2025 LAI Chicago Region Chapter
New Member Application Nominee Form

You have been invited to submit an application for consideration to the LAI Chicago Region Chapter of Lambda Alpha International. Please complete this form and upload the documents requested. If you have any questions, please reach out to the office, support@laichicagoregion.org.

All membership nominations for the 2025 class are due by 5:00 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2025. Nominations received after that time will be considered for the 2025 class.

Criteria for Membership
The foremost criterion for membership is an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the development, redevelopment, preservation, or enhanced utilization of the world’s land resources.

All candidates must attend a minimum of two (2) LAI events prior to the nomination submittal on May 16, 2025. Event attendance does not need to be in the same year or in the year in which you apply.

Your service contributions must be documented in the nomination form below and in the submitted résumé.

Service examples include:

Service on a not-for-profit organization or society board of directors (minimum six months of service by the LAI Chicago Region Nomination deadline).
Leadership role in a related industry organization.
Continued service in a volunteer-based organization multiple times over a 12-month span.
Community service that does not fall in a specific board, society or organization multiple times over a specified time.

Candidates are required to have a minimum of ten (10) years of professional work experience in a field related to land economics.

Candidates must attend a minimum of two (2) LAI events prior to the nomination submittal on May 16.

Nomination Process

Submissions to the Membership Committee must include the following:

A completed application.
Your résumé.
A high resolution photo (headshot) to be used at the Initiation Banquet.
A signed copy of the LAI Chicago Region Chapter Member Code of Conduct.

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* 1. Today's Date

Date / Time

Date

Time

AM/PM

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* 2. First Name

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* 3. Last Name

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* 4. Professional Designations such as J.D., AIA, MBA, etc. (if applicable)

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* 5. If you are inducted as a member of LAI, how would you like your name and professional designations, if applicable, to appear on your certificate?

PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION

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* 6. Professional Title (i.e. Senior Manager, Director, etc.)

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* 7. What are your areas of specialty? Choose all that apply.

Accounting

Administrative Zoning

Affordable Housing

Architecture

Asset Management

Community Development

Economic Development

Engineering (Civil)

Environmental

Government (City/County/State)

Historical Preservation

Journalism

Land Development

Land Economics

Land Engineering

Land Use Planning

Landscape Architecture

Market Research

Non-Profit/Association

Project Management

Property Tax Assessment

Public Works

Real Estate Appraisal

Real Estate Construction

Real Estate Consulting

Real Estate Development

Real Estate Finance

Real Estate Management

Real Estate Marketing

Real Property Law

Research

Security

Storm Water Management

Teaching

Traffic & Transportation

Urban Development/Redevelopment

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Name of Company or Organization (Please do not abbreviate)

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* 9. Is your company a nonprofit, public sector, for-profit, or for-profit XBE certified? (An XBE is a business enterprise owned by recognized minorities, women, veterans, or socially and economically disadvantaged persons.)

Nonprofit

Public Sector

For-Profit

For-Profit, XBE Certified

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* 10. Company or Organization Mailing Address (include Street, City, State, Zip Code)

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* 11. Work Email Address

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* 12. Work Phone Number

ALTERNATE CONTACT INFORMATION
We have found that as people move to new organizations, the Chapter leadership loses contact. Please provide alternate contact information so the chapter can maintain a connection with you. This information will only be used if emails bounce back, mail is returned or numbers are disconnected. The information will be shared only with the Executive Director and Board of Directors, but never outside of the LAI leadership.

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* 13. Personal email address

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* 14. Cell Phone

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* 15. Home Address (include Street, City, State, Zip Code).

DEMOGRAPHIC QUESTIONS
Gathering demographic data from our members helps us better understand the diversity within our community, promote equity, and guide the development of inclusive policies and programs. Please note that each question includes the option to decline to self-identify.

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* 16. What is your highest level of education:

High school diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree or Professional Degree

Ph.D. or Higher

Trade School

Prefer not to answer

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* 17. Race/Ethnicity (check all that apply)
Collecting data on race and ethnicity of our members help us to understand population diversity, ensuring equal opportunities, and informing policy and program development.

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian, Asian Indian or Asian American

Black or African American

Filipino

Hispanic or Latino

Middle Eastern or North African (MENA)

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

White

Prefer not to answer

Another race/ethnicity (please specify)

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* 18. Date of Birth
This question helps us track the age ranges of our membership.

Include Month, Day and Year

Date

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* 19. What year did you begin your primary field of work?

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* 20. Gender

Male

Female

Non-binary

Prefer not to answer

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* 21. Sexual Orientation
Collecting data on sexual orientation can help understand the needs and experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals, which can lead to the development of more inclusive policies and practices.

Asexual

Heterosexual

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual

Queer

Not described above

Prefer not to answer

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* 22. Do you identify as a person with a disability?
Collecting information regarding members' disabilities informs policy, program development, and resource allocation, ensuring inclusivity and equity for people with disabilities.

