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 The Explorers Club differentiates exploration from travel for tourism. While both activities are valuable, our members and those qualified for membership are those who carry out or assist in field science expeditions to study unknown or little known destinations or phenomena in order to gain knowledge for humankind.
You need not have climbed Everest, dived to the deepest point in the ocean, or discovered a new dinosaur, but we are looking for individuals who have gotten their hands dirty and their feet wet working in the field as participants in documented scientific expeditions. Tourism, by comparison, is enjoyed primarily for pleasure or self education. Therefore, extensive travel photography, participation in educational tours or similar pursuits in remote parts of the world do not alone qualify one to become a member.
However, we do have a category, Friends of The Explorers Club, for people who, though not qualified for membership, would like to associate with the club and support its goals. We hope that, as they meet members and experience the culture of exploration, these Friends might take the initiative to participate in expeditions, so that they may be moved into the ranks of full membership.
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 If you would like to apply for membership, you can download the application form as a PDF document or Microsoft Word document. After you have filled it in, you may send it as an email attachment to our Membership Coordinator Mr. Christopher Bray to help speed things up, however we do require that you also post us a signed printed copy of your application form. Please send this to the Membership Office:
Mr. Christopher Bray
ANZEC Membership Co-ordinator
29 Wollstonecraft Ave, Avalon Beach, NSW 2107, Australia
Non Australia or New Zealand applicants should apply through The Explorers Club's headquarters at www.Explorers.org.
Note that your application should include an accompanying letter from an existing member endorsing your application for membership. If you do not know any existing members, contact the Membership Co-ordinator and he/she will seek out a member with similar interests who may well sponsor your application.
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Fellows have made documented contributions to exploration or scientific knowledge. Such accomplishments are often evidenced by scientific publication, but may also be documented in books, popular media, or broadcast media.
Members have evidenced a sustained interest in some aspect of exploration and have contributed in broad terms to the cause of exploration and the furthering of scientific knowledge (for example by participating in expeditions).
Friends are individuals who wish to associate with The Explorers Club and support its mission. These individuals are crucial to the Club's outreach as they create an extended network of awareness and support.
Student Members are full-time students, enrolled in accredited institutions, who are interested in pursuing exploration or field science as a future career or avocation.
Sponsors support the ideals of The Club both generally and with specific initiatives, events, or lecture series. Corporate members are particularly valued for the service and educational programs that their sponsorship helps provide.
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