Service Associate Benefits

Service Associate members are valued partners in the profession. As a member, you have several exclusive opportunities to participate. Not sure where to start? Click here to see a Service Associate roadmap that will help you make the most out of your membership.

SHOWCASE YOUR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

• Exhibit to hundreds of school business officials: At the Annual Conference each spring, the IASB/IASA/Illinois ASBO Joint Annual Conference or Midwest Facility Masters Conference in the fall and the NEW Illinois ASBO Facilities Professionals Conference. 
• Membership Directory: Access a list of Association member names. 
• Buyer’s Guide: have a listing of your name and company’s services included in this go-to online member resource.
• Advertising opportunities: Marketing display spaces are available in the Journal of School Business Management.

GAIN INSIGHTS INTO SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

• The UPDATE Magazine: This quarterly themed publication is your link to articles and insights on specific aspects of school business management.
• The Journal of School Business Management: This journal takes a more scholarly approach to issues in school business management.
• peer2peer Network Online Member Community: Listen in on the conversation to learn what issues are most relevant to school business officials and share your best resources for schools.

FORM LASTING PARTNERSHIPS

• Join a Professional Development Committee: Get involved in one of 19 PDCs to share your expertise, make connections and possibly become a session presenter.
• Write informative articles: Enlighten colleagues with research in the Journal of School Business Management or be selected as an UPDATE Magazine contributor through your participation.
• Attend Regional Organizations: Many Regionals welcome Service Associates to come and network with local school business professionals. Check the Events Calendar to find out which Regional Meetings you can attend.
• Representation: Dialogue with the Service Associate Advisory Committee, who raises service associate member issues to the Illinois ASBO Board of Directors.

Start taking advantage of all these great benefits… Apply online now or download the membership application! (pdf)

ILLINOIS ASBO SERVICE ASSOCIATE GAINS PROGRAM

All Service Associate Members can earn valuable rewards, while gaining exposure in front of school district members through participation in Illinois ASBO programs. Learn more GAINS Program.