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Advance registration for educational events is strongly recommended. For events with limited capacity, as indicated by an asterisk (*), preference will be given to AIA Chicago members.

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July

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First Tuesdays Happy Hour

Tuesday, July 7, 5:30 pm-  8:00 pm

Join us for the happy hour social at Rock Bottom Brewery and start your summer early. Come out and meet other design professionals within a casual atmosphere! Everybody is welcome, including students and recent grads (must be 21+ to drink). And check out our Meetup page at www.meetup.com/ChicagoYAF.

This event is sponsored by Young Architects Forum

Learning units: Not Available

Location: Rock Bottom Brewery, 1 W. Grand Ave.

Member price: 0   Non-member price: 0

No Registration

ARE Study Hall

Wednesday, July 8, 5:30 pm-  9:00 pm

Study materials are available in an informal setting.  

This event is sponsored by Young Architects Forum

Learning units: Not Available

Location: AIA Chicago

Member price: 0   Non-member price: 0

Beyond Burnham: Marktown: Early 20th Century Industrial Housing as a 21st Century Resource

Wednesday, July 8, 12:15 pm-  1:00 pm

Edward Torrez, AIA, principal of Bauer Latoza Studio Ltd., will discuss the revitalization plan and recommendations for the preservation and development of Marktown, Howard Van Doren Shaw’s 1917 garden city development in East Chicago, Indiana. Ed will present the history of this an other early planned communities; urban design and planning issues involved in assessing residential and commercial opportunities there; input from community stakeholders; concept plans; and strategies for implementation, focusing on preservation initiatives. 

This event is sponsored by Regional & Urban Design and Historic Resources KCs

Learning units: 1.0 LU/HSW

Location: AIA Chicago

Member price: 0   Non-member price: $15.00

Let There Be Grand Light: Restoring the Palmer House Chandeliers

Thursday, July 9, 12:00 pm-  1:00 pm

The Grand Ballroom of the Palmer House Hilton is once again aglow. Peter Janko of Lumenelle will discuss the restoration of the hotel's light fixtures and especially the chandeliers: the challenges of taking them down; structural concerns on large fixtures; finishes; crystal; rewiring and UL. He will present a checklist of very simple things that can be done prior to any restoration work to achieve significant savings on project cost. Peter will also bring samples to examine. Bring your lunch; beverages provided.

This event is sponsored by Historic Resources KC

Learning units: 1.0 LU/HSW

Location: AIA Chicago

Member price: 0   Non-member price: $15.00

Water Efficient Plumbing

Thursday, July 9, 5:30 pm-  7:00 pm

Have you see the innovative technology that is shaping bathrooms today? Are you up to date on water efficiency and the requirements for new toilets? Mike Harrigan of TOTO will explain:
  • The reason we have water efficiency requirements and incentives
  • Voluntary performance standards in North America
  • Modern toilet technology
  • The need for more realistic media tests
  • The consumer-based standard called UNAR
  • U.S. EPA’s WaterSense™ labeling program, fixtures and fittings
  • What “sustainable plumbing” means in the future
Mike will also cover Water Efficiency Credits 3.1 and 3.2 in the LEED rating system. 

This event is sponsored by Environment, Interior Architecture, Technical Issues KCs, SPPR

Learning units: 1.0 LU/HSW/SD

Location: TOTO showroom, 500 N. Wells St.

Member price: 0   Non-member price: $15.00

Working with an Architect

Thursday, July 9, 7:00 pm-  8:30 pm

Are you planning to build a new home, remodel your kitchen, or renovate
a three-flat? If so, attend this free seminar let by registered architects to help you learn if you need an architect, how to select an architect, understand the phases of a project, and create your dream house.  

Directly preceeded by Ask an Architect--one-on-one 15 minute consultations with the architects. Consultations will begin at 6pm. Reservations are required. Contact Megan at 312-376-2725 or bellm@aiachicago.org for more information. Please bring drawings or ideas pertinent to your project for your consultation.

This event is sponsored by AIA Chicago, Wilmette Public Library

Learning units: Not Available

Location: Wilmette Public Library 1242 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette

Member price: 0   Non-member price: 0

No Registration

ARE Study Hall

Wednesday, July 15, 5:30 pm-  9:00 pm

Study materials are available in an unstructured setting.

