ILGISA is a professional association of individuals, lead by an elected board of directors, who use GIS in their work. 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. Included in our membership are:

• resource conservationists
• planners
• county engineers
• land surveyors
• university professors
• soil scientists
• cartographers
• engineers
• GIS managers
• assessors

and many others who use GIS in their daily work.

Per Conference Registrations, this shows the breakdown of employment.

Per Conference Registrations, this shows the breakdown of interests.

Memberships

All memberships are for one calendar year and expire on December 31 each year. Dues statements are sent to current members on or about January 1st. 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: $30
Available to individuals interested in GIS. Each member receives a copy of the directory, newsletters, and all ILGISA mailings. Special member rates are a available for all conferences and seminars provided the individuals membership status is in good standing and paid for the current year. A membership directory will be mailed to all members.

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.

Distinguished Member: An individual of acknowledged renown in Geographic Information Systems and who has rendered outstanding service to the Geographic Information Profession and who is an Active Member in good standing of the Illinois GIS Association may be elected as a Distinguished Member of the Association in one of two ways: (1) by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Board of Directors or (2) by receipt of the Dahlberg Distinguished Achievement Award. Distinguished Members are not required to pay dues and are elected for life.

Sustaining Member: An organization or firm with interest in the objectives of the Association and wishing to provide financial support to the Association. A Sustaining Membership includes three (3) active memberships.

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ILGISA Membership Brochure and Application (Word document 37KB)