Benefits of Membership

Why become a member of The Explorers Club??? According to some of our Canadian members....
The greatest attraction of membership is that it puts me in the company of the most fascinating people in the world. - Jason Schoonover FI'86
	No other organization captures the spirit of exploration so well, and the regionals often foster new friendships and collaborations, on-the-spot. And the networking opportunities are large, as explorer/scientists, writers, photographers, and filmmakers are all in the same room. But most importantly, all of it is good fun. - John Pollack FI'06
I joined for two reasons, the first being the Club's link to the top explorers and field scientists of both the 20th and 21st centuries. I've had the honour of meeting Sir Edmund Hillary, Norman Vaughan, Norman Baker, Steve Fossett, Chuck Jaeger, Jane Goodall, Richard Butson, Peter Lewin, Phil Currie and Eva Koppelhus, to name a few of the world's top contemporary explorers and field scientists. Secondly, it provided me with a venue to meet international field scientists from across a wide range of disciplines. It's this ability to belong to an organization that allows you to meet fascinating and accomplished individuals from fields as diverse as archaeology, geology, marine biology, space research, environmental sciences that keeps me motivated in volunteering my time to The Explorers Club. I find it very satisfying in promoting the accomplishments of these individuals, who have made a real contribution to mankind. - Joseph Frey FI'02
	When John Levinson, past president of The Explorers Club, asked Pat and I if we would consider applying for membership, we were extremely honoured. Our motivation to accept this invitation was foremost to enjoy the fellowship of such interesting and accomplished people as are attracted to The Explorers Club. Many years later, we continue to feel that membership is a privilege. With this in mind, we are glad to offer our organizational skills to the club: serving on committees, hosting the annual Salt Spring Symposium, and for five years acting as Chair for British Columbia and Yukon. Our philosophy has been one of how can we give to the club, and through giving, we benefit personally. We get a thrill to help others network so as to further their own research, thereby allowing us to be peripherally involved with exciting cutting edge scientific work. Being a member of The Explorers Club can be a most enriching experience. Through the club, opportunities are presented to become friends with professionals whose expertise range widely. To speak with an underwater archaeologist, then an astronaut, next minute a volcanologist, then an oceanographer, followed by an expert on the spirit bear and then the person whose life's study is the polar bear, is no exaggeration. It happens and it's wonderful! - Rosemarie Keough FI'02
Barry and I fell into The Explorers Club quite accidentally, having worked with one of their corporate sponsors for a number of years. Being educators and research scientists, we found ourselves amongst some of the most amazing and diverse people. We continue our relationship with this organization because of what learning opportunities we have gained from it, and the connections and collaborations we have formed in our professional research. The Explorers Club has opened doors for us and piqued our curiosities in a way outside of our academic worlds... - Amanda Glickman FI'05

Membership confers the privilege of association with an international group of persons with a vast range of interests and accomplishments related to exploration and the field sciences. Meeting other members and exchanging ideas, advice and experiences is by far the most important aspect of the Club. For those planning expeditions and projects in distant places, the Club is a passport to vital contacts around the world. In addition, there are various services described below and opportunities to participate in Club member and Public Service activities. To a large degree what a member gets out of the Club depends on what he or she puts into it.

The Explorers Journal: The official journal of the Explorers Club, published quarterly. It contains accounts of explorations throughout the world and is particularly interested in articles by its members.

Newsletter (Explorers Log): This publication appears quarterly. It is an internal publication only available to members and publishes news of member activities and accomplishments.

Outpost: Canada's Travel Magazine: Complimentary subscription to all Canadian members.

The Flag: The Explorers Club Flag has crossed every continent, has been to both Poles, has flown from the highest peaks and deepest caves, has been to the depths of the ocean and has been on several space flights including around the moon.  Application may be made to the Flag and Honours Committee for the custody of the Flag for expeditions meeting the Committee's requirements.

Emblems: Custom designed badges, pins, ties, bracelets, clothing, luggage, glassware and other items are available to members.

Grant Programs: Oriented toward students to develop interest and progress in the field sciences. Grants include the Exploration Fund, Youth Activities Fund and other Public Services Grants and fund raising activities.

Major Projects: The Club "endorses" or "sponsors" a limited number of expeditions and research projects each year.

Headquarters: The New York City Lowell Thomas Building headquarters offers advantages to both resident and visiting members:

Other Events: Members may attend the Annual Dinner and other special events with their guests. Members also are welcome at all meetings of regional and international chapters. Many chapters have weekly and monthly programs.

Travel: Opportunity to participate in the Explorers Travelers Program

Discounts: Discounts from equipment supplies and various travel operators are available from time to time.

Networking: The Club's affiliation with the American Museum of Natural History, the National Geographic Society, the Royal Geographical Society and the American Alpine Club and the shared membership of Club members with numerous other important organizations and societies facilitates contact and communications.