Frequently Asked Questions...
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What do I have to do to become a member of this Club?
Just sign up using the Member page. While most members or their spouses are graduates of the University of Illinois, that is not a requirement to join our Club. Anyone who likes the colors Orange & Blue and would like to be considered an Illini is welcome to join our Club. And there are no dues!
How is the Indianapolis Illini Club related to the University of Illinois Alumni Association?
We are separate organizations, but we work closely together. For example, the Alumni Association supports this website financially, but most of the contents are created by Club volunteers. Club volunteers plan events for members and conduct all of our activities as an autonomous organization. Once a year we submit a report to the Alumni Association on our activities. And…we are all loyal Illini.
How much does membership cost?
It is FREE to become a member.
What’s our Club’s Mission Statement?
The purpose of the Indianapolis Illini Club is to express loyalty and to promote the welfare and educational purposes of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign as well as the other University of Illinois campuses. The Illini Club will endeavor to cultivate friendship and fellowship among the alumni in the greater Indianapolis area.
Where do I get more information about the Club?
One place for more information is this website. However, we also have a Facebook group and a LinkedIn group. You can reach out to either group.
Why join?
You will be joining an active alumni club, linking more than 4,000 Illini friends, family, and fans in the Indianapolis area. The Club has won 110% awards from the UIAA.
Are there any other benefits to joining?
Your primary benefit is that you will be directly plugged into all Illini events and Illini news taking place in or related to Indianapolis. Meet old friends and make new ones as you participate in social, cultural and sporting events with other Illini alums. There are activities year-round, ranging from watch parties, volunteer opportunities, networking events, and performing arts shows.
Can the Club help with the purchase of tickets to Illini sporting events?
Depending on the event, we can sometimes get tickets. Our local Illini share opportunities to resell tickets to other area Illini fans on our social media groups.
What about other activities that the Club sponsors?
We typically sponsor a variety of events throughout the year. Here is a sample of the sorts of events our Club has organized over the past few years:
- Game watches—with these informal events you can join fellow Illini to watch basketball and football games on large screen TVs and enjoy a bite to eat
- Special social/networking events
- Volunteer opportunities
- Symphony on the Prairie, Indiana Repertory Theatre, other performing arts shows