experts, and state agency representatives. Participation in our programs, councils, and committees provides both personal and professional benefits to Association members with careers in municipal finance.

Education
NYS GFOA offers many educational opportunities throughout the year, including the Annual Conference, regional seminars, and statewide training programs. NYS GFOA is an approved sponsor with the NYS Education Department to provide courses that qualify for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit. Members receive reduced rates at all NYS GFOA sponsored events. Education is offered in core functional areas of governmental financial management including accounting, auditing, budgeting, and cash and debt management, as well as broader management areas such as human resources, labor negotiations, and internal controls.

Communication
NYS GFOA communicates with you through the quarterly Newsletter, an annual Membership Directory, emails, and an interactive web site. Join today and receive timely information about:

• changes in the finance world that impact you
• state and federal legislation
• state and federal budget news
• accounting and auditing practices
• cash management techniques
• debt financing methods
• and more!

Legislation
NYS GFOA will keep you informed about changes in legislation that impact the world of government finance.

Publications
NYS GFOA produces various publications to inform and educate members.

• Quarterly magazine, The Newsletter
• Annual Membership Directory
• A Best Practices Guide to Cash Management in New York State (available to members in electronic format at no charge; $20 for printed publication)
• A Best Practices Guide to Budgeting in New York State (available to members in electronic format at no charge; $20 for printed publication)
• A Best Practices Guide to Internal Controls in New York State (available to members in electronic format at no charge; $20 for printed publication)

Scholarship Award
NYS GFOA provides an annual merit scholarship for students (members are eligible to apply) who are enrolled in a New York State university or college program focusing on governmental finance. Past scholarship awards have been $2,000 for a single winner and not less than $1,500 for more than one winner. This scholarship has led to tremendous job opportunities for past recipients resulting in obtaining positions in municipal budget and ?nance departments. Please call NYS GFOA at (518) 465-1512 for further details.

The Association has four primary areas of focus:

• Membership:
  To encourage active participation in the Association and the implementation of best practices and programs by members within their governmental units.
• Financial Management:
  To collaborate with others in the development of sound financial management practices, and communicate information on governmental financial management issues to the membership.
• Policy Formation and Legislation:
  To identify intergovernmental issues of importance to the membership, formulate policies, and communicate these to the appropriate audiences.
• Education and Services:
  To provide comprehensive educational and technical services to the membership.

2008 Membership Rates:

Membership fees cover the period from January 1 - December 31 each year. Membership is due and payable January 1 of each year.

Government sector: Employed by a government unit

$130 per member for a governmental unit with 1-3 NYS GFOA members.
$115 per member for a governmental unit with 4-8 NYS GFOA members.
$100 per member for a governmental unit with 9 or more NYS GFOA members.

Private sector: Employed outside of a government unit

$380 per member for an entity with 1-3 NYS GFOA members.
$335 per member for an entity with 4-8 NYS GFOA members.
$300 per member for an entity with 9 or more NYS GFOA members.

Retiree:     $25 per Retiree
Student:     $25 per Student (copy of student ID required.)

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Job Change?
If a NYS GFOA member changes jobs and therefore is no longer associated with government finance, the membership may be transferred to another employee of the paying organization. If a NYS GFOA member changes jobs and is still associated with government finance, and NYS GFOA membership was part of a benefits package, the membership would transfer with the departing employee. It is incumbent upon the paying organization to notify NYS GFOA of membership changes.

Please email us any changes to your membership information at info@nysgfoa.org.

Association Magazine

If you are interested in submitting an article for consideration please contact the office by calling 518-465-1512 or emailing us at info@nysgfoa.org. NYS GFOA reserves the right to review and edit any and all articles for acceptable content. Articles submitted for the purpose of marketing a product or service will not be accepted.

Use the Newsletter as a source to showcase your company by advertising in this quarterly publication. Call the NYS GFOA office at 518-465-1512 for details or click on the link to go directly to the Adveristing Application.

Newsletter Application

Directory

The Membership Directory is a source for networking, services information and more. Be sure to take advantage of another great opportunity to showcase your company by advertising in this annual publication. Call the NYS GFOA office at 518-465-1512 for details or click on the link to go directly to the Adveristing Application.

Annual Conference

The 29th Annual Conference will be held from April 2-4, 2008 at the Albany Marriott Hotel. Join your colleagues at one of over 20 educational and networking opportunities provided across New York State. Gain new knowledge, insight and technical know-how. You also have an opportunity to network with other finance professionals at these events.

2008 Conference Information

If you are interested in exhibiting, advertising and/or sponsorship opportunities, contact Celine Lohr, Events Planner, at lohr@nysgfoa.org for additional details and an application.

If you are interested in presenting or suggesting topics, contact Fred Shellard, Director of Financial and Technical Services, at shellard@nysgfoa.org for a "Call for Topics" application.

Seminars

2007 Events

If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities, contact Celine Lohr, Events Planner, at lohr@nysgfoa.org for additional details and an application.

If you are interested in presenting or suggesting topics, contact Fred Shellard, Director of Financial and Technical Servcies, at shellard@nysgfoa.org for a "Call for Topics" application.

Committees

2007-2008 Committee Chairs

If you are interested in becoming active on one (or more) of the following committees, please call the NYS GFOA office at 518-465-1512.

Employment Opportunities / Situations Wanted

The Association will post job opportunities and situations wanted on its web site, at no charge, for members of the Association. The Association will also include these in the Association's quarterly Newsletter. Email your opening or situation to ryan@nysgfoa.org. Situations wanted will be kept confidential at the request of the individual. If you have questions about this program, please feel free to contact Maura Ryan at 518-465-1512 or via email at ryan@nysgfoa.org.

Join NYS GFOA today!