MEMBERSHIP OVERVIEW
ILGISA membership is available to anyone who uses GIS technologies and/or is interested in pursuing a GIS career. Primarily working for government agencies, members include those who are in management positions, as well as those who hold more technical jobs. As a not-for-profit association, we strive to provide high quality, low cost programs which keep our membership informed and help them to continue to develop professionally.
Not a Member? Consider Joining! Membership benefits include:
Receive the ILGISA Newsletter, GIS Notes twice a year as well as monthly e-notes and updates
Learn about all ILGISA activities
Receive reduced rates at ILGISA conferences and seminars
Opportunities to network with other GIS professionals working in federal, state, local governments and universities in Illinois
Opportunity to build on your knowledge base and exchange ideas and information with others in similar positions
Invited to serve on committees which develop and manage ILGISA activities, including publications and conferences
Access to ILGISA's LinkedIn Group.
Access to member's only fourm
Yearly membership directory made available to members for download
See our membership profile
Where ILGISA Members are located in the State of Illinois as of May, 2009:
Map created by Curt Abert, August 2009.
TYPES OF MEMBERSHIPS
All memberships are for one calendar year and expire on December 31 each year. Dues statements are sent to current members prior to January 1 of each year and are payable by March 31 of that year to maintain membership status. After March 31 of each year, individuals who are not currently up to date with their dues will need to register for conferences at the non-member rate.
Regular Membership: $50
Available to individuals interested in GIS careers, industry and/or applications. Each member receives access to the members only section of the website where they will have exclusive access to: a downloadable membership directory; the most recent electronic newsletter; interactive membership forum, committee pages (if participating in a specific committee), podcasts and surveys. Additionally, members will be updated monthly via ILGISA E-mailings. Special member rates are available for all conferences and seminars provided the individuals membership status is in good standing and paid for the current year.
Student Membership: $10
Available to any full-time student enrolled in a post secondary institution and interested in GIS. A letter from department chair verifying student status is required along with application.
Download the ILGISA Membership Application and either Mail or Fax it into our Offices
If you wish to pay for your membership dues with a credit card, American Express, Visa, Master Card and Discover Cards are accepted.