Your membership in the Japanese American Service Committee of Chicago provides vital support for an organization that shows the world the positive impact an ethnically diverse population can have on the strength and freedom of our society. Your membership helps better someone's quality of life. It helps combat hate and bigotry through education and awareness. It means that Japanese American history, heritage and culture will be preserved and passed on to our children.   As a member of the JASC, you will be helping to support, serve and preserve the Japanese American community, and making a contribution to the multi-ethnic, multi-generational community of which we are all a part.   If you have any questions, please e-mail or call 773.275.0097.   Benefits of Membership As a member of JASC, you will receive:     • four quarterly issue of our timely and informative newsletter, which features upcoming events, profiles of prominent JASC citizens, helpful articles, reviews of national guest speakers involved with our organization, community service announcements, and much more;     • member coupons for discounts on various services and restaurants in the Chicagoland area;     • member rates for classes and community programs such as the much valued Health Screening;     • invitation to attend JASC functions at special member rates;     • eligibility to apply for JASC scholarships.   Privileges of Membership As a member of JASC, you will:     • be eligible to serve as a member of the Board of Directors;     • have the right to participate in the Annual Meeting and any special meeting;     • have the right to elect officers and members of the Board of Directors.   Membership Rates Memberships are for one year, and based on a calendar year. They cannot be prorated.     • Individual – $75     • Family – $100     • Student (full-time college student) – $35     • Senior Individual – $45     • Senior Couple – $80   Special Membership Levels Special memberships will be acknowledged in JASC publications.     • Friend – $150     • Supporter – $250     • Patron – $500     • Benefactor – $1,000