Member Advocate Program

Member Advocate Program (MAP)

About MAP
Officially launched in 2019, the Member Advocate Program is the AAA's annual refer-a-friend campaign. While members are encouraged to refer colleagues throughout the year, the AAA officially launches the MAP campaign in March. Members and sections who refer the most friends and colleagues are eligible to win one-year complimentary AAA membership and a registration to the next year's annual meeting. Sections may also participate by having members indicate a section name in the referral field instead of an individual name.

We established this program to show the AAA's appreciation and acknowledge members' contribution to the association's growth. AAA members have always been the best at advocating for the field of anthropology and the association’s mission and benefits. Our power in numbers helps to strengthen and enhance the dissemination of anthropological knowledge. 

Campaign Timeline
March 1 to September 30th

Eligibility 

• Who is eligible to refer new members?
  AAA members and sections are eligible to accrue credit for each eligible member referral.
  
  
• Who can I refer for credit?
  Individuals who are not current members of the AAA.
  
  
• Who isn’t eligible to be referred for credit?
  Active AAA members
   

Tiered Rewards
The rewards will be distributed annually in October.

The AAA member who leads the participant board in referrals will win reward #1. The runner-up will receive reward #2. All participating advocates receive reward #3.  For all participating advocates who refer five or more members your name will be entered into a drawing for the grand reward. Sections who lead the participant board are free to disperse these prizes at their discretion.

• Grand Reward: 1-year membership and 2023 Annual Meeting Registration
  One “advocate” who refers five or more members will receive this reward. In the event of a tie, a drawing will be held to determine the winner.
  
  
• Reward 1: $100 VISA gift card 
  
  
• Reward 2: $50 VISA gift card 
  
  
• Reward 3: Exclusive retro AAA member advocate pin.
  All participants who recruit one member will receive this reward. You will also be entered into a drawing to receive a complimentary three-month AAA membership extension. One advocate will be selected. 

 
How it works

• Continue to advocate for the field of anthropology and the mission of the association to a friend or colleague. (Need to check their AAA membership status, search here)
• Encourage your friend or colleague to include your name or section name in the “referral box” during the checkout process via AnthroGateway no later than September 30^th.
• Any friends referred after September 30th will rollover to the next year's campaign.
• Check your advocate credit via our participant board. The board will be updated at the beginning of each month from March through September.
• The advocate with the most referrals will be announced in October.
• Need a few tips? We've got you covered.