This event is sponsored by Young Architects Forum

Learning units: Not Available

Location: AIA Chicago

Member price: 0   Non-member price: 0

Bidding & Negotiations: Client Budgets and Construction Costs

Wednesday, July 15, 5:30 pm-  7:00 pm

From the first conversation about the project budget to final negotiations and contract execution, the architect plays a pivotal role in maintaining client expectations as well as the full costs and value of a project. A panel of contractors from Bulley & Andrews, Norcon, Goldberg General Contracting, and Sylvester Construction will discuss the bidding and negotiation process in the context of our current economy. 

This event is sponsored by Residential Design and Practice Management KCs

Learning units: 1.5 LU

Location: AIA Chicago

Member price: 0   Non-member price: $15.00

Demystifying Fellowship

Thursday, July 16, 5:30 pm-  7:00 pm

You may be a future Fellow! Learn all about this honor from Robin Lee, Hon. AIA, Senior Director of Honors & Awards at national AIA. The Fellowship program was developed to elevate those architects who have made a significant contribution to architecture and society and who have achieved a standard of excellence in the profession. Election to Fellowship not only recognizes the achievements of the architect as an individual, but also honors before the public and the profession a model architect who has made a significant contribution to architecture and society on a national level. Robin will explain the nomination, application, and review process. All are welcome to attend, regardless of eligibility status, and learn about the road to this achievement. Refreshments will be served.

This event is sponsored by

Learning units: Not Available

Location: AIA Chicago

Member price: 0   Non-member price: 0

Light and Glass – Bringing Some Clarity

Thursday, July 16, 5:30 pm-  7:00 pm

Jim Baney of Schuler Shook will focus on methods of illuminating architectural glass: stained glass, cast glass, fritted glass, sand-blasted glass, acid-etched glass, dyed glass, dichroic glass, and even clear glass. Successful examples of architectural projects where glass lighting was an ingredient, as well as examples of lighting details developed for specific applications, will be presented. Participants will be able to identify and assess the most successful lighting methods for achieving specific results with different types of glass. Our program will begin with a short tour of the firm's offices by its architects, William and Linda Chin, PARACHIN Design Studios Ltd. Limited to 25 participants.

This event is sponsored by Design and Technical Issues KCs

Learning units: 1.5 LU/HSW

Location: Schuler Shook, 750 N. Orleans St., #400

Member price: 0   Non-member price: $15.00

No Registration

5th Annual IIDA/ASID/AIA Kickball Tournament

Friday, July 17, 1:30 pm

Teams are forming and sponsorship opportunities are now available! Chicago’s finest interior design and architecture professionals gather for one afternoon to battle through blood, sweat and tears for the coveted IIDA/ASID/AIA Kickball Tournament trophy. Celebrated as an annual event designed to bring together professionals from the three main industry organizations for a unique opportunity to mix, mingle and play some kickball. Event proceeds to benefit the Special Days Camp, dedicated to providing a safe, fun and memorable camping opportunity in a medically secure environment for children who have experienced cancer, their siblings, and their families. 

Registration begins at 1:30 p.m., kick-off 2:15

Teams and sponsorship opportunities go quickly. With the limited number of fields, once the spots are gone, they are gone. More information and registration is available at http://www.iida-ilchap.org/events/kickball.htm. Event Day Volunteers are also needed. If interested, please contact us at KICKBALLchicago@gmail.com.

This event is sponsored by IIDA/ASID/AIA

Learning units: Not Available

Location: Grant Park, Lower Hutchinson Fields

Member price: 0   Non-member price: 0

Tour: Reuse, Reclaim, Rebuild at ReBuilding Exchange

Tuesday, July 21, 6:00 pm-  7:00 pm

The Delta Institute has set up a new and exciting resource for local building material. The ReBuilding Exchange diverts building materials from the waste stream and makes them accessible to the public for reuse, protecting community health, creating jobs, and saving resources. This is accomplished through sustainable deconstruction practices and making used building materials available for purchase at a low cost. Visit the facility and learn how the ReBuilding Exchange was established and how to use it. Case studies will be presented to illustrate how materials have been reused in construction. Limited to 35 participants.

