Members
Members are those individuals who have contributed in broad terms to the cause of exploration and who evidence a sustained interest in some field of scientific exploration and the furtherance of scientific knowledge of the world. Proof of such interest and activities must be set forth in the application for membership.
Extensive travel without a scientific purpose or objective, big-game hunting, photography or similar pursuits in remote parts of the world do not represent sufficient qualifications to become a member of The Explorers Club. On the other hand, active participation in field expeditions sponsored by a recognized scientific organization, university or museum will be given serious consideration, even if the results are part of an ongoing study.
Application Requirements
Applications should be completed, signed, and returned to the Membership Committee together with all sponsoring letters and additional supporting materials. Processing will be completed only upon receipt of all materials under a single cover. It is the responsibility of the sponsor to see that an application is complete.Residents of North America must provide two letters of sponsorship from current Club members or fellows in good standing. Applicants outside North America need only one letter of sponsorship from a current Club member or fellow in good standing.
Application Checklist
Review of Application
After the complete application is received, the Membership Committee will review it for eligibility, as defined by Article VIII of The Explorers Club Bylaws. This committee will evaluate the applicant for admission to The Explorers Club and then, if accepted for admission, assign the category of membership. The Membership Committee, not the sponsoring member, decides which category of membership is assigned. The Membership Committee’s recommendations are submitted to the Board of Directors for final approval.Acceptance
If an applicant is elected to membership, the Club will notify both the applicant and the sponsor. If an applicant is denied membership, only the sponsor will be notified. Annual dues and initiation fee are due forty-five days after initial notification. Dues will be pro-rated by half for all members accepted after June 30.Completing the Application Form
You now have two options for completing the form. Use whichever option suits you best. In either case, we require a handsigned hardcopy of the form.Download and complete the form on your computer, send as an email attachment to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), then print out the hardcopy, sign by hand, and send the hardcopy by postal mail to the Membership office.
Or download and print out the blank form, complete and sign by hand, and send by postal mail to the Membership office.
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