Just a friendly reminder, there are a lot of chapter memberships that are due for renewal between now and July. National headquarters usually emails you about your upcoming renewal 2 months before your membership is due to expire. Unfortunately, there are no extensions or delays granted for renewals at this time.
The ways to renew are listed below, recommended by National Headquarters:
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and by order of our governor, our New York City office has been temporarily closed. The AGO staff is now working remotely and mail has been suspended. For the time being, we are sending all renewal notices by email, even those to members who have previously requested a printed invoice sent through the postal mail. We apologize for the inconvenience. The quickest way to renew your membership is payment by credit card.
Instructions to renew on line by Credit Card:
1. Go to www.agohq.org
2. Click on Member Login (in top right hand corner).
3. Enter your username and password (for help with your login credentials, click the word “here” in red).
4. Click on “Renew Dues and Subscriptions.”
5. Follow the prompts.
Payment by Credit Card over the Phone:
Please call us at (212) 870-2311 and we will be happy to assist you in renewing your membership.
Should you choose to renew by check, there will be a substantial delay in processing your renewal that may also affect the timeliness of receiving the monthly delivery of TAO.
1. Note any changes to contact or membership information on your invoice.
2. Include your date of birth if you are a Young Organist (29 and under) or Special (65 and over or disabled).
3. If you wish to opt out of the printed copy of THE AMERICAN ORGANIST Magazine, check the box at the bottom of the invoice and subtract $8. You will then have access to the magazine online only at https://www.agohq.org/current-issue/.
4. Please make your check or money order payable to the American Guild of Organists.
5. Return both invoice and check/money order to national headquarters by the due date.
I encourage you to review the information on our website regarding the resources for organists during the pandemic found here. (https://www.agohq.org/responding-to-covid-19/)
If you have any questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to reach out to me, and I’ll help you the best that I can.
Rich Spantikow
Registrar/Membership