 

This event is sponsored by Environment KC

Learning units: 1.0 LU/HSW/SD

Location: 3335 W. 47th St., Chicago

Member price: 0   Non-member price: $15.00

Practice Makes Perfect - 2nd Open Forum

Wednesday, July 22, 12:15 pm-  1:45 pm

What does it take to survive in the current business environment? We'll discuss two or three of these topics:
  • The Do’s and Don’ts at the Interview
  • Professionally Advertising Your Expertise
  • Creating Sensible Proposals when Competition is Tough,
  • Linked In - Networking Online
  • Keeping Your Client from Looking Elsewhere
  • Expanded Services from Design…and More
  • Helping clients see the value of our services
  • Working Smart - Do More…Draw Less!
  • Comparative profitability of different delivery methods
  • Design-Led Design Build or Construction Management
Practice Management KC co-chair David Kasprak, AIA (Aumiller Youngquist PC) will moderate the discussion. Limited to 30 participants. Bring your lunch; beverages provided. 

This event is sponsored by Practice Management KC

Learning units: Not Available

Location: AIA Chicago

Member price: 0   Non-member price: 0

No Registration

ARE Study Hall

Wednesday, July 22, 5:30 pm-  9:00 pm

Study materials are available in an informal setting.

This event is sponsored by Young Architects Forum

Learning units: Not Available

Location: AIA Chicago

Member price: 0   Non-member price: 0

Designing the Green Kitchen - and Cooking in It!

Thursday, July 23, 11:00 am-  1:00 pm

This isn't just a theoretical presentation: you'll be tasting too. How do you factor sustainability into kitchen design for energy conservation and healthfulness? This presentation begins with a brief review of the foundation of a green kitchen: a green residence. Engineering design details that make refrigerator/freezer systems, cooking systems, and exhaust systems more or less efficient and effective will be the focus of the presentation. Also addressed briefly will be the use of strong fans in a well-sealed house which causes the residence to become negatively pressurized in relation to external pressure. Sub-Zero/Wolf's Chef Justin will then demonstrate how he uses the company's products, and the results will be enjoyed by all. Limited to 35 participants.

 

This event is sponsored by Interior Architecture, Residential Design KCs, Sub-Zero/Wolf

Learning units: 2.0 LU/HSW

Location: Westye Group-Midwest (Sub-Zero/Wof/Best by Broan showroom), 196 Exchange Blvd., Glendale Heights

Member price: 0   Non-member price: $15.00

No Registration

ARE Study Hall

Wednesday, July 29, 5:30 pm-  9:00 pm

Study materials are available in an informal setting.  

This event is sponsored by Young Architects Forum

Learning units: Not Available

Location: AIA Chicago

Member price: 0   Non-member price: 0

August

No Registration

First Tuesdays Happy Hour

Tuesday, August 4, 5:30 pm-  8:00 pm

Everybody is welcome, including students and recent grads (must be 21+ to drink), friends and spouses. Visit our Meetup page at www.meetup.com/ChicagoYAF.

 

This event is sponsored by Young Architects Forum

Learning units: Not Available

Location: Rock Bottom Brewery, 1 W. Grand Ave.

Member price: 0   Non-member price: 0

No Registration

ARE Study Hall

Wednesday, August 5, 5:30 pm-  9:00 pm

Study materials are available in an unstructured setting.  

This event is sponsored by Young Architects Forum

Learning units: Not Available

Location: AIA Chicago

Member price: 0   Non-member price: 0

Tour: Old Orchard Woods

Wednesday, August 5, 5:00 pm-  7:00 pm

Tod Desmarais, FAIA, of Optima, Inc. will lead a tour Optima Old Orchard Woods, a large-scale residential design/build development featured in the January/February issue of Chicago Architect. Tod will discuss the key aspects of this project, such as environmental design, site planning, multi-phased construction scheduling, and marketing and sales.

 

This event is sponsored by Residential Design KC

Learning units: 1.5 LU/HSW

Location: Sales Center at 9645 Woods Dr., Skokie

Member price: 0   Non-member price: $15.00

No Registration

ARE Study Hall

Wednesday, August 12, 5:30 pm-  9:00 pm

Study materials are available in an unstructured setting.  

