• Confirm Your Status—Make sure you are a current NCTM individual member.
• Set a Goal—Start with an easy goal, such as recruiting one new member—which would make you eligible for the prize drawing for a free trip to NCTM’s 2014 annual meeting in New Orleans or an Apple iPad. And then try for two members, which means two chances in the drawing PLUS $5 in NCTM bucks. But keep going if you can because the prizes keep adding up.  

• Spread the Word—Distribute applications in print or by e-mail to your colleagues, friends, administrators, prospective mathematics teachers, parents, and others who are involved in mathematics education and encourage them to join. Mention that NCTM membership offers valuable and vital professional benefits at a great price. Noting how membership has helped you personally, is a nice touch, as well.  
• ID Yourself—Be sure to add your member ID number after "I was referred by an NCTM member" to printed applications or to ask your contacts to add it for you.
• Use Social Media—Post notes about membership and links to NCTM’s Web site on Twitter; your Web site; or your Facebook, LinkedIn, or other social networking pages.
• Note Financial Support—If your institution or district reimburses all or part of the membership dues, be sure to mention that to your contacts. Tell them how to apply for reimbursement.
• Check back—See whether your contacts have questions and encourage them to apply.
• Watch the Deadline—the program runs year round, but this year’s rewards will apply for all qualifying applications received by June 30, 2013. Applications received after that will be applied toward next year’s program.

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