LEAD!2026
LEAD! is AGA’s chapter leadership training event. It will be held July in Arlington, VA. LEAD! connects volunteers with AGA national office staff to support leadership development. We plan to cover:
- AGA’s national direction and initiatives
- Expectations of our national and chapter leaders
- Strategies to enhance services, retain members and attract new leaders
- Ways to access key information for more effective leadership
LEAD! Logistics
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AGA Travel Expense Policies
AGA will ACH $100 per attendee to their chapter to cover travel expenses. Attendees should request reimbursement from their chapter treasurer. If individual expenses exceed $100, chapter treasurers can request additional reimbursement from AGA by contacting chapters@agacgfm.org. If approved, the reimbursement will be sent via ACH to the chapter for disbursement to the traveling member.
Health & Safety Guidelines
Liability Waiver
- I understand that travel and gathering involves risk of sickness, including sickness from COVID-19.1 (and on behalf of my guest(s)) fully assume that risk and, further, to the fullest extent of the law waive and release AGA and its employees, directors, officers, and agents from and against claims, liabilities and expenses arising from injury, sickness or death from contraction or spread of COVID-19 or other communicable disease due to travel to or attendance at an event hosted by AGA.
- I will take the necessary precautions while at the event, including, but not limited to, engaging in appropriate social distancing, wearing a mask as needed in public areas when not consuming food or beverages, minimizing face touching, frequently washing my hands, and avoiding risky environments such as overcrowded bars or restaurants. I agree not to attend any AGA event (or not to remain at an AGA event) if I feel ill when I arrive or at any time during the event; test positive for COVID-19, or am exposed to COVID-19.
- This waiver and release is binding on me, my family, and my heirs and successors.