This event is sponsored by Young Architects Forum

Learning units: Not Available

Location: AIA Chicago

Member price: 0   Non-member price: 0

Greening of the Willis (formerly Sears) Tower

Tuesday, August 18, 6:00 pm-  7:00 pm

Sundee Wislow, director of sustainability at US Equities, and Sara Beardsley, AIA, of Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, will speak about the greening of Willis Tower. As the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, Willis Tower has reduced its energy use by 30% over its use when originally built. Current efforts such as pursuit of LEED-EB and future goals to save even more energy, waste and water, will be discussed. 

This event is sponsored by Environment KC

Learning units: 1.0 LU/HSW/SD

Location: AIA Chicago

Member price: 0   Non-member price: $15.00

Working with the GSA: An Application Process Primer

Wednesday, August 19, 5:30 pm-  7:00 pm

The 2009 American Reinvestment and Recovery Act currently allocates $5.55 billion for building projects, many of which are administered by the General Services Administration. Robert Theel, AIA, Regional Chief Architect for the GSA Great Lakes Region, will outline the criteria and process used by the agency to select Architectural and Engineering service providers for projects the agency oversees: Lead Designer Qualifications; Team Qualifications & Interview; The Charrette Option; and Vision Competition Option. 

This event is sponsored by Practice Management KC

Learning units: 1.5 LU

Location: AIA Chicago

Member price: 0   Non-member price: $15.00

No Registration

ARE Study Hall

Wednesday, August 19, 5:30 pm-  9:00 pm

Study materials are available in an unstructured setting.

This event is sponsored by Young Architects Forum

Learning units: Not Available

Location: AIA Chicago

Member price: 0   Non-member price: 0

Geothermal Heat Pumps: What You Need to Know

Thursday, August 20, 12:00 pm-  1:00 pm

Learn about the HVAC choice the U.S. EPA calls the most energy-efficient, cost-effective, environmentally clean heating and cooling technology currently known to exist. Learn the "who, what, where, when, why" of a GeoExchange System (also known as geothermal heat pumps). Mike Kuk will provide an overview: environmental benefits, federal tax incentives and potential funding sources, system selection criteria, steps for performing an engineering analysis, and resources and support available. He will also share his experiences with the design, installation, and commissioning of geothermal systems in Northern Illinois. Bring your lunch; the cafeteria is closed this month.

This event is sponsored by Technical Issues KC

Learning units: 1.0 LU/HSW

Location: Chicago Bar Association, 321 S. Plymouth Court

Member price: 0   Non-member price: $15.00

Tour: Architecture Along the Chicago River by Kayak

Saturday, August 22, 10:45 am-  2:00 pm

If you want to be part of it, please register by August 13.

Come and paddle the architectural canyons of the Chicago River. We will begin with an introduction to paddle strokes, group dynamics and river safety. Then we will explore the city from a new perspective: paddle below towering skyscrapers and under the streets of Chicago, past tour boats and under water canons, and back to North Ave. The cost is $40 per person, and we'll need at least 25 people to make this event happen. No experience is required! If you want to be part of it, please register by August 13. You'll need to sign a waiver as part of registration.  

This event is sponsored by Young Architects Forum

Learning units: Not Available

Location: Kayak Chicago, 1501 N. Magnolia Ave.

Member price: $40.00   Non-member price: $40.00

No Registration

ARE Study Hall

Wednesday, August 26, 5:30 pm-  9:00 pm

Study materials are available in an unstructured setting.  

This event is sponsored by Young Architects Forum

Learning units: Not Available

Location: AIA Chicago

Member price: 0   Non-member price: 0

No Registration

Working with an Architect

Saturday, August 29, 10:00 am-  11:30 am

Are you planning to build a new home, remodel your kitchen, or renovate
a three-flat? If so, attend this free seminar to help you learn if you need an architect, how to select an architect, understand the phases of a project, and create your dream house.  It is requested to register in advance with the Forest Park Library at http://www.fppl.org/calendar_of_events.aspx or at (708) 366-7171.

There will be opportunities for 15 minute one-on-one consultations with the architects after the program. Please register in advance at bellm@aiachicago.org or 312-376-2725 and bring along any drawings pertinent to your project. Space is limited.

