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Benefits of Membership EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: Good for Resumes!! Chapter and regional professional development conferences and programs. Superior information and knowledge through high quality Chapter-level CEU programs. Home-study educational courses. Participation in IIDA/NeoCon Student Day LEADERSHIP OF THE PROFESSION: Presenters of the Industry's premier awards for design excellence. Interior Design Awards, presented at the Midnight Affair. The APEX Awards, presented for excellence in product design. LEGISLATIVE AND POLITICAL PRESENCE: Participation in Small Business Coalition for Healthcare Reform. Leaders in NAFTA negotiations, initiated to facilitate your international practice. Participation in efforts to gain recognition for interior design at the Federal and State level. International network establishing code and licensing initiatives. ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: Meet profesionals for future help in locating internships and jobs. Participation in any two of the eight IIDA Specialty Forums. Exclusive access to the IIDA web site on the world-wide-web. Members can coordinate meetings, post registrations, establish topical bulletin boards, communicate, and perform research. IIDA Membership Card. 50% reduction of first year's Associate Membership dues. Chapter-level scholarships, mentor programs,and portfolio reviews. Member discounts for Avis Rental Cars. Member discounts for Continental Airlines.