ASID Design Practitioner Member Benefits When you join ASID, you become part of a community that is committed to helping you and your profession succeed. You also enjoy access to an unmatched resource of information, knowledge, services, and events. Information about Your Profession ASID ICONT - bringing you success strategies four times a year Newsflash - need-to-know design and Society news delivered biweekly to your desktop ACCESS - practical information for interior design students served up quarterly Information, research and education about important health, safety and welfare issues Complimentary subscription to Southern Accents magazine Development for Your Career STEP - the only available preparatory course for the NCIDQ exam ASID-sponsored educational events at major national meetings ASID University Campus - a weekend of specially selected courses offered in locations around the country Professional recognition and awards programs ASID leadership opportunities at the local and national levels Continuing education and professional development courses available locally and online Advancement of Your Profession Year-round public relations efforts in your area and throughout the United States, highlighting the value design brings to the home and work environments Support of FIDER and NCIDQ-organizations that uphold the standards of the design profession Protection of Your Right to Practice A national legislative program to promote licensing efforts in every state Consumer protection initiatives Training seminars on right-to-practice issues Connections with your Colleagues A virtual network of designers and industry representatives through www.asid.org chat rooms, message boards, forums, on-line directories, and more Automatic membership in your local chapter Access to the suppliers you need Resources for Your Business Contract documents Low-cost group life, disability and professional disability insurance ASID MasterCard Mailing lists Marketing Support for Your Practice Marketing Support for Your Practice Worldwide Referral Service available free to all ASID practitioner members Link to your Web site from the ASID Web site ASID Professional member seals Strategic Mapping and other consumer research giving you insight into your clients' needs and expectations Business development education and training Tools to help you manage your business and projects As a member of the Illinois Chapter you also receive:   Subscription to the Illinois Chapter quarterly newsletterThe AGENDA NewsBriefs, featuring current chapter news and program information, e-mailed monthly to your desktop National chapter exposure through our website, www.ASIDIllinois.com Annual Directory of the Membership Forums for interacting with Industry and your peers such as Chapter Programs, Annual Dinner, Design Competition, Career Day, Peer Groups and Community Service projects Marketing opportunities through Find-A-Designer and Find-A-Resource online referral programs and Sponsorship programs Public relations program to educate the consumer about ASID and the value of ASID Designers Conference room, phone, and coat closet for members and their clients in our staffed Merchandise Mart office