Yes

Prefer not to answer

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

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* 23. Attendance at a minimum of two (2) events is required for nomination by the submittal deadline, 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 16, 2025. [Click here to see the full list of LAI Chicago Region Chapter events at bottom of the page.]

Event 1 (Please include the name of the event, the month and year)

Event 2 (Please include the name of the event, the month and year)

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* 24. Community and public service is not time-constrained but should demonstrate consistent service and an arc of community/public engagement throughout the candidate’s professional career. (Enter up to three and use N/A as needed.)

Organization Name #1

Title Held #1

Dates of Service #1

Detailed Explanation of Responsibilities #1

Organization Name #2

Title Held #2

Dates of Service #2

Detailed Explanation of Responsibilities #2

Organization Name #3

Title Held #3

Dates of Service #3

Detailed Explanation of Responsibilities #3

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* 25. Please list your professional awards & honors - (Use N/A as needed)

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* 26. Please upload your resume.

PDF file types only.

Choose File

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* 27. Please upload a high resolution headshot.

PNG, JPG, JPEG file types only.

Choose File

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* 28. Please upload your signed LAI Member Code of Conduct.

PDF file types only.

Choose File

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* 29. If you are inducted as a member of LAI, what committee(s) might you be interested in supporting? [Click here to learn more about each committee.]

Communications Committee

Chautauqua/Salon Committee

Program Committee

Membership Committee

Member Engagement Committee

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* 30. Please let us know your sponsor and cosponsor names.

If you have any questions, please reach out to your sponsor/cosponsor or you may reach out to the office at support@laichicagoregion.org.

Thank you,

The LAI Chicago Region Chapter Membership Committee

2025 LAI Chicago Region Chapter New Member Application Nominee Form

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* 1. Today's Date

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* 2. First Name

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* 3. Last Name

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* 4. Professional Designations such as J.D., AIA, MBA, etc. (if applicable)

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* 5. If you are inducted as a member of LAI, how would you like your name and professional designations, if applicable, to appear on your certificate?

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* 6. Professional Title (i.e. Senior Manager, Director, etc.)

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* 7. What are your areas of specialty? Choose all that apply.

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* 8. Name of Company or Organization (Please do not abbreviate)

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* 9. Is your company a nonprofit, public sector, for-profit, or for-profit XBE certified? (An XBE is a business enterprise owned by recognized minorities, women, veterans, or socially and economically disadvantaged persons.)

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* 10. Company or Organization Mailing Address (include Street, City, State, Zip Code)

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* 11. Work Email Address

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* 12. Work Phone Number

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* 13. Personal email address

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* 14. Cell Phone

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* 15. Home Address (include Street, City, State, Zip Code).

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* 16. What is your highest level of education:

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* 17. Race/Ethnicity (check all that apply)Collecting data on race and ethnicity of our members help us to understand population diversity, ensuring equal opportunities, and informing policy and program development.

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* 18. Date of BirthThis question helps us track the age ranges of our membership.

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* 19. What year did you begin your primary field of work?

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* 20. Gender

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* 21. Sexual OrientationCollecting data on sexual orientation can help understand the needs and experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals, which can lead to the development of more inclusive policies and practices.

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* 22. Do you identify as a person with a disability?Collecting information regarding members' disabilities informs policy, program development, and resource allocation, ensuring inclusivity and equity for people with disabilities.

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* 23. Attendance at a minimum of two (2) events is required for nomination by the submittal deadline, 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 16, 2025. [Click here to see the full list of LAI Chicago Region Chapter events at bottom of the page.]

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* 24. Community and public service is not time-constrained but should demonstrate consistent service and an arc of community/public engagement throughout the candidate’s professional career. (Enter up to three and use N/A as needed.)

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* 25. Please list your professional awards & honors - (Use N/A as needed)

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* 26. Please upload your resume.

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* 27. Please upload a high resolution headshot.

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* 28. Please upload your signed LAI Member Code of Conduct.

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* 29. If you are inducted as a member of LAI, what committee(s) might you be interested in supporting? [Click here to learn more about each committee.]

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* 30. Please let us know your sponsor and cosponsor names.

2025 LAI Chicago Region Chapter
New Member Application Nominee Form

* 17. Race/Ethnicity (check all that apply)
Collecting data on race and ethnicity of our members help us to understand population diversity, ensuring equal opportunities, and informing policy and program development.

* 18. Date of Birth
This question helps us track the age ranges of our membership.

* 21. Sexual Orientation
Collecting data on sexual orientation can help understand the needs and experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals, which can lead to the development of more inclusive policies and practices.

* 22. Do you identify as a person with a disability?
Collecting information regarding members' disabilities informs policy, program development, and resource allocation, ensuring inclusivity and equity for people with disabilities.