Report of the President 85 



III. MEMBERSHIP 



George H. Sherwood, Assistant Secretary 



The confidence of the public in the Museum as an institu- 

 tion that is doing an important work in science and education 

 is evidenced by the rapidly increasing number of Members 

 enrolling in its support. There are now more than 3,200 who 

 are on this list, and the total dues received constitute an item 

 of considerable income. Important as this financial assistance 

 is, however, Members may render even greater service by inter- 

 esting others in the growth and development of the Museum. 

 Members are especially invited to nominate their friends for 

 election, and are assured that their assistance in increasing 

 the membership will be greatly appreciated. 



Classes of Membership 



Annual Members $10 Fellows $500 



Sustaining Members (annually). . . 25 Patrons 1,000 



Life Members 100 Associate Benefactors 10,000 



Benefactors $50,000 



Many unquestionably join the institution through public 

 spirit, but the privileges which are extended to Members are 

 really of great advantage. Two courses of lectures are ar- 

 ranged during the year primarily for Members; a Members' 

 Room is provided for their comfort; on request, instructors 

 who will explain the meaning of the exhibits are available; 

 the. Museum Journal, a magazine which gives a popular account 

 of the activities of the Museum, is sent free to all Members. 

 Full information regarding membership will be furnished by 

 the Secretary on request. 



Special attention has been given to the Lectures for Mem- 

 bers. Every effort has been made in these lectures to present 

 interesting and instructive subjects connected with the ex- 

 ploration and other work of the Museum, and of science in 

 general. The spring course of 191 2 was so well attended 

 that the Trustees found it necessary to reduce from four to 

 two the number of tickets allotted to each Member. 



