Society for the History of Discoveries


How to join the Society

Membership is open to anyone interested in the Society's activities.

Annual Membership Fee

regular membership
contributing membership
student/retiree
US $30
US $50
US $15

You can join by regular mail of on-line via the Internet, as described below. The on-line procedure is especially convenient for those outside the USA.

To join using regular mail:
Download this form, complete it and send with a check or money order payable in US Dollars made out to "Society for the History of Discoveries " (SHD)  to: 

Society for the History of Discoveries
George Chalou, Treasurer
3348 Sheffield Court
Falls Church VA 22042 USA


Name_________________________________________________________

Address_______________________________________________________

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Home Telephone ________________________________________________

Work Telephone ________________________________________________

FAX __________________________________________________________

E-Mail_________________________________________________________
To join or renew On-Line. This method allows persons worldwide to pay their membership fees without having to go to a bank to get a US Dollar check, and paying the fees and mailing expense that this involves. This is an especially convenient way for non-US persons to join the Society and also renew their membership. All you need is a credit card and access to e-mail. You charge your card in dollars, which is how the Society receives funds, and the charge later shows up on your statement in your local currency.

1. Go to the Internet URL www.PayPal.com     
2. Click on "Send Money"
3. Sign up for FREE personal Account. If you live in the USA, use U.S. Account Registration. If not residing in the USA, click on “International Account Registration.”
Enter NO for Premier Account.
4. Under "Recipient's E-mail" enter chalou@erols.com
5. Under "Amount" enter the amount you want charged to your
credit card (Regular dues US$30 - see on-line list of charges above)
6. Under 'Type" enter 'service.'
7. Under "Email Subject*" enter "SHD Dues-NEW MEMBER-your last name" (enter YOUR last name, not "your last name")
8. Under "Note*" enter your name, address, day & evening phone and fax, and email address. This lets us correctly account for your money transfer and log you into our SHD records. It is the information normally provided using the form you would otherwise send with your payment.

If you have any questions about this procedure, contact the Treasurer at E-mail: chalou@erols.com  


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