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SPECIAL EVENTS Explorers Club Annual Dinner   The Club is renowned for its grand Explorers Club Annual Dinner (known as "ECAD") which dates back to the beginning of the twentieth century. Since its founding in 1904, members of the Club have gathered annually in New York to review the year in exploration, honor the world’s top explorers, and break bread together. ECAD 2009 The 2009 Explorers Club Annual Dinner (ECAD) has celebrated global exploration and scientific pursuits, honoring some of the world’s top explorers and researchers. This year's theme, “The Balancing Act: Exploring Biodiversity” Key Note speaker Prof. Edward O. Wilson, Ph.D. Eminent biologist, theoretician and Harvard University Professor, Dr. Wilson is popularly called the “father of biodiversity” and is considered to be one of the world’s greatest living scientists. Other Honorees include Clive Cussler, Ph.D. Rev. David A. Dolan, Peter E. Hillary, Scott Hamilton Leo M. Talbot, Ph.D, William A. Anders The event will feature a cocktail reception, silent and live auctions, and special surprises throughout the evening. ECAD 2008 The 2008 Annual Dinner had as its theme "Exploring Planet Ocean." Dr. Eugenie Clark, "The Shark Lady," received The Explorers Club Medal. Dr. Sylvia Earle served as the dinner chair. Speakers included David Doubilet, Julia Whitty and Dr. Ellen Prager. ECAD 2007 The 2007 Annual Dinner focused on "The Importance of Polar Places." Speakers included polar explorer Rune Gjeldnes, scientist Paul Mayewski and author Barry Lopez.

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