Become a Member of CARBA

CARBA has three types of memberships. Below you find information in order to choose which type of membership best fits your needs. Online registration and renewal will be available soon. In the meantime, please print and complete the membership form and mail to:

Chicago Area Retail Bakers Association
c/o Robert Fleckenstein, Treasurer
19225 S. LaGrange Road
Mokena, IL 60448

Regular Membership - $75 per Year

A Regular Member shall be any firm, corporation or other entity engaged in the manufacture and retail sale of bakery products including all persons employed by such firm, corporation or other entity who agree to adhere to the purposes of the Association as set forth in the Association Bylaws or subsequent amendments thereto. In order to be engaged in the manufacture and retail sale said firm, corporation or other entity must be engaged in a Retail Bakery Location open to the public, have the required business licenses and health permits.

Allied Membership - $100 per Year

An Allied Member shall be any firm, corporation or other entity engaged in the manufacture of or supplying of those supplies, equipment or services directly connected with the retail baking industry, including all persons employed by such firm, corporation or other entity.

School Membership - No Charge

A School Member shall be any school engaged in the teaching and support of the baking industry and actively involved with the CARBA organization as approved by the board of directors. Students of the school approved by an instructor may become Student Members of CARBA.