Membership
To JOIN or RENEW please follow these 5 simple steps!
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Please reach to us at info@socalpaleo.com if you have any questions about Membership.
STEP #1 - SELECT YOUR MEMBERSHIP
The Southern California Paleontological Society offers two distinct membership options.
The Active Membership is geared toward individuals/families that want to actively participate in the Society in-person.
The Associate Membership is geared toward individuals/organizations that are specifically looking only to receive our bi-monthly bulletin and/or only participate in our monthly lectures virtually.
STEP #2 - DOWNLOAD THE CORRECT FORM
Choose your form based on STEP #1; both forms allow you to either join or renew.
ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP
$20/year
Discounts for families!
Recommended for residents of SoCal. Benefits include:
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SCPS Academic Bulletin (Bi-monthly)
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Live lectures (Monthly, in-person OR virtual)
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In-person meetups (Monthly)
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In-person fossil collecting trips and/or museum tours (Monthly)
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Vote on Society matters (ex: Society Board elections)
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Volunteer for positions thru the Society (ex: judge annual science fair)
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Hold elected office within the Society (ex: Treasurer)
STEP #3 - FILL OUT YOUR FORM
Depending on how many family members will be joining along with you, the age of any children, and a couple other factors, the price of your membership will vary.
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When you have finished filling out the form, you can calculate your dues for the year. This sum will be used in STEP #5.
STEP #4 - RETURN YOUR FORM
OPTION #1 - EMAIL
Save your form in the .pdf format. Attach to an email and send to: info@socalpaleo.com
OPTION #2 - POSTAL MAIL
Print your form out and mail it in an envelope to:
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SoCal Paleo Society
1411 Goodman Avenue

Redondo Beach, CA 90278
STEP #5 - SUBMIT PAYMENT
Your amount due is calculated on your form in STEP #3.
OPTION #1 - PAYPAL
Submit an electronic payment for the amount calculated in STEP #3.
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Please submit your payment under the name of your primary Member.
OPTION #2 - POSTAL MAIL
Write a check for the amount calculated in STEP #3; make the check out to "SCPS", and mail the check in an envelope to:
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SoCal Paleo Society
1411 Goodman Avenue

Redondo Beach, CA 90278
OPTION #3 - NEXT MEETING
Bring payment for the amount calculated in STEP #3 to the next SoCalPaleo meeting you attend. We accept:
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Checks and made out to "SCPS"
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Cash in the exact amount
ALL DONE! WHAT'S NEXT?
You made it through all 5 steps! Here are some resources you might want to check out: