Membership Nominations
Like all Lambda Alpha International Chapters, membership in the Minnesota Chapter is by invitation only, through sponsorship of a current member of the chapter. Current members are encouraged to nominate individuals who meet the following criteria for membership: have achieved professional distinction, have a minimum of ten years of relevant professional work experience, and have made an outstanding contribution to their community through public service. LAI is a dues-based organization and there is an expectation of annual dues renewal ($290) to be a member in good standing.
If you are interested in membership and meet the minimum criteria, please contact a member and express your interest.
Nomination Process
If you are interested in membership and meet the minimum criteria, please contact a member or reach out to laiminnesota@gmail.com to express your interest.
Each year, we request nominations to Lambda Alpha International by having members propose candidates to the Board by filling out our nomination form. The Board reviews the applications for nominees proposed by LAI MN members and approves the candidates, assuming they meet all qualifications.
New member nominations occur on a semi-annual basis, so that qualified members are not delayed in participating in Lambda Alpha International functions. Once approved, an Initiation Ceremony is held at a luncheon or dinner to initiate the new members and meet other members of the Minnesota Chapter.
Benefits of Membership
- Networking opportunities at the local, state, national, and international level.
- Offers the ability to take part in developing the standards and best practices of your profession.
- Access to a wide spectrum of public and private-sector land-use professionals.
- Members-only educational programs and discussions, private tours, social mixers, and more.
- Access to the annual international Land Economics Gathering with backstage VIP access to the workings of the host city.
Member Attributes
- Ten or more years of experience in their fields
- Distinguished themselves professionally
- Made an outstanding contribution to the field of land economics
- Demonstrated a commitment to the community in which they work