Dear prospective members of Iowa Distance Learning Association,

This is Dr. Devrim Ozdemir, the current president of the Iowa Distance Learning Association (IDLA). We are a growing association that is working to create a network of online learning enthusiasts in Iowa and the surrounding states. We understand how difficult it can be to network with like-minded people in Iowa and learn from each other about current developments. We are here for you and we deeply value the knowledge and experience you have available to contribute to our association. We would like you to join us. With the $35 annual membership fee for regular members and $20 annual fee for students, you will get the current benefits below and potentially many more in the coming days.

Direct Benefits

1. Monthly synchronous networking events. These events provide valuable opportunities to improve your network and learn about the current developments in Iowa and at the national level. Participation in these events continues to increase every month.
2. Updates on many different distance learning opportunities and conferences. Our association provides a forum to disseminate distance learning opportunities and conferences which you may otherwise not be aware of.
3. Access to local experts in the field as part of your personal learning network. You can contact us anytime you have any online learning questions.
4. Automatic membership to the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA). As a member of the Iowa Chapter of USDLA, you will also become a member of the USDLA and will benefit from everything USDLA provides to its members.
   

Additional Benefits

1. Discount for United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) National Conference. As a member of the Iowa Chapter of USDLA, you will receive a $50 discount during the registration of the USDLA national conference.
2. Discount for the annual IDLA symposium. You will receive a $35 discount as a regular member or a $55 discount as a student member on the registration fee for the IDLA annual symposium.
3. And many more potential additional benefits. We continue to seek additional benefits to offer our members. Please contact us if you have any ideas.
   

We hope you will become a contributing member of our association soon as we want your help in shaping the vision for our association moving forward.

Regards,

Dr. Devrim Ozdemir

President of the Iowa Distance Learning Association (IDLA)