1969 ஆம் ஆண்டு சிகாகோ பல்கலைக் கழகத்தில் துவங்கப்பட்ட “சிகாகோ தமிழ்ச் சங்கம்”  ஆல் போல் தழைத்து வருகிறது. சிகாகோ தமிழ்ச் சங்கத்தில் உறுப்பினராக இணைவதற்கு உள்ள உறுப்பினர் படி நிலைகள்

  1. பெரும் புரவலர் [Grand Patron]
  2. வாழ்நாள் உறுப்பினர் [Life Member]
  3. ஆண்டு உறுப்பினர் [Yearly / Annual  Member]
    • குடும்ப உறுப்பினர் [Family Member]
    • தனிநபர் உறுப்பினர் [Single Member]
    • மாணவர் உறுப்பினர் [Student Member]
    • மூத்த உறுப்பினர் [Senior Member]

Membership is open to all individuals and families who are interested in supporting and participating in Cultural, Social and Entertainment programs conducted by and for the Tamil community in Tamil.

There are three categories of CTS membership:

  • Grand Patron
  • Life Member
  • Annual Member

The current membership fees are:

  • $1000 one-time for Grand Patron Member
  • $250 one-time payment for Life Member
  • Annual Membership levels
    • $30 for Family Member
    • $20 for Single Member
    • $10 for Student Member
    • $10 for Senior Member

Benefits:

  • Grand Patrons get two free admission tickets* to all Chicago Tamil Sangam programs for life.
  • Reduced Entrance Fee for some of the CTS  programs (Life Members Only)
  • Free requests and help in the monthly email digest
  • Socializing and sharing fun with like-minded community members

Besides being part of a socio-cultural organization that supports and helps the Tamil and Indian community through various social and cultural programs, including the following additional benefits of becoming a member of CTS.

Members and their families will receive priority for participation in the annual CTS programs. On average, about 4 to 6 programs are organized per year.

Members drive the operations of the organization. Members can vote for selecting various Office Bearers and run for the  CTS Board of Directors Office.