This event is sponsored by AIA Chicago

Learning units: Not Available

Location: Forest Park Public Library 7555 Jackson Boulevard, Forest Park

Member price: 0   Non-member price: 0

September

No Registration

First Tuesdays Happy Hour

Tuesday, September 1, 6:00 pm-  11:00 pm

Socialize from 6:00 to 8:00, then Pecha Kucha presentations from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m.What is this? Learn more and make a reservation at www.pecha-kucha.org/cities/chicago. 

This event is sponsored by Young Architects Forum

Learning units: Not Available

Location: Martyr's, 3855 N. Lincoln Ave.

Member price: 0   Non-member price: 0

No Registration

ARE Study Hall

Wednesday, September 2, 5:30 pm-  9:00 pm

Study materials are available in an unstructured setting.  

This event is sponsored by Young Architects Forum

Learning units: Not Available

Location: AIA Chicago

Member price: 0   Non-member price: 0

No Registration

ARE Study Hall

Wednesday, September 9, 5:30 pm-  9:00 pm

Study materials are available in an unstructured setting.  

This event is sponsored by Young Architects Forum

Learning units: Not Available

Location: AIA Chicago

Member price: 0   Non-member price: 0

Tour: Murphy/Jahn at the University of Chicago

Saturday, September 12, 10:30 am-  11:30 am

Peter Hayes and Leif Widholm from Murphy/Jahn will lead a tour of three projects their firm has designed for the University of Chicago. The first is an addition to the Regenstein Library that will include an automated inventory system below grade that will house over three and a half million volumes. Above it, a reading room and preservation department will be enclosed in a sleek glass elliptical dome. During the tour you will be able to see: the excavation of the 120 feet by 240 feet elliptical shaft which goes over fifty feet below grade; massive foundations; and mechanical and support spaces for the new facility. The next stop will be two nearby power plants, one completed this summer and the other under construction. Hard hats, safety glasses, boots, and appropriate clothing are required. At the start of the tour, a short safety session will take place before entering the site. Limited to 30 participants.

 

This event is sponsored by Design KC

Learning units: 1.0 LU/HSW

Location: University of Chicago, entrance to Regenstein Library

Member price: 0   Non-member price: $15.00

Integrated Campus Design - Integrated Thinking

Tuesday, September 15, 6:00 pm-  7:00 pm

Loyola University's comprehensive renovation program aims to create a fully sustainable urban campus in the Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood, including new buildings and renovations based on LEED design principles; significant energy efficiency improvements; and smart operation and maintenance efforts such as biodiesel processing and water management. An integrated planning team consisting of university representatives, design professionals, and contractors cooperating in this exciting process will present their work:
  • Nancy Tuchman, Loyola University (owner)
  • Devon Patterson AIA, Solomon Cordwell Buenz (architect)
  • Don McLauchlan, Elara Engineering (MEP & FP)
  • Greg Lakota, Halverson Partners (structural)
  • Patrick Brawley, JJR (water management)
  • Terry Graber, Power Construction Company (contractor)
 

This event is sponsored by Environment KC

Learning units: 1.0 LU/HSW

Location: AIA Chicago

Member price: 0   Non-member price: $15.00

No Registration

ARE Study Hall

Wednesday, September 16, 5:30 pm-  9:00 pm

Study materials are available in an unstructured setting.  

This event is sponsored by Young Architects Forum

Learning units: Not Available

Location: AIA Chicago

Member price: 0   Non-member price: 0

State of the Art of Firestopping

Thursday, September 17, 12:00 pm-  1:00 pm

The firestopping industry has evolved significantly since its inception in 1978. Firestopping is part of effective compartmentation, including fire and smoke resistance rated floors, walls, and related features used in openings, construction or expansion joints, and for perimeter fire protection systems. Through proper installation, inspection, and maintenance these products become systems that promote life safety. How are these products tested and listed by approved agencies such as Underwriters Laboratories? Bill McHugh from the Firestop Contractors International Association will explain. Bring your lunch or purchase lunch ticket on the first floor of the CBA for the third-floor cafeteria.  

