The UCIMC membership is the UCIMC. Although some people are able to volunteer more time than others, every member is equally important when it comes to deciding the direction for Indymedia in Urbana-Champaign. From the beginning, our IMC was founded on this idea of equality -- no single group, managers or representatives are in charge. The decisions that affect the UCIMC the most are made by the members at the membership meeting, which is twice yearly, on the first Saturday of April and the first Thursday of October.

UCIMC membership dues are the bulk of the funding that makes the UCIMC possible. Without the financial support of our membership the UCIMC simply would not exist. Membership is annual and the dues are sliding scale donation of $25-$50 per year. An in kind material donation that has been approved by the finance working group may also be used for annual membership. However, no person will be refuse membership because of an inability to pay. Anyone may request that the UCIMC wave all or part of the IMC membership donation by talking to any working group of the UCIMC. You can also choose to become a Sustaining Funder and donate $5-100 monthly to the UCIMC.

In addition to keeping Indymedia alive and vibrant in Urbana-Champaign, membership in the UCIMC comes with benefits. Members can:

• check out media-making equipment
• use the editing equipment in the production room
• check out books, magazines, videos, audio cassettes, and zines from the UCIMC library
• rent the UCIMC space at a reduced rate

These are just small ways in which we can thank you for your support. But realize that you are a part of the UCIMC in more ways than just though your checkbook. Your voice can be heard though our interactive news website http://www.ucimc.org, through the Public i, through the IMC Radio News, Mondays at 5:30 PM on WEFT 90.1 FM, and through participation at UCIMC meetings.

Become a Member Today

Use the links below to make a membeship donation through PayPal will deduct the amount you choose annually from your account. Or fill out the membership form and mail it with your check to the address below.
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Become a Sustaining Funder

Consider becoming a Sustaining Funder and contribute $5-100 monthly to the IMC to help defray rent and other operating expenses. Donate your pocket change once a month! Becoming a Sustaining Funder also means that you don't have to worry about renewing your membership, as all Sustaining funders are also Members of the UCIMC.

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Mailing Address

Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center
ATTN: Treasurer
202 South Broadway Avenue
Suite 100
Urbana, IL 61801
U.S.A.

The UCIMC's Mission

The Independent Media Center is a grassroots organization committed to using media production and distribution as a tool for promoting social and economic justice. The IMC is not owned or funded by corporate sponsors and advertisers and we are in need of your support to sustain our efforts.

Thank you for you support!