Attend our events: The majority of our events are free and gear is almost never required. Membership is not required for the majority of CRC events
Become a member: Once you've attended 3 events in a calendar year you may submit your membership application. Members get access to voting rights, event presale, and leadership opportunities. [MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS OPEN ANNUALLY IN DECEMBER]
Join a committee: Gear Swap, Chicago Fetish Weekend, Marketing, Events are all examples of existing committees, or you can suggest a new committee. Committees are open to any members. Email us to join a committee at leadershp@chicagorubber.club
Run for the board: CRC has 5 board positions that members can run for. The Board of Directors shall be composed of five individuals elected by CRC members. The Board of Directors must include a President, a Treasurer, and a Secretary/Historian., as well as two At Large Board Members. There is a larger commitment of time that come will these roles (minimum 5 hours a month). Read more about the Board in the CRC Bylaws
Membership
Becoming a member of the Chicago Rubber Club allows you to participate in club committees, vote on club matters such as board selection (full members only), wear club colors and get exclusive pre-sale to any ticketed events.
To become a member you must have attended at least 3 events in the calendar year and live in the Chicagoland Area. Full details can be found in our bylaws.
To become a Supporting Member you must have attended at least 2 events in the past 2 calendar years. Full details can be found in our bylaws.
Interested in becoming a member? You can apply for Membership when applications open, from December 1st until the Annual Planning Meeting (December 14th), when new member applications are review. Please review the requirements above to see if you qualify.
Membership applications are currently closed. If you met the requirements for membership in 2025 (meaning you attended enough events in 2024/2023) and wish to petition for membership, or have a question about becoming a member? Email us at membership@chicagorubber.club