Strong Advocacy
We have strong advocacy efforts in Springfield and Washington, D.C.
Member Benefits
Insurance Opportunities
Bitco offers discounted insurance to IOGA members.
Discounted Energy
Affordable Gas & Electric (AGE) offers discounted energy usage to IOGA members.
Media Outreach
Public and media outreach are offered to members through speaking engagements, guest editorials and more.
Networking Opportunities
Special member pricing is offered at all IOGA events, including the annual convention & trade show, summer golf outing, and the fall meeting.
Soil Testing
An in-house service. IOGA performs soil tests for $90 to members and $125 to non-members. New members receive two free tests.
Online Directory
Members have access to the IOGA Membership Directory online and are mailed a hard-copy each year. Other directories are available for purchase.
Education & Training
Many training opportunities are offered during IOGA’s Convention & Trade Show and Fall Meeting including Train the Trainer programs (organized by Energy Services/Bitco and CountryMark), IEMA Tier II Reporting (Offered by IOGA’s legal counsel’s firm, Black Ballard, McDonald, P.C.), and Illinois Geologist training.
Membership Opportunities that work for everyone
Producers
BPD = Illinois production
- P-1
- BPD 1-10
- $300
- P-2
- BPD 11-25
- $500
- P-3
- BPD 26-100
- $1000
- P-4
- BPD 101-150
- $1500
- P-5
- BPD 151-800
- $2,000
- P-6
- BPD 801-2000
- $5,000
- P-7
- BPD
2001+ - $10,000
Service & Supply Companies
$ Gross Sales = Gross sales or income from Illinois activity
- S-1
- less than or equal $150,000
- $300
- S-2
- $150,001-$250,000
- $500
- S-3
- $250,001-$500,000
- $1,000
- S-4
- $500,001-$1,000,000
- $1,500
- S-5
- greater than $1,000,000
- $2,000
Professional Services
$ Gross Sales = Gross sales or income from Illinois activity
- PS-1
- $Gross Sales
less than or equal to $150,000 - $500
- PS-2
- $Gross Sales
$150,001-$250,000 - $750
- PS-3
- $Gross Sales greater than or equal to
$250,001 - $1,000
Royalty Owners
- All royalty owners
- $100
For income tax purposes, 90% of IOGA dues payments may be deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expenses, but not as a charitable contribution. 10% of IOGA dues payments are considered lobbying expenses under the 1993 Tax Act and, therefore, are nondeductible.
All membership prices are for a one-year IOGA membership.
With opportunities in the bi-monthly newsletter and yearly membership directory, advertisers have a great opportunity to be seen by over 350 IOGA members.
The Play
Our print newsletter is sent quarterly to over 350 members. In a digital world, print marketing stands out. Click here for more information.
Updates
The monthly email updates keep our membership in the know. Space is limited. Click here for more information.
Website
Be seen in vivid color by every IOGA visitor. Click here for more information.
Membership Directory
Increase your visibility with an advertisement in IOGA’s Membership Directory. The directory is an invaluable resource used by virtually everyone in the industry! When companies from outside the Illinois Basin contact IOGA, the first thing they ask for is a copy of the IOGA Directory. Click here for more information.