Join USGBC-Illinois
The U.S. Green Building Council – Illinois Chapter connects you with nearly 1,600 members representing various disciplines and industries that are shaping the region’s green building movement. Members receive discounts on Chapter programs, listing in the Chapter’s online membership directory, and access to the Chapter’s online member community. Members are also able to participate in Chapter committees and serve in Chapter leadership positions.
To join the Illinois Chapter and pay your membership dues with a credit card, follow the instructions below. To pay new member dues with a check, please use the Membership Application or contact Joan Martin at 312-245-8300 x205.
- Visit www.usgbc-illinois.org
- Click on Member Application under the Membership drop-down menu
- Click the Start application in a new window button
- Select the proper Membership Level
- If you work for a company that is a USGBC member, you can select National Member Employee
- If you are a student, you can select Student
- If you do not work for a company that is a USGBC member, you should select Regular
- Follow the remaining online prompts
Subscribe to Chapter Events and News Listserv
Benefits
Members receive discounts to Chapter programs and events, listing in the Chapter’s online Member Directory, and access to the Chapter’s online member community. Below is a more detailed list of benefits:
- Affinity Program discounts
- Reduced fees and priority registration for Chapter events, educational sessions, workshops, and programs
- Listing in Chapter’s online searchable Member Directory – Each individual Chapter member is displayed online in the searchable, publicly accessible USGBC – Illinois Chapter member directory. Members can be searched by a wide variety of criteria.
- Access to Chapter’s online Member-Only forum
- Access to job posting/job seeker section on web site
- Subscription to GreenBytes – the Chapter newsletter
- Ability to serve on Chapter Committees and Branches – As a member-driven organization, the Illinois Chapter relies on its Committees and Branches to plan and implement programs to serve Illinois’ green building community.
- Eligibility to run for a Chapter leadership position within a Chapter Committee or Branch
- Eligibility to serve on Chapter Board – Chapter board members help guide the Chapter’s strategic direction.
- Ability to participate in Chapter elections – Chapter members are invited to vote in elections for the Chapter’s board of directors, Branch leaders, and by-laws change proposals.
- Opportunity to represent the Chapter at speaking engagements and trade show booths
- Quarterly membership e-mail – This member-only e-mail shares information about new Chapter member benefits, helpful tips to help you get the most out of your membership, and important member announcements.