This event is sponsored by Technical Issues KC

Learning units: 1.0 LU/HSW

Location: Chicago Bar Association, 321 S. Plymouth Court

Member price: 0   Non-member price: $15.00

The Bottom Line: Getting Your Costs Right with BIM

Wednesday, September 23, 12:15 pm-  1:45 pm

Learn how new BIM add-on programs interface with construction cost data to give accurate, up-to-the-minute cost estimates to greatly aid the architects opinion of probable costs at various stages of the project design. A presentation of the estimating program will be provided with a panel discussion on the responsibility for a projects budget from both a professional and legal standpoint, and how accurate estimating can have a large impact on an architecture firm’s bottom line, credibility and client relationship. Possible collaboration with contractors and/or conflicts will also be discussed. The panel will include an architect (or two or three), construction cost data company representative, software representative, and possibly a general contractor or estimator. Speakers will include: Andrew Arnold, Reed Construction Data; Pat Callahan, AIA, StudioGC (formerly Gilfillan Callahan Nelson); David Webster, MasterGraphics; and Mark Blenkenship with the A&E insurance industry. Bring your lunch; beverages provided. 

This event is sponsored by Practice Management KC

Learning units: 1.5 LU

Location: AIA Chicago

Member price: 0   Non-member price: $15.00

Life Cycles: Architecture as a Tool for Healing and Palliative Care

Wednesday, September 23, 5:30 pm-  6:30 pm

Grief counselor Deneen Florino and Paul Alt, AIA, will examine the process of caring for chronically ill and dying with a spiritual and humane process that eases the transition between life and death. They will first focus on the process of dying with the aid of familial and spiritual tools and consider how a communal healing space can aid those left behind or those facing a potentially fatal disease. Deneen was a student of Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, MD, and is the founder of the Angel Tales Foundation. Paul's work has examined the benefits of creating a communal healing space within healthcare facilities He is currently part of the Epidarus project at Bethesda Naval Hospital which will make Bethesda (soon to be the new Walter Reed Hospital) into a national healing laboratory.

 

This event is sponsored by Healthcare Architecture KC

Learning units: 1.0 LU

Location: AIA Chicago

Member price: 0   Non-member price: $15.00

No Registration

ARE Study Hall

Wednesday, September 23, 5:30 pm-  9:00 pm

Study materials are available in an unstructured setting.  

This event is sponsored by Young Architects Forum

Learning units: Not Available

Location: AIA Chicago

Member price: 0   Non-member price: 0

No Registration

Burnham Colloquium at the APA Upper Midwest Conference

Saturday, September 26, 9:00 am-  12:00 pm

Just as Daniel Burnham combined the pursuit of architecture and planning, so will this event be open to architects and to those attending the Upper Midwest Conference organized by the Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota chapters of the American Planning Association. The conference, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the 1909 Plan of Chicago, takes place September 24-26 and consists largely of mobile workshops. The content for this special Colloquium, which will be open to conference attendees, AIA members, and others, is still in development as this calendar is being published, so watch for more information at the Chapter Web site and at http://www.ilapa.org/.

 

This event is sponsored by

Learning units: 3.0 LU

Location: Hyatt Regency-Downtown Chicago, 151 E. Wacker Dr.

Member price: 0   Non-member price: 0

Tour: Margot and Harold Schiff Residences

Tuesday, September 29, 6:00 pm-  7:00 pm

The Schiff Residences, also known as the Near North SRO, reaches further into sustainability than most market-rate low-income housing projects by incorporating numerous green building strategies including gray water reclamation, solar water heating, and horizontal wind turbines. The tour will be given by Peter Hayes from Murphy/Jahn and Mary Ann Shanley, representing owner Mercy Housing Lakefront. What are the benefits of implementing sustainable strategies into a multi-unit residential building? How are these sustainable systems working for the residents and property managers? Limited to 30 participants. 

This event is sponsored by Environment and Residential Design KCs

Learning units: 1.0 LU/HSW/SD

Location: 1244 N. Clybourn Ave.

Member price: 0   Non-member price: $15.00

No Registration

ARE Study Hall

Wednesday, September 30, 5:30 pm-  9:00 pm

Study materials are available in an unstructured setting.  

This event is sponsored by Young Architects Forum

Learning units: Not Available

Location: AIA Chicago

Member price: 0   Non-member price: 0