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How to Join


 NOTE that Orientations will not be held in December 2018 as the Saints transition to a new Ushering sign up system.

TO BECOME A MEMBER YOU MUST REGISTER FOR AND ATTEND A NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION.  CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW.

Member Benefits:

The opportunity to usher at over 100 venues in the Chicagoland area including Steppenwolf, North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Timeline, Harris Theater, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Auditorium Theatre and many other music, dance and performance companies.

"Spotlight," is our monthly online newsletter that contains current and future ushering opportunities.
 

"CyberLine" is a bi-weekly email that contains new ushering opportunities with links to late arriving listings and ushering opportunities created by show extensions and member cancellations.

 

The Saints have a group membership in the League of Chicago Theaters.  Emails will be sent from the League with information about Industry Nights.  Our Saints badge allows access to these industry nights for a nominal price.  
   

Members are not required to volunteer for a minimum number of shows.  Members decide on their own which shows they wants to see, when and how many.


In 2017, the Saints awarded over $120,000 in grants to local not-for-profit performing arts organizations.  We've given more than $900,000 in total grants over the years. We also have a "MatchGrants" program near the end of the year in which we match member's donations to the organization of their choice. So far, we've matched about $40,000 of our members' donations.

PLEASE NOTE:
  • Members are required to have their own email address. You must be able to use an Internet browser. An Internet calendar is particularly useful in maintaining ushering schedules and reminders. 
  • Membership dues (effective April 1, 2017) are $80.00 per person for the first year and $65 for subsequent renewals made no later than May 31.
  • The dues for new members 35 years old or younger is $35. Proof of age is required.
  • The minimum age for joining the Saints is eighteen.
  • The membership year begins on June 1 and ends on May 31.  New members can join as early as April 1 and get two free months.
  • Members must renew annually by the end of the membership year in order to maintain their membership regardless of the month joined.
  • You may renew and pay annual dues by credit card or check.
 
How to join (Start by attending an orientation):

 

1. Register to attend a new member orientation:  Schedule Orientation
  • Select the orientation that you wish to attend.
  • Click the button labeled "Register Now".
  • You will be asked to supply contact information, including your individual email address and to "sign" our Membership Agreement.
  • Don't forget to click the "Complete Registration" button at the bottom.
  • NOTES: Complete registration generates an Email Confirmation.  IF you do not receive the Email, you are not registered and may not be admitted to the Orientation.
  • Each person must complete a separate registration.  
  • Registration closes when the Event is full.  Unregistered walk-ins may not be admitted to the Orientation.
2.  Attend the new member orientation.
  • At the orientation you will learn more about the Saints. 
  • There is no obligation to join.
  • People who decide to join are asked to pay their dues.
  • Your Saints badge will be issued.
  • Saints gear may be purchased from The Shoppe (bow ties, approved purse, flashlight, and more).
3. Once you join, start enjoying the benefit of Saints membership.
 
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