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	MEMBERSHIP LEVELS
	Please also note that National USGBC Membership and Local USGBC Membership are completely independent. National membership offers reduced prices for LEED workshops and National events for employees of member companies but not Local Chapter events.

	National Organization
	Local Chapter Member
	Local Chapter Associate Member
	Emerging Green Builder

LOCAL CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

subscription to GreenBytes - the Chapter newsletter
reduction in fee for lectures
reduction in fee for events
advanced notice of upcoming LEED workshops (when information is disseminated by the National USGBC)
weekly events listserv
networking opportunities
job postings on web site
job seeker section on web site

Please note that even if you are not a local member, you are still welcome to attend our meetings and events.

QUESTIONS ABOUT MEMBERSHIP

If you have further questions regarding membership, please contact John Albrecht or Kendra Sauer.

LISTSERV

PLEASE NOTE THAT JOINING THE CHAPTER DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY SUBSCRIBE YOU TO THE CHAPTER LISTSERV.

To Subscribe to the USGBC - Chicago Chapter Listserv:

Send an email to: Listserv@usgbc.org

In the body, put: subscribe chapters-chicago email@email.com
where email@email.com would be YOUR email address.

Example: If I wanted to sign up for the Chicago listserv, I would send an email to Listserv@usgbc.org and in the body (no subject needed), I would put: subscribe chapters-chicago BlissardL@Comcast.net (make sure there is one space in between subscribe, listserv name and email)


National USGBC Membership
Description:	Membership in the National USGBC is for companies and organizations. Firms received voting rights for the National Board of Directors and for the approval of LEED rating system products. Membership organizations also receive discounts for the National Workshops.
Membership Application:	The designated company representative will need to complete the PDF application found here. The application may be submitted via email, fax, or mail once you have entered the requested information.
Membership Dues:	National dues are calculated on a scale based on several factors.


Local Chapter Member
Description:	Available only to individuals from USGBC-member companies. Local Chapter members have local chapter voting rights.
Membership Application:	Method 1: Use the following link. If you are a new member you will be prompted to establish a USGBC online account. After creating the account, you will have the opportunity to join the Chapter. Method 2: Fill out the following form and fax it to the number indicated on the form.
Membership Dues:	$50 per year


Local Chapter Associate Member
Description:	Available to individuals who are not part of USGBC-member companies. This level of membership does not include local chapter voting rights.
Membership Application:	Method 1: Use the following link. If you are a new member you will be prompted to establish a USGBC online account. After creating the account, you will have the opportunity to join the Chapter. Method 2: Fill out the following form and fax it to the number indicated on the form.
Membership Dues:	$65 per year


Emerging Green Builder
Description:	Available to students in accredited degree programs and young professionals under 25 years of age.
Membership Application:	Method 1: Use the following link. If you are a new member you will be prompted to establish a USGBC online account. After creating the account, you will have the opportunity to join the Chapter. Method 2: Fill out the following form and fax it to the number indiciated on the form.
Membership Dues:	$25 per year

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